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 The First Pedal test of the machine

Road Test 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My name is Brian Slayton better known as the Funguy. I am a kinetic sculpture racer in Humboldt County, California. What is a kinetic sculpture? Well a kinetic sculpture in a human powered vehicle covered in some type of artwork. The vehicle must be able to traverse pavement, sand, mud and water. I race in "The Arcata to Ferndale Kinetic Grand Championship" on Memorial Day Weekend every year. This will be my 15th year participating in the kinetic sculpture race and for the first time I am building a kinetic sculpture machine from the ground up with the help of my good friend Joe Lance.

 Also, thanks out to my Kinetic Professors: Ken Beidleman, Duane Flatmo and the ever fabulous June Moxon for all their advice and support!!!

 AND, super special thanks and love out to my wife and kinetic widow Deena for her love and support during this kinetic madness season.  Everyone please make sure to tell her how awesome she is!!



Go to http://www.kineticsculpturelab.com for more on Team FUNGUY!!!!

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for more information on the Kinetic Sculpture
Race

Last years Times Standard coverage of Team Funguy

Blog Coverage of Octomom

More blog Coverage

Ocotomom on Perez hilton



The Wikipedia page on Kinetic Sculpture Races

Latest Updates

  • Only 9 more day!!!!! Been working hard trying to get the machine ready for the race.We were able to take for a short test ride yesterdayCheck it out on youtubeStarted the fabrication of the pontoon arms.
    Posted May 19, 2010 10:17 AM by Joe Lance
  • Nothing but chain Funguy got the mounting bracket done for the tear sprocket done and we were able to spin the front crank and have the rear sprocket move.  I worked on making cushions for the seat backs.Funguy  and Robert also did a interview on the Community access channel.
    Posted Apr 28, 2010 12:21 AM by Joe Lance
  • Spinning the Chain The first transmission was completed and connected via chain to the jackshaft.
    Posted Apr 26, 2010 11:46 PM by Joe Lance
  • Deena, aaron and Ruthann..Oh, and the right or drivers side drive train...
    Posted Apr 26, 2010 8:14 AM by Brian Slayton
  • Sponsor Update Sorry it's been a while since I posted any pictures, will try to do soon. I have been working on installing the drive system and its going to look cool soon. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a sponsor and all the good prospects have said no. Unfortunately I am running out of money and am worried about being able to pay for the registration fees. I definitely will not be able to afford to put any art on the machine so it looks like I may have to pull the old funguy sculpture down from the ceiling at the kinetic lab and mount it on the machine and by scabbing off old rusty parts should be ...
    Posted Apr 23, 2010 8:44 AM by Brian Slayton
  • NOW IT STEERS!!!!!!!! I finished fabricating and attaching all the steering system parts tonight. Joe  and I hooked it up and it works great. Joe and Aaron also worked on the tire tread we're attaching to the big rear wheels. Aaron did some cutting and Joe finished screwing the tire tread to left rear tire. Hopefully we'll be doing a second road test this weekend.
    Posted Apr 17, 2010 10:16 AM by Joe Lance
  • Steering wheel and tire rubber Funguy got the steering wheel mounted and I got first piece of tread attached to the rear tire.  Also ordered the calipers and mounts for the rear disc brakes they should be here next week. From Team FunGuy - The Build From Team FunGuy - The Build From Team FunGuy - The Build From Team FunGuy - The Build
    Posted Apr 15, 2010 9:07 AM by Joe Lance
  • Engineerin the Steerin & The Discovery Channel Wow, alot has happened since I last posted! Not sure where to start. First of all you'll find new pics below. The front end has been fabricated , Ackermann arms and tie rod attached (this makes the wheels turn in unison). We had our first road test! We hooked a rope up to the tie rods and Duane gave me a push and I rode around the street. Apparently its a kinetic tradition to take your machine for a "push" as soon as you attach the tie rod.  Of course no seats or pedals are attached but it was still fun if not hilarious with my big butt perched atop a two-by-four spanning the frame. Joe even took ...
    Posted Apr 13, 2010 6:48 PM by Joe Lance
  • Front end is startin to appear... I am now building the front end. Lots of parts to make...Here's the joint that allows the two wheel front end to pivot.And Joe grinding the last few eye bolts for the final front wheel.
    Posted Apr 3, 2010 9:13 PM by Brian Slayton
  • Check out the new pics!!! With a guest appearence by Flatmo!! Sorry, its been awhile since I posted and I have lots of pictures for your amusement.....Here's the tire retread material purchased today, 72 feet!!!                             After work I made the first weld on my front end. Here's a sneak peak at some of my special bribes, shhhhhhh... Here were starting to figure out where to put the pilots. Here I've taken the frame with the rear axle mounts all welded up, and stood it on its ass-end,an standin on a cross bar.                                                   Joe here, tryin to swoop his shades down for the photo, not quick enough Joe!Here's our good buddy and long time kinetickinaut, showing that he bleeds red blood......and a peek ...
    Posted Apr 6, 2010 10:14 AM by Brian Slayton
  • Lost Sponsor!! Well, Just heard from our possible sponsor but they have backed out.l Hopefully we'll find a local business owner that will chose us as a way to sponsor the arts in our community. If you know of anyone that might be interested, have them email me!! kineticfunguy@hotmail.com  We are in desperate need of sponsorship, so don't be shy, be a Funguy!!!!!!!!!
    Posted Apr 1, 2010 9:29 PM by Brian Slayton
  • Magic Wheels go round and round...... This wheel is actually suspended between Joe and I and is spinning. Notice how the spoke have dissappeared....
    Posted Mar 30, 2010 10:31 AM by Brian Slayton
  • Axle mounts, inside and outside... Sunday, 03/28/2010  Here is the nearly completed rear axle mount system. All the pieces are tac'd on and the left or passenger side is all welded (the machine will be right side steering).  Also here's Joe Lance breakin down a motorcycle wheel, scabbin off the brake parts. 
    Posted Mar 28, 2010 11:42 PM by Brian Slayton
  • Front Tires While the rest of the team was out drinking  Funguy with the help of his wife finished one of the front tires.
    Posted Mar 27, 2010 10:45 AM by Joe Lance
  • Axle mounts The axle mounts for the rear wheels  were fabricated and mounted to the frame last night.   One step closer.
    Posted Mar 27, 2010 10:42 AM by Joe Lance
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