pocket 3 mini cart

[ironman]

well here we go guy third project started decide this one is for my 6 year old.than after this it will be dads turn. well here is a few pictures from about 1.00 am. in the morning got ideas in my head and couldnt wait.http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k-3-2.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/m-k3.jpgkart is 19 inches wide and is 42 inches long

[JerryAssburger]

Holy Cow, Ironman! That is going to be COOL! Gotta love those HF 6.5hp engines, huh? That's cool how you laid it out. The way I did my Lowrider... I sat on a tile floor with 1' tiles and measured where my butt was, my feet... etc.... I can't wait to see this one go!

[ironman]

here is new pic of the project

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k3-2.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k3-1.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k3-3.jpg

got a great deal on the rims and tires $100.00 for them

[kibble]

Awwww dude, I hadn't seen this thread before! That's looking awesome! Are those Douglas Wheels? They look identical to the ones I'm using on my kart.

[ironman]

you got it. just bought them today this guy had like 4 sets of them told me 25 a pop pick which i wanted 3 of the tires are brand new still had the wrapping on it when i got home.also got the rear hubs today and went with a 36inch rea axle 1 inch thick will have more pic up friday night.10 inch back spacing on the rear and 3 inch back spacing on the front 6 inch rims

[kibble]

Man, and at $100 for all! You lucky son of a gun!:thumbsup: I paid way more than that and everything was used. I will have to polish mine up to make them look nice like yours. If I ever have a kid, I just might make a small kart like that!

[my_mini_bike]

that thing is gunna be hella fast! very very cool. what gearing are you going to be using?

[oscaryu1]

It should go around 40. Remove the governor... :D

5000-5300RPM before coil bind. Replace coils, go higher, BANG. Byebye rod :D

[kibble]

If it's for a kid, I don't think it'd be a good idea to make it ridiculously fast.

[oscaryu1]

If it's for a kid, I don't think it'd be a good idea to make it ridiculously fast.

That's what my mom said :Angel_anim:

[ironman]

i think im going to use a 12 tooth in the front and a 60 in the rear not for sure let.

[2or3wheels]

all i know is that looks fantastic.

[oscaryu1]

i think im going to use a 12 tooth in the front and a 60 in the rear not for sure let.

5:1 ratio :sifone: Great!

BTW, very nice! Love the wheels and rims :sifone:

You also might wanna check the torque specs for that engine. 99% of the time, they're outta spec. But, I got the engine exactly like yours, runs like a dream. :smartass:

[noley99]

That's crazy looking. I'm impressed.

[Jblankster]

it looks great, but i would NEVER take the governor off a knock off motor.

[oscaryu1]

it looks great, but i would NEVER take the governor off a knock off motor.

I have the same motor. Already done :sifone:

Just replace the rod and flywheel if you're going over 5000RPM...

Valve floating at 5300RPM, then it throws the rod...

[ironman]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k-6.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k-5.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/k-4-2.jpg
ok guys here is 3 more pictures of were im at on the cart.just thought id show a few more for the people out there that are building there first carts and seeing how things go together.

[bigbuddy29]

looking good. is that a hf motor ? need to get me if it is, next time i go to town. :thumbsup:

[2or3wheels]

what about valve springs floating? Need stiff ones in those cheapies.

[oscaryu1]

They float at 5300RPM. Much more than the 3600RPM stock... and I doubt he wants to even go that fast...

ironman - How did you get the axle and sprocket together? That's been the part that always confused me...

[2or3wheels]

looks like he slid it on and has a keyway and set screw to keep it in place.

[noley99]

Who's gonna drive this thing?

[kibble]

Who's gonna drive this thing?

well here we go guy third project started decide this one is for my 6 year old.than after this it will be dads turn.

He mentioned this in his first post.

[ironman]

you got it this one is for my 6 year old. and im not worry about super speed on this one going to leave it like it is for now until he wants more power.very easy axle setup bearing on each side slide alxe threw put on sprocket when siding threw than add a key in the middle of sprocket and tighten down the set screw the rims work the same way to. when i change rims the hubs stay on.

[2or3wheels]

ha thats what i said :)

[JerryAssburger]

With the 12/60 ratio and that HF engine, your son will fly on that thing. Should top out at around 30mph-ish with the governor on, and you'll get hellish acceleration! I'm sure Dad's gonna want to take it for a few laps.... you know, just to try it out...(heh,heh)

[ironman]

o you no that i plan on hopping on it and testing it out first .all my neighbors call me the big kid on the block all the kids come around to see all the goodies......:iagree:

[f1r3bl00d]

sorry to bump the topic, ive seen the same (i think) motor on a dutch auction site: http://link.marktplaats.nl/151534099

Is it the same? And do you like it? might buy one myself too

[ironman]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mk-2.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mk-3.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mk-1.jpg

here a few new pictures got the pedals hook up now. and also got the clutch an chain on. started it up and ran it for a while purrrrrrr. like a kitten.
{firblood}---I got my motor at harbor freights that motor looks close.not for sure if it is the same these are great motors for the buck you cannot go wrong and a extra 30.00 you get a 2 year warrenty on it

[bigbuddy29]

the kart is looking *****en. good job.:cheers2: :thumbsup:

[ironman]

thanks been tryin to get it done ,but with the broken wrist makes it a little harder .Right now going to try in the next couple of days to weld on the front spindles so i can put this sucker on the ground than get the rest going on it.
While im working on the others. and working 50 hours a week...

[kibble]

Looking nice!

[JerryAssburger]

That thing has "FUN" written all over it!

[ironman]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mi-5.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mi-3.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/mi-4.jpg
heres a few pics got the spindles welded up and wheels on went ahead and reinforced the front of the frame to make sure the spindles are good.

[kibble]

DUDE!!!! THAT LITTLE THINGS LOOKS SOOOOO AWESOME!!! I like it!! Good job on that! What kind of seat are you using on that? Is it from a chair?

[oscaryu1]

Dang you work fast! Sorry for thread jacking, but where didja get the spindles + keyed shaft (for axle)?

[bigbuddy29]

awesome build, what a killer kart:cheers2: :iagree:

[ironman]

thanks kibble- the seat came off a kids chair you got it right.
oscaryu1-i got the key from my local kart shoplike a dollar a foot,those spindles came extra with that red cart i got but you can by a pair around 30.00 on ebay i have seen.hows your kart doing.
big-buddy-thanks its for my younger son he cant wait to ride it.

[2or3wheels]

i bet he will be cruizing all day and night(need to rig up a light)

[bigbuddy29]

slowly, hope to go it to town this week end for parts.thanks for asking, keep up the awsome work.:thumbsup: :auto:

[ironman]

humm.. got a problem took the mini for a quick test just to see how it would feel super take off.but rear axle slid and chain shot off going to need to collar it on each side has allen head bolts on the pillow block but i cannot get a allen wrench to fit in there to tight of a space.

[kibble]

Do it something like this, Ironman:

[ironman]

going to today mine look likt there in father will see thanks for the pictures

[ironman]

Ok took out mini kart again axle stayed in place now that i tighten the allen head bolts no problem there.New problem this kart has no turning.I mean it turns but it wants to keep going straight when you turn the wheels.
If you lean forward it does a little better but none of my other karts do this and i have had the wide tires on the front of them to.It is impossible to make any sharp turns.

[kibble]

Maybe because it's so small AND live axle it has a hard time losing grip from one tire when you're turning. Instead both rear tires have equal grip and just keep the kart going straight.

[ironman]

Yea i think so .I think i will just do a make-over on it im going to strech the frame 16" that way old dad can ride on it to plus. after today test run shot the clutch.Stuck and will not disengage.When it does all you here is metal on metal grinding.
so thats what the plans are for this weekend.

[kibble]

Yea i think so .I think i will just do a make-over on it im going to strech the frame 16" that way old dad can ride on it to plus. after today test run shot the clutch.Stuck and will not disengage.When it does all you here is metal on metal grinding.
so thats what the plans are for this weekend.

OUCH!

[speedy_moe]

Ironman, how long did it take you get the kart built? From cutting to where you are now?

[ironman]

1 month from a paper drawing. to finish test driving

[ironman]

just a few new pictures after some new things done
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/s-2.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/s-1.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/th_q-v.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/jamieandterry/?action=view&current=q-v.flv)
click on video to watch just a test run after streching the frame and new clutch.
wells theres another clutch thats a piece of junk after 5 minutes of riding clutch stays engaged.kick it and it will come unstuck some. and yes i oiled it still didnt help any.
never had a probelm with 41 pitch. but this 35 just dont seem tough enough.first was a comet seond one is cent. and yes there is play in the chain.

[kibble]

Awww you stretched it out :-(

It's still cool though! Good job!

[ironman]

yea i know, but now the steering is great, and i can fit on it.{humm... this was suppose to be for my youngest son}

[JerryAssburger]

That thing is SLICK, Ironman! It turned out nice!

[my_mini_bike]

Haha, Your son must has looooong legs :arf:

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[gocartkid]

I think it's awesome in the stretched form....just the type of kart I want to build next. Do you have any blueprints/rough sketches of all the dimensions ironman? Where is that seat from?

[ironman]

ill get all the plans together for you tonight try to.

[gocartkid]

ill get all the plans together for you tonight try to.

Thanks man, sounds good. :thumbsup:

[gocartkid]

Another one??? Mod? :toetap05:

[Roy Vanas]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/waistofhumanspace/roystuff1104-1.jpg

[sayre315]

try cutting the alen key realy short