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04-19-2012, 09:54 AM
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04-19-2012, 09:25 PM
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I like the roll cage but I think it could use some reinforcing. put some triangle / X shaped crossbars on the top.
something kinda like this...just food for thought.
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04-20-2012, 01:10 AM
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I agree that it will need some crossbars for reinforcing. You also need to get a safety belt on that thing
Nice work though
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04-20-2012, 05:12 AM
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I 100% agree. The "quick cage" was done more for cosmetics, in an effort to sell it faster. But I think my conscience will get the best of me and I'll be throwing the reinforcements on.
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04-21-2012, 07:19 PM
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Some padding for the roll cage...
Was also having trouble with the 40 chain kinking up and the master link hitting the clutch in a bad way - till the chain finally separated at some point and came undone. Bought a 41 chain, made a world of difference (10 feet of it for $20 at Tractor Supply, versus $10 + shipping for 70 links at BMIkart.com, not recommended). Nice and smooth now. 
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04-23-2012, 04:16 PM
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I'm a senior member! Yay!
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04-23-2012, 06:10 PM
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what was your total cost on the project if I may ask?
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04-23-2012, 07:23 PM
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I received the rear axle, big tires, brake caliper, and 60 tooth sprocket for free with a previous kart I had purchased. Between metal, BMIkarts.com, MFGsupply.com, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight... I'd say I've got about $380 into it, including welding wire/grinding discs/etc.
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04-23-2012, 10:38 PM
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Thats not bad at all, and the kart looks good too. I hope you prepared the $600 price tag with some haggle room though.
Oh, and I have been meaning to ask where in Lansing you live, my mom grew up on Seymour Street in Lansing and a few of my uncles live around there.
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04-24-2012, 01:27 AM
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Is that a minibike I see in one of those pics
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04-24-2012, 06:29 AM
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yes sir! for sale for $220 with a good running 151cc Kawasaki motor in it.
leaks a little gas from the carb if you lean it to the right, and the footpegs are a little low (scrape the road a lot when you turn, but an easy fix). comes complete with bungie cord to strap the gas tank to the frame! lol.i did the governor bypass trick on the mini-bike, replacing the spring with a straight piece of coat hanger wire. thing goes 30+ mph with me on it. yee-haw! figured it's a Kawasaki - it can take it!
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04-24-2012, 06:34 PM
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you have a nice well built clean go kart! someone should snatch that up soon! good job on the build!!
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04-25-2012, 12:28 AM
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