Arachnid Build

[theo]

Why not use a small dia tube or pipe that is 5/16 id., cut the heads of 2 bolts and weld them into the tube, this is much better then a 5/16 rod for a tie rod. Larger dia. less flex.

 

[Hendersonjk]

the square tube for leverage was probably for the vise handle. try a rubber strip or leather around your part also!

 

[r97]

Why not use a small dia tube or pipe that is 5/16 id., cut the heads of 2 bolts and weld them into the tube, this is much better then a 5/16 rod for a tie rod. Larger dia. less flex.

but i though he ruled that out cause he would need to buy new rod ends, he could buy some threaded rod which would allow him to use his current rod ends on home-made tubular tie-rods, anyway

 

[gokart14]

r97 i thought about doing that but i think i will just stick with what i have now. but in the futer i might try that. i think putting some rubber around it like what hendersonjk said will work.. but thanks for the help guys

 

[Bill CNC]

Bob,

What is the measurement between your front axle center to back axle center?

Bill

 

[redsox985]

Busting out the triangle laws and what not to calculate spindle arm angle to set up for proper Ackerman?

 

[Silvergrizz]

Bob,

What is the measurement between your front axle center to back axle center?

Bill

Bill, it is 71.5 inches. That is without the weight of the engine in place or the rider. Distance would increase to 72" with maximum suspension travel of 2"

I find the frame should be at least 8 - 10 inches longer to provide better leg room for an adult.

Bob

 

[Wobbly]

I wish I had stretched my frame by another couple if inches, I can only imagine how cramped the standard frame is. I also think that the foot well area should be a lot wider.

 

[theo]

This is the INSIDE MEASUREMENTS I have found comfortable use in buggies, if you are a larger person then the size has to be extended. L 52", W at butt 24", W at feet 14"

 

[Bill CNC]

I guess it's a good thing I am only 5'9". I will be sure to lay the kart out on the driveway to get MY cozy dimensions.

Thanks for the measurement Grizz, ...

 

[Silvergrizz]

This is the INSIDE MEASUREMENTS I have found comfortable use in buggies, if you are a larger person then the size has to be extended. L 52", W at butt 24", W at feet 14"

If I had only known this when I started

Measurements as per plans L 34"(scrunch) W at butt 21", W at feet 12" tapering to 10".

 

[Silvergrizz]

I guess it's a good thing I am only 5'9". I will be sure to lay the kart out on the driveway to get MY cozy dimensions.

Thanks for the measurement Grizz, ...

Any time Bill.

As for height, I'm only 2" taller than you, and I got to say, as per plans, it's cramped, Theo suggest 52", I currently only have 34" from the inside of the back of the seat to the pedals.

 

[Silvergrizz]

I wish I had stretched my frame by another couple if inches, I can only imagine how cramped the standard frame is. I also think that the foot well area should be a lot wider.

You are ahead of me on the leg room Wobbly, but I have to agree about more foot room. Frame tapers to 10" at the suspension block, would be a lot more comfortable at about 14" I would suspect. That would put it around 16" in the pedal area.

 

[theo]

Grizz I would cut that frame and extend it 10" at least. I don't think it would be all that big of job. That length will be ok for short runs around the yard, but if you plan on doing any riding then that is way to short.

 

[Silvergrizz]

Grizz I would cut that frame and extend it 10" at least. I don't think it would be all that big of job. That length will be ok for short runs around the yard, but if you plan on doing any riding then that is way to short.

theo, I have been suspecting that in the back of my mind for some time now, since I first put the seat in place and saw how close the pedals were. Just didn't want to admit it.

Will probably cut this winter and lengthen, as I would like to get a little seat time before the snow falls. Plus, I may just want to go even a little longer once I try it out for a bit.

 

[Bill CNC]

I'm long on the torso and short in the legs, ... 32" inseam.

 

[T-man]

hey Silver : hows the build comming? you and Bill just kind of vanished.

 

[r97]

i was thinking the same thing.

 

[redsox985]

QUICK! Search for a man with a 32" inseam. That's all he left us with!

 

[fowler]