My first go kart

[Fallenleopard]

Got this about 2 weeks ago
have ordered new rims, tires, tubes, bearings and cushion for the seat

i already have an engine for it which is a Victa 160cc

running 80T sprocket on the rear and have a gear ratio of 6.1

the frame is apparently vintage but i can't match it to anything so i have decided to name it myself...if anyone has suggestions feel free to comment

 

[Fallenleopard]

the engine i will be using

 

[Nodroz]

Looks like a 2stroke engine with a centrifugal clutch?

Is the green'ish the color you're going to keep?

 

[Fallenleopard]

yes the green is what i just painted it and it is a 2 stroke with a centrifugal clutch

 

[Nodroz]

yes the green is what i just painted it and it is a 2 stroke with a centrifugal clutch

Nice, just went driving my 100cc 2stroke direct drive... that was freak'n fast! Goodluck with your project.

 

[Fallenleopard]

Haha sweet what speeds you recon you get out of it ?

Yeah I hope everything works out and I can get it done

 

[Nodroz]

I am sure I can go around 100KPH. I haven't accomplished that yet, because the brakes don't fully work yet + I don't want a blown up engine with a rod in the air.
Yet, I am very very very happy with what I bought for only €75.

 

[Orange Krate]

Like!

 

[landuse]

I love the look of this kart. You have done a great job on the cleaning and painting. What have you decided to call it?

 

[Fallenleopard]

I love the look of this kart. You have done a great job on the cleaning and painting. What have you decided to call it?

thanks I really have no idea on a name...

 

[jman231994]

thanks I really have no idea on a name...

I told you the other day it will be a Massie, they were made in newcastle....and your brake drum says massie

 

[Fallenleopard]

okay so i have finally had some time to work on the kart (all school assessments done)
I have a few questions that i will ask in here as not to clog up the other sections

I have a rear drum brake that has worn down a fair bit. can i replace the shoe part like just the grippy part?
can i wack something on there so it grips on the brake. I cant find the inside parts in the same size

 

[landuse]

Have a look at some of these threads

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14473&highlight=brake+lining
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14214&highlight=brake+lining

I am not too sure if they will help, but you never know...

Do a search for brake lining on the forum. I look forward to seeing this kart moving when you get your hubs back

 

[Fallenleopard]

Have a look at some of these threads

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14473&highlight=brake+lining
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14214&highlight=brake+lining

I am not too sure if they will help, but you never know...

Do a search for brake lining on the forum. I look forward to seeing this kart moving when you get your hubs back

haha Yeah that's what i was looking for just didn't know if they made it
thank heaps!

yeah i can't wait either

 

[OzFab]

Can you post some pick of the brake?

I look forward to seeing this kart moving when you get your hubs back

They're coming along; new update today, hopefully another one tomorrow

 

[landuse]

They're coming along; new update today, hopefully another one tomorrow

I saw. Those hubs are looking great!

 

[OzFab]

Meh, just something I whipped up

 

[Fallenleopard]

Meh, just something I whipped up

haha

Here is a pic of the brake.
I'm going to ask the local brake shops tomorrow if they can do something but i don't want to pay a fortune..
who needs brakes anyways

 

[OzFab]

who needs brakes anyways

Anyone who doesn't have a death wish... or are you planning for your kart to no be fast enough to warrant brakes

I'm going to ask the local brake shops tomorrow if they can do something but i don't want to pay a fortune..

I don't like your chances on finding replacements, but they may be able to suggest someone who can reline them

 

[Nodroz]

What about an old hydraulic disk brake from an old moped?