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[OzFab]

Yeah, that'd be it, well spotted...

I have a couple of ideas in mind for the brakes, not sure yet though. If my ideas don't work out I have a friend who is brilliant with these "difficult" things - might cost a few beers but it will be worth it!

I can tell you that the hole at the end of the stock mounting bracket is where the axle goes...

You'l need to cut down the stock bracket, fab a mounting bracket on the frame somewhere &, somehow, join the two. My setup was made more difficult because of the floating axle so, it had to be mounted to the axle bearing mount but, with a fixed axle, you won't have that problem...

Have a look at my setup for inspiration, if nothing else...

 

[ak99]

I can tell you that the hole at the end of the stock mounting bracket is where the axle goes...

You'l need to cut down the stock bracket, fab a mounting bracket on the frame somewhere &, somehow, join the two. My setup was made more difficult because of the floating axle so, it had to be mounted to the axle bearing mount but, with a fixed axle, you won't have that problem...

Have a look at my setup for inspiration, if nothing else...

Thanks for the heads up!

Shouldn't be too difficult (fingers crossed) Now I know who to ask if I have any questions!!

By the way, I stuffed up when I mentioned the gear ratio - It is 7.5:1 not 9:1. For some stupid reason I used 10 for the clutch sprocket, it has 12 teeth which I knew already.........

Cheers

 

[firemanjim]

Fabroman is one of a few on here that seem to have ALL the answers.... LoL Good people.....

 

[OzFab]

Thanks for the heads up!

Shouldn't be too difficult (fingers crossed) Now I know who to ask if I have any questions!!

It's not if you have basic fab skills. Ask away...

Fabroman is one of a few on here that seem to have ALL the answers.... LoL Good people.....

Thanks Jim but, not quite all the answers, just most of them

 

[ak99]

Here's another update:

Only a few small things left on the "to do list"

Pedals ( half completed ) & connect linkages
Heat shield behind seat
Fit drive chains and rollers
Fit Fuel Tank
Sheet metal for partial floor.

Unfortunately my working time was cut short today when a massive storm rolled in so I had to quickly pack my toys up and put my Wife's car back in the garage.

The joys of living in Queensland this time of year......

Excuse all the stuff in the photo, I assure you the kart is there if you look hard enough!

 

[mattbrown98]

that kart looks sweet mate good job cant wait to get mine finnished and mount the fire breathing victa to it haha

cheers matt

 

[landuse]

I love your jackshaft setup. That thing looks bomb proof!

 

[ak99]

that kart looks sweet mate good job cant wait to get mine finnished and mount the fire breathing victa to it haha

cheers matt

Thanks Matt, Looking forward to seeing yours - I love anything Victa powered!

I love your jackshaft setup. That thing looks bomb proof!

Haha, yeah it's pretty sturdy. I only shortened the shaft and mounting bracket, basically it's exactly as it came from the ride on, with new bearings & paint. At least I will have something to use as a tow point if I get bogged

 

[OzFab]

Unfortunately my working time was cut short today when a massive storm rolled in

The joys of living in Queensland this time of year......

Oh you think that was bad, what about the storm that hit Sydney on Friday. Lightening hit a railway signal box, throwing the whole rail network into chaos & it also closed the airport for three hours... & guess where I was; yep, at the airport waiting for a flight to Queensland. My 4pm flight FINALLY left the ground at 7:40!

Sorry 'bout the hijack ('scuse the pun...)

 

[landuse]

Oh you think that was bad, what about the storm that hit Sydney on Friday. Lightening hit a railway signal box, throwing the whole rail network into chaos & it also closed the airport for three hours... & guess where I was; yep, at the airport waiting for a flight to Queensland. My 4pm flight FINALLY left the ground at 7:40!

Sorry 'bout the hijack ('scuse the pun...)

I HATE my flights being delayed. It messes up all your plans....

 

[ak99]

Oh you think that was bad, what about the storm that hit Sydney on Friday. Lightening hit a railway signal box, throwing the whole rail network into chaos & it also closed the airport for three hours... & guess where I was; yep, at the airport waiting for a flight to Queensland. My 4pm flight FINALLY left the ground at 7:40!

Sorry 'bout the hijack ('scuse the pun...)

Geez, that does make our storm sound tame... I heard about it but didn't know it was that severe.

I know how you feel with the delayed flight, I've had it happen on several occasions - Really annoying!!

I like the "hijack" line

 

[OzFab]

Oh, forgot the pic...

It doesn't show the full force of the storm but, you get the idea; the pic was taken at 4:45pm

 

[mattbrown98]

Thanks Matt, Looking forward to seeing yours - I love anything Victa powered!

cheers done a heap more work to mine taken 1mm or so off the head its starting to sound like a psyco chainsaw on sterriods haha imm going to get some parts over christmas

cheers matt

 

[ak99]

cheers done a heap more work to mine taken 1mm or so off the head its starting to sound like a psyco chainsaw on sterriods haha imm going to get some parts over christmas

cheers matt

Make sure you post a video so we can hear this thing as well as seeing it!

 

[sideways]

Victa kart.

 

[mattbrown98]

Make sure you post a video so we can hear this thing as well as seeing it!

i have to make up a base plate so i can start it up at home iv got one video but my mate put his hand over the camera and it wasnt very good i have a heap of pictures though

 

[mattbrown98]

i put up a thread if you want to check it out "the victa from hell" the video wouldnt load up

cheers

 

[OzFab]

You need to upload vids to a third party site (like youtube) & post a link here...

Also, it's always a good idea to post a link to a referenced thread

Click the Edit button to find out how I did that

 

[ak99]

You need to upload vids to a third party site (like youtube) & post a link here...

Also, it's always a good idea to post a link to a referenced thread

Click the Edit button to find out how I did that

Thanks for the tip about uploading videos, I was going to ask this question in the near future.

Cheers

 

[mattbrown98]

right theres a video link on my thread thanks for telling me how to do that

@fabroman