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I work at a recycle center (junk yard) and this JB Kart go-kart frame came in as scrap metal it cool looking and I always wanted a go kart so I took it home, now I'm sure I'm over my head on how to start to bring this to life

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Hmm and now we need a picture :D

But sure, whatever you have and whatever you're having trouble with,
I'm sure we might be able to find some viable solution for you.

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Sid,
I'm unable to upload a picture to here I guess I'm not to tech savvy lol

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I was able to make an album if you can see that
 

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uhoh!

Don't tell me the kart is stamped with www.jbkart.com :eek:

if so I really hope you have the rest of the frontend, otherwise you'll be in trouble...
jbkart is out of business, parts are no longer available,
and for all I know all these adjustable casters are made specifically for a certain chassis
(at least mfg) So the tecno doesn't fit on a buller and vice versa, etc..
IDK whoelse made such adjustable caster setup tbh, and I'm afraid I can't be of much help there in case you don't have the front axle complete.

IDK.. tough if you don't have it complete,
making the adjusters is not trivial either I'm afraid,
they need to be precise and perfectly identical mirrors of each other...
that alone requires some skill, but they also must end up within a specific range of caster (10°-15° usually)
And what's worse at the correct camber and kingpin inclination
or the kart will handle less than optimal.

it was a concession kart which is partly a good thing
(means it's relatively sturdy at the price of being heavy)
also it's MEANT to take a 4stroke enigne of the industrial type, which makes it very convenient to mount your gx200 clone without any issues.
it should be a hair larger than your ordinary race chassis too, so it's a bit more convenient to drive ;)

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I agree with Sid, as usual.

Do you have plans to race karts at a track, or do you just wanna ride around for fun?

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Even if the correct-new replacement parts were easy to source locally, they'd probably end up costing more than its even worth. That's probably why someone else just scrapped it...

I'd suggest you post a free ad on craigslist and try sell it for like $150 obo. Then you could put those bucks toward buying a complete-running/older racekart, for maybe as low as $300/400.

But something you need to realize is: these types of karts only have like an inch or so of ground clearance... And about the only place you could ride one is at a track, parking lots or on paved streets...

If you want a first-kart to ride around in your local desert, you'd be better off just buying a complete one that's more like this: https://lubbock.craigslist.org/snw/d/go-kart/6646976296.html
Someone spent big bucks on that engine, muffler and its torque converter... I'll bet its very fast, quiet and a total blast to ride!

PS:
Craigslist doesn't have a dedicated go kart section, but you can usually find most of the ads by entering 'kart' or 'cart' into their search-function window. You'll eventually find some lower priced bargains if you keep searching like that every day. (but have your cash ready, because the true bargains sometime get snapped up within a couple hours of being posted... :thumbsup:
 

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Sid, were these JB karts made in Brazil?

Nope Belgium.. Joost Boxoen was the guy..

Anyways out of service.. ten or so years ago it was sold to worldkarts.com, and that then went out of business itself
(now links to an indoor karting track)

Ah well...

'sid

from what I can see on web.archive.org it's a revolution chassis...
but that doesn't help at all tracking down parts I'm afraid...
spindles are available on ebay (but without the caster adjuster they're pointless)
 

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Thanks for the help I'll see if anyone needs or wants it, I got it for free so I'll give it for free.

I have one more question, I also came across a brand new Kohler Command pro 8.5 motor which someone threw as scrap and yea I got it free, is this a good motor for a small go-kart?
 

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if it's a horizontal shaft engine with a straight keyed shaft, then yes indeed it is!

the only downside of kohler engines is really expensive replacement parts.
But as long as it's in good working condition, nothing you need to worry about really.

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As I said I work in a savage yard and people bring all kinds of things that are still good. Last month someone sold a 6000 watt Briggs and Stratton that didn't run all I did is clean out the fuel tank and now it starts on the 1st or second pull

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Yes it's a horizontal shaft and its brand new, I added the oil and fuel and start it once a week
 
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