Adult man child cuts up kids go kart for selfish fun

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Hello all,

My name is Adam and I’ve been a silent member since I was a teen. I enjoy referring back to this site and seeing what’s going on. I recently bought this go kart for 40 bucks off of Fb marketplace. This cart is for me to just have fun on as a 32 year old adult kid. I just want to rip through my neighborhood and eventually some pvc on the tires to drift.

I have since cut , grinder, and welded on it. Lengthened the frame as I am 5ft 8. I have a fat dad body. Regardless I’m going to have fun. Here is my progress so far. If you guys have suggestions or see something wrong, let me know.

The plans for the kart is
1. Live axle w disc brakes
2. 212 predator I used on my drift trike 6 years ago
3. Golf cart wheels bc it’s cheap
4. Black paint.

Cheap and fun is the goal.

Enjoy,

 

[BaconBitRacing]

I will be watching. It’s very cool that this forum has been around for the “next generation” your kids. They’ll get a turn on it, right?

 

[Master Hack]

Cheap and fun is the goal

I would never consider such fun. (More than 5-6 times) The fun is in the building!

 

[Denny]

Let the kids build their own if they want to have fun! The only thing i can see you doing wrong in my book is trying to build on that tarp.
Unless you are trying to burn down your shop, in that case you're doing it right.

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Let the kids build their own if they want to have fun! The only thing i can see you doing wrong in my book is trying to build on that tarp.
Unless you are trying to burn down your shop, in that case you're doing it right.

I painted my truck before this project and didn’t pull it up. I will now tho

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Do you guys think the steering shaft needs to be supported more?

 

[Master Hack]

Yes! Absolutely!

 

[G.W]

Looks like a fun ride. If you can you should add rear suspension to save your back

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Yes. And please get rid of the Harbor Freight wheels and tires, those are made for handtrucks, not go karts. Low quality bearings.

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

support for the steering wheel is done. And the wheels on it are just to help move it around the shop. The tires are definitely not meant for this! lol



Then I got carried away and cut the frame again. I did because the engine plate is welded in so many places I wouldn’t be able to get it off . I am changing to a live axle as well. Just seemed right in the moment . Who knows.

 

[BaconBitRacing]

And the wheels on it are just to help move it around the shop. The tires are definitely not meant for this! lol

Good! We have had people try to use those so I just had to make sure. Steering support looks very nice. It's very elegant. That's rare on a go kart lol!

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Good! We have had people try to use those so I just had to make sure. Steering support looks very nice. It's very elegant. That's rare on a go kart lol!

Thank you so much. I love the fabricating process even tho my time is limited. What are the options for seats for go karts? Cheap of course.
I was thinking of just a lawn mower seat with a brake drift style lever for my brake for fun.

 

[Denny]

I don’t like lawnmower seats because there is no support for head neck and back.

 

[G.W]

Find an old plastic racing bucket seat. I've picked them up before for 25 bucks

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Lengthen the rear a tad. And cut the seat bars. This will allow me to have plenty room to do the live axle and even in the future swap to a 420cc.

rear live axles.
I found a kit on eBay for like $100. Included everything. Including brake. Anyone have experience with those eBay kits?

 

[biddie_gibbs2.0]

Any experience on live axle kits on ebay?

 

[Denny]

No, I got my stuff from GoKart Supply, BMI, MFG Supply, Go Power Sports or the Jungle store.

 

[Master Hack]

Any experience on live axle kits on ebay?

Sadly Ebay has become the Chinese crap outlet mall. Buyer beware!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

The subject line of this thread fools me every time, I think it says "adult man cuts up kids, go kart for selfish fun"

 

[G.W]

Sadly Ebay has become the Chinese crap outlet mall. Buyer beware!

It's becoming the new wish