Carter KPX Info

[qtband]

I bought this today for $50.
I have done many karts before, but I've never seen one like this. Does anyone recognize this kart? I would like to know how the rear end is assembled.
If anyone has any pics, that would be great!

 

[Denny]

I think you’re going to need a welder.

 

[Hellion]

I think you’re going to need a welder.

Looks like the axle snapped in twain and the stub is poking out in photo #1.

The exploded parts view ain’t much help. At least with Manco, there was a dotted line connecting the parts where they needed to go:

https://www.eccarburetors.com/assets/images/Carter-Bros-2936-4015-go-kart-Parts-List.pdf

Suffice to say, there’s shocks on all four corners, unusual for a live axle kart. Must have had a little pivot action going on in the back.

Edited to add: if one of those Failbook Carter Brothers Groups can show you what an intact one looks like, or how it goes together, steal all their photos, report back and post them here…

 

[qtband]

Looks like the axle snapped in twain and the stub is poking out in photo #1.

The exploded parts view ain’t much help. At least with Manco, there was a dotted line connecting the parts where they needed to go.

https://www.eccarburetors.com/assets/images/Carter-Bros-2936-4015-go-kart-Parts-List.pdf

Suffice to say, there’s shocks on all four corners, unusual for a live axle kart. Must have had a little pivot action going on in the back.

Hellion, that parts list is just what I needed.
Yes, I found the broken axle and have a new one ordered. I figured out how it's put together and will post pics later. The suspension on the back is like nothing I've seen!

 

[Hellion]

Full repair! I like parts no 112, trailing arm suspension?

 

[qtband]

Full repair! I like parts no 112, trailing arm suspension?

I don't know what you call this type of rear suspension. When I get it back together, I'll post pics. You gotta see this....

 

[Hellion]

*Front* trailing arm suspension, or whatever it is. See parts 112 [click to embiggen]. If the front suspension is still together, take some photos of it as-is. Couldn’t tell from your first photos of if it was assembled or not. Never seen anything like it on a fun kart before.

Anyway, carry on.

 

[qtband]

Here is a picture of the front suspension. Unique, for sure!

 

[Denny]

I like it!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Could you post up a quick video of how that works. Set the camera and step on it to move the suspention.
I wanna see it in action.

 

[Hellion]

Here is a picture of the front suspension. Unique, for sure!

Looks like one of the bolts in the “parallel beam” suspension is binding and has scored an arc into the gusset there.
You don’t need no steenkin’ video Rocker, just i-m-a-g-i-n-e it. You can do it, just use the right hat.

 

[qtband]

Done and sold!

 

[Hellion]

Done and sold!

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So long, KPX. We hardly knew ye!

 

[qtband]

Could you post up a quick video of how that works. Set the camera and step on it to move the suspention.
I wanna see it in action.

I sold the kart...

 

[panchothedog]

Done and sold!

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Why not " done and enjoyed ". Hope you had a little bit of fun with it first. You did a nice job with it. Finished kart looks really good.

 

[Hellion]

I sold the kart...

You were going to show us how it went together, or so I though. Idk, I’m a go kart nerd and like the oddball stuff.

Did you tell the new owner to store it indoors, or in a shed or under a lean-to? I cringe at the parents that throw the thing outside and wonder why it won’t start next year, the steering wheel is frozen and/or it doesn’t work anymore.