Recent content by Arch

If you have problems, like I did, make sure your picture isn't too big. (i.e. too many bits - the pop-up has a chart for the size of the different formats) The pop-up does not tell you it's too big. It just doesn't post the picture. I had to cropped the picture and it loaded just fine.

Back to the chain issue. I just bought a new chain and plan on using the same chain lube I use on my motorcycle. If the chain is rusty, why not buy a new one. I bought a racing chain for about $20.00. "Fun cart" chains I'm told can be bought for $7.00 - $8.00.

My nephews (years 8 and 11) are coming next weekend. I found an office park nearby that is somewhat secluded, and empty on the weekends. I'm planning on heading there on Sat. evening and Sun morning. I'll try to post a video.

I start it with a recoil starter. It's pretty easy to pull and takes about 6-7 pulls to start it. Once it starts, the recoil comes off. I guess it gives me about 0.01 more HP.

I paid $350 for the kart. $25.00 for the clutch, $30.00 for the disc, $10.00 for the brake pads, $20.00 for the chain. $7.00 for o-rings for the rims. Plus about $50.00 for oil and misc hardware. I guess that equals about $500.00

Here are the pictures (I hope!) Here are the pictures.

:useless: I picked up this go kart about a month ago. It had 4 flat tires, rusty chain and brake disk. I change the oil. Replaced the clutch (bought a $25.00 clutch). Replaced the brake disk, brake pads and chain. All 4 tires hold air. I took it out for a spin around the block and it seems to...

Well, I was at an antique motorcycle swap meet and a go kart followed me home. It has a Pheonix frame, A B&S Raptor III engine that turns over and has compression. (Was told it runs.) The hydralic brakes don't work and The tires are flat. First things first. Fix the tires. They are tubeless...