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Ok work has started back on the kart, but at a slow pace, will update soon..:thumbsup: New foot rest:

Hi, chain is not fitted as yet, due to the motor sitting behind the seat a Jack Shaft will be used, have just finished sourcing all the parts, will run a 41 T chain as both sprockets on axle and motor already have this size. Not to sure on sprocket sizes to use but have a couple of different...

Yes, the rims were bought already fitted with the tires from the states.

On the back we're running 16x7.5-8 4 ply, and on the front we're running 16x6.5-8 4 ply.

Update My Dad has been busy lately.. meaning that we can't work on the kart that much, but now we will be starting to update the thread again as the progress goes a long!

Looks like a nice 'moped' :D

Yes got your message, will finish off this part on the weekend, and post pictures, most of the problem is in the frame, as it is mass produced the frame has a twist in it, but a few changes make it a lot better.

It will be 90% off road, Grass - Sand, the odd hill climb etc, will see what it goes like and then make changes to accommodate.

For having fun in :thumbsup: and to have something a little different

I would say go for it, it looks like a good place to start from...

Will explain later as to why we have gone this way, but there are good swing arm Go Karts out there and not so good ones like this one from "China", yes with the stock 6.5 Hp 3600 rpm they function with out a problem, but with the 17 hp and the torque it puts out the frame is going to have to...

Ok, been awhile, but back on it now, need frame finished. Top bracket for the shock.

Ok, had to modify the rear frame on one side to allow movement for the motor, and started fitting the rear shock connecting the two frames..

Was just playing with words, you can do anything if done right.

'O' dear, what have I done.... Broken all the rules, but wait that are what rules are for, to be broken.:thumbsup: