Recent content by PShiring

All good guys. I'm not sure what it was but I got it working. Oiled the clutch and messed with some stuff. It goes pretty good! I should post some pics after it's completely done.

No, I removed the governor.

I will try to post some tomorrow if I can't figure it out. Last time I couldn't figure out how to on my iPhone.

There is a little slack and it is a new clutch. It does return at far as Incan tell. I wonder if it's idling too high?

I understand 😂

Lol yes. It accelerates when I push the pedal.

I'll try something tomoroow. Thanks!

I haven't lubed the clutch yet but I don't see how that would stop it from moving. Isn't 5:1 ratio standard for that size tire and engine? Thanks for the reply. ---------- Post added at 08:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ---------- And I'm not sure, but it does seem to idle...

I am finishing up my first go kart project and ran into an issue. I have a Predator 212 and have a 12t centrifugal clutch and a 60 tooth rear sprocket for a 5:1 gear ratio. I believe my tires are 11.5" tall on a 5" rim. When I start the engine, the clutch engages and the wheels spin without...

I will try to take some pics tomorrow and post them in the evening! ---------- Post added at 07:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:14 PM ---------- http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19362 Here is the post as well.

Thanks. The reason I ask is because I was looking at an old forum and someone was planning on taking and old dirt frame and making it go 55. Someone said the kart wasn't built for that and to stick to about 35 mph, so I was wondering if the frame I have would be okay for those speeeds. After I...

Hello, I am new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have completely modified an old Thunder Kart Frame to make it more suitable for what I want to use it for. I moved the steering column to the middle, added a live axle, and got smaller wheels. I also might make some more frame supports...