Recent content by tgaudmx5

Thanks, that sounds great! Just had it back out on the road to test my homemade band brake setup (worked better than I expected), and I really do think all of the bumping and juttering is due to the wheels/tires. I think it probably sat for the last 5 years and the tires, if not wheels and...

Thanks guys! I bought this kart with the idea that my nephew and I could learn something about this type of vehicle, and have a blast getting it into running condition. Turns out, a go-kart is the PERFECT thing to do this with.....as opposed to fixing up an old piece of furniture or something...

Juvius - thanks for the recall info. Interesting reading! Our kart has a metal cover / sheath type thing that covers the rear axle. Following the description of the problem karts in the recall, ours must have been modified or produced after the recall took place I guess. Thank you again for...

Before my story begins, I want to thank forum member juvius for ID'ing my kart. Follow his build as well - he's going a bit further than we have so far. ------- 6 months ago, I had no intention of buying or restoring a go-kart. My nephew and I stumbled upon this at a local estate sale. It...

Hi, This is unrelated to your thread, but THANK YOU so much for helping to identify the kart I posted questions about a few days ago. I had searched and searched and searched some more but still had never come across the sidewinder name. Now I can accurately search for parts etc. So...

THANK YOU! That is enormously helpful information. I have searched until my eyes hurt and still could not find the brand of our kart. As it turns out, we ended up doing the same thing re: axle. We just taped everything off (more or less), and sprayed the crap out of it with like 5 coats of...

Hi guys, Thanks for those suggestions! We actually are going to do what you suggest...heading off to the store in a minute to get a bolt of the same length and will just cut off the one that's on there. When I got the new brake band, they included a little pin thing with what looks like a...

Hi guys! Thanks, this is great. Reminds me of my MANY posts at the Mazda Miata forum, which is noted for its helpful members. :cheers2: Anyway, I've decided to just leave the axle in place and sand/paint around it. The thing turns really nicely, so it's not like I need to remove it in order...

Thanks! I'm about to go try that brake band nut again now that it has soaked in PB Blaster for a day. Any help with my other questions will be appreciated!!

Hi all, I've just started in earnest to rebuild the double-seater go-kart my nephew and I bought at an estate sale last May. From lots and lots of internet research, I believe it to be a Klipper kart, but really don't know for sure. I have posted a threat with a couple of questions and would...

Hi everyone, First time rebuilding a go-kart. Found one at a local estate sale for $75, my 12 year-old nephew was with me and together we 'convinced' each other that we need this as a project to do together!! It fired right up, but the frame is a rusty mess and I'm replacing the brakes and...