Recent content by thudson331

i was gonna get the 6.5hp from harbor freight. and i figured a cheap tire was a cheap tire so i dont think i would cry too much over them. i really want a sturdy frame with a solid ride. what exactly is wrong with the tires? where would you say is a personal favorite for buying parts?

i will probably start with a flat frame with some side bars. i just want to make something simple for now to get the idea and then branch out from there. I have worked on cars for a few years now but never messed with karts. I think i will make the frame out of 1.5" square tube and then get...

i figured it would be around 40' or so. you used 1" square tube to build yours? So i guess 1.5" square should be suitable for a 2 seater? really just for me (165 lbs) and my 2 yr old son (28 lbs). he loves going on the riding mower with me so i figured this would be even more fun and he...

hey guys, newbie to this forum. Just wondering roughly how much 1.5"x1.5" square tube would i need to build your standard 2 seater frame? the reason i ask is there is only a couple places here that sell steel at a reasonable price but it is in 20' lengths. thanks in advance guys. Troy