Recent content by TimG

I was in the same situation a while ago. I started out with a hilliard and later changed to a max torque. The max torque was a lot smoother. I guess 6 shoes vs. 4 in the hilliard was the reason.

Agreed, Subaru is the way to go. My 6hp came with a mikuni carburetor

I used a Robin/Subaru engine on my sons kart, It's proven to be very reliable. They cost more than the clones from harbor frieght. I think there better, at least I was sold on that. check out this link it's what sold me on one of there engines http://robinamerica.com/industrial.aspx

This article will help you understand more about the governor removal. http://www.affordablegokarts.com/govenor-removal.php Check out some of there other articles, it helped me a lot

That's a cool video....be careful!!!!

The ad reads: "Rim: Bolt Holes are 10mm, Bolt Hole Pattern is 4 holes on a 110mm Bolt Hole Circle". Thats 4.33" a standard go-kart wheel hub has a smaller pattern. The 4" hubs may work but can be expensive.

Very cool, I'd like to see that up close. At 1,200.00, that would be hard to pass up.

That does look cool !!,I like his helmet. How long are your run times?

Thanks for the input....did'nt mean to hijack this thread from Moutainman. I've wanted to do a tuff shifter cart for a while now.

I like the rear suspension.....a lot of work ahead for sure. Thanks for posting the pictures

I do like the SII buggy from U-buildit....but to costly for me. The Taipan (as mentioned above) has the classic tough cart look and can be built within my budget. I don't have the plans for the Taipan. It looks easy enough to modify the dimensions to carry 2 people or at least me and...

Thats good advice !! What size motorcycle engine would you use, do you have any sources for the engine. This type of cart is my next project

The Recluse is small, lengthing the frame is a must unless it's for a small kids. Even then you might want some growing room. My son and I just finished a recluse, we used a 6.0Hp. robin subaru from the small engine warehouse for $225.00 shipped. Were very happy with the motor and it has...

Can't belive I just found this forum. You guys have built some nice karts, I like to see what others have built. My 10 yr.old son and I just finished our first kart for his birthday. His first ride was last weekend,I fear it's changed his life. We used the recluse plans(spider...