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damnnnn wow

you should consider that the tire driven will wear out faster than the other tire.

smaller sproket more speed but less torque. doesnt 27mph feel fast on a go kart?

i purchased a lot of things needed for my go kart today which im building from scratch. rear hubs = £15.00 * 2 front hubs = £17.50 * 2 Axle = £37.60 Wheel rims= £69.33 Tires (full) =£95.76 thats comes to £267.69 i managed to get the price to £265 and got some free locking nuts and...

thanks alot mikeandike that made good sense!

good question

where do you put the locking collars? wouldnt they brush against the metal next to it?

yea it confirms what i reckon it was, i dont understand how a real axle is held in so that it cant move side to side? the bearings hold it to spin but what stops the axle from moving side to side?

just found out a GREAT site for uk go kart parts http://www.kartpartsuk.com prices are reasonable i think

whats a keyway guys?

thanks robin, had a look at the site, caters more for offroad but has given me some kind of hope that uks sells parts. p.s i have sent you a pm

oh by the way guys i brought my engine, ducar 169cc 6.5 hp, i have a question, the rear axle how do you keep it from sliding side to side? i mean the bearing hold it togther to spin but what stops it moving side to side? thx guys your helping a lot. to the pros if i got a 6.5hp 196cc engine, 12...

Guys im looking for a site that sells go kart parts....... things like sprokets, wheels, chains etc, i can not find one thats based in uk? PLEASEEEE help i really want to get my project started and take some pics for you guys

i got it! im going to stick with both the real wheels moving, im making a go kart for the road, however it advises a single wheel drive.

im very new to this so sorry for the stupid question... what is a live axle? or and does your cart have a clutch? or direct drive? thx