Recent content by vorkerman

Steering Ok, so I'm kind of on my way to a rear live axle... still trying to source a few things, and figure out a sprocket ration. Now for front steering.... Any tips on how to setup/design the front end? I need a steering shaft, some tie rods, tie rod ends, spindles, spindle bracket? I...

Sprocket Thanks! Is there any disadvantage to the bolt on? Does Princess also sell hubs to weld the sprocket too? I was going to get keyed axle there as well, though they didn't have drive rims which was disappointing, though they recommended me to essentially a tractor supply place which...

Motor The motor isn't labeled..... which I found odd when I got it, so it's probably a good assumption that it is one of the knockoff ones? I really need to go get some batteries and fire it up. I might have a Power Supply at work that will go up to 36 Volts, but not sure at that amperage I...

Thanks to both of you! 15 was kind of the biggest I was thinking of going, so that's good to know they don't seem so big. I'll check out those links, thanks! I was doing some of the calculations from the sticky page on calculating the forces and such. That's my fear, I kind of want to figure...

Tire Size? Any thoughts on tire size? My son is now 7 and a half. Are 13 x 5 x 6 tires big enough? Too big? When I start looking at 15 or 16" they seem pretty big for the size of kart I was envisioning.... Is there a rule of thumb to follow? With a larger tire, I'll need more power to...

1000W 36V motor. (3000 rpm I believe).

Hello all, so I was going to build a go kart a few years ago and well, life got in the way, so here I am to try again! This time I actually bought the motor and controller, so hopefully this time I make it to the finish line! I got some great advice help last time before I put the project...

Wow ok, thanks Landuse. I'll look around then! That would also be helpful if I could get some other types. I'm planning on using pillow blocks bearings for a live rear axle, and I've read it's not a great idea to bolt them through the frame (weakening and all that), and it's best to weld on a...

So, for what to construct the frame out of. I was thinking of the 1" steel square tubing I can get at home depot to weld up. Will it be of adequate strength? It's not very thick, I think only ~1/16th it looks like? But I've read on here (I think), that larger dimension, less thickness is...

So, short of buying a kit, would the preferred order or purchasing/planning parts, be as follows: 1. Decide on Tires/Rims 2. Get Hub to match bolt pattern on Rim (provided I don't get integrated ones) 3. Get an Axle and the appropriate ends Thanks,

Thanks KartFab, I think I got it all without the pic! Thanks for reminding me about the ends, I had meant to ask about the stepdown vs regular threaded and I don't think I had come across (or not realized the difference) of the integrated hub/rim. That sounds like a good way to go for me, is...

Hello, So I had a question about a live rear axle. I just want to make sure I'm looking at all the right parts after trying to wade through posts and online sites, etc. I'm planning on hooking up my motor (electric) directly to a sproket on the axle (middle-ish or slightly to one side more...

Thank you very much Fabroman! I'm hoping to get started soon, I confirmed my father in law has a welder (though not what type of welder yet...) so hopefully with some free weekends coming up I can get something welded up and get some feedback. For axle lengths... should I go width of kart +...

Thanks Ghost Civic. After doing some research, I'm in agreement. I'm thinking 750-800 W, to allow for future growth. Maybe even 1000W depending on prices (with shipping to Canada). We shall see, but sounds as if you are in agreement. Appreciate the feedback! I'm leaning towards 36V...

Awesome Fabroman, thanks and appreciate the tips! Adjustable seat sounds a great idea, as do the others. I did start with a piece of wood and had them sit on it, but I'm unsure how much room is needed from their feet to the front (to account for steering/bumper, etc), and then how much room to...