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  1. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, I agree it should have a set screw :thumbsup: I would be so kool "if" (1) just...mysteriously appeared :roflol:
  2. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, I think welding it would be adequate ...& I like "It will work, it is easy and quick" ...as, less work...is more better :thumbsup: & Lemme know if anyone gives you a "hard time" ;) & For reference, here is an example of a "factory made" rotor with a welded-on hub :cheers2...
  3. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, Yup, that looks a bit better :thumbsup: Nope, just a rotor ...& sure, modifying the hub to "work with" the rotor ...sounds like an adequate solution to me :cheers2:
  4. Functional Artist

    New Guy.... Brakes kit

    Yup, return it ...& start over Now, with more info ...& a better idea, of what you're looking for :thumbsup:
  5. Functional Artist

    Ever seen a wheel rip apart?

    I Googled "splined go kart wheel hub" ...& found this guy :thumbsup: Check it out ...& "see" if it seems to "match" your requirements :cheers2...
  6. Functional Artist

    Still broken

    Some forums have something like a ...mandatory (1) day waiting period ...after someone first joins ...before they can post anything :thumbsup:
  7. Functional Artist

    Looking for a frame design for a Racing mower

    Yup, I agree :thumbsup: It would be best to "build" it around a body/person ...of the size that is expected to be driving it ;)
  8. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, Looks like ya "warped" it pretty goodly :lolgoku: I went & checked on the black rim, that I have ...& somehow, ya must have "warped" this one too :huh: ...because it's "all over the place"...as well :furious2: JK...JK :innocent: Maybe...seems like...(2) piece plastic rims aren't such a...
  9. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Wholy crap! :eek: Are the bearings seated correctly? Do both black rims behave the same? & The "play" in the freewheel unit doesn't seem to be that bad...from here
  10. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Sorry for any confusion :huh: ...that hub & rotor would be for a whole 'nuther project, my Hellraiser kart The drum brake set-up can be seen in this video :thumbsup: I just included it in the box while I was sending ya another black wheel Yup, I sent ya (2) of the black wheels (so, 4 halves...
  11. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Well...it was just an idea ...& not all ideas come to fruition :confused: Any ideas?
  12. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, Well...:popcorn: This is a pic of the brake drum, that came off of that hub ...&/also, the caliper I'ma wantin' ta use * The brake pad seems ta be ~1" wide :thumbsup: This is a pic of how the caliper looks "mounted" over one of them small rotors (on the rear of Sequoia) :auto: Q: If...
  13. Functional Artist

    New to the hobby- need help identifying

    Um...fruity...gay...electric motor??? :huh: Huh...Huh...she said DUDE! :cornut:
  14. Functional Artist

    Project Stoopid!

    Hey T, 1.) Are you sure the part is "bad"? IIRC that bike was wrecked ...& most wrecked bikes (& cars too) usually ran/drove fine, until they got into the accident 2.) Are there any used motorcycle shops in your area? ...as they may have something like that, just sitting on a shelf (or on a...
  15. Functional Artist

    HELP, MODERATORS! System malfunction!! DIYHGK forums not operational!

    I too had been having issues opening threads &/or responding :( So, I sent a message to moderator Landuse (Paul) ...& he got ahold of the "big guy" Robert (owner of the forum) ...& it seems to be workin' now :wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai::wai: For me...
  16. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Well, if we stack the shorter piece of 1" square tube ...on top of the longer piece of 1" sq. tube ...then, stick 'em inside of the 2" sq tube ...& weld 'em together We gets something kinda like this :thumbsup: An angled view A top view Yup/of course, it's Made in the USA :sifone:
  17. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Thinkin' about makin' some kinda "jig" :popcorn: So, I rounded up a piece of 1" square steel tube (1/8" wall thickness) ...& a piece of 2" square steel tube (3/16" wall thickness) Then, cut a couple of pieces off ...&/also, did some creative notchin' :thumbsup: Jua'lla asked...what kinda...
  18. Functional Artist

    Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

    Hey Denny, Yup, that's my Ducky :sifone: She's had a couple of litters of kittens ...& now kinda middle aged :cheers2: * I've noticed that wherever I'm workin' ...seems like the best place ...for her to take a nap :huh:
  19. Functional Artist

    I am wondering what the 2 bolts that hold the rear wheels on are called that are on a non live axle go kart

    Think it thru :popcorn: ...& make a list of every part that you "think" you will need to get this kart going ;) ...& then, get back to us :cheers2:
  20. Functional Artist

    I am wondering what the 2 bolts that hold the rear wheels on are called that are on a non live axle go kart

    Well...I would first do some research & planning ...& "see" how the numbers come out :thumbsup: The axle "kit" pictured seems to have ...the axle ...a set of bearings ...& a sprocket mount Do you already have wheels for the rear? (rims & tires) If so, do they "fit" the bolt pattern, of the...
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