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  1. Functional Artist

    How to read motor performance charts

    These are supposed to represent the type of motor that I have on ElMoto, my electric motorcycle. Can someone please explain what these graphs are saying? :huh: Also, maybe discuss the differences between what the data on the 36V chart ...& the 48V charts are telling us. :cheers2:
  2. Functional Artist

    Top Kart Ion

    Just came across this: :smiley_omg: https://kart360.com/2019/top-kart-usa-in-final-development-stages-of-competitive-ev-ion-package Here are a few excerpts: :thumbsup: “Karting is about to get a shot of reality with the release of the ION. We have been developing this package for several...
  3. Functional Artist

    DIYGK site "freezing up"

    Many times lately, when I try to attach a pic, or now even click on a link the site freezes up. :ack2: I don't think it's my computer because, I can go to other sites & everything seems to work fine. I tryed to add some pics to a post in the Damien thread (stuck) …& another time when I...
  4. Functional Artist

    Color Shifting Paint

    Has anyone used or have any knowledge about color shifting paint? ...AKA "flippin' or Chameleon paint. This stuff would be really fantastic on go karts, with all of the curves-n-all :thumbsup: …& it wouldn't take too much either :cheers2: I've done a little research & from what I've learned...
  5. Functional Artist

    4.10/3.50-6 Wheel And Tire Assemblys

    These (2) 4.10/3.50-6 Wheel And Tire Assembly's seem pretty similar What is the difference? ...except for the price This one is from Surplus Center ($7.99) https://www.surpluscenter.com/Wheels/Wheel/Pneumatic-Wheels/4-10-3-50-6-Wheel-And-Tire-Assembly-1-4682.axd 4.10/3.50-6 WHEEL ASSEMBLY...
  6. Functional Artist

    Honda kit cars

    Check these guys out :thumbsup: https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/bronx-honda-kit-cars/6831970242.html AD says: 2 KIT CARS FOR SELL TOGETHER TRIMUTER TRIKE & HONDA ARIEL ATOM KIT CAR SOLD TOGETHER VERY RARE FIND . BOTH NEED WORK YOU NEED A TARILER AND 500$ IN HAND TAKES BOTH U STILL...
  7. Functional Artist

    Fresh Truck

    My little 'ol flatbed is wearin' out. :smiley_omg: She has been a really good truck …& everything is still functioning normally ...but, @ ~320,000 mi. it's time to look for something a little fresh 'er. :thumbsup: Lookin' around ...& wow things have went up tremendously (I bought my last...
  8. Functional Artist

    Electric component ratings AC vs. DC

    Electric go karts (electric vehicles in general) need many different "companion" components like switches (on/off, brake lever, 3-way etc.), fuses/circuit breakers, conductors (wires), connectors & also connectors/ports. They should/really need to be "properly rated" for the particular purpose...
  9. Functional Artist

    1000W 60V one wheel electric Monocycle

    While doin' research on 60VDC systems I came across these 1000W 60V electric unicycle scooter ...one wheel electric Monocycle (they even come in red or black)...
  10. Functional Artist

    Boma 60V 2,000W brushless motor

    I have been talkin' with Miguel @ Alfa Wheels https://www.ebay.com/str/Alfa-Wheels1?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 I told him we want some more powerful motors. The 48V 1,000W MY1020 & ZY1020's brushed motors & the Boma 48V 1,800W brushless motors are great ...but "we want more power" Well. he came...
  11. Functional Artist

    Building a go kart size Aerial Atom

    I am working on/planning to build a "mini" Aerial Atom & while doing research I came across this: (I know how much Sid loves them "Hypercars") :cornut: "Ariel Motor Company releases details on their all new, ultra-high performance, range extended, electric sports car project - HIPERCAR...
  12. Functional Artist

    Damien

    I got some new ideas. :idea2: I'ma gonna call this one Damien. :thumbsup: Just cause it sounds kool & I can give another shout out to a local (Toledo) '80's Metal band, Damien. :cheers2: Check out, their one hit (it got played on MTV many times) Every Dog has it's Day...
  13. Functional Artist

    Desteny's "Cotton Candy" kart

    My twins, Desteny & Winston, are out growing their karts :smiley_omg: So, I'm thinkin, Desteny can "move up" to "Cotton Candy" (that's what she wants to call 'er) ...it started off (2016) as "Double Trouble" (2) (24V 450W motors) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRIKLdvGlTA ...& then (2017)...
  14. Functional Artist

    Alieno 300 MPH Electric Hypercar

    I came across this, Alieno Hypercar :thumbsup: "Another day, another electric vehicle that just might change the entire supercar / hypercar scene. This time, it hails from Bulgaria, and called the "Alieno," with the flagship model generating an insane 5,221 hp and 6,490 lb-ft of torque. The...
  15. Functional Artist

    Speedometer for a go kart

    I think it would be kool to have a speedometer on a go kart. :thumbsup: I have used a GPS unit out of a car, many times ...but, really I don't need the map feature, the MPH read-out is kinda small & more info would come in handy too :2guns: Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what they...
  16. Functional Artist

    Folding Battery Box

    Tryin' to figure different ways to fit batteries on karts I have been using these small 12V 12AH batteries for a couple of years now, on several karts Mainly 'cause I already had some & to show that "big" "giant" batteries or battery packs are NOT needed to power a go kart Yup, you can ride...
  17. Functional Artist

    Upgrading a 48V 1,000W motor for more power

    I have a MY1020 48V 1,000W brushed PMDC (Permanent Magnet Direct Current) motor ...& the YK31 48V 26.7A controller that came with it It's fun but, I want more power :2guns: So, from what I understand (so far anyways) ...to get more power (speed) out of this motor ...we gotta apply more power...
  18. Functional Artist

    Torsk (Backbone Chassis) Kart

    Doin research, looking for something interesting & different Looking thru old threads for ideas, I came across this kool idea "Hotwinged" that 'sid was workin' on back in 2014 :thumbsup: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25361 ...wonder what ever became of it? I also came across...
  19. Functional Artist

    Electric Vehicle Conversion stickers

    Check out these kool stickers :thumbsup: They are a neat way to designate that a vehicle has been converted from a gas engine over to an electric motor I sent a bunch of them to Robert here at DIYGK :cheers2: * DIYGK is Awesome, Just sayin' :wai: So, if you want to show that your kart...
  20. Functional Artist

    How to connect/install a YK31 speed controller

    Here are the (10) main components that are needed to connect/install this YK31C speed controller 1.) Motor (24V 450W) 2.) Speed Controller (24V 500W) 3.) Battery Pack (2 - 12V/12AH SLA Batteries) 4.) Throttle (can be a twist throttle, thumb throttle or a pedal throttle) 5.) On/Off...
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