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We are not getting a spark on the Roketa kart. Would it be advisible to swap in a new coil and/or solenoid? Is there any way to check if either are working properly? We can't figure what the issue could be.

I am rebuilding a Roketa kart and in the process, this fuel switch broke. I think I have found the correct one online, but I am wondering if this is something I can find locally. Is this something where another part will work? I would really rather buy it locally if I can. You can see in...

I have been trying to drive my Carter Bros kart a bit, and it had been running fine for the few times i've been out with it. Starting yesterday, the chain started to pop off. I lost a whole link, so I went to Tractor Supply and picked up a repair kit. This evening, I replaced the link...

In a recent acquisition from a co-worker of mine, I picked up two and a half karts. One is a Chinese Roketa kart (build thread for that one), and one is a Carter Brothers Co. Inc. "Econo Kart". We'll just call this one a 'chase kart' for chasing my son in his kart (the Roketa one). It's...

Roketa Rebuild As some have seen, I just bought a Roteka 110cc kart from a coworker for $150. Rather than clog a Q&A thread with updates on the purchase, I am starting this thread since this is the Photo Gallery & Project Log section. For those that have not seen, this is how it was delivered...

I have been working on plans to build a kart for my son. One of my guys at work has two running karts and one kart frame he is selling. He is asking $150 for each of them, with the bare frame of the third being free. I am pretty sold on the blue one, and am sure I'll grab the red one too...

I am interested to see what people use for seat sliders. I am building a 2-seater. I am 6'5", and my five year old son is.....not. Due to my height and interest in riding in the cart with my son, I am considering two separate seats. The passenger seat will be fixed, at a distance that I can...

I am looking for some design ideas from you guys that have built rear suspensions for your karts. This is a high quality rendering of what I had in mind.... The long red line is the shock. The short red line is the hinge/joint that connects the lower swing arm to the chassis. Is this...

I am working on plans for a gokart for my son and I. He is about 50lbs and I am 280lbs. I am designing it for both of us to fit, but I have concerns about what will support our combined weight (and/or mine alone). I see a lot of karts built using 1x1 square tubing or 1" round pipe. There...

In working up plans for my gokart, I have been curious about the placement of the engine. I see some designs with the engine mounted on one side of the vehicle, and the sprocket very close to that side's wheel. I have also seen some with the engine more closely centered, and the sprocket in...

What are some designs/material people have used to make their own 2-person bench seats? Just looking for the best method to something simple.....plywood base, foam, vinyl wrap, etc? Where do you find the foam and vinyl? How thick?

Hey folks! My name is Patrick. I live in Texas and am in the process of working up a design for a go-cart for myself.....I mean, for my son. I'm sure that's a typical story :). Actually, I am wanting to build something for my son and I (and my wife if she dares). I have some plans in mind...