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    500 watt my1020 motor too weak to push cart in grass

    So my niece (about 40 lbs) finally got to test drive the cart. It appears to not have the torque to push itself through the grass. It has a 12t sprocket on the motor and a 60t on the axle. I know that's not a torque monster gear ratio but I figured it would be able to move through the grass...
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    I think I've decided to go electric. Now how to slow it down for cheap

    I have a 500 watt 36v motor. Haven't bought the controller, batteries, or throttle pedal yet. My question is this: How do I slow this motor down short of adding a jack shaft. I have a 12 tooth motor sprocket and a 60 tooth wheel sprocket. Those are sort of fixed as is. I see a couple options 1...
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    #35 sprocket for my1020 500 watt motor.

    What's the best way to get a #35 sprocket on one of these motors. I already gave a 60t sprocket so I'd prefer to just change out the one on the motor.
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    Kids kart build

    Still not sure if I'm going to go electric or gas (leaning towards gas) Frame: 6" elongated spidercarts itzy bitzy frame I made it longer as I want the kids to be able to use this for a long time. I ordered the rear rim/hub combo, spindles, and steering blocks on Wednesday. Once those come...
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    New guy starting a project for son and niece

    So I am getting ready to start my build. Planning on using a slightly modified version of the spidercarts itzy bitzy frame. My main concern and question is limiting top speed. My niece is 5 and my son is going to be born any day now. I want this thing to be slow. Is there a way to use a jack...
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