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I am using a 3hp motor and I cant seem to find an electric start for it. Or any motors that size with electric start, for that matter. Anyone know of a source? Thanks.

Ok... so, as I mentioned in another thread, I purchased a lithium Ion 40ah battery pack for my smallest Campground cruiser. The 22ah were not giving the run time I had hoped for given the riding conditions(took it hunting in mud, through hills, etc). Anyways, a couple of the smarter...

Does anyone know how to calculate ft lbs of torque from a CVT? Trying to figure out if I can use a specific axle rated at 30 ft lbs. thanks in advance.

Anyone know what the tolerance or specific measurement is on a hub or bearing that would go on a 1 inch axle? Trying to figure out if the axle is exactly 1 inch... or if the hubs are 1 inch. Assuming one of them is less or more by .05 or something. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Drove it for almost 30mins... think it was 25 mins. Anyways... i built it using a 48V 1800w system. Gear ratio is 7.3:1 weight is roughly 300-325 with me on it(guessing). Rolling 18inch wheels. Different speeds tested - check Reverse tested - check My first impressions: -it was easier...

Hey fellas, I have been reading the stickies regarding watts/amps/etc... and I believe I have a good idea of what I want. So, I am listing my setup and calculations below... hoping to get feedback, whether it is good or bad. Setup: 48V 1800 Watt motor/controller *max...

I joined this forum about 6 yrs ago when I was researching my buggy build. life got in the way and I haven't spent much time on here. I just changed my password and got back on b/c I wanted update a couple of my threads and research again b/c I am starting a new build. anyways. Hope to spend...

Hey guys... i'm getting ready to start another build. I am researching axles at the moment and need a little help. background: i have two motors to choose from with this project: 75hp(60-65 to the wheel) or 25hp(15-120 to the wheel). I'm really wanting to use the high hp motor. The...

buying the parts and waiting for them to come in... or building the kart/project or actually using the kart/project when finished. i've been collecting parts for about a month now for my next project... looks like i might be able to start it this weekend b/c i'm picking the tubing up...

Hello all, For my next project, i will be using a jackshaft... Of course, i'm a newbie to jackshafts. so, please forgive this possibly goofy question. i'm wanting to change the sprockets around a bit. for example, instead of having the largest tooth sprocket on the live axle... would it...

Hey guys... i've been thinking about building a half scale long travel buggy for my son. of course, it's early b/c he's only 2 weeks old. so, i'm just kicking around the idea. something like this, but the size of a trophy kart or smaller: wondering if anyone has tried it.... or...

Hey guys... i'm considering building a trophy kart or something else interesting with a 16hp motor. I'm wondering what kind of weight that amount of hp will push around without issue. maybe 4-500 lbs or so? i have no idea... thanks in advance.

Hey guys... thought I would share my build in here. I've asked some questions about electric vs engine and what not.. but decided to go with an engine. The reason for building something this small is so that when we go camping... we can cruise this little thing around the camp ground...

Hey guys, I am building another campground cruiser, but this time i'm seriously considering going electric. I've built my own bicycle lighting system, so i'm comfortable with this project. I am trying to figure out if it will be worth it... going electric or not. I would like to have a run...

Hello everyone, I've been fabricating for a couple of years now as a hobby and built a couple of things. my last project was a 'campground cruiser'. it was, unfortunately, stolen when we moved to our new house. I built it with a clone 6.5 hp engine... but i'm thinking about building...