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Hehe Thanks buddy! its definitely not stable being top heavy with the tiny wheel base but its actually far more stable than I had ever imagined! I expected (and planned) to only cruise around on it.. which is also no problem, just turn up the idle screw for cruise control! definitely not...

Quick video of some paramotoring and a quick rip on the go pit kart! Also featuring some friendly pheasant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1pQNCEQONA

That thing is awesome!

Thanks bud, in the video it actually had a fair bit of understeer, but lengthened the arm on the steering column which has massively improved it, The extra weight over the front wheels helps them grip too, doesn't understeer at all now unless you give it too much throttle and the fronts lift off...

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99% there, some small things to tidy like trimming cables and some bolts that are a little too long etc.. re configured the gear selector push rod system, works a treat now, very positive feel also learned hammerite isn't fuel proof, not that I checked, just presumed:surrender: oh well its...

basic shifter concept, such little leverage on the gear shifter shaft though needs a slight rethink

update. gusseted the frame for a bit more strength and hastily painted it, came out pretty good, not after a perfect finish as its going to get beaten up anyway, still other bits to paint. rebuilt and adjusted the steering column from a solid bar as the old one was a mock up.. no more...

Yeah I tried that after breaking two diaphragms, I then replaced it with a genuine mikuni diaphragm and put a T junction for fuel return and worked a charm:thumbsup:

cheers i'll give that a try :thumbsup: One thing I did notice however, if I pump the brake the pistons don't continually close up until the pads are pushed together tight, they only move around 2mm and then regress back. Is this normal? on most working hydraulic brakes if the master is...

Mounted the brake caliper and master cylinder, its cable operated from the foot pedal as there's not enough room for a push rod system but feels very nice and plush. I've bled the brake over and over and had no air bubbles comes through and whilst the brake feels firm the pads only barely bite...

picked up a cheap steering wheel £10 with boss, started making a small dash/enclosure for switches etc, not finished in photo.. and finally started working on the disc brake, I found a close to perfect match from an old moped, the go kart hub pcd is 58mm and the disc already had the same 3...

Short video, great fun! got a bit of understeer but I got a bit too much toe in atm :auto: https://youtu.be/eIi6KZfD9EA

makeshift gear lever done for the time being, waiting on diaphragm and front wheel nuts as I had none out of the millions of random nuts and bolts I have..:yawn: Might not bother with an E start engine now its actually pretty easy to kick over just kick it facing backwards rather than the normal way

maxxis green wets

stripped the pump, the diaphragm is split, no idea how barely used, the diaphragm is literally a sheet of clear hard plastic not like the material i've seen on others

Thanks thats not a bad idea! ---------- Post added at 01:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 PM ---------- Been trying to get her running with the fuel pump setup today and it does run but not very well. The fuel pumps breather line from the manifold seems to have a lot of fuel...

Yeah I might have to go down that route, brake discs are pretty **** tough though.. I found a 140mm disk at Beerbox Bavaria? Only £15 but they don't ship to the UK :mad:

Got a 22mm carb and is running pretty good now and also fitted the fuel pump and tank which is just temporarily strapped on at the moment. And finished the exhaust pipe just need a bracket for the muffler mount. My buddy cut some keyways (he had some troubles with his mill at first bless him)...

Unfortunately it sticks out about 10mm below the frame, should be OK but I'd rather it be flush as it might get beaten up and dented eventually off road. As with everything else I'll see how it copes and if not I'll try a different design later