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I am wondering what other peoples experiences are with "industrial" style kart engines and deep water? When I was a kid my Thunderkart's 5hp briggs flathead would die just from a big splash. Anyway, after a few drinks at the river this weekend I decided I "needed" to know the max fording depth...

I am in the planning stages of a mini build to race in a 100 mile mini bike offroad enduro race in May. There is a 3hp and under class, and over 3hp class and they specify an industrial type engine with a centrifugal clutch. The race is at an offroad park and consists of 18 5.6 mile laps with...

Just what the title says, I'm looking for the smallest tire available that is suitable for use on a small kart or mini bike. The more aggressive the tread, the better. I know of the 4.10-4 Snow Hog, and there a couple 2.50/2.80-4 tires that are only 8" tall, but they aren't very aggressive...

Alright guys, I have been fighting this for a couple hrs. I am trying to separate the engine and generator on an old Kohler 3500 watt gen with a Briggs engine. The issue is that there is no shaft bolt holding the armature to the crankshaft..... there is no hole for a bolt to go through. There...

What is the smallest (specifically lightest) engine that will accept a torque converter? The 30 series torque converters all say 2-7hp or 3-8hp and have 3/4" bores, but all the 2, 2.5, and 3hp engines I find are 5/8" shaft. There are adapter sleeves and keys to adapt a 5/8" keyed shaft to a...

Well it has been a few months since I completed the 3x3 mini bike so it's about time to start a new project. This is going to be my go-to trail bike, so light, simple,and reliable are key. This is the plan so far: -1978 ATC90 engine, 4 speed with hi/lo range -single tube frame like the...

Here are a few pics of the 2wd bike I built. It is a custom "poo" pipe frame that I bent up with a Harbor Freight pipe kinker. The engine/handlebars are from a 1985 Honda ATC125M. It is a 4 speed jockey shift with hi/low range. The tires are 25x13-9 on custom widened wheels, Harley seat, CZ...

Here are a few pics of my 3wd mini bike project that I completed a few months ago. It started as an Azusa frame that I modified to accept the tandem rear wheels which pivot about 40deg each way to follow the terrain. The front wheel drive can be engaged/disengaged by twisting a collar on the...

Hi everyone, I am in the planning/research stage of an awd kart build, and I want some opinions from other karters. First and foremost, a huge thanks to Shane over at affordablegokarts.com, without guys like him breaking new ground I would be starting at square one. Shanes awd kart is one of...

Hi everyone, I always stumble upon diygokarts when researching projects, so I figured I ought to register so I can join the conversation. Here are my current rides: Fat tire 2x2 Playing in the sand Little 2x2 mini bike (almost finished)