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Hey guys, its been a while busy with other things but I've moved forward on the kart and here's some pics of what I've done so far. Starting to look more like a Go kart. Cheers, Shane

Ah yes, I noticed that when reading through the forums sideways, but I thought i'd get them anyway. The next cheapest ones I could find were $50... So I bought them knowing I'd have to do extra to it, which I'm happy to do considering it was only $10. The bearings can be replaced as well so I'm...

Haven't yet, but not giving up. I think a new CDI should get it running.... having said that I thought before that it didn't need one so I bought the stator thinking that would be the last thing I would need to get it to run lol... But I'm pretty sure that's the last part I would need. Just...

Scored two 5" wheels for the front, for $10 each! Found em at the local Wednesday Markets lol and also grabbed a steering wheel for $30 at pick 'n pay less, pretty nice looking one too. Picture Below! Shane

I'll go take a look, thanks Fowler. I'll make some changes to the arms add a few bits to strengthen them. But I'm not gonna replace them unless they break just cause I'm to lazy lol.... As soon as they start to give way I'll work on a whole new front end since the frame at the front is pretty...

Oh lol and here I was thinking you built that from scratch! I'm sure you could, given enough time and the right tools. I went shopping around for nilon bushes and had no luck. Funnily enough I came across a stash of nilon nuts that fit the bolts I was using. They prove to be a very tight nut on...

hmmmm........... Well that is a bit of a pickle then ay. Its good to get feedback so now I have a few questions, what are these brushing that your talking about? I have no idea of what kind of load different types of steel would be good so I thought what I had would be alright :S, They seemed...

hmmm getting a bit confused, Here's a picture of what I've done so far. Maybe you can refer to that. Btw I completed the arm :D Ill put pictures of those up as well. Let me know what you guys thing The setup in that pictures is Bolt Washer Frame Washer Steel arm Bolt. Took these pictures and...

ah k, whats a mount lol? is it the ring thing that looks similar to a washer but doesn't have the flat part. Nylon washers are what I've used so far.

Aww lol how disappointing... Yeah I live in a semi rural suburb. I should go check out the nearest supplier. Uni break is comming up, I'll go and scout out some places and suss out the prices see where is cheapest.

Hey guys, I realise that there is a stick on this topic but having looked through the thread there is little on Australian websites for go kart parts. I'm hoping that maybe this thread will generate some interest for the rest of you Aussies that are having trouble finding parts (like I am) and...

We'll they still haven't emailed me back after asking them how much shipping would cost. I'm expecting it to be pretty expensive but wasn't sure if it would still be worth it. It would be great if I knew of some sites and places to get parts. I'm tempted to make a new thread and ask even tho...

Ah alrighty, I'll have to get me some 25mm steel then. I'll use the 16mm for the steering wheel then. As for the wheels, I do have access to a lathe actually. If I went and got these trailer hubs then I'd still need to buy the tyres tho, would it still work out cheaper? I don't have trailer hubs...

Ah I see, Yes I'm planning to for the live axle setup. Can't seem to find keyed hub wheels. I've almost finished making the A-arms (or at least I think that's what they are) and I'll be drilling holes to bolt the suspension to it. Hopefully it all fits nicely and I can get a few pics of em. I...

At the moment it is at 45 degree and ill be changing that when I re-do mounts for the shocks. Thanks ill try to aim for 30 - 35 then :) Ah I've been reading those arachnid threads but some of the jargon goes over my head, still got a fair bit of learning to do. Yes that's "phun" lol, a little...

ahhh I see what you mean, thanks for the heads up newrider. The fact that I already put a hole in my frame is a bit of a downer but if I weld up the holes it should be still strong enough to use those pieces of steel still? This is what I have planned for the suspension, would what your saying...

I live in NSW in western sydney. Bunnings is a great place! but when it comes to wheels they have a crappy range and price :/ Dont think Ive been to an agricultural supplier, are there any names in particular I could search for? The quad idea sounds good Ill be on the look out on ebay for em...

Hey guys I've decided to take up the challenge of building a go kart, so I went and bought a welder, steel, learnt how to do some basic welding and started to weld up a frame. I have a Yamaha 175 DT engine which needs a CDI box to get it running and also a lawn mower engine in case the yamaha...

Thanks for all the usefull content guys, I gave it a go and did some nice welds (comparing to the weld thread ) Pics below. I've started my frame and ill be starting a thread in the project section soon! Thanks guys, Shane

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. I took all your advice on board and gave it another go. I turned down my amps and got a nice bead going but it doesn't look very neat, but at least no more holes being made! I guess now that I found the right settings its just a matter of practice. I'll grab a...