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Thanks for the warm welcome Blazkowiez! :cheers2: I agree - good to see another Texan on here. I've spent several hours enjoying some good reads and project log pics. I also just checked out your website... nice. Funny, my wife thinks I've got a touch of middle age crazy with all of this...

Too bad. I'd have been down there tonight. :auto: It is a good option though, in that it would be like an automatic. Only thing is, they're probably few and far between... and way high $!

Hi Sox, thanks for the good read. :thumbsup:

That would work nicely. Do you have one for sale? I'm down in the Alamo City at least once a month...

Hi Theo. I'm probably going to scrap this design altogether, as my generac engine has a tapered shaft and is probably destined to be mated to a generator. :furious2: Bummer! It's ok, it's probably be more trouble than it's worth. I'm currently leaning toward a bike engine, and therefore...

dpaxson - I doubt it has enough shaft length. I'll have to check this evening. Any idea how much shaft length a TC requires? Thanks for chiming in model engineer! If I can't easily get this generac engine to work, I'll probably be on the prowl for a bike engine. Although, first I'll have...

Thanks for the welcome CKC & Dad. I agree, one's age makes no difference. I'm sure there are guys on here that are younger than my shorts that have forgotten more than I know about small engines. I remember those old Honda Ascots. I like the idea of a bike engine on the buggy, but I'll...

Hi devino, you're right... those rear shocks/springs were the last thing I finished late last night. They are way too long for the travel of the swing arm.

Well, it seems that the 13 hp generac engine does have a tapered shaft. That leaves me looking for advice. Should I: 1. Try and locate a straight crank to build in this engine 2. Fabricate a female tapered adapter 3. S**t can the idea of using the generac engine and opt for a HF Honda clone -...

Thanks for the warm welcome Silvergrizz. It's good to see I'm not the only guy here with locks of silver! I'm thinking of building a 2-seater for use on our ranch. I have a cad sketch of the side profile up at: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8676 I just looked at your profile...

Thanks for the feedback, dpaxson. I'm thinking the bends may be troublesome too... but I really prefer the fluid look. Have you heard using a HF hydraulic pipe bender and loading the tubing w/ sand before bending? I may try this on some scrap dom tubing laying around the shop. If that fails...

Hey all - I'm a newbie. Back in the day, I had some great times on a friends Honda Odyssey buggy. I think this was around 1979 or '80. This thing had a rigid rear axle and a minimally sprung front end. Anyway, I am planning a 2 seater buggy loosely based on the later Honda's, and I'd like to...

Hi everyone. I'm one of those middle aged guy's that never had a kart as a kid... and now that I'm fast approaching 50, I'd like to build one for me and my wife. I've read a few threads on here and realize there is a wealth of knowledge in here. I'm an engineer who loves to work on old...