2016 - Junk build the hard way

[Poboy kartman]

I would do that. Sounds at first like maybe it would not be strong.
But the axle bolt is just welded to the barrel. So it should be about the same.

However continually welding the same spot. Will/may overheat and make the spindle bolt more brittle.

AW SPINDLES....(I know , it sounds stupid...but hasn't it always?)

 

[pRoFiT]

These worth getting at this price. Free shipping! Better then hf wheels.

 

[Poboy kartman]

RIGHT!!!!!!

 

[pRoFiT]

It's From bmi karts. Free shipping on 200 or more orders...ugh.....they do have some 15 turfs that match my rear for 14.95 with rim. And I can pull the good high speed bearings from my hf wheels. But shipping...maybe I call bmi and see if I can get deal and better shipping......

 

[chancer]

Post the link to the 15" turfs with rim please

 

[pRoFiT]

http://www.bmikarts.com/15-x-600-6-SuperTurf-Tire-Rim-Front-Used_p_2423.html

These

 

[chancer]

Used tires Cool.
Still seems like a good deal. BMI sells similar 6" wheels for someteen dollars.
So I don't think you can go wrong.

 

[pRoFiT]

Okay worked on alignment issues today. And took some test drives with the fixes.

Ended up cutting down into the spindle axle (Bolt) and bending it to be straight with front axle? cross beams? front!

Then welded several beads up while giving a good wire brush after each weld. Don't want junk in there, it's the only thing keeping the cheap HF wheels on.

Grinder to the weld to remove excess, filed and sandpaper to make smooth again.

 

[pRoFiT]

Some more of the right side clean up.

After another 20 minutes of high speed driving around the block. All right turns for the most part. more wear on the left tire then right still.

Have to say much better wear down the center on the new HF tires i put on.

Looking at tires from front of kart. so left and right look reversed

 

[pRoFiT]

Build off complete! i guess.

Video for your pleasure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IPhnPMfqLc

 

[chancer]

Cool man. Nice work. I like a 100% DIY first time build rather than a Craigs list Money pit.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

Glad it didnt snap in half!

 

[pRoFiT]

Glad it didnt snap in half!

I think I'm more glad then you I don't have seatbelt or helmet yet!

Picked up chancers idea of a kill switch today. Going to wire that into the oil sense.

Maybe take it out for another spin around the block tomorrow before the tires fall apart. I have one good one left. Already planning on the replacements. Next paycheck.


Oh yah I never put in the beer, I mean cup, holder....hmmm maybe tomorrow as well.

 

[pRoFiT]

Okay kill switch time!

Get all parts ready to wire

Get my little buddy out to keep me warm while i do it.

So i think i will add a doorbell to my steering wheel. Makes a great location for a kill switch. or a rocket launcher? turbo boost?


Started pulling a black and orange wire through before i realized i would have this orange wire coming out of my steering wheel. So i pulled that back and replaced with another black wire!


There much better. Blends nicely.



Nice and black and hidden. Much better.

So i get all this wired and pulled through the kart frame down the steering through the side of the chassis and to the engine oil kill sense. Get everything in position and try to start and test the kill button. But nothing happens!!! it wont start. evens backfires on me????? so i disconnect the button and it fires right up???

Okay so pull out the DMM and measure this thing. with no button pressed i get about 150ohms! thats not right?


Ah i see i purchased a doorbell switch with the light! thats not going to work. I could just go to 1800doorbell dot com and order one without a light but thats not me. I rip the thing apart and yank out the light bulb inside.



Ahh much better. Now i can plug it all back in and test it. Engine fired right up and the button killed it instantly. Thanks chancer for the doorbell idea! I'm going to go post my issues on your thread now

Looks like now i have completed all challenge requirements... just in time too.

 

[chancer]

Post your Solutions!
Nobody wants to hear about your "Issues"

Just kidding already read it over there.
Thanks for the helpful contribution!

 

[Mr. Spindle]

 

[Rail rider]

You didn't need to run two wires . Run one to the sensor and connect the other one (ground) to a wad of copper brillo pad and stuff it into the end of the handle bars.

 

[pRoFiT]

You didn't need to run two wires . Run one to the sensor and connect the other one (ground) to a wad of copper brillo pad and stuff it into the end of the handle bars.

i only ran it down the handle. the second wire is attached to the steering bracket. i did just in case one wire was not enough and would have to run another wire through handle later.

 

[pRoFiT]

Okay. Caved in this week and spent more money.


$14 each for tires from waly world. Carlisle 4.10-4 turf savers. Using the upgraded hf wheels.

They look like they will be good. Used tube also from hf wheels.

Ordered on sunday and they came in today. Free shipping in store pickup.

Now i can play a little safer.... I think i need to take vacation day this week if i can find a clear sky day....soooo much rain in california. Us californians dont know what to do in the rain.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

Don't feel bad, we're about to get pounded with rain!