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[jdub198425]

When I got it was in pieces. Just a rusty bare frame and a box of misc parts. The axle and drive train was gone. Now it's got it's got a posi rear end (39"axle from bmikarts). I welded my motor plate on and added a Honda 5.5hp. Disc brakes with an 8 inch disc and Airheart mechanical caliper. I picked up the rear tires at a swap meet. They are 16 inch kendas (off of a little quad I think). Front tires are just lawn mower tires with split rims. The frame I bought from a kid whose dad had it built by a fabricator. I plan to tear it down to have the frame blasted and painted....I'm thinking kawasaki green! Thanks for looking.

 

[souperman000]

good job, the kart looks nice!

 

[jdub198425]

Thanks. It's pretty quick too. I want to run it down a freshly grated dirt road and see what it can do..lol

 

[jdub198425]

This one along with the other one that I posted are our first builds. I might try making my own frame next time

 

[souperman000]

This one along with the other one that I posted are our first builds. I might try making my own frame next time

My avatar is my first kart I just finished. I think it is a really good idea for first builds to be a prefabricated frame.

 

[jdub198425]

I do really like this frame though (and the other one too really) so if I found another cool frame then I would probably just snag that up. These two project have taken me quite awhile since I have to sqeeze the time inbetween work and the rest of the kids. I dont know how I'd have time to fab a frame...lol

 

[OzFab]

My avatar is my first kart I just finished. I think it is a really good idea for first builds to be a prefabricated frame.

Is there something wrong with my frame? :toetap05:

@jdub: Good work. It will really pop in kwaka green

 

[Russ2251]

it's got a posi rear end

Do you mean live axle? There is a difference.

 

[jdub198425]

Yes its a live axle. Both wheels are driven.

 

[JCB003]

Nice frame! I think this could turn into something really cool.

 

[souperman000]

Is there something wrong with my frame? :toetap05:

:toetap05:You were more experienced and had more tools than I did.

 

[jdub198425]

Here are a couple of earlier pics that I found too

 

[jdub198425]

My welds broke on my motor plate so I have a plan of action to reinforce the mounting plate. I think that the slight twisting of the motor was probably what was causing my chain to be thrown off. I'll take more pics of the updated design...

 

[OzFab]

Weld hotter &/or more

Remember, a short hot weld is better than a long cold one

 

[jdub198425]

I added a piece of tubing to the frame (down the long side of my motor plate). So now the plate sits on the frame on all 4 sides. Then I welded the plate itself to the frame on all 4 sides. We took it out and gave 'er h*ll...lol... So far so good! I'm starting to get a knack for that little welder that I have.

 

[jdub198425]

How do I/can I post videos?

 

[OzFab]

How do I/can I post videos?

You need to post it on a third party site like youtube or photobucket, then post the link here