Completely unnecessary but hopefully cool bar stool racer - Texas Edition

[TimATX]

Here's my take on a bar stool racer, starting with a frame from Comet Kart Sales.

The frame... not very attractive welds... it looks like someone had other things to do but everything is solid. My major goal with this build is to be able to fit it under the tonneau cover on my truck, with minimal disassembly. My max height will be roughly 24".

I created a new steering bracket and steering neck to minimize disassembly. I created 90's for the seat mount and plan to only use the front two mounting points. I want this kart to be a low profile. I also had to cut down the tie rods to make them fit with this narrow frame. Luckily they are hollow and I just had to re-tap the threads.

 

[TimATX]

Some progress.

 

[7thofa2nd]

Looking GOOD. I like the idea of going low profile with it. I'm guessing you'll have a lot more fun with it that way.

 

[Joe-405]

FYI those are actually made by this company if you need anything..........

Www.minichopperssocal.com

 

[Lugnutz65]

TimATX,
May I ask what rear axle you bought? I want to know the width. I’m basically building my own kart from scratch.

 

[Denny]

He hasn’t been around for almost 6 mos.

 

[Lugnutz65]

Thanks. I’ll ask Comet Kart sales since that’s where he bought his frame.

 

[Joe-405]

Thanks. I’ll ask Comet Kart sales since that’s where he bought his frame.

909 minibike store is the actual builder of those frames. I have built 3 or 4. Rick is the owner and he has a website.