Found a kart - rebuilding time!

[landuse]

I think what you are calling a rim bearing is actually a wheel hub. It is the thing that connects to the axle and you bolt the tyre onto it. They usually connect to the axle using a key and keyway, as well as set screws sometimes. You should be able to take the old one off and then get a new hub and make it work

 

[Nodroz]

I think what you are calling a rim bearing is actually a wheel hub. It is the thing that connects to the axle and you bolt the tyre onto it. They usually connect to the axle using a key and keyway, as well as set screws sometimes. You should be able to take the old one off and then get a new hub and make it work

Yes, this is exactly what I was going to do. Thanks for clarifying this for me.

 

[landuse]

Yes, this is exactly what I was going to do. Thanks for clarifying this for me.

Here are some pics to clarify it a bit more. One is of a hub, and the other of an axle and a hub. You can see the keyways in both

 

[Nodroz]

Hello guys,

I've ordered a new hub, rim and tyre. They will be here on Wednesday. I hope everything will fit.

Here are some pictures of my work I've done yesterday. Cleaned the metal ground plate, and cleaned the steering mechanism + oiled it.

More to come on Wednesday!

 

[exenos]

You definitely need to have a more permanent or secure mount on the pedal for the cables. Right now they look like they will just slide when you push the brake.

 

[Nodroz]

Hello guys,

Yesterday I've got my ordered parts - a wheel hub, rim and tyre. I've installed them and went for a ride. The first problems started to appear.

The kart has 1cm free space between the ground and the kart, which is insane low. Anyhow, it works fine on nice and flat roads. I don't mind that much, it's work so I'm happy. Maybe later when I have more time and money I'll buy bigger tyres, but that's for later..

Anyhow, here are 2 pictures of my new wheel and "used" rim. I forgot to take pictures of the wheel hub.

I'll post a movie later this week.

 

[Nodroz]

Here is the promised movie! Sorry for the bad sound quality - bad mic capture quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHrV03TZdQk&feature=youtu.be

 

[fowler]

Do u have a transformer pedalling that thing

Looks good nice job

 

[Nodroz]

Do u have a transformer pedalling that thing

Looks good nice job

What's a transformer pedalling?

 

[fowler]

The noises in the Vidio sound like a transformer ( a robot in a movie )

It sounds like the transformer is in the kart

 

[OzFab]

For the few hours you spent fixing it up & the few dollars you spent on the new wheel setup it's well worth it. Again, great find, great job

 

[Nodroz]

Hello guys,

I've got some new videos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsN7-HX0yTU&list=UUdSO6ocuDYsOEWFeYiYpIfw&index=1&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EIjMBkEUJQ&list=UUdSO6ocuDYsOEWFeYiYpIfw&index=5&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfd0IZpwwuc&list=UUdSO6ocuDYsOEWFeYiYpIfw&index=4&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K90QtSDEC9w&list=UUdSO6ocuDYsOEWFeYiYpIfw&index=3&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMKkN2ur5I&list=UUdSO6ocuDYsOEWFeYiYpIfw&index=2&feature=plcp

I've ordered my flexible exhaust pipe and some fitting for my engine.

Regards,
Nodroz

 

[souperman000]

turned out good...especially for a free kart!

 

[OzFab]

****, that thing moves! Imagine if it shed some weight