Go kart project twin engine 18hp 21ft/lbs Duromax

[Jackseale777]

Update: have both motors broke in, had to customize the whole read swing arm to about 17" wider and 13" longer. So the rear swing arm is now 48" instead of 25-27", colors are gonna be flat black and blue. I'm almost done painting, I'll order the two 40s this week or next. Should look pretty cool and definitely gonna be fast!! Bout $1200 more before I'm done estimating.

 

[DeathMachine]

Wow, just skimmed this.......


I am amazed that no one suggested the obvious.....


Hayabusa engine!

 

[Jackseale777]

Started on the rear wing arm, hopefully I can finish it tomorrow and maybe test fit the motors. Also, painted the main frame today! Looks good flat black, control arms & wheels are gloss blue with a gloss Clearcoat. The flat black has a flat clear coat on it too. I'm having trouble in my head trying to figure out how to setup the two throttle cables situation.

 

[bob58o]

I can't wait for this!!!


The torque will be unreal!!!!
Depends on gearing, but like 8 - 212s with CC's

 

[tinamcjittles]

What do you plan for th3 gearing?

 

[Jackseale777]

Planning on 1:5 setup and a 1:6 setup. What would y'all suggest?

 

[bob58o]

Planning on 1:5 setup and a 1:6 setup. What would y'all suggest?

Well do you want to wheelie over backwards or do 100 MPH? LOL
What size Tires?
Forgive me if the info has been posted.

5:1 or 6:1 is what people use with a single 5-8HP engine and a CC.

You have a beast and could probably get away with 2:1 or 3:1.

It depends on tire size and desired top speed / torque.

 

[Jackseale777]

22" rear wheels, I definitely want a setup for torque and wheels to tote the tires, which will be best for trail riding and then I want a ratio for top speed.

 

[Jackseale777]

Here's the frame

 

[MrC.]

Looks good from what i can see
I bet alot more than 400lbs.
Keep digging you will get there.

MrC.

 

[Jackseale777]

definitely around the 400 range. The frame in the pic probably weighs 120-130, the rear end will weigh around 100-120 with the axles,sprockets, mounting plates and brackets, and each engine weighs 77lbs. , plus the seats and battery is gonna be 60-80 probably. So thats 434 now. So id definitely say about 450-500lbs. but thats what a mid sized streetbike weighs so it still shouldnt be too much especially with most of the weight being over the rear tires. I'm happy so far with it!

 

[chancer]

That is a terrible picture!

 

[DeathMachine]

That is a terrible picture!

Too small, LOL

 

[Jackseale777]

Sorry, I'll take a better one tomorrow. I had a lot of stuff to do after church today. What are some of y'all's set ups? I'd love to see em.

 

[DeathMachine]

Set ups? like in gimmicks?

 

[Jackseale777]

No I mean like some of yalls go karts that y'all have built

 

[tinamcjittles]

picture a curtain rod based rectangle. Then add the Uni-strut.. boom.

 

[Jackseale777]

What?? Lol^^ hahahahah

 

[Poboy kartman]

picture a curtain rod based rectangle. Then add the Uni-strut.. boom.

Yep....the boom will come sooner or later.

 

[Jackseale777]

I'd bet my life on this statement. Po boy has more negative/useless comments than positive.