gokart from scratch

[DS13]

Im building a one person gokart from scratch... im using 1" OD 1/8" WT welded round tubing for the frame. The picture of the end is capped and welded so no water gets in.

 

[exenos]

That's some extreme ackerman going on there.

 

[jrmints1415]

how are those spindles going to work?? If im not mistaken i think you built them wrong... but maybe im just not seeing it. Good welds though! love round tubing builds, looks more professional IMO.

 

[klicky96]

how are those spindles going to work?? If im not mistaken i think you built them wrong... but maybe im just not seeing it. Good welds though! love round tubing builds, looks more professional IMO.

By the looks of it, He has not actually welded on the shaft yet because he is probably waiting to see how it will play out. I do this kind of thing all the time. I start building without a plan and just go from there and continue building until something comes out of it.

 

[jrmints1415]

i see that but they look like there actually flipped around!!

 

[klicky96]

i see that but they look like there actually flipped around!!

Good point. I actually had this type of setup on my old kart. Basically all it is is flipping the tierods around. Easier way to protect them.

 

[landuse]

I would do a little triangulation in your frame to strengthen it a bit more.

Otherwise you have a brilliant start. Well done

 

[DS13]

I would do a little triangulation in your frame to strengthen it a bit more.

Otherwise you have a brilliant start. Well done

im gonna add some gussits in there when i have a chance. im doing this during school so i only have a limited amount of time

how are those spindles going to work?? If im not mistaken i think you built them wrong... but maybe im just not seeing it.

i havent completed them yet just becasue i want to see how the hubs come so i dont do something wrong and then have to redo it.

 

[DS13]

Got the gussets on today...

 

[landuse]

Got the gussets on today...

Nice welds! What welding machine are you using?

Maybe its just me, but I would prefer to see some more triangular supports on this frame. Gussets are great, but cannot compensate fully for your ladder design.

 

[DS13]

Nice welds! What welding machine are you using?

Its a miller mig welder settings at around 20v and 250 wire speed.

 

[DS13]

Maybe its just me, but I would prefer to see some more triangular supports on this frame. Gussets are great, but cannot compensate fully for your ladder design.

When i install the seat brackets and the engine brackets will that support it enough? If not, where on my frame should i support it?

 

[EvoDre]

keep us updated on this

 

[landuse]

When i install the seat brackets and the engine brackets will that support it enough? If not, where on my frame should i support it?

I would at least put a triangular support here.

 

[DS13]

Built a steering wheel today. I dont know if i wanna use it or not.

 

[EvoDre]

steering wheel looks off, might just be the pic though!

 

[OzFab]

When i install the seat brackets and the engine brackets will that support it enough? If not, where on my frame should i support it?

I would at least put a triangular support here.

I was thinking the same, but go one better & put in a cross brace like this:

 

[landuse]

Built a steering wheel today. I dont know if i wanna use it or not.

That is one cool steering wheel. You did some nice work there

 

[dmaznic]

the cross bars are good for cornering stability only, YES have at least one

 

[DS13]

Well hello again, I haven't updated you guys on my kart in months so I figured I may cause I have some progress. First off I have installed my engine. It is a '91 kx125 that runs very well, I have a nice chrome pipe coming in here shortly to put on it. I have also installed pillow blocks and live axle complete with sprocket and disc brake ( both from the kx). I have refitted the chain added a chain roller in for tension and have welded most of that into place. The shifter has been modified to a slap shift that runs right up the kart. As we move along towards the front of the kart I have started to build my steering by completing the tie rods and ends. I still have a lot of work to go including:

Wheels and tires
Steering column/wheel
Spindle ends
Seat
Etc.

Take a look and give me some feedback. Thanks