Got me a kart!!!

[Filipe]

OK. Thanks.

 

[OzFab]

no, I can't take the column off.

Well, that seems like a crappy idea, wonder who came up with that one

 

[Mcbreja]

There's no telling. I'm wondering if they came stock like that now.

 

[Filipe]

Good question...who knows?

 

[Filipe]

Some people complain about not having money trees...well I have a tree that grows go kart frames

Sanded, primed, sanded, painted.

 

[OzFab]

Some people complain about not having money trees...well I have a tree that grows go kart frames

 

[Filipe]

Ok so this is the spring on the break pedal. The one on the throttle pedal broke. Where can I get a new one?

 

[Mcbreja]

You could try your local Ace hardware (if you have any where you are), but I wouldn't hold my breath. However, being the great guy that I am : http://gokartsupply.com/286parts.htm

Second from the bottom.

 

[Filipe]

Yup, there's an ACE near me. I'll try it. Hmmph. I didn't even think of checking gokartsupply...figured it was such a small piece, they wouldn't carry it. Thanks!

 

[Filipe]

4.25 for the spring.....8 something for shipping...REALLY?

what exactly do I need the spring for? i'm trying to flip it, and I think its one of those things that the buyer wouldn't notice, ya know?

 

[Mcbreja]

No problem. Ace tends to have a pretty decent selection of springs (found that out working on paintball guns of all things.. lol) but something like that? It doesn't hurt anything to check anyways.

Edit-As the pedal won't return, I'm pretty sure they will notice.

 

[Filipe]

maybe i can fab something up if i find a "doable" spring. thanks again man, you're a champ. don't leave this forum anytime soon!


do you know the purpose of the spring? there's also a spring on the throttle behind the engine, so any clue?

 

[Mcbreja]

I don't plan to, I'm learning too much.

I'll leave that question open for someone who can explain better than I can.

 

[Filipe]

We're on the same boat then.

Good idea.

 

[landuse]

Over here we have a place that will make any type of spring that you want, for cheap. Maybe there is a spring shop close to you

 

[OzFab]

maybe i can fab something up if i find a "doable" spring. thanks again man, you're a champ. don't leave this forum anytime soon!


do you know the purpose of the spring? there's also a spring on the throttle behind the engine, so any clue?

It's a pedal return spring. The throttle return spring is not strong enough to return the throttle, cable & pedal so this spring pulls the pedal back to it's static position; you need both.

You can try fabbing one but, take it from someone who's done it, it's not as easy as it looks. Seriously, with all the messing around you'll do to get it just right, it's easier to buy one

 

[Filipe]

It's a pedal return spring. The throttle return spring is not strong enough to return the throttle, cable & pedal so this spring pulls the pedal back to it's static position; you need both.

You can try fabbing one but, take it from someone who's done it, it's not as easy as it looks. Seriously, with all the messing around you'll do to get it just right, it's easier to buy one

Thanks, I'll check out my local hardware store, and go from there.

 

[Off road]

Does the roll cage make it hard to get in

 

[Filipe]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier. No, not at all. I'm 5'8 155lbs, no problems.

 

[Filipe]

All is sanded. Hope to prime tomorrow, sand/paint Friday, put it all together on Saturday and ride by Sunday!!!

That being said, can anyone post pics of the pedals? I know I will mess up here, and I don't believe I had a camera when I was at this stage. Thanks!