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I'm going to build another rail kart after I'm done with the current one. This one will break down to a back packable unit. For some tours that are not exactly going to make some people very happy ... I'll use an 8in tire and I want it to be very fast.. Looks to be about a 14 T sprocket .
 

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That's a pocket bike engine, not very powerful (2-3hp) & not very fast; it may have a 14t output sprocket but, that's after the gear reduction...

Given those parameters, IMO, the best you can hope for is around 10mph...
 
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I had an old 50 cc pocket bike. it got up to 35 mph, my motobicain moped would go 40 if I was tucked in. I am more interested in the shaft Rpm's to get the ratio... I think I'm going to have to go ask the horse on this one and find a pocket bike forum.. Sorry guys I'm a 2'er.
 
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This next railrider I build is only going be 2 pcs. Of 4'8" and 2- 4'6" of square aluminium tubing and a piece of heavy canvas for a seat. I'm making it so I can back pack it into more remote areas.
 
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Rail rider said:
This next railrider I build is only going be 2 pcs. Of 4'8" and 2- 4'6" of square aluminium tubing and a piece of heavy canvas for a seat. I'm making it so I can back pack it into more remote areas.
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I assume the HF tires, but still wont the Disc adaptors be heavy?
 
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I think the Aluminum would wear out.
Could you do something like how roller coasters use a second wheel to secure the kart to the track.
Like horizontal Razor scooter type wheel?
Just helping you brainstorm ideas here.

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Something like this but simplified.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rol...ved=0ahUKEwjLnsyo5avQAhVIhlQKHTKHD4oQ_AUIBigB
 
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It looks like he has a cent belt clutch, connected from the motor to a jackshaft, to power the clutch....
Interesting...
 
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If its to be a light unit..... why not make it part of a bicycle... there is all sorts of units out there like these.... Add that to this...
One could get really crazy and go for a clone or big block....

 
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That's sweet. Make a mountain bike style and have the arm pivot or remove and relocate parallel to the frame and you could pedal when not on the tracks. Or motor....
 
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Not sure those would make it For "Back packing"

And on the First, Who wants to pedal when we still have Fossil fuels to burn!
 
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Rob711 said:
Looks like a great way to see a lot. Railrider why are some not going to be so happy? Is the bridge out!?
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A few wash outs on the legal track.. I'm going to port the kart past them ...the other tours I want to take.. the tracks are very well maintained and used By trains.. Those are the ones that are going to be the unhappy campers.
 
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