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For some reason only one person has been giving me any responses (thanks souperman000). I really need advice and info. I would like to know the aproximate cost of building a go kart. I want to build a go kart that is reasonably fast, and can tackle some off road trails. It doesn't need to be too fancy, only functional. Please help. Any info/advice on the parts I should look for.
 
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2 things-Are you building from scratch, partial scratch, or a kit? This kit is about $500-http://gokartsusa.com/azusa3557gokart.aspx Also, what style? Like the style of kart I just showed? With a roll cage? A buggy? And, I would not know the costs in metal if you were to build from scratch. But I would assume around $200-$500 to make a frame if you have the proper equipment. If you then figure in wheels, seat(s), engine (if you don't have one), brakes, and steering, it would probably add about $300-$500 depending on if you go used or not.
 
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I don't know what it would cost from scratch but I know you would save a bunch by buying a used one and fixing it.
I bought a used rolling chassis($60) and I supplied a new motor($130), centifugal clutch($50), replaced wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings, driven sprocket and hub, chain($80), paint($30), cables and brake.($45)
Thats just shy of $400.
You add wheels a seat, steel and all the other goodies you'd probably be up in the $700-$900 range.
 
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Yeah, you could probably find a rolling chassis used between $100-$200 dollars. Fixing it up, adding an engine and clutch, would probably put you between $400-$500.
 
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I would definitely go with the second if you are not looking to do any major work.
 
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You could get bigger tires for it as long as the rims fit, and you adjust the gearing accordingly.
 
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The first one will need alot of work. I don't think you can make the first one into the kind of cart the second one is for under $300.
Plus the second one has a Honda motor.
 
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i didn't think i would be in this deep in mine.

BUT i bought kart for 140 running. tore apart and started my build..... prolly 350 total into it right now.....
 
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I think there is a bigger question. What are your skills in building things and what kind of tools do you have to build?
 
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falcon1 said:
For some reason only one person has been giving me any responses
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Because it's a total crapshoot- we're not a huge community- it depends on who's on, who notices your post, who feels they can answer your questions, and sometimes- we will see that someone is "taking care of you" so others will hang back and stay out of the way.

I strongly suggest you take a good, long look through this forum- checking out old threads, making good use of the search feature. You'd be amazed how much info is buried in this forum!

With regards to costs- resourcefulness and budget are inversely proportionate. The more you have of one, the less you need of the other. My kids kart cost me about $200, including a brand new engine and clutch. Lots of searching, collecting, scavenging, patience, fabrication. On the other hand, with a fat checkbook you can buy a truckload of off-the-shelf parts that will all bolt together with total effort not exceeding a paintjob.
 
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