Home brewed first ever go kart build
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Nice. Lets see
Chrwilkins30
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Ordered pillow blocks, a clutch, and key material.
On the sprocket hub, are the bolt paterns for the sprocket all the same or what? I want ones that's good but not to pricey. I need one and a sprocket? No sure on what size tires I'm going with yet. Been searching Craigslist but haven't found any deals yet.
On the sprocket hub, are the bolt paterns for the sprocket all the same or what? I want ones that's good but not to pricey. I need one and a sprocket? No sure on what size tires I'm going with yet. Been searching Craigslist but haven't found any deals yet.
OzFab
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No! Double check the bolt circle before ordering. Some sprockets have 2 bolt patterns
Chrwilkins30
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Got the first round of parts in.
Engine plate
99cent pedals
40in long and brake disc hub
brake disc
Got the garage cleaned out so ill be ready to start building the frame when the pillow blocks come in to set the axle in.
Engine plate
99cent pedals
40in long and brake disc hub
brake disc
Got the garage cleaned out so ill be ready to start building the frame when the pillow blocks come in to set the axle in.
Chrwilkins30
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on this threaded shaft what kind of hubs are people using. I cant seem to find any threaded ones for the wheels to bolt to.
OzFab
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Threaded shaft?
You won't find wheels or hubs that thread on to an axle, only keyed or bearing
You won't find wheels or hubs that thread on to an axle, only keyed or bearing
Chrwilkins30
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Finally started on the frame. Still have more to add.
I see you have welded your motor mount withing the bracket/frame you made for it. It would have been sturdier if you had put the mount on the frame and welded it on.
Otherwise.....good work!!
Otherwise.....good work!!
Chrwilkins30
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Got all the bolts I needed so far, and mounted the rear axle.
Ordered a rear sprocket, caliper and the throttle/brake cables.
Going to look at a 5hp 1 seater tuesday. All he says it needs is a clutch and the carb cleaned. Hope its not some piece of junk. The pics look good.
Also fired up the engine and it sound pretty good. From the sounds of it I can already tell it will need to be moded to achieve the speed I desire.
Ordered a rear sprocket, caliper and the throttle/brake cables.
Going to look at a 5hp 1 seater tuesday. All he says it needs is a clutch and the carb cleaned. Hope its not some piece of junk. The pics look good.
Also fired up the engine and it sound pretty good. From the sounds of it I can already tell it will need to be moded to achieve the speed I desire.
Chrwilkins30
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Got tires and wheels from tsc today, and found out the I built the frame to wide. It was at 35in and I cut it down to 28. I now have to mount the tires and not hit the frame. I guess thats what I get for not having any plans and just building.
Also got my caliper today. Tomorrow between classes I'm going to try and get the rear axle finalized and fully set up besides the sprocket.
Also got my caliper today. Tomorrow between classes I'm going to try and get the rear axle finalized and fully set up besides the sprocket.
Chrwilkins30
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Knuckles are from a riding mower found at my grandma's which included wheels.
Also have the steering shaft and wheel. The tie rods will be a y-link set-up. All I have to still get is a seat, and set the pedals and cables into position and finish weld/disassemble for paint.
Chrwilkins30
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Got and mounted the seat and steering shaft, and the brake pedal.
Tomorrow between classes ill get the gas pedal in and the pedal mounts braced. Also need to somehow key the rear wheels because when you hit the gas, the shaft moves but the tires dont.
Tomorrow between classes ill get the gas pedal in and the pedal mounts braced. Also need to somehow key the rear wheels because when you hit the gas, the shaft moves but the tires dont.
Chrwilkins30
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Had to move the knuckles and reposition the tierod to the front. I couldnt figure out a way to mount the pitman arm without the steering to turn in the opposite direction of the tires.
Any inputs?
OzFab
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Forward facing steering arms the pitman arm goes up
Rear facing steering arms the pitman arm goes down
Is there any particular reason the column is mounted so high?
Also, if you want ackermann steering, you'll need to modify the steering arms...
jdub198425
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bmikarts.com has good prices on parts and they are on the ball getting orders in the mail.
Chrwilkins30
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The wheel is not really that high. It at a comfortable angle while sitting. Idk even know what the steering i called on gokart world but this steering is called a y-link when it comes to trucks and it works.
Doc Sprocket
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Chrwilkins30
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How so. Google search y-link truck steering and see what comes up. Its what this style of steering is called on lifted trucks
Doc Sprocket
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Re-read my statement. I was not arguing it. I am a 4x4 nut (see username) and used a variation on that design on my kids' kart. No search required.
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