Inheirited an ole Manco 2-seater... any do/don'ts?

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I see what you mean. Actually, the lawn tractor this axle came off was like that, the caliper over the axle sprocket. In the new configuration it would not work for me.

Don't get stupid with the chain lube and it would be fine. Mckutzy's right with the bike notes, too.
 

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I have noticed that when many people ask this question they mean to use the brake caliper on the sprocket along with the chain. Essentially drive and brake are on the same hub. I feel this wouldn't work well because the caliper needs to fit around the chain and there will be grease and other gunk. Would you agree?

i actually didnt think about that part of the cenerio. Good point....hmmm Oh well... band brakes will have to do... ofcourse then again... 'who' wants to "stop" in mud...lol!
 

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Not much to report on 'this' update yet... in the midst of a fusion of rearends this week.

I did make a 'guesstimated' pic of what Im thinking the wheel placement was gonna look like...


and 'added' to the safety flag...
 

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Not much to report on 'this' update yet... in the midst of a fusion of rearends this week.

:smiley_omg:.....I'm sorry for those of you that read my last post, and thought something like... :cheers2: except w/ 'butts'. I have another post that some 'may' not have seen/read... and the words 'fusion of rearends' "CAN" be very easily taken for another form of misconduct.... NO! NO! NO!... :lolgoku: ... thread explaining my meaning of 'fusing rearends' for those that didnt know...:backtotopic:
 

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I have always liked the safety flag idea

Yea the 'popularity' of em are dwindling to nothing. Went to the local bike shop and asked bout 1 to the chic at the counter... had to talk to an 'older' employee that even 'knew' what I was talking bout...lol. Needless to say noone ever asked her for one b4...lol (signs of my age i guess). They had to special order it... 2 piece shaft... makes moving it convenient 7$.
 

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Last week I replaced my #40 chain/gears('out' side JShaft to axle) a 12T and 60T for a #35 12T and 72T. W/ the gear change Im now up/down to a 7.5:1 ratio(just enough to break the tires loose if forced). By doing so, w/ the 16" wheels it did drop my top speed/raised the acceleration/equaled the performance to what it was before w/ the 5:1 ratio w/ 10" wheels... so I wanted to see what would happen if I kept the 7.5:1 ratio and put the 10"s back on(just for kicks n giggles):thumbsup:.... lets just say.... absolutely NO issues w/ breaking loose!:lolgoku:. Infact, gonna probably have issues w/ keeping tread!:worried2:

Also, I started on the exhaust plans. I 'ported' the factory "header"(see attachments) because I saw 'issues' w/ obstructions that would hinder 'free flow' of exhaust w/ what I was planning/doing. I took the 'header' and flipped it, causing the 'header' to point out to the side instead of up(I like to do be different). For now this is step #1 on the build of the exhaust system... until I bend the pipe custom bent(1", 3/16thick). Evidently I had to flip the exhaust 180degrees as well. The triangular pattern didnt fit/line up the exhaust pipe when I flipped it. So I improvised and got a larger washer for the (now) top stud, to basically, "wedge" it tight, and rested the "V" point between the 2 bottom studs, and did the same. I grabbed it and man-handled it to see if it was gonna give any... just as solid as if I put it on the correct way!



Previously I had the steering wheel "fusion"(Carter wheel/steering hub from video) in a manner that was 'not' to my liking. I cut the hub out of one of the Manco steering wheels I have, and screwed it to the Carter wheel. MUCH more manly feel/look to it(and kept the 'quick release' setup).

Sorry bout the messy shed... no excusses... it's just messy:lolgoku:.
walk around update
 

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I got to get out today and vid some of the 7.5:1 w/ 10"s getting run by my daughter. Gears are currently 12T(clutch)15T('in' JS)12T('out' JS)72T(axle)=7.5:1 at 14mph... the GOOD thing is I can flip the JS gears(12T'in'-15'out')and have a 4.8:1 at 22mph. or I can leave the gear at 7.5:1 and put the 16" wheels back on for 23mph... all dependant on whether or not I wanna go fast or slow on 10"s...
My daughter rippin 7.5:1 on 10"s
 

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looks like she has that roll-back manourve down.

So, the steering mods worked out well then, & the tyres even chirp as she takes off

Good work :thumbsup:
 

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Itll actually lay rubber... just not w/ my daughter drivin(shes too light footed, n wont 'floor it' w/ 'mom' in ears distance).
 

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Well... thanks to this big rain belt crossing the Carolina's atm... I wasnt able to get any riding/good pics of what Ive done since last update...

I replaced the Manco steering wheel w/ a Carter steering, during the rear fusion... I didnt like the 'setup' I had(too much 'play'). So... seeing as that I dont/didnt have a 'use' for 3 steering wheels for 2 karts, I cut the Manco's wheel hub out, ground down the excess(3 'old' original arm stubs), put it on a lathe, n painted it metallic silver(now NO play!). I didnt like the screws showing that I used to hold the wheel to the hub so I covered them w/ the "push-plate" of an ole caulking gun, that I painted red...





I finally painted the front rims red/black also! Put the 'big' tires back on w/ the 7.5:1 ratio(=22mph). I raised the throttle connection on the pedal, because at 'FULL' throttle the pedal was rubbing on the tierod(long one)... so I shortened the 'throw'...

 

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Well.... she's a solo seater now!!!:wai:

**Updated** Vid of the project/test run...

She handles/responds differently... more 'even' and easier to control/maneuver in slides, than when she was a 2-seater...
 

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As I move-on to my next plan of project... I reflect back to when I first got Lo-T and ALL the things Ive done to her. She is now to the point where, when ppl ask me where I got her, I can 'honestly' reply..."I made her!" w/out batting an eye or feel like Im... bending the truth.

As I test ran her the other day, after the seat fusion. I was spinning wheels and sliding all over the place in the parking lot... I noticed that I had a group of spectators across the lot(bout 10 ppl). As I stopped to ensure all was still in place, a gentleman approached me and started to say something, but seemed mesmerized at Lo-T. After a few moments I ask..."Is there something I can do for you sir?" He managed to stammer out, "Just lookin... where'd you get it?" 'That' is, 95% of the time, the first question(the other 5%, they ask how fast she'll go:lolgoku:). As I hesitated to answer him in 'long form'(I made it out of 3 different karts fused together...blahblahblah), I decided to reply..."I made it!:thumbsup:". That started a whole series of questions that Ive heard all too often. Ill have to print answers out to hand to ppl as they walk up to me someday soon!:mad:

As the guy and I were talking, another couple walked up and was admiring Lo-T. They were greatly interested in her, they asked me how much, it would take to part w/ her! The husband's a shriner and wanted another kart to drive round. I had to inform them that she's a 'mid-life' crisis hobby, and that 'if' it ever subsided, 'that' would be when I planned on putting a price on her(they offered 700$ btw). They took alot of pics w/ their phone then thanked me and went on their way.

It's like that ALOT... but then again... that 'is' the reason I made her!...


 

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Isn't it a great feeling when people admire your work? I had a similar experience with my first build; my nephew (who is only a year younger than me & is a licenced mechanic) knew I was building it but, his first thought when he saw the finished product was "I guess he gave up & bought one..."

All in all, it's been an amazing transformation, you should be proud of yourself :thumbsup:
 
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