Is this a good deal and could I use ther roll cage to build another frame?

[damianz23]

Its 125$

 

[Denny]

Fix whats there.

 

[damianz23]

Fix whats there.

I would do that but could I use the metal from the roll cage for a frame and weld it?

 

[Denny]

I guess, but then you kinda devalue the original kart.

 

[damianz23]

anyone else?

 

[Grizzlymi]

What Denny said....

You'd be better off finding some other source of tubing if you want to build a kart frame.

 

[Sparkwizard]

I would buy that in a minute, add an engine and be riding tomorrow!

 

[Master Hack]

Have you ever tried to build build something out scraps cut up from something else?
After cutting that up you will find you have a bunch of useless scrap. Sure you may use a length here or there but for the most part none of those bends, angles, or pieces will fit. I take pride in my scrounging skills, i can see parts where others just see junk. That said, l wouldn't try what yer proposing. Fix that up and sell it, use the funds to build what ya want. If that is chinese it may yeild even less. Often chinese karts use materials that may be non standard size and processes as to make unusable.

 

[bob58o]

i can see parts where others just see junk.

it’s called hoarding and it’s a disorder. Other symptoms include posting to niche Internet forums Welcome to club.

 

[Master Hack]

it’s called hoarding and it’s a disorder

Thats a whole different level. Its hereditary also. My achievement level is only artist/hobbyist.

 

[panchothedog]

For $125 that is decent deal. But you need to listen to Master Hack. You could build a roll cage a LOT EASIER than you could build a kart chassis. Go buy a new predator engine for $150, and for a little more than $400 you can have yourself a good driving kart. Use it as is.

 

[damianz23]

For $125 that is decent deal. But you need to listen to Master Hack. You could build a roll cage a LOT EASIER than you could build a kart chassis. Go buy a new predator engine for $150, and for a little more than $400 you can have yourself a good driving kart. Use it as is.

I will do that

 

[Sparkwizard]

If you break it while you are riding it, you can fabricate stronger parts as needed.
Have fun and be safe.

 

[Denny]

I think that is a 2 seat Murray Explorer or something like that. Definitely Murray though.

 

[damianz23]

would a predator 79cc be to weak for this?

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

79cc is "to" weak to even be discussed on this forum. The adverb is "too" as in "I have too many issues about bad grammar".

 

[Denny]

Yea, 79cc just ain’t going to cut it. Some may even say a 212 is too small. You’re going to want to use a 30 series CVT TAV II on that kart. A centrifugal clutch ain’t going to get it. It will burn up, karts too heavy.

 

[Sparkwizard]

If you plan to walk beside the kart, a 79cc engine should be ideal.
If you want to actually get in and ride it, a 212 (196) should be considered as a minimum size.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Some may even say a 212 is too small

Yea they will!

 

[damianz23]

79cc is "to" weak to even be discussed on this forum. The adverb is "too" as in "I have too many issues about bad grammar".