Kart called Kricket

[firemanjim]

Ok, so I was was checking out a build thread and liked the guys idea. Liked it so much,I said I might build something similar. Well,he asked if I wanted to compare karts when complete, so I naturally agreed. And without further ado,here is where I'm at today, after a few hours of messin with it today while I was at work. Put the front tire assemblies on when I got home from work.... 1 day down..... So what do you guys think? Its only tacked but I can stand on it...

pics coming.... having difficulties. ....

 

[firemanjim]

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/bikerboy900rr/CAM00334.jpg

Pic

 

[chris_the_poser]

Pics aren't showing up yet

 

[landuse]

Pics aren't showing up yet

And it is tiny

 

[firemanjim]

Pics are coming soon,thanks to a cool moderator. .... (thanks Chris)

 

[landuse]

Pics are coming soon,thanks to a cool moderator. .... (thanks Chris)

If it something I can do right now....let me know.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Here you go!

 

[firemanjim]

Thanks again Chris...
I didn't get a chance to do anything on it today,had to get the wifes car back on the road. Tonight I'm gonna take apart the rest of the quad and start measuring for the transposition of the steering works. Going to retain use of the handlebar instead of a steering wheel to speed build process. All the controls are still in place and quad turns easy, lock to lock is maybe 9:30 to 2:30... good turning radius,but that changed when i lengthened the overall wheelbase. .. we will see what happens. ... More tonight and tomorrow. My completion goal is 20 days. Today is day #2..... (3?)

 

[firemanjim]

Well, the 20 day build isnt gonna happen unless I find time/energy, work is picking up,more OT... Sunday, I completely welded up the frame and started to figure out how to mount motor. After staring at all the cut up pieces,for a couple hours, it hit me.... Today, I am almost done with the mount amd will post a pic tomorrow. Still have to figure out how to make the steering support, since my daughter isn't here,I can't do any measuring. I might just build an adjustable seat....
Plans for tomorrow include finishing the motor mount,minus the turn-buckle. I still need to add some bracing to support the very rear (quad swing arm) part. You will see tomorrow, if you don't understand. I might stick it in the blasting cabinet, if it still fits, and then prime it. I still have welding to do so i might just wait. I know it wont fit when I'm done...

 

[firemanjim]

 

[firemanjim]

 

[firemanjim]

 

[firemanjim]

sorry for the multiple posts gus,right now it's the only way I can get up some pics. Have more just didn't wanna make a ton of posts...
Anyway, I got the motor mount built except for how I'm going to adjust chain tension and lock it down. The bolt you ser under motor is holding it up and represents the turn-buckle I'm gonna put there. Maybe make something more sturdy, not sure yet, we will see. Some people plan things out in full detail. I "design" as I build....
So what do yall think so far. I think I'm making good progress seeing how I only work on it whilw I'm at work..... lol

 

[firemanjim]

 

[firemanjim]

Im sorry about the pics. If they are tiny, I'm not sure why, they come out right on my other forums. I didnt get much done today,was BUUSSSSYYY.as he#% from 6-6 .... I did manage to break out the chop saw and start cutting pieces to widen frame. I got the sides cut and welded and the pic with my hand is just to show you how how it will tie back into the main frame. I guess I'm making decent progress.....

 

[firemanjim]

Well, more progress, more pics...i have more.... will explain pics after work. Currently working on gas tank mount. Will have pics of that tonight after work. Still have a little bit left. So what do you guys think so far?

 

[fattony]

NIce work. it looks Rock solid.

 

[OzFab]

It's always good when framework serves a double purpose... Nice work

 

[firemanjim]

Worked on gas tanktoday too. Should be running again by friday. Cant wait. Gas tank is getting mounted to behind the seat , above the motor. It will be braced back to seat frame with 3/8" rod.
More tomorrow. .... at the station chasin fires and runnin med calls tonight.

 

[the..gokart..god]

cool!!! that thing is sweet nice job.