Kart called Kricket

[danssoslow]

How absolutely cool would it be to start a little market selling something you were just making for your kids. God's speed, man!!!

 

[OzFab]

...a Lt. in a volunteer fire dept. I LOVE fighting fires

You'd have your work cut out for you over here right now...

 

[firemanjim]

You'd have your work cut out for you over here right now...

I have heard about and seen video of some of the fires over there..... Brush fires can be devastating. Your country has seen its share for sure!

 

[OzFab]

Last report, 190 homes lost statewide, only one death that I've heard of (guy had a heart attack protecting his property)...

http://dailytel.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

This happens every summer, in one location or another...

Sorry for the hijack...

 

[firemanjim]

Yeah,every year, I go with our rookies to some of their classes and traing. Specifically on brush fires, we talk about Australias fires and there is always new raw video . Your firefighters train for it, but it takes a toll on even the strongest of men. They face some of the MOST intense brush fires I've ever studied. Next time you see one, thank him. Thank him for me.... I KNOW what they deal with day to day , its not as glamorous like on TV. They are doing one HELLUVA job......

 

[firemanjim]

A little progress today. Got the top piece ,above the nose, mounted. The nose is being help up with string for mock up/measuring purposes.... Does it look ok? Gonna have it running again by Thursday...... Im excited.....

 

[landuse]

It looks killer to me. I didn't realise there was so much rust on the kricket

 

[firemanjim]

It looks killer to me. I didn't realise there was so much rust on the kricket

Thanks.... Yep, the kricket been out in the elements for a couple years.... Gonna take it all apart once complete, to blast it thn paint.....
And it dont take long for fresh welds to start rusting around here.....

 

[OzFab]

And it dont take long for fresh welds to start rusting around here.....

Humidity will do that may want to hit it with rustguard before paint...

...&, before that (just a tip), get yourself some phosphoric acid based metal conditioner; it removed surface rust like magic

 

[firemanjim]

Well, made and welded the nose piece mounts. I welded a nut inside some 3/8" square tube,then cut to fit snug inside the 1" tube, then welded it in place. Ill weld up the end of the tube tomorrow. Only thing left is cables for brakes, fuel line, kill switch hooked up, and some fuel ..... gonna try and crank it up tomorrow as well, time permitting.....
After loading pics, I realize I still need to put the new tubes in the tires....

 

[OzFab]

Just my 2 cents worth here but, I'd have positioned the front mount level with the bumper, providing a smooth transition from the bumper to the nose piece...

Still, clever work...

 

[firemanjim]

Just my 2 cents worth here but, I'd have positioned the front mount level with the bumper, providing a smooth transition from the bumper to the nose piece...

Still, clever work...

That was the original plan but I needed to make sure there was room for the feet to be upright in a comfy position. Kinda hard to take measurements when they aren't around...... Still concerned getting in n out might be impeded....
On a side note, i made the mounts for the rear fenders, but cracked one trying to unbolt it from the old frame.... mounts are now on hold till I can get another fender......

 

[OzFab]

How bad is it "cracked"? Now refer to line 2 of my sig

 

[firemanjim]

IITS RUNNING, ITS RUNNING! Running like a BEAST! Got it to crank up last night round midnight. Its a screamer! Gonna video today, (phone was too dead last night)and post it up. Do you have to go through utube or can I upload straight to forum?
Kricket might still be toooo fast..... you will see what i mean..... lol

 

[OzFab]

Unfortunately, the forum does not support vids, you need a third party site

 

[firemanjim]

Well, I got a great 1 minute video of it running, then I hop on and take its first ride,with NO brakes. I only get it to ALMOST half throttle , and you can see that its got some umph to it. We estimate I got to about 15mph , off video, out in the open again at half throttle. Brakes are next. Video after work.....

 

[mckutzy]

Ok... so where is the vid?

 

[firemanjim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP_ikUbfgL8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
There it is..... its after work now..... So what do yall think so far? Be honest....I'm a big boy..... lol

 

[danssoslow]

I love it! Cigarette in the lips, all cool and laid back. Awesome!!

Now time for a cigarette.

 

[DaiSan76]

I think...you need brakes
I'll even show you how I know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZj8NA3dKQ