Kart W/KX250

[jturner]

Im new to the kart life and I actually wanna build one. I got a frame for 100$ that I like and I have no idea what brand it is. The thing is i have a friend that will sell me a KX250 for just only 50$ Hes a good friend so I know its legit. I just wanted to get some feedback on what you guys think. I was also concerned about a motor mount i have been looking but haven't found anything.

Thanks for your time

The pictures are not great its dark where im at will post more in the am

 

[OzFab]

We've seen worse pics

Welcome to the forum

I've seen crazy 125cc powered karts, A 250 will be downright dangerous... but, don't let that stop you...

A few things to remember:
1. A go kart is a bit (& I mean a LOT a bit) lighter than a KX250 bike so, it's crucial that the kart is set up perfect (steering, balance, etc)...
2. The centre of gravity & balance of a go kart, again, is totally different to that of a bike but, much the same as a bike, if the engine can't push through a corner, it will throw the back end loose &, if you're not ready for it, can be dangerous...

As long as you're aware of that & you still think you can handle it, go for it; we'll wanna see LOTS of pics...

Does the engine on the kart ATM run? If so, throw a seat in it, make sure everything works & start driving, just to get a feel for it...

 

[jturner]

Thank you very much for your responce and yes i rode it and have a feel for it its just that im getting a really good motor for dirt cheap. I have a question for you. Would you have any idea if they have a motor mount for this motor made?

We've seen worse pics

Welcome to the forum

I've seen crazy 125cc powered karts, A 250 will be downright dangerous... but, don't let that stop you...

A few things to remember:
1. A go kart is a bit (& I mean a LOT a bit) lighter than a KX250 bike so, it's crucial that the kart is set up perfect (steering, balance, etc)...
2. The centre of gravity & balance of a go kart, again, is totally different to that of a bike but, much the same as a bike, if the engine can't push through a corner, it will throw the back end loose &, if you're not ready for it, can be dangerous...

As long as you're aware of that & you still think you can handle it, go for it; we'll wanna see LOTS of pics...

Does the engine on the kart ATM run? If so, throw a seat in it, make sure everything works & start driving, just to get a feel for it...

 

[OzFab]

No idea. Wait around for others to chime in with answers to that (be warned, it's been a bit quiet around here the past few days) or start looking into fabricating a mount...

 

[Tig]

Wow, nice kart. Great price to.
Even better price for that KX250, especially if its running.
Here's a mount for yah. Part # BMK 250
Check here http://www.qrckarts.com/store/index.cfm/product/70/engine-mount.cfm

Fab,
Very good points.

Post lots of pics

 

[landuse]

Welcome.

If you still have the bike frame that the engine came out of, you could just cut it out of the frame and weld it on to the kart.

 

[OzFab]

There's a thought; why didn't I think of that?

 

[GregMartin]

Might make a good hillclimber when finished. Not for the faint hearted or those laking experience.

 

[landuse]

There's a thought; why didn't I think of that?

Because you cannot be expected to think of EVERYTHING....

I am just here to mop up the tiny details after you give them the advice

 

[OzFab]

Thanks Paul, I know you've got my back...

Hey buddy, I'm catching up to you...

 

[landuse]

Thanks Paul, I know you've got my back...

Hey buddy, I'm catching up to you...

I know. I have been looking at your post count, trying to make it decrease using mind power.

I suppose thats what I get for not knowing as much about mechanical stuff as you do.

 

[OzFab]

I know. I have been looking at your post count, trying to make it decrease using mind power.

Nah, that's not gonna work

I suppose thats what I get for not knowing as much about mechanical stuff as you do.

Hey, we can't all be great

 

[Oxymoron]

You guys are funny

 

[OzFab]

Dude, that's nothing, you haven't seen half of the BS we carry on with around here, that's what makes this forum great...

Sorry for the mega hijack jturner, you get used to it after a while

 

[Oxymoron]

Oh... I've been lurking for quite awhile. I just don't post that often. I just recently started trying to be more active. I've been reading all of the hijinks since I joined :thumbup:

It does make this forum great. You're all a helpful friendly bunch.

Sorry to further the jack... now back to your regularly scheduled thread

 

[EvoDre]

hey you messaged me about pics from my kart here they are

 

[EvoDre]

the brake looking thing on the shifter is the clutch

 

[EvoDre]

if you need any how to on anything for you kart you know where yo find me just hit me up!

 

[Tig]

Wow, nice kart EvoDre , it looks great.
I saw your vids to. Do you have any at full throttle bangin gears?

Thanks for posting pics.

 

[jturner]

Update

Update

I have the motor now. It took a bit longer to get due to my friend being busy with moving. The motor honestly looks to big for my frame and im not sure if it will fit. I have to do some measurements because I still need a mount what do you guys think about fitment.