My first build

[OzFab]

Lol, you know what's coming... Ackermann?

Yea.....it was a factory kart so I was assuming they would have it figured out. I guess I'll have to either live with it or deal with it eventually.

I've seen a lot of live axle factory karts on here but, I haven't seen many that have Ackermann set up as standard.

 

[CharlesEaton2012]

This is one cool look bad -XXX go cart, When you ride it post some piks, Great job Charles

 

[souperman000]

ok, the post you have all been waiting for:



The Kart works!!

Hooked up the kill switch and the throttle cable this afternoon and took her for her first ride. Its a little slow on the take off but nothing unbearable. Everything seems to blur going full speed down the street too.

I did run into a few problems though (as to be expected)

-I flipped the chain once. I think when it heated up, it expanded and came off.
-When I let off of WOT, the engine backfires once or twice.
-Brakes need some adjusting.
-fuel tank leaks a little in the side (previously known problem)

The little 10" HF wheels held up very well. After hearing of Blue's experience, I was a little skeptical.

I took a vid, might get it up later tonight.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[OzFab]

Awesome How's the steering/handling?

 

[souperman000]

Awesome How's the steering/handling?

The steering is actually pretty decent at speed. TO make a tight turn, like at the end of my street in a cauldesac, you need to gas it a little to come around.

Anyway, I just gps'ed it....27 mph it said. Then I ran out odf road and the chain flipped again Yeah, I should probably fix that.....

 

[souperman000]

The dinky 10" Harbor Freight tires worked better then expected. They lasted probably a couple hours of driving.

Then this happened... Luckily I caught it in time and was able to drive home (slowly lol).

Thinking about getting these one of these wheels for the front when I can.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?catname=wheels&keyword=TWPN

 

[r97]

I think the quality of most of those surplus center tires/rims/hubs/bearings/tubes could be questionable, and since they are internet only you cannot thoroughly inspect them before spending money. I would highly suggest some go kart specific equipment, I find that AZUSA makes good stuff at good prices. I usually buy AZUSA products from gokartgalaxy.com.

 

[OzFab]

I case you didn't already realise, that's due to scrubbing(tyres being dragged sideways). Before spending too much money on tyres, spend some time trying to reduce/eliminate the cause

 

[souperman000]

I case you didn't already realise, that's due to scrubbing(tyres being dragged sideways). Before spending too much money on tyres, spend some time trying to reduce/eliminate the cause

Yeah, I did realize the front wheels scrub. The turning isn't that great (per mentioned before). Its funny though, only the left front tire is scrubbing, the right isn't.

For 5 bucks its not a bad deal to go get another one. yea yea I know "harbor Freight tire" and everything but I think they held up pretty well. For 5 bucks you can't go too wrong

 

[OzFab]

Its funny though, only the left front tire is scrubbing, the right isn't.

Check all your measurements & angles including wheelbase. Something's definitely out somewhere. (or is that stating the obvious?)

 

[landuse]

For 5 bucks its not a bad deal to go get another one. yea yea I know "harbor Freight tire" and everything but I think they held up pretty well. For 5 bucks you can't go too wrong

It can go wrong enough to seriously injure yourself. Is that worth $5??

 

[souperman000]

Here is the long awaited video. The elementary school by my house was just gettig out, so I had to shut off the camera and focus on driving! :rolleyes3: Sorry, I know its not very good :toetap05:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8tGdm3cMUA&feature=plcp

I am planning on trying my hand on a skateboard wheel chain tensioner next week because I am having some problems with my chain coming off still.

Thanks!

EDIT - I never got up to full speed in the video.

 

[Kelly Wood]

It's all about alignment my friend.

Kelly (Kartrods) Wood