My first build

[souperman000]

here are the pictures. Its actually starting to look like a kart lol. Note that nothing is secured on the kart do that is why it looks a little weird. Probably working on it more next week, going backpacking for the weekend.

EDIT - I know about the HF tires, they are just there until I can figure something else out.

 

[crashed1prox]

Love the look! Nice job!

 

[jonboy]

Looks bad@$$!!!

 

[OzFab]

That thing looks AWESOME! I see what you mean about the dragster look

 

[qtband]

Looks great! Keep going!

 

[souperman000]

thanks for all the compliments guys. planning to get with the guy that is helping me to knock it out.

 

[souperman000]

Ok, got with Roger (hes been helping me) friday night and saturday afternoon. We made TONS of progress. From now on I just have to put everything together.

I'll give you a quick rundown of all the pictures -

- 1. We cut the previous motor mount holes so that they were open (off the plate) on one end. Then we milled these two pieces of steel and welded them on. Motor fits like a charm with 1/2" of adjustment available

- 2. Welded a piece of angle iron on the seatback for the gas tank to sit.

- 3. The plate I talked about many pages back has finally come into reality! We drilled the bolt holes and welded it on. The caliper bracket bolts to it.

- 4. A view of the back with the new attachments

- 5. If you go back a page or two, you will see that the piece on the bottom of the gas tank where the stop valve screws into was cracked and got repaired. Well, it broke again so we decided to cut it off. We made that little plate, tapped and threaded the middle hole, used silicone sealent, then screwed it on.

- 6. Top view of gas tank plate

- 7. Another pic of the rear

- 8 and 9. The shut off valve in place.

- 10. Caliper bolted up and mounted in place.


long post Well, I am getting there slow and steady.

 

[OzFab]

Nice work, you obvoiusly have access to some nice tools...

Keep an eye on the fuel tap mount for leaks...

 

[souperman000]

Nice work, you obvoiusly have access to some nice tools...

Keep an eye on the fuel tap mount for leaks...

Thanks! Yea, roger pretty much has an entire machine sop in his garage. Lathe, mill, Drill press, welder, etc. And a specific tool for every job you can think of.

 

[OzFab]

Thanks! Yea, roger pretty much has an entire machine sop in his garage. Lathe, mill, Drill press, welder, etc. And a specific tool for every job you can think of.

Awesome, sound a bit like my mate Pete but, ATM, the only things that actually work are the lathe & the TIG/ARC welder

 

[landuse]

I wish I had a lathe (and knew how to use it). I would be able to do all the stuff I have to get machinists to do for me for a bucketload of money

 

[OzFab]

(and knew how to use it)

Yeah, there's the important bit right there

Speaking from experience, it saves a lot of money but, when you've done it, you realise why it costs so much

 

[souperman000]

I am having a bit of trouble with the brake cable. When I pull on the other end of the cable, the conduit moves to the brake lever instead of the other way around.

I'm thinking it would be easier to run to the hardware store and get a specific length of cable. (used kinda like a rod). Would that be the best idea?

EDIT - I goofed I just have to secure the conduit....duh

 

[landuse]

Yup, securing the conduit is the only way you get brakes working. Otherwise the whole darn thing moves and nothing happens. Only the cable inside the conduit should be able to move

 

[souperman000]

Connected brake cable (total pain in the @ss) and changed engine oil. If I have time then its throttle cable, chain (have to research how to attach master link), engine/gas tank mount.

Im leaving the state for a wedding on thursday, and I start school a week from tomorrow........hopefully I can get it done before sumer ends, but you know how my self proclaimed deadlines are

 

[landuse]

Connected brake cable (total pain in the @ss) and changed engine oil. If I have time then its throttle cable, chain (have to research how to attach master link), engine/gas tank mount.

Im leaving the state for a wedding on thursday, and I start school a week from tomorrow........hopefully I can get it done before sumer ends, but you know how my self proclaimed deadlines are

With regards to the masterlink (which is dead easy to just slide on), make sure that the closed side of the masterlink clip is facing the direction of chain travel. This makes it really hard for it to snag on something, be pushed off by mistake and have the chain come loose.

If you look at the pics below, you will see how the masterlink is attached, and also a pic showing the clip and how the closed end must face the direction of chain travel

 

[souperman000]

Did some more work on the kart this afternoon. All that is left to do is the throttle cable and the kill switch.

The kart will have to wait to be finished until after I get back, but I have a nice, freshly paved road awaiting my first test ride

Oh, and now I get why everyone says that live axles have crappy steering...I didn't think it would be this bad. I think it will steer better with me sitting in the kart though.

EDIT - if the kart looks crooked, its not. Its sitting on my driveway so its slanted a little.

 

[OzFab]

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

 

[JCB003]

I just read through this thread. That thing is a beast. I see tons of potential with a some paint and a little work on the seat...sort of reminds me of a 1930's hot rod. Your road looks like a drag strip!

 

[souperman000]

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.

Your road looks like a drag strip!

I have a feeling the neighbors won't see it the same way....:rolleyes3: