My first go kart

[OzFab]

What about an old hydraulic disk brake from an old moped?

... or a new setup for a pit bike...

 

[Fallenleopard]

... or a new setup for a pit bike...

Well i took it in to the brake shop they are going to clean it all up, new springs and line it for me which at least this way its done by a professional and i wont have bits of lining flying every where

 

[landuse]

Well i took it in to the brake shop they are going to clean it all up, new springs and line it for me which at least this way its done by a professional and i wont have bits of lining flying every where

I am glad you found someone who would do it for you

 

[OzFab]

Awesome! Brakes sorted, hubs sorted, no spindles yet but, it's starting to come together...

 

[CharlesEaton2012]

Nice work so far,Great find!!!!!

 

[Fallenleopard]

hey guys thanks for the comments

brake should be done on Tuesday.

Today i found a bit of rubber floor matting and cut it to suit the floor pan of the kart. it gives some grip and covers up all the dints

also spray painted the pedals and steering wheel with aluminum coloured paint. Then put a clear coat over the top, it took away the shine of the Aluminum colour but i think it looks pretty cool darker.
Also put a layer of clear coat onto the frame just to protect it a little.

I got a sheet of MDF to make the seat out off i will probably just staple on some foam and material

 

[jman231994]

If you find the right size rod for the bearings I can make up the spindles at school this week in one of my frees. Want the end threaded or split pin/circlip?

 

[OzFab]

covers up all the dints

Not dents, fun marks

I got a sheet of MDF to make the seat out off i will probably just staple on some foam and material

Do you realise how hard it is to staple into MDF? I had to get an electric staple gun to do it. Plus, it's really heavy.

Do yourself a favour, if you haven't cut it yet, take it back a get a sheet of ply. If you have already started cutting, get a sheet of ply. Ply is about 1/4 of the weight of MDF & about 1/4 of the density too; it's much easier to work with

If you find the right size rod for the bearings I can make up the spindles at school this week in one of my frees. Want the end threaded or split pin/circlip?

You mean the front stub axles? I was thinking, since I actually have the hubs & bearings, I can do them. I also already have a 16mm dye to cut the thread

 

[jman231994]

You mean the front stub axles? I was thinking, since I actually have the hubs & bearings, I can do them. I also already have a 16mm dye to cut the thread

Yea, our school has all the dies to do it, however I have no objection to me getting a free period back haha

 

[Fallenleopard]

Yeah my air staple gun does MDF alright i have tried it before
i only got 6mm and i don't really mind about the weight just want something comfy for now
also the ply from bunnings is always warped haha

got the brakes back today they sand blasted it, new pads and it looks great

 

[landuse]

Hey, those brakes look good.

 

[OzFab]

Yeah my air staple gun does MDF alright i have tried it before

Well ,that changes everything

got the brakes back today they sand blasted it, new pads and it looks great

That looks better...

 

[Fallenleopard]

So i have had a bit of time to work on my kart and this could be a stupid question, but here goes

i tried to put the axle back into the frame and ran into an issue. exactly where do i screw the bearings onto the frame?
i got a video to show what i mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPoTm4NSu7k&feature=youtube_gdata

they are the exact size bearings as what where on it originally

hope you guys can help

 

[OzFab]

The two plates holding the bearing have to be together, not either side of the mounting plate as you have them

 

[Fallenleopard]

Oh that makes sense I just copied the ones in the middle of the axle that hold the engine mount on because I never moved them, they must be different haha.

 

[Fallenleopard]

So just a little update

It's starting to look like a go kart now fuel tank is on, axle is on and starting to make the cushion for the seat and working out the mounts for the engine.

I realized that there was like no room between where the clutch will be on my engine and the sprocket. any ideas on how high to mount the engine? I know it has to clear the sprocket but is there a certain amount of clearance i should be aiming for?

I am planning to get a custom exhaust pipe made to route the exhaust towards the back of the kart if i don't have enough clearance for my muffler that is on it.
Just wondering if there is any safety precautions i can take with the pipe being just above the seat and there could be a chance of getting throw back into it.
I have seen some sort of tape on pipes, i just want to minimize the risk of getting really burnt if you touch the pipe...

 

[landuse]

It is starting to look good. I have seen some karts with clutches really close to the axle sprocket, like maybe 2" away. I would just mount your engine a little higher.

Regarding the pipe behind your head. Could you maybe extend your seat back up to make a sort of headrest

 

[OzFab]

I would've said move the engine forward but, that doesn't look like it would be too easy

 

[newrider3]

Possibly mount the engine farther back instead, allowing clearance for the clutch, and it would keep the pipe farther away from you.

 

[Fallenleopard]

Yea I worked out if i lift the engine 2" from the engine mount on the axle that gives me 1 1/2" between the sprocket and the clutch.

I think i am going to worry about the exhaust later, at the moment it looks like i might get away with the stock muffler and you shouldn't be able to bump yourself on it. but if it comes to it i will get a pipe made

Also nearly completed one of the stub axles on the lathe which is a new experience for me haha.

here is just a photo of the pieces i am going to use for the mount.

With the hubs from Fabroman and Jmans help of setting up the spindles i think my kart will be ready to roll in the holidays