My first kart build!

[Smcgillis10]

Got this go kart for $50
Came with a 250cc Yamaha motorcycle engine from 1978. I got it running. And after some research I found out what the kart was. And decided besides jerryrigging this thing I'm going to chop it up and make something else.

Decided I'm going to build a race lawn mower with either this dirt bike motor or the one out of my tw200.

It will have front and rear disk brakes

This kart is not mine.

If you have any pointers let me know.

 

[OzFab]

OH HE!! NO! That thing looks cool, leave it alone; if you want to build a racing tractor, go ahead but, don't butcher that kart; with a bit of work, it will be awesome...

 

[rushking19]

Yeah, i think you let it be and build this one up, and then start a completely different build for the racing lawn mower

And you got this for a steal mostly with that awesome engine,for 50

 

[MancoGX390]

That racing mower is cool! Modified GX200, Huffy Parklane frame, modified and built by Fearlessfront!

 

[Smcgillis10]

Yeah fearlessfront built this. It's awesome.

That kart frame is already messed up. The last person who owned it stretched the frame poorly and put a different rear axle and it's all done really bad. It's going to cost me $$$ to repairs it. Needs new rear axle. Needs rear brake caliper. Motor needs exhaust redone. Need to make a clutch cable set up. The clutch springs are way too strong and it breaks a normal clutch cable to pull it.

I would save time and have more fun with the race mower.

I got a mower frame tonight and took it all apart. Going to take it to my shop tmro and clean it up. After work I mean.

 

[rushking19]

Yeah fearlessfront built this. It's awesome. That kart frame is already copped up. The last person who owned it stretched the frame and put a different rear axle and it's all don't really bad. It's going to cost me $$$ to repairs it. I would save time and have more fun with the race mower.

I got a mower frame tonight and took it all apart. Going to take it to my shop tmro and clean it up. After work I mean. View attachment 53469View attachment 53470View attachment 53471View attachment 53472View attachment 53473View attachment 53474View attachment 53475

It's still going to be a awesome build, but you should use the Yamaha 250 motor cycle engine, on the racing lawn mower

 

[Smcgillis10]

If I can get the clutch set up to work and repair other pieces I'll use the 250cc.

 

[Smcgillis10]

The 250cc needs a carb boot ($40) needs clutch cable bracket (still haven't found) I might be able to reengineer the clutch leaver on the motor. Needs the exhaust redone.

The 250 is a 2 stroke so it has a huge tuned exhaust pipe. So with the space a mower had I don't think I can use it.

 

[Smcgillis10]

Also I found out that the kart I bought is a Taotao ATK125A.

Also the only usable parts from the kart are the steering parts.

 

[rushking19]

The 250cc needs a carb boot ($40) needs clutch cable bracket (still haven't found) I might be able to reengineer the clutch leaver on the motor. Needs the exhaust redone.

The 250 is a 2 stroke so it has a huge tuned exhaust pipe. So with the space a mower had I don't think I can use it.

So what do you plan on doing with the engine then

 

[Smcgillis10]

No idea. My brother wants to use it for something.

 

[Smcgillis10]

I've got the engine from my motorcycle that's a 4 stroke and could be perfect electric start. Headlights blinkers ect
Not the exact bike but close

 

[Smcgillis10]

Also need gel on rear axle. Not sure what all I need.
I'm going to use pillow bearing for the strength and a 1" axle. But where to get the axle and brake rotor and sprocket/sprocket hub

 

[rushking19]

I've got the engine from my motorcycle that's a 4 stroke and could be perfect electric start. Headlights blinkers ect View attachment 53477
Not the exact bike but close

Perfect engine and parts to use

 

[Smcgillis10]

Does anyone know the spindle bolt size for the hubs? The spindles are off Taotao atk 125. With front disk brakes. Looks like this. So I can find out what parts I need. And what bolt pattern the hub is. How do I find out the bolt pattern. It's a 3 bolt.

 

[Smcgillis10]

 

[Smcgillis10]

Or can I use the hubs that are on it? It's a 3 bolt. But idk what the pattern is. Any idea?

 

[Smcgillis10]

 

[Smcgillis10]

Well I picked up an engine last night. Got a 1983 Honda xr500r
Now got to make some engine mounta

 

[Poboy kartman]

Not exactly how I like to measure.....but approximately. 3 3/32" from the pics on the bolt pattern......