My GoCart project: ST-NG

[mccolld]

I just setup a website to show the progress of my gocart project.

check it out at: http://home.comcast.net/~mccolld

I'm looking for any feedback in general and specifically advise on engine mounting and exhaust routing.

Doug

 

[bigfootrules31]

your not going to waist that nice bike on a gocart are you!!!

 

[jr dragster T]

Its not a waste. Its a written off bike. Its been damaged so badly no one wanted to fix it. Cheapest way to get a bike engine and parts these days.

 

[BradenM]

your not going to waist that nice bike on a gocart are you!!!

Your on a DIY go kart forum, It's kinda what we do.

 

[mccolld]

Yep, I did the website before discovering this site.

I'll be updating my site again in a few days with more pics. It's too cold to work on it today.

Doug

 

[mccolld]

Hey Guys,

What do you guys use for wheels (rims)?

Doug

 

[mccolld]

wheels

Is anybody at this site building larger carts? (e.g. mini or buggy sized carts?)

 

[modelengineer]

I am: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2503

I reckon I could give you a run for your money
Probably not though...

 

[newrider3]

Trailer tires make good fronts, such as these. For the rear, pretty much any ATV tire is good. 22x11-8 is a pretty common size, like these or these.

 

[mccolld]

Andrew: I just checked out your link. NICE A-arms. I'm starting mine tomorrow. I may not have time to weld them but I'll at least have the parts cut.

newrider3: great links to wheels & tires!!! Thanks!

What are you guys doing for wheel hubs?

I just posted the frame photos to my website. Go to Project Photos / Frame Photos. Also, fabbed the floorboard, seatbelt, and seat tabs. I'll probably TIG them tomorrow & post more photos.

http://home.comcast.net/~mccolld

Doug

 

[ed1380]

Is anybody at this site building larger carts? (e.g. mini or buggy sized carts?)

i started but dad killed the project
so i started a RC buggy project and now im thinking of just getting a nitro rc car

 

[for the kid in me]

looking good

 

[mccolld]

I just posted todays work on my website (look under the frame photos section).

This weekend I made the tabs to secure the floor board, seat, and seatbelt. I also made the mounting plate for the clutch, brake, and throttle peddals. All pieces were tack welded to the frame.

I also made two of the four primary pieces used to attach the frame to the body. No pics of it yet. Now that we're in daylight savings time, build progress should pickup. I'm just hoping for good weather.

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[mccolld]

ed1380,

Dad killed the project??? Why?

D

 

[ed1380]

cause id kill myself. heres the original thread http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2828