My thunder Kart

[tx7750680]

Here it is, Paid $200. It runs. When I bought it, it had two busted Harbor Freight wheels on the front. So I replaced them with two new Harbor Freight wheels for now cuz they were only $3.99 each with a coupon. I have a brand new Predator 6.5 HP engine that will go on soon.

The engine thats on there now has a Briggs and Stratton recoil assembly but it works.

Let me know what you think. The engine mounting looks to be custom so im not sure if the engine is original.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

 

[tx7750680]

One more picture

 

[OzFab]

That almost looks like the one in the site plans...

Yeah, it could use some bigger wheels all round...

 

[landuse]

I think you should replace the HF wheels fast...

Otherwise it is a great looking kart

Yeah, it could use some bigger wheels all round...

Don't forget that if you go ape on tyre size, you are going to have to regear

 

[AMMFAB]

looks just like my first go kart i got when i was 12.


mike

 

[mysteryboy28]

it looks like the motor is suspended on angle iron that only connects on one side. that's bad. you'll want to re-fab the motor mount with way better support.

harbor freight sells some heavy duty 13" wheels with inner tubes in them. way better construction than their $4 wheels, and only a couple bucks more expensive.

 

[tx7750680]

Im going to run it till the wheels fall off. When they do break, do you think these would fit?

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/3322508538.html

 

[exenos]

They should but you may have issues with the bearings in the hubs. I have a set like those and the bearings are stepped down so a single diameter spindle wont do it.

 

[Bosanski]

My kart looks a lot like that! A few small things different. Ill be sure to upload pics so you can see what I mean. I've had the hardest time identifying my kart. But it looks great considering you paid $200. And how does the current motor run?

 

[OzFab]

The most Importany thing is the bearing size. If they're the same size as your stub axles, you're good to go. Measure all 4 stubs accurately