I'm am very new to the whole go kart thing. My brother gave me his go kart tho so i figured nows the time to learn.It has a 6.5 hp Honda motor on it with a 3/4" shaft.It has no tires on it but ill probably put some 11" tires on it. And it doesn't have a sprocket or clutch or chain. I would like to know what kind of clutch sprocket and chain would be the best bet.Im looking fora balance of acc and top end.but a lil more torque would be nicer then the speed. I would appreciate it very much if i could get some info.
Need help picking clutch and chain
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r97
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several feet of #35 chain with a master link and chain tool, 72t #35 sprocket with either a 1" keyed hub if you have a live axle, or a 72t #35 sprocket that bolts to your wheel, then a standard 12t #35 chain, 3/4" bore keyed centrifugal clutch, you will also need i think its a 5/16"-24 1.5" long screw with a fender washer, if you need links for parts or clarification of the above just ask :thumbs up:
links would be nice lol
5/16"-24 1.5" long screw with a fender washer, first of all i have no idea what that is.lol Sorry im so new at this. Links would be nice. i don't have a live axle my sprocket just bolts to my tire. I found a 66t, not to question you but why would you use a 72 instead? I appreciate the help.
5/16"-24 1.5" long screw with a fender washer, first of all i have no idea what that is.lol Sorry im so new at this. Links would be nice. i don't have a live axle my sprocket just bolts to my tire. I found a 66t, not to question you but why would you use a 72 instead? I appreciate the help.
r97
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get your parts here, http://www.bmikarts.com/index.htm
do you alredy have the the tires and sprocket? find out what type of chain you have useing this link http://gokartsupply.com/chain.htm, the bolt (i guesse i called it a screw, oops) can be picked up from any hardware store, so can bolts to mount your engine. a 66t vs a 72t sprocket makes no difference as long as you change the size of the clutch sprocket, its all about ratios, here is a handy calculator http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html, find out what ratio you want, remember the faster you go the less power, 25mph top speed should leave some decent power for you.
do you alredy have the the tires and sprocket? find out what type of chain you have useing this link http://gokartsupply.com/chain.htm, the bolt (i guesse i called it a screw, oops) can be picked up from any hardware store, so can bolts to mount your engine. a 66t vs a 72t sprocket makes no difference as long as you change the size of the clutch sprocket, its all about ratios, here is a handy calculator http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html, find out what ratio you want, remember the faster you go the less power, 25mph top speed should leave some decent power for you.
I do not have a sprocket or tires. but im probably going to get some 11" tires. im not exactly sure how fast i want to go. id like to get at least 25 out of it but id like to have enough torque to spin the tires if i needed to. i went to the calculator and the set up with a 72t and 12 t doesnt give me very much top speed. is there a better combination i could work with? sorry about bothering you so much. i appreciate all the help
r97
Measure twice cut once
don't expect to spin the tires on pavement over 10mph anytime soon, if you upgrade to larger size tires or get a smaller rear sprocket you can increase top speed, but it takes away power, another easy way to increase top speed is removing the gov.
Ok last question
I would be interested in probably removing to governor anyways so if you could point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. ill probably just get the 72t and the 12t. maybe ill just get a new motor when im ready for more power. i appreciate all the help.
Thank You
I would be interested in probably removing to governor anyways so if you could point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. ill probably just get the 72t and the 12t. maybe ill just get a new motor when im ready for more power. i appreciate all the help.
Thank You
r97
Measure twice cut once
i would suggest you get part bundles because you save $$ and headaches from parts that don't fit.
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