newbie and I need help

[theo172]

Could u post some pics of ideas and tips and previous builds for me to get an idea

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Give a man a search, and you inform him for a day. Teach a man to search, and you inform him for life. Or something like that. What I'm getting at, is... Search!

 

[jamyers]

Google is your friend, friend.

 

[mckutzy]

That's what I said. Look there is a ton out there. Go search.

 

[theo172]

I have put some further designs down I think these will help u understand my idea.I have an idea to put a pole threw where the bareings would go and weld a sprocket on the end,please tell me what u think.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

By pole, you mean "axle". And yes, no problem. Folks don't do it as often, but it is done, and will work. Attach the sprocket with a hub, never, EVER weld it on.

 

[theo172]

Ok
Thanks

 

[mckutzy]

Here why not something like this,
http://gokartsusa.com/3542minibikekit8wheels.aspx

Its a kit, and no welding required, just assemble, setup and ride. No other learning and expensive tools required either. AFAIK you mentioned you had a motor, it will fit.

It will also not look like a ramp with wheels, no offense, but why stick with that ramp?

 

[theo172]

Coz I'm trying to make a cheap mini bike if I buy a kit then what's the point in me even bothering! plus I'm not from america and too expensive want to find scrapyards near me and rustle one up outta what I got

 

[Doc Sprocket]

That's the DIY spirit!

 

[mckutzy]

OK fair enough.....
I merely posted a kit as an example of something to look at.
Why bother... well it appears like you've got limited skill in various mechanical stuff.
I figured something easy to start you off on, but if you want to jump head deep into it have atter.....
We had all made an attempt to help out best as we could. Especially myself.

Ok, your in the UK. Even still.. you got to start some where..

 

[theo172]

I have angle grinded the axles off and I am going to weld it onto the back

 

[Doc Sprocket]

But before you do... You have to figure out how you're going to mount a sproket and brake in there!

 

[theo172]

I'm going to get it as close to the wheel as possible and then weld it onto the wheel maybe need something to space them out a bit like another bearing welded onto the bearing to the sprocket

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Okay- I'm just saying think it through before you weld anything.

 

[theo172]

Ok I will how have you welded your on to ur wheels please send a pic

 

[theo172]

Plus I only have a pulley at the moment and belt

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I don't weld these things, I use hubs, like this one-

 

[theo172]

So how would I use them

 

[Doc Sprocket]

You set a bearing in each end, and it rides on the axle shaft. one side gets bolted to your wheel. To the other side, you bolt your sprocket and brake drum (or other).