Newbie to the art of the Go Kart

[Rizzy]

Howdy names Rizzy.
I'm the new owner of a rusted out,semi locked,needs rebuilding Carter Bro's Hot Body go kart.

I had gotten it from a guy in Coffee County who has eyes on a different kart to rebuild.

It sat in a shed for a few years.
I managed to unlock the motor. Forgot to check the oil then went to start it and it relocked. But it's unlocked again so I'ma just get a Briggs and stratton rebuild kit for it and go from there.

My only question...Where the hell do I find those Split rims?​

 

[rocketkart]

this shoud work for you.http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominiwheelhubs.html this shoud also work for your rebuild kit http://www.mfgsupply.com/smallengine/smengengine/smengenginebs/smengenginebsoverhaul.html

 

[Rizzy]

Yeah I had already found the rebuild kits I will be using for the motor and the carb. It'll cost me roughly $30 but my main issue was trying to find the split rims so that link helped ALOT!!​

 

[OzFab]

Why would you specifically want split rims?

 

[Rizzy]

I don't want them specifically. If there is another kind that will work in their place I'll use them. I was going to use the splits only because that is what is coming off the go kart.​

 

[OzFab]

Oh, there are masses of solid rims out there around the same price or even cheaper than splits. However, there is a pros & cons list for both:

Split rims: Pros: No special equipment needed to assemble
Split rims: Cons: A little more expensive overall because you need to use a tube, otherwise, the tyre will never inflate. Some have been known to use a rim seals but, again, extra expense so it's a matter of either/or...

Solid rims: Pros:
-As long as the rim & tyre are both in good condition, you always have a good seal
-Less expensive overall
-No "extra" parts needed; rim, tyre, that's it
Solid rims: Cons:
-Tyre fitting equipment is essential. However, with said equipment, fitting is relatively easy.

Here is one such example of a tyre fitter, along with "how to" vids. Harbor Freight have a similar unit.

 

[icebox187]

Most of the small tubeless tires can be changed by hand in a few minutes if you know what you are doing. I've done larger tires/ semi truck split rims and skytrac forklifts with slidehammers and tire spoons as well.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Most of the small tubeless tires can be changed by hand in a few minutes if you know what you are doing. I've done larger tires/ semi truck split rims and skytrac forklifts with slidehammers and tire spoons as well.

I use 3 large screwdrivers. Two of them do 95% of the work the third is for the stubborn ones that keep wanting to slide back in the rim.

 

[icebox187]

I did the front tire on my yerf last week with nothing but soap and a flathead. Took 5 minutes.

 

[Rizzy]

Oh, there are masses of solid rims out there around the same price or even cheaper than splits. However, there is a pros & cons list for both:

Split rims: Pros: No special equipment needed to assemble
Split rims: Cons: A little more expensive overall because you need to use a tube, otherwise, the tyre will never inflate. Some have been known to use a rim seals but, again, extra expense so it's a matter of either/or...

Solid rims: Pros:
-As long as the rim & tyre are both in good condition, you always have a good seal
-Less expensive overall
-No "extra" parts needed; rim, tyre, that's it
Solid rims: Cons:
-Tyre fitting equipment is essential. However, with said equipment, fitting is relatively easy.

Here is one such example of a tyre fitter, along with "how to" vids. Harbor Freight have a similar unit.

Well as I said I'm a nuub when it comes to go karts. I don't remember much of anything from last time I was in one cause we flipped.

But if I can get my hands on a solid rim that is affordable I'd prefer to go that route.​