Off road kart Question

[Ryansway]

Hey,

Bascially Ive got the ability to buy a Honda 300 4 wheeler engine that runs perfectly, how hard would that be to put on a off road go kart? and if there is any sites on this can you point me in the right direction.

 

[B man]

do you already have said kart? and did you get the gear box with the engine?

 

[kendelrk]

it wouldnt be to hard, s long as you have the right tools acsees to a welder, grinder, and rachets, and some steel in case of motor mounts, and you have to make sure to have a clutch and sprocket for the size

 

[Russ2251]

how hard would that be to put on a off road go kart?

Depends on your abilities. I have found that if I can visualize it... I can build it.

 

[Ryansway]

I buying the 4 wheeler as a whole for 500 the handle bars is bent and the plastic is broke but the 4 wheeler still runs so I get everything with it, and im trying to figure out how I would make this work, ive got access to welders and a full garage with tools etc.

 

[B man]

why not fix the 4-wheeler? or do you just want a cool buggy?. anyhow good news is you got a whole 4-wheeler for parts! shocks, wheels,lights,gas tank, axles, ect. thers tons of parts you can use off it.

 

[Benjo]

i built my kart from a suzuki 280 quad.
Is your motor shaft driven or chain driven?

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7352

 

[Ryansway]

I belive shaft, and yea im just wanting a cool buggy, and im rethinking the motor, and how hard would it be to put a 300 on the kart?

 

[B man]

I belive shaft, and yea im just wanting a cool buggy, and im rethinking the motor, and how hard would it be to put a 300 on the kart?

it would take work. but doable

 

[Ryansway]

Benjo, I was looking at your build, if you dont care, could I pm you with some question, im still pretty new to this so bare with me lol.

 

[Benjo]

yea mate, shoot.

 

[Clayton]

You never know until you try and put a bunch of money and time into it lol.

 

[Ryansway]

Yea I got plenty of time..... but not the money part lol, 500ish to be exact on a engine, then I an worry about fabrication from that point.