Thelegg
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Thought I'd start a little build log for the first kart I ever bought.
Found it on eBay with a pretty vague description it simply said "was running but kids don't use it anymore so has been left outside for a year." Starting bid was £60 so I placed a bid and won it for £60 as no one else bid.
Managed to just get it into my car with the front wheels resting on the top of the driver and passenger seat lol made for an interesting journey home.
First things first filled it up with fresh fuel and it fired straight up which was surprising, clutch was stuck permanently engaged but did let go after a few attempts of trying to physically grab the wheels to try and stop them spinning... I know now looking back this was really dumb lol but the brakes where seized so I didn't see any other options.
Decided to address the brakes next which were cable so stripped them down without any seals to worry about and got them working.
Next step was a quick service of the engine new oil etc and put some air in the tyres ready for a ride
Took it up and down my drive first and it went quite well so decided to try a lap of my field which didn't go so well as the slick tyres wouldn't grip so I ended up sat still just spinning so future plans are to get some wet weather/off road tyres for it so I can use it in my field.
Found it on eBay with a pretty vague description it simply said "was running but kids don't use it anymore so has been left outside for a year." Starting bid was £60 so I placed a bid and won it for £60 as no one else bid.
Managed to just get it into my car with the front wheels resting on the top of the driver and passenger seat lol made for an interesting journey home.
First things first filled it up with fresh fuel and it fired straight up which was surprising, clutch was stuck permanently engaged but did let go after a few attempts of trying to physically grab the wheels to try and stop them spinning... I know now looking back this was really dumb lol but the brakes where seized so I didn't see any other options.
Decided to address the brakes next which were cable so stripped them down without any seals to worry about and got them working.
Next step was a quick service of the engine new oil etc and put some air in the tyres ready for a ride
Took it up and down my drive first and it went quite well so decided to try a lap of my field which didn't go so well as the slick tyres wouldn't grip so I ended up sat still just spinning so future plans are to get some wet weather/off road tyres for it so I can use it in my field.