Putting a Baja Reaction 150 together - first build

[tazzz]

hiya folks,


hope everyone is doing well and getting the wind in their...well wherever ya want it I spos...


Ive gotten myself a free frame, wheels, ect... It's a Baja Reaction 150 (unsure of the exact model)... the GY6 is gone, still has the double roller sprocket and disc brake though. Ive got wheels, pedals, steering wheel, crappy seats.


I've been reading and trying to learn all I can, this will be my first build, I've got some Chevy and Ford truck experience so I can turn a wrench, and generally if I can read and see what is being taught I've got it. my worries pop up with the sounds, ect, that come with experience but, this is also where I'm hoping ya'll can help.


So far, what I'm thinking is the following:


I have a Powerfist 6.5 212cc 4 stroke nonhemi (it's a pred/Honda clone), sitting in the box in the shop already.

from there...

https://www.princessauto.com/en/product/PA0008951907?srsltid=AfmBOopvcNTSaXYmHXLgDJKIq_7lm5A7fRxv44VUskDb7jBc9vIpJGRD

I'll add links in a later post if requested for specifics...


Billet flywheel and rod

series 30 torque converter

10' chain #420

a 72T driven axle sprocket

VM22 Mikuni style carb

22, it should it be 18 or 26? lb springs ?

Stage 1 exhaust header and muffler

Gasket and crank seal kit

Assembly lube, run for 20 mins and drain and fill with oil --- or the exact oil imvgoing to use regularly?


BOQNZN True CNC Billet Flywheel

Billet Aluminum Connecting Rod

Youxmoto 30 Series Torque Converter Kit

Cylinman VM22 Mikuni-Style Carburetor Kit

ARXUS Custom Stage 1 Exhaust Header & Muffler

NICHE 420 High Tensile 10-Foot Drive Chain

Emperoch Heavy Duty Chain Breaker Tool

WOTIAN Heavy Duty Full Gasket & Crank Seal Set

18 lb Heavy Duty Valve Springs (Pair)

Adjustable Steel Go-Kart Motor Mount Plate

Permatex Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube

5/16-24 x 2-1/4" Grade 8 Crankshaft Bolt

AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil


Est total $550-600 CAD


There of course other things, seats, harnesses, lights, ect but those are all easily dealt with. Because the engine I have is recoil I'll be adding a motorcycle battery for lightening, music, winch.


I'm sure there is more but I'm forgetting right now and want to get the ball rolling.


Ahhh, btw, I'm Byron, 43, in BC Canada, not a fan of metric but will deal if I have to. And hoping to only lightly, but often, hurt myself with this...please help

Photos following post

 

[tazzz]

I did forget... I'm gonna need bushings and shocks front and rear... But this is she...
I'd really love to have her running for under $1000 (cad, which is about $700USD), less the motor which I already had.

 

[Hellion]

YEAH, POWERFIST!

All seems like a great plan and a free kart is icing on the cake. Carry on!

 

[Denny]

I would make the kart drivable and rideable than worry about hopping up the engine. But I’m strange like that.

 

[panchothedog]

Your frame ( the kart in general ) needs quite a bit of work. But for free it's really pretty good. The list of goodies for the engine is right on. When you open it up, remove the low oil sensor and the COMPLETE governor mechanism. That's why you put in the billet rod and flywheel. 22 or 26 lb. springs would be better. Unless your rear tires are
22" to 25" tall, a 72 tooth axle sprocket is too big. Not only for ground clearance, but you'll be too low geared. A 60 tooth with 18" to 20" tires (driven by a 10 tooth ) is the gold standard. Good acceleration and hill climbing ability, and good top speed.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Consider that these engines only put out about an AMP of charging at idle and 3A at full speed. You cant run much electronics.

I have 7 LEDs running from a single coil 420. I dont have any dimming but they flicker at idle if the battery isnt charged.

 

[Hellion]

Consider that these engines only put out about an AMP of charging

Are you saying that the Canadian Powerfist 212 comes with a lighting coil/alternator? Man, that's nice.
The only way the same setup makes sense is on a lawn tractor where you’re mowing full throttle and the lights are as bright as they can get.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Are you saying that the Canadian Powerfist 212 comes with a lighting coil/alternator? Man, that's nice.
The only way the same setup makes sense is on a lawn tractor where you’re mowing full throttle and the lights are as bright as they can get.

No, only assuming he was planning to add one since he was talking about electronics. I guess he could be planning to charge a yuge battery to use.

Oh wait he mentioned the flywheel.

Oh well.