Real Home-Made Project

[Denny]

Make sure you make a video, because as we like to say here pictures or it didn't happen. If it does run by the way where do we send the award?

Denny

 

[landuse]

Are you going to use pulleys. Do you know what your gear ratio is going to be? It is going to have to be real low with tyres that big

This thread is epic by the way.

 

[FreeRunner15]

Make sure you make a video, because as we like to say here pictures or it didn't happen. If it does run by the way where do we send the award?

Denny

lol i had to think about that one for a minute. i dont know what it would be called. Mad Scientist award? hahahaha

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Are you going to use pulleys. Do you know what your gear ratio is going to be? It is going to have to be real low with tyres that big

This thread is epic by the way.

Nope. i found 2 good pulleys to run a belt around but they don't fit.
Gear ratio as of right now would be a 2:1 ((if i typed it correctly, that means more torque. drive shaft spins twice per sprocket rotation.

i would do real low but i only have 2 gas-scooter tyres. and i would also try putting mountain bike tires on the back but i would have to weaken the frame just to do it. can you imagine it though .

i originally wanted to put the engine in between the wheels but i'm not going to risk it until i reinforce the durability.

 

[Holybeen]

I've got an old bed sheet I can ship you and you can use that as a parachute. And if you're not gonna build a roll cage then you better make sure you strap yourself on there really good for that test ride vid.

 

[Zombient]

I've got an old bed sheet I can ship you and you can use that as a parachute. And if you're not gonna build a roll cage then you better make sure you strap yourself on there really good for that test ride vid.

Duct-tape straps.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Just don't bother with cupholders, I wanna hold your beer!

Nevermind, I can't go to Florida to do it.

BTW: Almost everyone knows what award we're talking about.....(except you!)

 

[chancer]

This thread is epic by the way.

 

[Poboy kartman]

BTW: Should you successfully complete this and a trip 100' outside of your build area.....we have a trophy for you!

 

[landuse]

lol i had to think about that one for a minute. i dont know what it would be called. Mad Scientist award? hahahaha

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Nope. i found 2 good pulleys to run a belt around but they don't fit.
Gear ratio as of right now would be a 2:1 ((if i typed it correctly, that means more torque. drive shaft spins twice per sprocket rotation.

i would do real low but i only have 2 gas-scooter tyres. and i would also try putting mountain bike tires on the back but i would have to weaken the frame just to do it. can you imagine it though .

i originally wanted to put the engine in between the wheels but i'm not going to risk it until i reinforce the durability.

You will not move with a 2:1 ratio. That is too HIGH. You need a LOW ratio. I think you had better read up on gear ratios a bit. What are you going to use it you don't have pulleys. What clutch are you using. What sprockets sizes are you using if you are using sprockets. If you are serious about this build you had better go and think about things and not be stupid. Do you honestly think it is going to work as you have just described?

Take our word for it that the ratio you want won't work. If you refuse to believe that, then you have lost any help that you thought you might ever get from the forum. And nails!!!!! C'MON!! That is just the hight of stupidity

 

[FreeRunner15]

BTW: Should you successfully complete this and a trip 100' outside of your build area.....we have a trophy for you!

That would be the best thing ever LOL.
i was about to give up but if all i have to do is 100 feet? alright lol.
Motivation back.

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You will not move with a 2:1 ratio. That is too HIGH. You need a LOW ratio. I think you had better read up on gear ratios a bit. What are you going to use it you don't have pulleys. What clutch are you using. What sprockets sizes are you using if you are using sprockets. If you are serious about this build you had better go and think about things and not be stupid. Do you honestly think it is going to work as you have just described?

Take our word for it that the ratio you want won't work. If you refuse to believe that, then you have lost any help that you thought you might ever get from the forum. And nails!!!!! C'MON!! That is just the hight of stupidity

i knoww, i need screws. nails will split the wood much easier.
i think i meant 1:2.
the motor spins twice and turns the drive wheel probly once maybe twice. i'm assuming IF it works ( all i want to do is drive at least 100') if it works it would move as fast as the engine ..

so that being said.. i do not have a clutch right now so it will be friction driven off of a spare belt i have for the lawnmower.

 

[Denny]

Darwin would be proud by you're helping to advance science like this. Kudos to you! I'm watching.

Denny

 

[mckutzy]

Ok ok ok...........


IBTL....

 

[chancer]

IBTL....

Not even close.

 

[FreeRunner15]

Ok ok ok...........


IBTL....

hang on there. i'll figure something out. i just need cheaper stuff to build with. i am unemployed ya know. i'm using what i have as you can see. this is leftover wood from the house my grandfather helped build. the one we live in.
i think im going to slow down on the posting in this thread for now until i get something worth posting. COLD OUTSIDE! Tx
Oh, forgot to mention it will be used mainly off road. hill climbs for now until i get new sprockets and take it to this offroad place Barnwell Mountain.

The pics you see on the website are for attracting super hardcore offroaders. they have a track.... but with jumps. Wont see that on there.

You can BET when i get a regular gokart im ramping it How would THAT be for a video?

 

[chancer]

Steering? this is gonna be better than vice grips and rope. And easy to build too:
http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-assembly.html

http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-spindles.html

These are a short read with good how to. I amsure you can do it.

 

[FreeRunner15]

Steering? this is gonna be better than vice grips and rope. And easy to build too:
http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-assembly.html

http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-spindles.html

These are a short read with good how to. I amsure you can do it.

Thanks, i haven't sen that part of the site yet. Checking it out now.

 

[chancer]

Scroll all the way up from here and click on the DIY header. It takes you right to the DIYGK how to web site.
All the basic info and plans are there.
Then this forum is to show your work, ask questions...
and have fun harrassing each other.

 

[landuse]

That would be the best thing ever LOL.
i was about to give up but if all i have to do is 100 feet? alright lol.
Motivation back.

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i knoww, i need screws. nails will split the wood much easier.
i think i meant 1:2.
the motor spins twice and turns the drive wheel probly once maybe twice. i'm assuming IF it works ( all i want to do is drive at least 100') if it works it would move as fast as the engine ..

so that being said.. i do not have a clutch right now so it will be friction driven off of a spare belt i have for the lawnmower.

Whichever way you want to write the 1 or the 2, it is still not going to work. There is a sticky called gear ratios for dummies. I suggest you read it. If you have the ratio you are thinking of, you won't move. It is like taking off in your car in 5th gear. Will the car move? No, it stalls. If you are really serious about this build (and I hope to gosh that you are not) then do some research dangit!!!!

I found the link

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26445

 

[Poboy kartman]

What's that saying? "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt?"

Well, the good news is, although this guy appears to actually be serious about this build, no one will be hurt on the process, as this thing will never move.

Like so many others that come here to show off their genius to us dumb karters, he will fail miserably , tuck his tail, and never be heard from again.

He won't show or tell why and when it fails, despite his promise to.

You heard it here first.

 

[FreeRunner15]

What's that saying? "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt?"

Well, the good news is, although this guy appears to actually be serious about this build, no one will be hurt on the process, as this thing will never move.

Like so many others that come here to show off their genius to us dumb karters, he will fail miserably , tuck his tail, and never be heard from again.

He won't show or tell why and when it fails, despite his promise to.

You heard it here first.

i will share my wisdom when i fail lol. why not embrace the failure and help others instead of leaving and not spreading advice. as im sure this thread would come up in search engines for years to come.

"They said it couldnt be done"