Score!... I think.

[Oxymoron]

Score!... I think + other stuff I buy...

EDIT: I'm changing this thread to be a continuation of the original. I am fairly new to karts at this point, and I still get excited when I get new stuff (if you don't, it's probably time to quit, eh?). Anyhow, instead of starting some random new thread every time I get excited about new parts/karts/bikes/engines... I'll just throw it in here.

It may possibly be helpful to some who are like me... slowly building up their arsenal sf skills and parts. Growing up into hobby karting. This ish is fun.... especially if you're just a big @ss kid like me.

I got these for $23.59... I think that's a pretty dang good deal!!

Now to finish the frame and everything else so I have something to attach them to. Heh.

 

[OzFab]

YOU THINK? THAT'S AN AWESOME DEAL!

Ironically, a package arrived for me this morning; a set of 4 slightly used 10x4.00/5 wet tyres for the AmEx, $30 delivered

 

[Oxymoron]

Your deal was better... but I'm still stoked. Now I just need a set of tires for $30 to go with these wheels.

Know anyone?

EDIT: jk... I know they won't fit

 

[OzFab]

Your deal was better...

How? Working on local (to me) prices, I got $250 worth of tyres for $20 plus postage, 8% of the original cost; you got $350 worth of wheels for less than $25, that's 7% of original price

Let's just agree that we both got a great deal

Know anyone?

Not near you

EDIT: jk... I know they won't fit

They'll fit the fronts...

 

[danssoslow]

Both of those deals are absolutely unheard of. Good on you guys!!!

Just be aware you might run into spindle issues with those wheels, Oxymoron; they appear to be metric.

 

[redlinemotorsportts]

All these awesome deals.... I bought a running 21.5 vertical shaft b&s v twin for $31 in the junk yard.... best deal ive had. Those tires are killer.

 

[OzFab]

DUDE! THAT'S A STEAL! NICE

Just a few more parts &, collectively, we'll have a whole kart soon

 

[rocketkart]

i once got a 1989 polaris trail boss from the scrap yard for $80. took it home cleand the carb run like a dream. it was in good shape no rip in the seat cover or brakes in the plastics just sun worn/faded and tires in good cond. sold it 2 week later for $600.

 

[Oxymoron]

Both good deals indeed. I'm pretty happy right now Sweet deal on that engine too! I almost got a brand new in the box GX390 for $75. I suspect it was stolen. When I asked where he got it, he got all sketched out and said he had to go. It was at a local flea market. The only place I know of that sells those off the shelf locally, is Jack's Small Engines.

If I have too much trouble finding spindles, I guess I'll just make them. Or.... make a drawing, and have my buddy Dan make them for me from aluminum at work in the machine shop

 

[Poboy kartman]

Both good deals indeed. I'm pretty happy right now Sweet deal on that engine too! I almost got a brand new in the box GX390 for $75. I suspect it was stolen. When I asked where he got it, he got all sketched out and said he had to go. It was at a local flea market. The only place I know of that sells those off the shelf locally, is Jack's Small Engines.

If I have too much trouble finding spindles, I guess I'll just make them. Or.... make a drawing, and have my buddy Dan make them for me from aluminum at work in the machine shop

Sounds like a plan..... hey wait- what???? Make a drawing and have your buddy make aluminum spindles????

 

[Oxymoron]

Sounds like a plan..... hey wait- what???? Make a drawing and have your buddy make aluminum spindles????

LOL, I was thinking of the hubs when I typed that, because after I read what Dan said I looked at the picture of the wheels and thought "Those look like 3 on 2.5" about the hubs. I was responding to something no one even mentioned

 

[Poboy kartman]

LOL, I was thinking of the hubs when I typed that, because after I read what Dan said I looked at the picture of the wheels and thought "Those look like 3 on 2.5" about the hubs. I was responding to something no one even mentioned

Ah- That makes sense now. Still- even hubs should be steel or much thicker if aluminum and even then IDK.

 

[Oxymoron]

I meant aluminum hubs like these...
https://www.bmikarts.com/Lightened-Aluminum-Racing-Wheel-Hub-Set-Front-and-1-14-Rear_p_2440.html

Me likey

 

[Poboy kartman]

I meant aluminum hubs like these...
https://www.bmikarts.com/Lightened-Aluminum-Racing-Wheel-Hub-Set-Front-and-1-14-Rear_p_2440.html

Me likey

Yes- See how thick they are, and keep in mind that they are built for speed not bumps- just saying-

 

[mckutzy]

Yes- See how thick they are, and keep in mind that they are built for speed not bumps- just saying-

....... so im guessing speed-bumps are totally out of the question then..........

 

[Oxymoron]

Yes- See how thick they are, and keep in mind that they are built for speed not bumps- just saying-

I already knew they were that thick, lol... the kart will be mostly driven in empty parking lots, and business parks on Sundays, and probably have a max speed of 18-20mph. I know my username is Oxymoron, but give me at least a little credit

Ha, joking aside... I can't wait to see these things(the wheels)! Hopefully it will motivate me to hurry up and rebuild my little 97cc lifan so I can actually use the wheels

EDIT:

....... so im guessing speed-bumps are totally out of the question then..........

Nice

 

[Poboy kartman]

You should be fine. Just remember the immortal words spoken by Henry Fonda in "On Golden Pond": "I believe the Indians used a different grade of aluminum".

 

[Oxymoron]

I think I may put bumpers on it too, since it will mostly be driven by my kids. Without bumpers, one shot to the curb will be one shot too many!

Thanks for the concern Poboy. Also, for some strange reason, your username is making me hungry

 

[Poboy kartman]

I think I may put bumpers on it too, since it will mostly be driven by my kids. Without bumpers, one shot to the curb will be one shot too many!

Thanks for the concern Poboy. Also, for some strange reason, your username is making me hungry

That's funny!!! The username refers to the fact I'm always broke but I had the same thought last night. I hadn't even thought about that before but I started craving one last night.

Bumpers are a good thing, especially when the kart will be driven by kids or brother in laws.

 

[itsid]

Bumpers are a good thing, especially when the kart will be driven by kids or brother in laws.

... or Tony

'sid