sprocket Q.??

[elfonzo91]

i have a bunch of old mountain bikes and i'm wondering the sprockets on those strong enough for a go kart?

 

[mike75925]

not generally

 

[sideways]

What engine are you using? What kind of quality are the sprockets? We need more info!

Hayden

 

[elfonzo91]

mountain bike sprockets 50 tooth very good shape 5.5hp or 8hp w/ a jack shaft

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Nope, dont be cheap just but the right sprockets. There very cheap here https://www.surpluscenter.com/powerTrans.asp?UID=2009120918032115&catname=powerTrans

 

[elfonzo91]

i might get some from tractor supply they got some heavy duty ones if i go w/ those i'll never have to replace them

 

[honda02]

plus since before I was born (1990) bike sprockets have been made of aluminum, which is not as durable. and if you can't find the right hub, they're a pain to weld.

 

[elfonzo91]

all mine are steel

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

plus since before I was born (1990) bike sprockets have been made of aluminum, which is not as durable. and if you can't find the right hub, they're a pain to weld.

I have two bikes ( a mountain and bmx bike) which are both newer than 1990, and they have steel sprockets.