Stephen115's homemade kart

[CustomShifter]

hey how much was the motor and where did you get it?

 

[Stephen115]

hey how much was the motor and where did you get it?

I paid about $250 shipped to my front door from California. I got it from a guy on eBay. I emailed him my offer and he took it.

 

[CustomShifter]

Geez that's cheap for a 250cc 2 stroke. That thing should scream.

 

[Stephen115]

Got the sprocket and steering done today, expansion chamber is coming.

 

[Stephen115]

Expansion chamber came monday, ordered hydraulic brake system today,chain and fuel tank. Hoping to get a lot done this weekend. mount radiators, finish motor mounts ect..

 

[Stephen115]

I'm having to extend the piping between the expansion chamber and the head because the expansion chamber is from a newer yz. my question is how far can the expansion chamber be from the motor without having any problems?

 

[Stephen115]

I owe you guys some pictures so here they are!

Front wheels are temporary.

 

[rcarteraz07]

Digging the setup! That thing is going to haul!! You should bend some pipe to direct your exhaust behind you though.. Keep 'em coming though!!

 

[Stephen115]

Digging the setup! That thing is going to haul!! You should bend some pipe to direct your exhaust behind you though.. Keep 'em coming though!!

yea the exhaust isnt done yet. i have the expansion chamber and stuff just need to get around to welding them all together.

 

[falcon1]

Nice kart

 

[landuse]

Nice! Have you incorporated akerman into your steering setup

 

[CustomShifter]

If you ever change out the motor ill buy it from you. Because I cannot find one under 500 anywhere

 

[Stephen115]

Nice! Have you incorporated akerman into your steering setup

To be honest with I don't know what that is....

 

[Stephen115]

If you ever change out the motor ill buy it from you. Because I cannot find one under 500 anywhere

What year are you looking for? mine is a 89 but they last for ever

 

[CustomShifter]

I dont care what year just a 125cc or a 250 either is fine. How often do you have to rebuild?

 

[Stephen115]

I dont care what year just a 125cc or a 250 either is fine. How often do you have to rebuild?

If you not going to race it then maybe once a year or two. if your going to race it then probably every season.

 

[CustomShifter]

Nah i prob wont race but do you know of any engines for sale?

 

[Stephen115]

Nah i prob wont race but do you know of any engines for sale?

no sorry. just have to look on ebay

 

[landuse]

To be honest with I don't know what that is....

Have a read in this thread. There is loads of useful info. Ackerman helps you steer properly

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11760&highlight=ackerman

 

[Stephen115]

Have a read in this thread. There is loads of useful info. Ackerman helps you steer properly

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11760&highlight=ackerman

do i have to cut my frame and stuff or can it be achieved with the current frame?