Stephen115's homemade kart

[Stephen115]

i know you said you had to work this weekend, but is there any updates yet?

nope, still waiting on engine part so I can put the engine back on the kart

 

[EvoDre]

what parts for the engine are you waiting on?

 

[Stephen115]

what parts for the engine are you waiting on?

The dowl pin for the shifter return

 

[Stephen115]

So I lied haha I got the day off so I worked on the kart

this is my idea for the gas tank, I kind of like it yes? or no?

The brake system wasnt sturdy so I made this little guide for it. I know my welds arnt the best(step-dads out of town..) The rod isn't connected to the brake cylinder yet

SJ

 

[Jcotz]

I like the idea for the gas tank. It eliminates the need for a fuel pump.

 

[landuse]

Tank looks good to me

 

[OzFab]

The only problem I can see with the tank is if one of the support rods get bent the whole thing may fold like a house of cards. Can you mount it any lower? if not, I'd add some supports/bracing

Re: The brake pushrod. Try welding a nut to the end of the bar so you can put a pin through it & the bracket. Good idea on the support though

 

[EvoDre]

The only problem I can see with the tank is if one of the support rods get bent the whole thing may fold like a house of cards. Can you mount it any lower? if not, I'd add some supports/bracing

Re: The brake pushrod. Try welding a nut to the end of the bar so you can put a pin through it & the bracket. Good idea on the support though

agree i would build the support to the back of the seat or something else!

 

[Stephen115]

Yea, I haven't finished guys. I wanted to make sure I liked it before I went any further.

 

[OzFab]

Yea, I haven't finished guys. I wanted to make sure I liked it before I went any further.

Ah, gotcha. I'm assuming you've measured how high the engine will sit & you can't mount it any lower...

 

[Stephen115]

Ah, gotcha. I'm assuming you've measured how high the engine will sit & you can't mount it any lower...

the engine is about half an inch from the frame. Why?

 

[OzFab]

Ah, gotcha. I'm assuming you've measured how high the engine will sit & you can't mount it any lower...

the engine is about half an inch from the frame. Why?

Let me rephrase that: You can't mount the tank any lower

 

[EvoDre]

let me know if these help, if not i can make a video and post it up on you tube for you.

 

[Stephen115]

thanks! I was having problems with the spring part

 

[EvoDre]

alright man glad that it worked out for you!

 

[Stephen115]

Dowl pin came in today! Got the motor all back together, chain set, key ways set, motor mounted, Parts for throttle(installing this weekend) I'm 75% done, well more like 85% and I'm excited!

 

[Rust Addict]

I bet that this cart can break a 100mph if you can get it out of 1st gear, and the engine is tuned up and running 7,000 rpm or higher (nothing for the 250R). Recent experience with my gear ratio determined that bigger rear sprocket is the way to get uphill and start rolling. Don't be surprised if you need a rolling start from your pit crew before you dump that heavy clutch. Then HOLD ON!!!!

(WEAR A HELMET TO SAVE THE NOGGIN, THE REST WILL HEAL AND BE COOL SCARS)

 

[Stephen115]

I bet that this cart can break a 100mph if you can get it out of 1st gear, and the engine is tuned up and running 7,000 rpm or higher (nothing for the 250R). Recent experience with my gear ratio determined that bigger rear sprocket is the way to get uphill and start rolling. Don't be surprised if you need a rolling start from your pit crew before you dump that heavy clutch. Then HOLD ON!!!!

(WEAR A HELMET TO SAVE THE NOGGIN, THE REST WILL HEAL AND BE COOL SCARS)

Thank you for the advice. I want to hit 100mph but I don't know if the things between my legs will let me haha

 

[thomas]

I,too,visited the tire guy,here in OKC. I also looked down,and got 3 pairs of spindles,a couple dozen axle bearings,6 straight axles,and picked out 10 pairs of his 11-6.00-5 tires.They were all new-never mounted..and-like you-I"m now hunting for 5 inch rims..He didnt have any skinny slicks left..Want to trade,for a pair?? I need 6 inch wide,for my grand son"s Go-Kart 400 jr.,I"m building..

 

[Stephen115]

I,too,visited the tire guy,here in OKC. I also looked down,and got 3 pairs of spindles,a couple dozen axle bearings,6 straight axles,and picked out 10 pairs of his 11-6.00-5 tires.They were all new-never mounted..and-like you-I"m now hunting for 5 inch rims..He didnt have any skinny slicks left..Want to trade,for a pair?? I need 6 inch wide,for my grand son"s Go-Kart 400 jr.,I"m building..

I'm using my skinny slicks. Only have one pair. sorry