Thunder Kart Parts

[littledavey]

This is what I bought for $100 at the garage sale. It's missing a lot of parts. I have been searching the net trying to find a manual with a parts list for a Thunder Kart but haven't had any luck. I know there are several companies to order after market parts from but I really need a list. Any advice and information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Very confusing post. Where is this kart you speak of?

 

[littledavey]

Here are the pictures. I know about as much about attaching files as I do about go karts

 

[Denny]

That looks like only a 3 hp engine and will be too small for that kart. See what size the output shaft is before deciding on sinking any more money into it.

 

[panchothedog]

If you paid $100 for what we see in the picture, not only did you not pay too much, you flat out got a very good deal. Don't worry about getting a manual. I don't know for sure, but probably a 99% chance that they're not in business anymore. Almost everything made for a kart today is generic. Figure out what parts you need to get it going and order them. If you're not sure if it's right, post a picture of the part and it's intended us and someone here will help you out. Any of the big go kart supply shops will have every part you could possibly need, though not necessarily listed for a Thunder kart.

 

[gokartdave]

Try; Bristers Thunder kart parts. GokartDave.

 

[gokartdave]

It comes up under kartfab.com

 

[JimD]

Brister's out of Roseland, LA. 5hp Briggs flat head was on it. 10 tooth clutch with a 60 tooth rear sprocket, stub axle, you still got the band brake, front steering needs some work. Model D-600 is what you have.

 

[Hellion]

By "stub axle" JimD means one-wheel-drive, not a two-wheel drive "live axle" setup.

The original Brister's name is long out of business and defunct. They were absorbed by Manco/American Sportworks, so you won't find parts readily available for them. But that doesn't matter since yours is a fun kart and they use generic off-the-shelf parts mostly.
Yours looks mildly modified. It appears it was originally a two-seater (it has a wide bench style seat instead of single bucket) that was converted to single rider by moving the steering wheel to the right/center and moving the gas pedal over. I could be mistaken though.

Here's some Brister's info on another forum (posts #4 and #10 specifically):
https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/just-got-it-tonight-what-is-it.122560/

1. I'd get matching tires for the rear (or all four corners, and matching rims might be better( all one size for commonality among parts). Just my opinion and not completely necessary

2. Looks like you need a throttle cable (unless you already have one) and hardware to connect the brake rod to the pedal

3. I'm guessing #35 chain for the sprocket (count the teeth on the wheel sprocket to be sure, we'll use that info to get the right gear ratio)

4. A basic centrifugal clutch

5. More horsepower! I'd have to recommend a 6.5 HP Predator 212cc (or clone engine of your choice) to get the little beasty running

6. ?

 

[JimD]

Most fun kart manufacturers used #420 chain and a 10 tooth clutch. Manco was the exception they used the #35 chain 12/72 on the basic back yard kart. Anything with a t/c they used the #420 chain (prestretched #41 chain). I think your tooth count on that rear sprocket will be 60 teeth.