Unveiling The Kids' Kart!!!

[Doc Sprocket]

Yeah- I guess for a pile 'O' scrap metal (quite literally), it coulda looked worse...

PERFORMANCE REPORT-

The moment I got home from work, the kids were all over me to drive it. So, I fired it up... I'm very pleased to say that after two full hours of them relentlessly hammering it the backyard, it took it and asked for more. The engine never stalled (even with the low oil sensor intact), the clutch did it's thing without getting too hot, it never threw a chain, Nothing broke... BEAUTY! Daddy is PLEASED!

The only fault was predictable. For kicks and giggles, I had screwed a length of 1" chrome tube to the muffler for a tailpipe. Right at the end, it fell off. I knew it would- sheetmetal screws don't like vibration, and believe me, that baby was BOUNCING! So, the only "repair" I have to make is to rivet or bolt the tailpipe back on. BFD.

Oh yeah- And powerwash the danged thang! My wife mowed a "track" in the long grass, and it is absolutely covered in grass! It was SHINY 24 hours ago!!!

 

[Gokarts4Life-11]

Sounds like another successful build for toystory! (nothing new)

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Well- first scratchbuilt-outta-scrap, anyway...

Action shot!

 

[Gokarts4Life-11]

Too good

 

[Farmer Mike]

Good Job.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkqQ-GF5dWgA wee lap around the "track".

 

[devino246]

When the grass grows back, change it into a road course.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Sounds good. Hey- Check this out! I don't know who built it, but it kinda shames mine, don't it? Heh heh heh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlBZcXRH4X0&feature=related

 

[Gokarts4Life-11]

I think this guy might have you beat on kart building

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I think this guy might have you beat on kart building

Yup. I'm man enough to admit defeat. LOL

Well, he built something, that's admirable enough- but I couldn't find a driving video of it... I might have to comment...

 

[Gokarts4Life-11]

do I see a white flag? lol

wouldn't hurt too.

 

[Hoot]

How are you getting the tie rods to osscilate with the suspension?

 

[j.concepcion54321]

Hey, awesome kart toystory!!!! Quick question, is that button that says KILL the killswitch? or does when you press it 2 huge missiles come out of the front and murder whoever is in front of the kart?? :ninja:

 

[dave1701]

What ratio does it have?

 

[machinist@large]

Sounds good. Hey- Check this out! I don't know who built it, but it kinda shames mine, don't it? Heh heh heh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlBZcXRH4X0&feature=related

You're just jealous 'cus he's got lights and YOU DON't. Should we start a bet pool as to how long that super duty wiring job he did lasts? I'll throw 5 cents at 5 minutes without using the lights, 2 with them on (what's that burning smell?!?!)

Bar st- I mean bench racing bragging rights to who ever he is, REAL ones go to you!!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Thanks guys!

Hoot- This is a rigid frame (no suspension).

Dave- Right now, I have it geared at 12:1, so the kids can get used to things without takin' out the house. Later, I will gear it higher once they become proficient, I will raise the ratio. In case you're wondering, top speed is a whopping 13MPH while they learn. On the other hand, it's got enough torque to pull a house!!! Again, this low ratio and speed is temporary.

j.conception- get in my sons' way at your own risk!

machinist- I believe I have ripped out better looking wiring. And thanks!

 

[dave1701]

I would much rather have torque than speed.

 

[oldbikerarlo]

Love the build, the track is cool too.

 

[Mikeythai]

That's a beautiful kart. Good videos of the kids enjoying it, too.

 

[HellSpawn]

I seriously think you could probably sell the design for this kart to John Deere and watch it become a production kart pretty quickly, This is beautiful work.