What do I have?

[Newbkarter]

I'm uploading pics. Think it's a wasp bug

 

[Newbkarter]

Here it is

 

[Newbkarter]

Just for the record that's the building it came out if when I got it lol. My OCD wont let my garage be that messy lol. I have more pics I can upload. Not familiar with karts, been more of a quad and dirtbike man but my daughter wanted us a project

 

[landuse]

Yup, that is a bug. There should be some more writing on the spindle area or on a little plate stuck to the frame. Nice kart.

 

[Newbkarter]

I paid 125 for it. Needs brake caliper. Any clue where I could find one or a good aftermarket one? One last thing, what year would you say it is

 

[falcon52]

Most of the bugs used a hurst airheart caliper and are effin expensive to replace. I got mine working with a little lube and some elbow grease but still needs a rebuild. Have a look at my build thread to see if your caliper set up/mounting bracket is similar to mine though. Mine is a 70s Wasp I believe.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20109

 

[Newbkarter]

I have no caliper at all on mine lol. That's why I was going to go aftermarket. Ill check your build out now. Thanks for the help so far guys

 

[falcon52]

No problem man. It appears to me you have a similar set up as mine. Your kart is hella nicer than mine though lol. Mine has been ripped on by many generations before me haha.

 

[Newbkarter]

I checked your build out and I think it'll be helpful to me. I'm not sure of the owners before the last but I bought it from my baby cousin who never rode it once. My oldest daughter seen it and fell in love so it got added to the collection of toys lol. Any suggestions on site for aftermarket parts like exhaust, filters, ect

 

[falcon52]

What engine where you planning on running sir? Predator/clone of some sort or a Briggs flatty?

 

[Newbkarter]

I have no freakin clue at the moment. Like I said I'm a quad guy and this is my 1st kart. What would be the best one in your opinion? I just picked it up yesterday so I haven't really got to do alot of research on upgrades, motors, parts.

 

[Newbkarter]

That's the motor on it now. Ill have to take better pics Tomm. I just snapped these when I picked it up

 

[Newbkarter]

Robertskartshop.com has a akra race ready clone motor for under 300. Would that be a good candidate?

 

[rwd4evr]

is that a briggs 5 horse/raptor motor? with a head girdle too! should be some good stuff in there!

 

[rwd4evr]

unless it went boom and that's why its sittin! pretty good performance part availability.

 

[Newbkarter]

Honestly no clue what the motor is. Brought it home and threw it in the garage till my daughter comes this weekend. When I got it I wasn't worried bout the motor cause I figured the frame, wheels, tank and seat was worth the 125. We was actually planning on prob selling the motor on it and just getting a new one.

 

[smgs92]

what kind of speeds are you wanting to get out of it? that can determine what engine to run if you are planning to race it or just bought it for fun.

 

[Newbkarter]

Lol faster is always better but no it won't be raced. It'll just be for fun. I want something that'll run 40 or 50 if not impossible. Will one of those akra clones be capable with right upgrades and tuning? I'm a machinest so i can bore, shave head ect myself

 

[falcon52]

I wouldnt see why a clone wouldnt be able to do that at all. The karts that use them in the box stock classes have no problem doing that straight out of the box or with very few parts.

 

[Newbkarter]

Hell yeah you made my day now. I'm prob gonna order one ASAP. Gonna have to take better before pics and def some after ones also. What's the standard wheel and tire size for these?