Which spindles? And other questions.....

[Kent]

I have never built a Kart before and I'm beginning to understand it will cost me more to build my own then to buy one used or new.

I'm okay with that because I want to learn and understand as much as I can about this "hobby". I realize I could buy a used Kart for a very reasonable price and learn from how it was built but I feel I will learn and retain more insite if I "Do it myself".

My son-in-law is a very good welder/fabricator/mechanic and is great about helping me. However everyone knows he is very good at this work an he is kept very busy with various projects including his own, side jobs and favors.

Thus I am trying to do the reasearch on the Kart so I can explain to him what I need, supply the parts and require only the minumin distraction for him.

This is where the DIY sight (members) have been irreplacable. Thanks to all. Sorry about the long post I just wanted to explain my paticular situation (ignorant with good *support).

*Thats you people.

Finally my question.....I recently bought this frame.....

http://www.gokartnminibikeparts.com/go_kart_&_minibike_frames.htm

I want to build a yard kart (used on dirt lot, gravel road and maybe we will take it with us to the sand sometime). I thought I would next try to pick up parts to set up the front wheels.

I found the spindle brackets are mounted 90 deg. to the frame. Should I plan on remounting them to add camber and castor??

When I look at spindles I see so many options I am confused. I see differant lengths, differant tierod bracket angles, no tie rod brackets.

I have tryed to reasearch posts on this and it looks like I should plan to set up tierod brackets after the rear axle has been installed (for proper Ackerman) and the spindles set for toe in, camber, and castor.

I don't mind cutting them off the spindle and resetting them if I buy spindles with these brackets. Is this what is usually done??? Am I reading to much into this???

I thought I would try to use a tire about 10" tall, maybe 4" to 6" wide. Would the tire choice need to be considered before the spindle type/size???

How should I approch this??? Thanks.............Kent

 

[r97]

basicaly what youve baught is this minus the parts http://gokartsusa.com/3551gokartkit5aluminumwheels.aspx. this kit is probable perfect the way it is for anyone under 5' tall. the distance from the back of the seat to the pedals is 28", which is pretty short for an adult or teen, but prob fits a 8 to 11 yr old fine. so unless your a bit on the short side, using it for your kids, or modifying it for extra length. you prob wont fit to well, youl prob fit but it wont be comfy. as for the steering the spindle brackets are fine if you use the spindles that come with the kit i showed you earleier. as for a home made kart costing more than a used/new kart, thats not realy true. there are plenty of peole who spend next to nothing because they used stuff they had layingaround or used parts. that is a used version of a homemade kart. a "new" home made yard kart would cost rangeing from $400 to about $1000. you could spend more by making somthing that goes extra fast or somthing similar to a dune buggy. i think you may want to consider buying a broken kart of craigs list a fixing it up. any way good luck

 

[Bill CNC]

Kent,

If you are going to use 5/8x18 x 4.5" spindles. I have (2) complete sets that I could part with if you wanted one of the sets. I bought them from BMI who I believe gets the exact same ones as Azuza Engineering.

Anyhow, ... I would be willing to take a small loss on them as I wont be using them. If you need them I will take $30.00 for a pair (#'s 1&2) + actual shipping cost.

They are part # 2235 and 2235

Here is the catalog page from Azuza Engineering,

 

[r97]

hello!? kent you still here???

 

[Kent]

Yes I'm still here, thanks for askin'. Other projects have been taking all my time.

I think I might buy those spindles from Bill. I am going to send him a message.

 

[dpaxson]

ok i'm not trying to steal bill's sale here, but i have a used set of those spindles and brackets that i cut off a basket case kart that my friend sold me. i'd sell them really cheap if you want to try to save some money with used parts

 

[Bill CNC]

Kent,

I have them if you need them.

Regards
Bill

 

[Kent]

Thanks DPAXON......I hope to stay with new parts.......

Bill, how about I mail you 40 bucks and you send them to me on the cheapest boat available????

You can email me at cathy3@comcast.net or call me some evening at 707 459 0490.

I think you can send a personal message to me on this site if you'd rather. I will need an address.

See ya..............Kent

 

[Bill CNC]

Thanks DPAXON......I hope to stay with new parts.......

Bill, how about I mail you 40 bucks and you send them to me on the cheapest boat available????

You can email me at cathy3@comcast.net or call me some evening at 707 459 0490.

I think you can send a personal message to me on this site if you'd rather. I will need an address.

See ya..............Kent

Kent,

Sounds good, ... It will roughly cost $10.00 to ship it flat rate priority mail.

I will PM you the details.

Regards
Bill

 

[fowler]

proberly not the best idea to put your phone number on the net