The engine itself should always be chassis mounted and suspended in the same way the driver's seat would be. There are many disadvantages to hanging the engine...
Would a 16 hp engine be to big to mount on the swing arm? I really should have asked this question before I started on my kart. My swing arm design is pretty...
Check out your local lawnmower repair shop for chain, sprockets, bearings, tires, etc.... They have or can get almost anything you need ... chain ... are...
i was recently told that chaindrive can be dangerous when driven offroad and the wheels loose grip - spin - hit the ground and apperantly the chain can shatter...
i don't know what kind of alluminum yet, i still haven't got any details (what kind is best ?) but i also found out that because of the vibrations from the...
you are right not with a 100 dollar welder ,you going to need a mig set up for aluminum,and argon gas for the welder ,or a tig welder neither of witch is...
The chain could break if it is a weak chain like a little bike chain. But if you use a bigger chain like the ones used on dirt bikes and street bikes u should...
Ok well i have been wanting to build a go-kart for the longest time but i just havent had the money and i have a bunch of different engines to choose from i...
... should just be given a set of FREE plans.If you cant afford to just buy a set then how are you even going to buy gas to drive the dang thing.Plans are...
Plus also if you can not think up some plans for a kart how in the hell do you think that you will have enough know how to weld the thing together and overcome...
ok i have a hellava lot os know how and experiance on building this kida stuff but i came here looking for information not for u to tell me to go buy some...
What would be the minimum length that an A-Arm could be and still be functional. Or does it matter as long as there is reasonable length to it, I was thinking...
The shorter the A-arms, the less good they do. A short A-arm will also require a very soft shock because of the geometry. The Yerf Dog carts have a short...
Hello everybody..... Does anyone know where(stores on the internet) I can find 1 1/2" square stainless steel tubing that is not too expensive? And another...
... 1 big rubberband.Since you are so "mechanically inclined"as you say then i am sure you can figure out the rest.p.s. you know what a riding lawn mower is...
Stainless is expensive. Its obvious you have not checked out local steel yards yet. The plans call for your regular variety 1018 cold rolled steel RHS. For a...
ok buddy i know of a realy awsome plan how bout i take them 2x4's and shove them strait up your fat ass nail the danm plywood to your danm ugly face and bitch...
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There actually are a few web sites designated to mower racing. They are not karts though... they still look like mowers. Search for mower racing on the 'net. ...
Hey but it is true i have seen a person make a go kart with an engine out of wood. I would not trust it but what the hell if you have the time to waste why not...
Does anyone know a good site with good shocks I could use for my pending 16 hp kart. PS great site with a small selection of parts, but unbeatable prices ...
BMI is a few miles from my house. APS in Newbury, Ohio has even better prices on some things... In the photo section on the homepage for this group is a folder...
Wow, well i lost power for a few days and missed a lot of messages -- even the less-appropriate messages. Let's try and keep our responses a little more...