 OT: Building a Go-Kart, tips |
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| McMark |
 Jun 10 2005, 06:09 PM
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914 Freak!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None  |
I'm thinking of building a go-kart. Unfortunately I don't know anything about it. Mainly, the centrifical clutch. Where do I buy one? How much do they cost? Any other tips and ideas? Our shop is on a dead end street and I want to do some weekend go-kart autocrossing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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| Verruckt |
Jun 10 2005, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 14-July 04 From: Midwest Member No.: 2,348 |
Surely in your neck of the woods there would be several places that sell gokarts and minibikes, and the associated parts. I woudl think a clutch wouldnt be more than about $30? If not, then definitely you could find one online.
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| Mueller |
Jun 10 2005, 06:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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eBay has a bunch.......pretty cheap like mentioned above...you gotta see how many 914 parts the go-kart can be made with (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif)
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| i love porsche |
Jun 10 2005, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
id say build something in the vein of a FSAE car....super fast....if you build it big enough you could probably take the drivetrain out of a civic or something and throw it behind you for lots of power and grip...just get a pipe bender and a bunch of pipe, and you can build your own tubeframe...its tons o fun
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| McMark |
Jun 10 2005, 06:45 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I just want something small and cheap. It's just for fun and practice. If this one goes well I'll retire it and build one with suspension. I don't want to buy one, I want the fabrication expereince. I'll have to check out eBay.
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| Mueller |
Jun 10 2005, 06:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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might "attract" too much attention and be unsafe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) the cops are less likely to bother you if just putting around in a go-kart powered by a lawn mower engine.... I've got a 5.5 hp motor, only problem is that it is a vertical shaft motor.....not sure what is wrong with it....it seized up on me one day and I just went out and bought a new mower... |
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| bondo |
Jun 10 2005, 07:20 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
I'd say start with the type 4 and 901, and go from there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Every time I see a freshly dropped 914 drivetrain sitting on a moving dolly, I can't help but think "Wouldn't it be awesome to put some wheels and a seat on that?" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) |
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| McMark |
Jun 10 2005, 08:20 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
My dad has an old dirtbike that I'm going to check out. I might be able to use the engine off that. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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| Verruckt |
Jun 10 2005, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 14-July 04 From: Midwest Member No.: 2,348 |
Oh man, gokarts could be so much fun....
80cc dirtbike engine, shifting gears! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving-girl.gif) Look at the ass end of a 4wheeler sometime... nice beefy axles, disk brake... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) Then go look at some kart race shop.. wheels, tires, steering... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Jun 10 2005, 08:28 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Use the bike motor! Cool!
If you use a Briggs find a Nothern Tool and Supply. They sell Mini Bikes, Go Carts, and parts. |
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| Trekkor |
Jun 10 2005, 08:29 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
O.K., I'm *officially intrested*. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
I'll round up some motors for you to fool with. 6.5 hp spec 914 gokart cup? KT |
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| i love porsche |
Jun 10 2005, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
heres "my" go-cart, 10 hp, briggs and stratton motor, chromoly tubeframe, lots o fun!
next week is the SAE event! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sj914 |
Jun 10 2005, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
There's a place down in San Jose called Cal Carts. You could give them a visit and see what they got as far as parts.
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| McMark |
Jun 10 2005, 11:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Just talked to my dad. The motor is torn apart (no biggie) but it's a 175cc. Should be interesting. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
Step One: Put the motor back together. Step Two: Buy all the pieces (brakes, wheels, etc). Step Three: Build the frame. Step Four: Put it all together. Step Five: Zoooooooom! |
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| Rand |
Jun 10 2005, 11:28 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Play with Google.
http://www.gokartsupply.com/ http://www.jackssmallengines.com/gocartpar...arts_index.html Etc., etc. I'm with you man. Building a kart from scratch in the garage and playing with it in the neighborhood... what's better than that? I have a 12-year-old son who loves cars, our 914, and other projects. There's no better way to get him into driving! Grainger has everything too. If you're handy with fabbing, you can scout around for parts from lawn mower places, pick-a-part junk yards, etc. We have a motorcycle place around Seattle called "Bent Bike" that's good for parts. It's fun to experiment with this kinda stuff. |
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| McMark |
Jun 10 2005, 11:39 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I looked at both of those places today. Lots of nice stuff.
I was looking at McMaster Carr for shocks and springs, but I think this first kart will be solid suspension for simplicity. Maybe I can make a fiberglass 914-esque body for it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| Mr.C |
Jun 11 2005, 12:57 AM
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Easy does it Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Central Cal Member No.: 61 Region Association: None |
Try this http://www.edge.au.com/ They have some awesome plans. I would like to build their sidwinder.
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 11 2005, 11:30 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
for a cheap shifter cart, look for an old honda trail 90. the one with the step through frame. 4 speed auto. no clutch.
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| Aaron Cox |
Jun 11 2005, 11:34 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
go 2 stroke....only way to fly.
we had some 125cc shifter carts on our block. 60 mph 1 inch off the ground? too much fun (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| David_S |
Jun 11 2005, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had an early 70's Honda 750 four cylinder with a trashed frame given to me last night ......and I have a 250 cc Odyssey with no engine !!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) hmmmmmm things might get a little wild here ........ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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