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HMTguy 06-06-2008 10:29 PM

Go kart modifications
 
I picked this thing up for $60 from 89shithatch a few days ago. It didn't run when I got it, but after changing the carb gaskets, diaphragm, and cleaning the rust out of the tank it fired right up. It has a B&S 5 HP engine. Right now it's set up for a smaller kid so I need to move the pedals forward and redo the steering mount, and I will probably have to add a frame extension up front. I originally planned on extending the frame in the middle but then my turning radius would suck. Next step is cutting off the steering column support hoop and figuring out a new way so mount it where my legs can stay towards the center of the kart instead of reaching awkwardly around the steering hoop. Here's a few pics of it and an engine shot when I had the carb and gas tank off earlier today. I'll update with more pics as I go.

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1...cart001op7.jpg

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/5...cart002fp0.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2922/dscf0802iy6.jpg

Smith-02 06-06-2008 10:44 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
move engine back, lengthen the chain. thatll give you 8-10" more room for you. you can just raise the front and rearend like 6" above what it is now, and extend the pedals forward (bumper protection permitting)

send me the head/block i'll port/polish, and shave the head/clearance the valves for you :-*

HMTguy 06-06-2008 10:54 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
::)

bigdaddyvtec 06-06-2008 11:00 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
------- solid...

lol

Smith-02 06-06-2008 11:17 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
hey, you asked.

EH9 06-06-2008 11:26 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
nice cart

i guess i'll have to post up my 13 hp monster i'm building for my nephew... it moves me like nothing at 220 and he only weighs like 70 >:D :y

HMTguy 06-06-2008 11:32 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 

Originally Posted by EH9
nice cart

i guess i'll have to post up my 13 hp monster i'm building for my nephew... it moves me like nothing at 220 and he only weighs like 70 >:D :y

You got a cage on that thing, right? :)

Only safety gear this has is a GM seat belt.

3gd16 06-06-2008 11:45 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
Turbo that thing

SDRAWKCAB 06-07-2008 07:38 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
My go cart is better.

stillnoturbo 06-07-2008 07:45 PM

Re: Go kart modifications
 
Cool ---- Jon.


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