Build Your Own Go-Kart - A Step-by-Step Guide
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A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Building Your Own Go-Kart
A go-kart is a small vehicle with simple design and small body build, with four wheels, brake and an automotive engine. Go-kart is also known as kart, go-cart, gearbox/shifter kart, and off-road buggy.
As simple as it looks, a go-kart is somewhat easy to build on your own. It will be a very interesting project for you and your family and friends. You will spend lots of bonding time while building something useful together.
But before you follow the step-by-step guide below, you must pay serious attention to this warning: building a go-kart requires time, special tools, dedication, and money.
Divide the DIY Guide on Building a Go-Kart into 4 Major Parts:
- Front A-arms assembly
- Main frame assembly
- Steering system assembly
- Drive axle assembly
Steps on How to Build the Front A-Arms Assembly:
- Always measure the steel materials twice to make sure that the specified length is correct. Never use welded pieces for the main supporting parts.
- Use a pattern, a template, or a guide to make sure that the shape of the A-Arm is accurate and equal all over.
- Weld all joints and pieces well together. Use steel clips to keep these pieces from moving while welding.
- Use the right size of nuts to lock bolts. Do not forget to put washer in between of each nut and bolt, and joining ends of steel tubes to avoid warp and wear.
Steps on How to Build the Main Frame Assembly:
- Lay down the pipe steel on a clean part of your concrete floor. Be sure to measure the length and width before welding each piece.
- Use proper support to get proper height and clearance of parts to be welded.
- The body and roofing frame need bending to create round edges. Use a pattern, to be sure that all curves are equally measured.
- Arrange the bucket seats on their designated places to see how big the body size of your go-kart should be.
Steps on How to Build the Drive Axle Setup Assembly:
- Find a lawnmower differential with 13-teeth sprocket and 9-teeth axle.
- Link them by a type (or size) 50 chain so that the speed will get higher than what the lawnmower originally could give.
- Install a chain guard to keep chain from falling off while go-kart is running.
- Choose the appropriate sizes of bearings and tires to insure good running condition.
How to Install a Converted Rack to Go-Kart
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Steps on How to Build the Steering System Assembly:
- Secure the steering part on the frame with use of steel clips pushed into bored holes on pipe steel.
- Use nuts and bolts where needed securing.
- The steering rack used in this go-kart is converted from a 1986 Hyundai Excell (models from 1985 to 1989 will also work).
How to Convert Hyundai Excell Steering Rack
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Essential Parts of a Go-Kart:
- engine
- frame
- suspension
- steering
- tires and wheels
- brakes
- seats
- seat belts
- centrifugal clutch
- torque converter
A Go-Kart Built by High School Students
Amateur Go-Kart Modification
Building Your Own Go-Kart will also Build Your Sense of Responsibility and Dedication
If you're one of those people who really love to assemble things, go ahead and build your own go-kart from scratch. Buy every spare part after hunting for the best price.
You don't have to buy the tools because your alternative is to have an automotive shop fix the parts as needed. It might be costly but a real time-saver. You don't clean the mess and you won't make noises that often annoy neighbors.
You will need a special place for your build-a-go-kart project. That place should be dry, roomy, with good lighting and has concrete floor; so a part of your garage is the obvious choice because it can also safely keep all the stuff for the next 3 to 6 months.
Are you really ready to build your own go-kart? Yes. Now, let's start and gather the spare parts you will need.
Chain Saw Twin Engine on Go-Kart
The first to hunt for is: the ENGINE.
2 Types of Engine for Go-Karts:
- air-cooled engines - cooling is provided by wind when moving.
- water-cooled engines - cooling is provided by fluid that runs to a radiator.
Air-cooled engines are smaller and simpler; so they will do better for your go-kart. But air-cooled engines are not made to run in one place for a long time.
Water-cooled engines are heavy-duty because it can keep running without risk of overheating. But the water system of this type of engine should be properly set-up, or your engine will get in trouble.
Disadvantages of Motorcycle Engines:
- Runs fast and have low torque;
- Some are water-cooled and could take a lot of space; and
- Expensive and hard-to-find.
Disadvantages of Lawnmower Engines:
- Have vertical shaft and horizontal wheels; thus requires a lot of tinkering to fit the engine into place; and
- Have to use an adapter and a differential to get power to your wheels.
List of Sources for Go-Kart Engine:
- Motorcycle engines - are the most adaptable and flexible engines for a go-kart. Whether a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke, a motorcycle engine of any size is very easy to fit into a go-kart.
- Lawnmower engines - are low-priced, always available, and have enough although a little bit slow. These engines can produce more torque which could set your go-kart in motion.
- Leaf-blower engines - and other small machines with similar type of engines. These are less complicated and can be bought in stores. They are not cheap though and you need to install a clutch.
- Snow-mobile engines - are quite inexpensive and easy to come by in some places. They have a lot of torque but they cannot perform better during hot weather.
- Car engines - are too heavy, too pricey, too big, and produced too much torque. It is possible to build a go-kart that uses a small car engine but you need to set up the original transmission, clutch and other essential parts to make it run smoothly.
- Variety of engine sources; such as: chain-saw, generator, moped, water pump, rotavator, and old go-karts.
8HP Engine for Go-Kart
One important tip:
The average horsepower for go-kart engine is 8 HP; but the desirable is 10HP. With the 10HP engine you have, you can create a larger gear ratio; and therefore, have more torque your go-kart will need to be able to climb higher with minimum hassle.
Best practice:
You bring all tasks that need professional attention to a reputable auto mechanic shop. Do not attempt to do something that you do not understand fully. Engine parts that need to be fitted and steel frames to be cut, drilled into, or welded together should be done with some expertise. You just have to make sure that everything is done according to your specifications.
If you have a welding machine, a steel-cutting machine or other types of machine-and you would like to try your hand on them while building your go-kart, be sure to wear protective clothing and gadgets; such as, welding helmet and face mask. You also need to work in a comfortable and well-ventilated area.
FRAME
2 Types of Steel for the Go-Kart Frame:
- Pipe (round) - Pipe steel on a go-kart looks neat but it is harder to manipulate and weld together.
- Square (angular) - Square steel is cheaper and easier to bend or join, but not so good to look at.
How to Weld the Go-Kart Frame
Important Points:
- You can combine pipe and square steels to create the frame for your go-kart.
- Weld all the pieces of the frame properly and accurately. Put supports where needed.
- Make sure the welded joints are tough and strong, so that they can take abuse during rough rides.
- After each test ride, carefully inspect the welded points of the go-kart to make sure that it is built to last long.
Honda Odyssey FL250 with Rear Suspension
SUSPENSION
The probable role of suspension to your go-kart is to make the ride less bumpy during long travels. Some go-karts have shocks installed. But since you're not driving your go-kart to a very large distance, you might want to skip the installation of any suspension.
Eliminating suspension will also save you much money. If you really want a ‘softer' ride, you have the option to put in big tires instead.
New Idea for Steering Set-Up
STEERING
Second to the engine, steering can give you some complexities while setting it up on your go-kart. The main role of steering is to keep all, rear and front, wheels aligned-and not pushed away or toward each other. A durable construction of steering wheel is absolutely important because it gives direction to your go-kart. Steering calls for some expert handling so have it assembled by your dependable mechanic. Or find and buy a new steering set-up from major parts stores.
4 essential parts that make your go-kart easy to manipulate:
- Steering shaft - which begins with steering wheel and ends at the bottom with pitman arm.
- Spindles - are also known as axles when in the front of go-kart. The spindle is the steering connection to the axle.
- Tie rod - connects the pitman arm and the spindles. The tie rod dictates the amount of ‘toe in' for your go-kart to turn corners well.
- Pitman arm - is found at the bottom of the steering shaft. When you turn the steering wheel, the steering shaft also turns and the pitman arm attaches to tie rods to push them towards the desired direction.
TIRES AND WHEELS
Most go-karts use large tires at the rear. You can find different sizes of wheels that fit the 4.10x3.50 from major auto parts suppliers.
Standard sizes for bearings are 5/8" and ¾". Take note that the size 5/8" has axle bolts that fits perfectly on 1-inch tubing.
Best choices:
- Ribbed tires are more resistant to traction and to wear than the knobby type.
- Tubeless tires require tubeless rims.
- High-speed bearings are also high-priced but they have better performance than the low-speed and cheaper standard bearings.
BRAKES
4 Types of Brake for Go-Karts:
- Scrub brake - have metal paddles that are pressed against both rear tires when the brake pedal is pressed. This brake pedal can be transformed into a hand brake but can put much pressure to tires.
- Band brake - are simple to fix and relatively cheaper but won't work well when wet. A band brake uses a metal band to squeeze around the outside of brake drum to stop motion of wheels.
- Drum brake - swells inside the brake drum to restrain movement, rather than controlling from the outside. Drum brakes are better and more durable than band brakes because they don't get wet often.
- Disc brake - is the best because it provides superior stopping ability; but also really expensive. You may use the drive sprocket as substitute to the brake disc, but it needs to be cleaned often to work properly.
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SEATS
Any old or new seats can be used, as long as they fit into the go-kart and protect the riders. Most go-karts have bucket seats, made of durable plastic or fiber-glass.
You can use old car upholstered seats but they collect dirt and are more difficult to clean.
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SEAT BELTS
Seat belts are compulsory protective contraptions in every vehicle, even on a small and simple go-kart.
2 Types of Seatbelt:
- 3-point harness - are cheaper and commonly used.
- 5-point racing seatbelt (or 4-point racing harness) - are more appropriate for go-karts. 3-year old racing belts are lower prices because they cannot be used by professional racers anymore.
SPROCKETS
A chain and sprocket are popular for the drive assembly because they perform better than the pulley system. They are also simple to set-up and a lot cheaper. For go-kart applications, the following chain sizes are good performers: #35, 40, 41, 420 pitch sprockets.
Large sprockets (or drive sprockets) have better low-end power; while small sprockets (or engine sprockets) give higher top-end speed.
Small sprockets tend to weaken the low-end torque of a go-kart. To help improve its poor performance, you might want to add torque converters.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH
The centrifugal clutch is the very simple mechanism that transmits the engine's power to the drive wheel.
Your other option, which could be more efficient, is the torque converter.
TORQUE CONVERTER
Torque converters get more power from the engine to be used while running the go-kart. At low speed, the torque converter automatically shifts to low gear; therefore creating more torque and power. Lower gear ratio means your go-kart can run faster and can climb higher.
You might want to consider using a low-cost torque converter to help boost up a low-horsepower engine, rather than buying a much costlier 10-HP engine.
Single-Wheel Drive Go-Karts
Go-karts with the single-wheel drive are common choices for the do-it-yourself enthusiasts. It is easier to put in because one-wheel drive assemblies are sold in many car parts stores. The rear wheel, sprocket, and brake are put together as one part. It costs less and saves time.
The single-wheel drive (also known as fixed axle) runs better on hard-packed dirt and asphalt roads. It runs a chain from engine clutch directly to the drive wheel, where a sprocket was set up; so the other rear wheel spins freely and the axle unmoving.
Drive wheel assemblies are available in sizes 4", 5", and 6".
Two-Wheel Drive Go-Karts
Two-wheel drive go-karts are also popular, especially to those who drive their go-karts off-road.
2 Ways to Upgrade Go-Kart into a 2-Wheel Drive:
- Live axle - The two wheels are fixed straight to the axle; so the axle spins. Since both wheels have the same power at the same time, driving a go-kart on sand and loose dirt is easy. Although on-road driving and turning are more difficult because both rear wheels are running with same speed.
- Differential - can be added to solve this shortcoming of the live axle. Setting up a differential will power both wheels to allow taking corners without slipping or skidding even when driving on-road. These differential systems can be bought from parts stores.
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Building Your Own Go-Kart for Fun can Lead You to a Serious Racing Career
Kart racing is now often considered as a learning arena for young racers. Karting provides first-hand education of motor racing to these new drivers. Go-karts provide practice and experience for racing enthusiasts who aspire to become professional racers someday. Many Formula One racers and NASCAR drivers started their motor racing careers in kart racing.
Who knows? You or one of your family and friends who helped building your own go-kart might be a born racer...
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Thank you, Evolving 1. I hope to see you riding your new go-cart on your hub:)
great article
thanks
Thank you for reading, Saomay!
wow. Now this is an example of an AWESOME hub.
Truth is I have never given a single thought to building a go-kart and I probably never will attempt it, but *still* this was incredibly interesting.
Thanks for taking the time to share your incredible knowledge with the rest of us!
Thank you for leaving a very nice comment to my hub, Twohandtouch! I'm glad you appreciate it:)
Great Hub! What an amazing DIY guide! Thanks for sharing it.
It was all hard work when I was doing this hub but now it only gives pleasure... thank you very much!
I am making a go cart with my dad this summer and this article has really helped me get the idea
thanks alot!
This is a very informative and interesting article! A great idea for some father-son (or daughter) bonding! Kids just love go-karts and I'm sure that parents love to impress them so it sounds like fun for all. Very nice idea for a hub!
Your fan.
Mon.
Clear and understandable. Great job!
I hope to see your very own go-kart, Debasher. Thank you!
You're right, Mon. A go-kart is fun for the whole family, too. Thank you!
Glad you like it, FoursX2 . Thank you!
This has to be the go to page for Go Carts. Very comprehensive. Thanks.
Thank you, Anja Atkinson!
Great hub-my nephew will be really interested in this info-Thanks!
Hey,
I love the one built from a hand truck or dolly. I have built three go-carts in my life. Your Hub has inspired me to build another one for my son. I grew up in Nevada so it is hard not to have built a go-cart dune buggy or have a motorcycle somewhere along the way.
Excellent Hub! I want to build one for my kids but don't know how to weld. The video helps, but maybe I'll take a class at the community college here. Thanks for all the great tips, advice, and examples!
Now this is cool Hub. I love Go-Karts. Now, I just need to buy some acreage so I can have a place to build and ride some Go Karts.
Thank you, Patnet! I'll watch out for your nephew's new homemade go-kart!
Thank you for reading, Garry Nelson! Cheers to your son's and your fourth go-cart!
Hello, Dlarson! Thank you for your warm appreciation. I'm sure your kids will love building and driving the family go-cart.
Thank you for the cool comment, RyanRE! Hope you'll let me see your newly built go-cart.
Line N Learn ~ I still have to buy that acreage before I can build my dream Go Kart. I raced the Go Karts at Krat Trax a couple of times and totally got hooked. Those Karts were soooo fast. Too bad they went out of business :(
We used to run a go cart when I was a kid. We'd get so frustrated because the governer on the engine limited things so bad we would just run our course with the accelerator flat out and just get the same times every time. Then my brother decided to disable it with the eventual result you might expect, but it was a blast anyhow.
How sad for you, RyanRE. You could've been a famous racer. Why not build your own Kart Trax before your own go-kart:-)
Thank you for reading, johnr54! I'm sure you and your brother will build a better--and the coolest--go-cart in town.
Hi there all. I dont know if this page is updated or what. I would like to ask what type of motors you all are puttings on these? The reason I ask I've got a 16 hp horizontal shaft engine. What type of speeds could be expected out of this if I were to build to exact dimensions as described on this page? Any and all help would be appreciated.
Mike
Hello, Mike! The common and/or appropriate engines for go-karts have 8-hp and/or 10-hp. Engines with lower or higher number of horsepower can also be used, of course. To keep on the safe side, discuss your go-kart concerns with your local and reputable mechanic so that you will get more detailed answers. As discussed in the hub, even an engine with a lower hp can give enough speed with the use of the torque converter.
Here's an excerpt: "TORQUE CONVERTER. Torque converters get more power from the engine to be used while running the go-kart. At low speed, the torque converter automatically shifts to low gear; therefore creating more torque and power. Lower gear ratio means your go-kart can run faster and can climb higher. You might want to consider using a low-cost torque converter to help boost up a low-horsepower engine, rather than buying a much costlier 10-HP engine."
Awesome, fantastic Guide...
Thank you for reading, delaserna!
This is one impressive HUB! I love the detail. A father and son (not me, sorry) could actually follow these and put together a go-cart. Those hardware commercials make it look pretty easy, but obviously miss a lot of important steps. Your article will be bookmarked right now! I have three boys. :-)
Thank you, stephhicks68. You might be right, some important details could be missing. But all these can be provided by your local parts shops and auto mechanics, in addition with some illustrated manuals. Go-karts are fun to build--and they are more fun to drive:)
Wow! What a useful hub. Great job!
Thank you, Pink Daisy!
Trading in my truck for one on Wednesday.
Wow! I hope I can ride your new go-kart, agriffon! Thanks for reading!
Awesome Read.
A friend and I are wanting to build something like a go-kart, but it can go offroad too.
At first, we were looking at gas engines, but couldn't find any good deals locally, so we are deciding to go Electric. Its a 5hp Electric engine, so it should be plenty, or at least we hope. Would we have to disregard anything you've mentioned, or would everything be same.
.:Explosive Racing:.
Thank you for reading, Explosive Racing! You and your friend are going to build the most awesome go-kart on earth--whether you use an electric or a gas engine, I am pretty sure that it will be explosive once you're driving it on the road:) Happy go-kart building!
Hi,
Wow, it is cool. I don't think I will be able to make it because it is a lot of hard work. :)
Hello, sdas86! Thank you for reading. Hard work with go-kart building is oftentimes very much rewarding, especially if you do it with your friends and family. You'll all get bonded well together, as tight as the welded parts of your go-kart:-)
i am building a go kart and i am confused on how to attach the tires to my frame...could u offer any suggestions?
Good work
My kids and I are going to build a go cart for a summer project but I was a little leary on the measurements. I my self am a 2nd year steel fabricator and the level of difficulty is perfect. I hope we can do the sport justice
Good sight. I build mudtrucks and just started a cart with a honda 250 2 stroke swingarm and a-arms works shox and a cbr500 motor. Finished the frame tonight. Comin along really good.
this rocks go to youtube.com/number2souljaboy
Hello, just 4 kicks! My best suggestion is a short visit to your local auto mechanic. He might go and look over your go-kart at your invitation:) Thank you for reading!
Wow, I admire you, boneyard! You're such a good father. I'm sure you and your kids will create a great family go-kart. Thank you for reading!
Hello, Chip! Thank you for reading. Oh, how I wish I could ride your new go-kart!
Thank you for dropping by, you tube!
Great Hub! A very nice tutorial with everything well covered! Congrats!
Thank you, Ibramos!
hay live and learn this is the best thing ive seen yet all those videos and other tutorials and stuff dont really help they're confusing and weird. But this is great ive been wanting to build since forever and this hub explains all the choices and examples of everything. well im trying to convince my dad to make a go kart with me. but thanks for spending your time on this hub its great.
Hello, Lenen! Thank you for reading and your warm appreciation. I hope your dad gives in to your wish. Just try and try until you succeed:)
Great Hub you have here :) please read my new hub about getting free online car quotes...
thanks:)
has antone built a go kart for £250 from the book?
if so i would like to chat.
wobbin2000@hotmail.com
Hi, wobbin! Thank you for dropping by. I don't know who Antone is but if he's the highschool student in one of the videos in this hub, I got the vid from youtube.
i thought it was Excellent
information on how to build a go cart :)
Thank you, Brooke! I enjoyed doing this hub:)
how much does it cost altogether?
Hello, LOLCAT! The cost will always depend on the materials you will choose to use. You can build your go-kart from scratch, like using an old lawnmower engine and some old metal frame that you can incorporate on your personal design. Or you can visit some of the websites provided in the related links and inquire for the costs of their go-kart package deals. Thank you for reading!
Thank for sharing. I like to play Go-Kart too
Hi! Thanks for reading. You're the youngest go-kart racer, Teeny Tots :-)
I have converted a Lawn-Boy vertical shaft mower to power a gokart.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rse7txNiKoE
this is the best site of building a go cart. i got all the info i needed to build my own go cart thanks for enableing me to fulfill my dream holah
Thanks for reading, Rusty! And you have a cool go-kart there, buddy :)
I'm flattered by your nice compliment, vybz kid. I'd love to see your new go-kart :) Hope I can ride it, too!
i am trying to get my dad to try to get me the parts so we can build a go kart of our dreams. Any suggestions on how i could convince him that a go kart is a good way for me to have fun?
Try telling him that you don't want a high-speed engine for your go-kart. And promise him that you will always be a 'safety-first' driver :-) Thank you for reading, kartbeginer14 :-)
Thanks!!
you're welcome, kartbeginer14 :-)
i was wondering if i can take an 80cc dirt bike motor and use it to make a lil go cart/dune buggy out of a sit down lawn mower
hey nice article...but can you tell me the overall cost of building a go-kart with the basic neccecities.
Amazing page
I cant find the answers I am looking for. Can I ask or maybe be pointed in the right direction. I cam across a go cart that has been sitting for a long time. It looks to me like a golf cart frame. Here's why. Well I think Gas golf carts had regular rear ends in them right? This thing has a rear end like a car or truck. the spoket on the rear end is kinda weird. It has a sproket for a chain, I regular pully for a belt and a disc looking peice that look like it was for a brake. Its all built into one. The tires are all 18x8.50-8 ( all shot) and the front end is kinda nice with a steering box and all. There is no engine and from what I read here I should look for a 10hp engine. Hooking things up and doing what needs to be done for this to be fun for my kids will be great. I dont have any issues other than one. Brakes and clutch. How do I go about this part? Buy the engine is easy but I need a clutch right? Do I get the clutch on the engine? From a braking standpoint the axles dont have brakes. There's nothing but this flat disc built into the rear end. And the brake pedal and cable run back to a braket that is frozen that is just over the rear end sprocket thing. Is there a set-up I need to look for that stop this cart by braking the rear end? Please help me figure this out or point me in the right direction. Just-speed@earthlink,net
WOW! Nice hub! I want to have my own go-kart too!!! =D
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im frm the philippines i want to assemble my own go cart but most of its parts are not avaiable hir for example the tires and rims. nid help pls.
hi! i have some friends in the philippines and they've been able to build their own go-karts with parts bought from junk shops. you just have to give more effort and time on hunting those parts though. with enough budget, you go to automotive shops and buy brand new parts.
It's yeally cool and I think My go kart is going to turn out great
hy guys how do u build a go -kart from scratch
we need plans to build a go kart can you boys help us thanks
wow this is great...amazing...you sound like a very technical person...this would be really helpful..thanx for sharing it...
This web site is so much interesting! I've read very much on go-karts and no other website is so much simple! I almost understood everything!(I am a french-speaking high-school third grader) Thanks for having spent so much time! This really interested me in making a go-kart and I want to study in Vehicle Mechanic.
thank you for the nice comment, britneydavidson.
i'm glad you like the site--and my hubs. c'mon and join us, the_wall.
hey guyz thanks for the info i wana start to built my very first 1 all i wana ask you is it easy to make and will i need lots of tool
thnx
i am 1 years old
Hello, Joseph :) You can still build your own go kart. Just ask your older brother or father to help you.
i like it but i would also like to know how to bult a simple go cart without an engine but with a pedal system (you know liake in the bicycle) and a brake system. Please chat me at sardihyska@hotmail.com
im working on it right now
thxs this is really helpful
I don't really have any knowledge about engines or welding but I would still like to build my own go cart. How difficult do you think it would be for me?
Wow.. This helped me out a lot! I am starting on my go kart. I just got a 8HP Tecumseh from a snowblower. I want to try to use a modified lawn tractor frame. Do you think it will work? Also, how effective is the scrub brake system and does it still work when wet?
this is really hard but m still gona try
this summer
this stuff is hard
this website helped me alot but can you suggest some stores with cheap things and what is the best kind of motor for this Kart?
thx i m now start a gokart rental in indonesia, and i used this for my gokart, thanks a lot
a like to see the most esay go kart in the world
I really interest to build my own go kart for my kids, but I really don't know how to get or buy untill i can receive it many of parts ex. engine, clutch, break and others, please inform me and i'm very appreciated of it thank,s
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Thanx but is there a way to stich up all the video in one and post it in youtube..if so i am wating for it ..thought great I hate reading ,Picture's worth a thousand words :-) Thanxxx
i would like to make a racing go kart how can i do that?
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hey i didnt understan please
help me mail me please
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please sir as fast as possible
w8ing for ur reply
and i have only 1 old scooter :(
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hey i didnt understan please
help me mail me please
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and i have only 1 old scooter :(
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Hey i was wondering how well a snowmobile engine actually works. I have plenty of them, liquids, fanners, and some free airs. I was thinking i could take a small car rad with a liquid. I have the know how to re jet and set up the clutches so i figure i could make it work and the 800 could really get me goin. If you wouldnt mind replying to my email that would be great (shaine_318_2@hotmail.com) I really want to get one going and am set on a sled engine with full independant susp in all 4 corners...
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so not cooll
thank you alot
good as i am going to try it lol
Can I build a go cart by my self or with some friends. Im going to High School next year, will I be able to build one?
this site is realy cool
Hey guys make sure not to actually weld on concrete!!! It is pours and has air pockets in it and with increasing heat it can actually explode and leave a large dent in your concrete. If you do decide to weld on concrete be sure to protect your floor!
thats freakin complicated man but... ..oh well
it works i have one 3 races
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how can help get me stated on a go cart? i hope you are close by to where i live so you can help me you can just give me a call on my home phone 425/485/0520 and ask for me robert or my nickname is roberto thank you and hope to talk yo you soon
G'day, You have a serious talent for engineering. And I would like to congratulate you on using easy-to-understand language and covering every step needed to make a go kart. You really did a champion job at this hub. Hope you do some more awesome ones!
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Good article, but I don't necessarily agree that building a go kart in fact requires special tools. To build a steel go kart, yes, but just as much fun can be had with building a kart out of wood. You could even add an engine, but it could be just as fun without depending on the age of the kids by making it a pedal car or repurposing a bicycle crank as I've done here http://thegokart.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/chapter-
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i don't get it i just want to build a simple go kartr without buying anything.
You cant you idiot
Thanks for the guide, looks like I have some building to do.
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this artical is gret but can u build a go cart out of scrap metal and a genorator engin (low buget)
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im in high school and im thinking of trying to build a go cart for a summer project, just for fun. do you have any advise for what kind i should make, what kinda of motor, color?
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nice nice nice!!!!!!! this is awsome you are the best person i found on the internet for gokart building!!!!
i judt got done building a gocart and his a lawn mower motoer on it it is lot faster the a reg go cart motor u can buy off the internet if u have a old junky mower and the motor still wrk u r all set for a nice ride
im building a rat rod go kart
Its good information but i have my homework to do over the summer and this information is just not matchin for what i have to do but its good.! I need step by step directions on how to build a go kart.
me jake and sol are looking for these graet instrocsons
the best bit is I am going to st bees on the first one
pearants just go on saying you can not have one because they are to mutch money but I seid I could build one
so I went on the internet and went on how to build a moter go kart and then I went into the garege and built
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i like your steering ideas
this is toyally wicked it is gr8! thnx a lot!
can anybody please tell me where in egypt i can get a clutch coz iam really feed up
Hi peoples
umm moataz go on ebay and write in go kart clutch u might get one off it oor the internet
wow i want to build a gokart know
hi. how much is the box section steel For a 4 metre by 3 metre agricultural work buggie? love the site
Tnx the info.I Learn a alot and inspire me to build my dream kart..
thanks for the page, i will be starting to build my off road cart soon, very help page. anyone else wanting to share idea's pics and progress on carts feel free to email me @ chapac@live.com.au ill be starting from scratch designing my own plans and will hopefully drop a 600CC 4 stroke engine in it for camping and fishing trips =)
Great and informative hub, very detailed
iam feeling very happy to know that you are providing such detailed
knowledge thank u
Thank you so much Live n Learn!! While I was reading this, I was trying to come to a decision which frame I should get from the store I visited earlier today. I had to choose between a small, awesome, orange kart with a nice roll cage and everything I looked at seemed ok except for the fact the guy said it needed a lot of work. The second choice was just a beginner simple main frame, front axle, rear axle go kart w/o roll cage. After reading this, I automatically made the decision to get the simple cart and just maybe add stuff to it including new tires and eventually suspension. I know you probably won't reply, so I just wanna say thanx. :)
Thanks for u wonderful article.Iam thinking to build it but iam too small for this project.
thx for this pape i am hoping to bvild my own go-kart bt dnt know if ill be able 2 lol and i have a 14hp engine is that ok
your mom was OK
bahzy a 14 hp engine is more than enough. I have heard that an 8 is plenty.
i effing love go karts!!!!!!
i love it guyz but our problem here is the sparepartsto be made available but still i've made my own cart thanx very much
i am going to buil one with my dad and this has gave us an idea of what we need to
thnx
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thankyou i really liked the page can anyone tell me how much it costs
cool
me and my mom are going to build 1 yyaayy
Great work on the go karts man, much appreciated for the time shared. Do you think you can get any info on how to build the 33 Hot Rod?
i like boobies. i have a 3 stroke engine with a clutch it it should go fast on a little go kart. i like pickles and lemonade
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just built a frame similar to the one u show how to make, some small changes and full suspencion, not no little go cart motor in it though, i took the gl1000 liquid cooled out my bike and pop weelies down the street!
i have a go-kart that i made but its not one u would sea every day its better! im 100% sure.
I noticed that you didn't give a price range for the parts I really like this page and want to do this but whats an estimated cost?
so is a tourqe converter and clutch a must have for a go kart to work? or will a lawmower engine be fine by itself
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cool stuff
what are the front arms for
grow a pair
Hi!
I am a resident of india and i wanna make a dune buggy for myself. i am really not looking into a serious off-roading buggy, but something that i can drive around my beach house and other places. i am a bit cost conscious, but i also want a relavently good buggy. i have no idea as to what should be done and what are the necessary stuff needed or any of that sort. please help me out!
you can contact me on my email id: gautam.muralidharan@live.com
thanks once again! peace.
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gratings from italy u are the best this is the best go-kart/buggy project i ever seen thx for the plans this easter i wanna built one,
Great info. I have a gram all together & got a 18hp kohler v twin motor. Can't wait for end results.
i'll stick to buying one since it's cheaper
Electric golf carts are more and more popular around the golf course, and now they are also found in the road which has been street legal. I like this modified vehicle. Great article. More from Marshell Green Power CO., LTD,
any sugestions on my kart I have a 1 seater frame that i wont to put a 125 cc 4speed 4 stroke motor on. mounting sugestions, gears, clutch and shifter placement and adjustment,
will the engine be ok to mount behind the seat. please e mail with response please td_nations@hotmail.com
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this had better work
I like your gokart step by step plans but you need more details like the bolt size for making the A-arm assembly also have you ever tried to make a gokart with the motor up front cuz thats what im planing.
HI EVERYONE I WANT A GO KART BUT HOW WILL I FORSE MY DAD TOO HELP ME BUILD ONE ASB MENSE HELP?
CAN I MABY PUT A JET ENGINE IN THE GO KART HAHA BECAUSE I WANT TOOOO GET FASTER AT SCHOOL IN THE MORNING HAHAHA JUS A JOKE HAHA BUT CN I PUT A JET ENGINE IN U SEE IM AN SOUTH AFRICAN AND WE LOVE TO GO BIG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I m only 16 n have vry litl knowledge on dis topic. Ty 4 enlightenen me ..... i really wanna make a gokart bt should i carry on given d fact that i dont know half d parts u have mentioned???
this is really awesome but where do you get the materials
Electric golf carts are more and more popular around the golf course,
this is amazing
I love this web site it i very helpfull i dont mind buying the parts to it i just wante to ride. the go karts look soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. i love it
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Have you got any plans for a racing kart like the ones you use on tracks I can weld and got codings I'm sweet with plating I'm only 18 and need to spend some time with the old man :)
uhr can someone please email me on how to build it (shortened please) charlie-hawkins@hotmail.com
No look at it your self
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I want to build a go kart like that one in the first picture. But I want to use an electric motor? how many Watts does it have to be to be able to move such a big weight? :/ thank you :)
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I luv go carts.......just not this one... WHY!!! I also like pickles and cheese and birds and citrus fruits and printers!!!! Hey pal, want some germs???? LOL!! (Inside joke) Anyway your go cart is ok. If you could make it better that would be nice. Its like 89.9% good. Make it better and you could be on Americas Got Talent!!!! But pretty good my friend!! 1234567890 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz!! I LUV LETTERS AND NUMBERS! btw you should add doors and a roof or hood. And if you could, a radio... I would by it for some extra zeros if you know what im saying.
I hate you. Ypur a terrible go cart maker. You stink!
Hahahaha! That was a suckish go cart you fool. Now im going to kill you....in your sleep!! You make be thinking, how funny is it for a doll to type. Well right now im in my lair sharpening a fresh knife just for you. Mwahahahahahahahahaha! WATCH OUT!!!!!
Evolving1 4 years ago
Great Hub Live N Learn!!
And with the cost of gasoline, this may be my next vehicle. ;-)
Seriously, I've wanted a go-cart since I was a kid. You've provided complete and clear information to help realize that dream. This would make a wonderful summer project with a group a friends, too!!
Thanks,
Evolving1