we finally finnished, and it turned out excellent. very fast! This project was done for a graduating grade at my high school. the grade on it was a 98% and i got a 95 on my speech (which was 12 minutes long.) this was the video i showed during my presentation. this project took a total of 2 to 3 months of work, and i started with ordering a set of go-kart plance from Don's DIY Den (diyden.net.) The go-kart was origionally designed for a 5 horsepower motor, but i put in a monster 18 horsepower twin cylinder motor. it wasnt the BEST idea because the ngine is on the side and it is kind of off weight. other than that and the crappy breaks, there are no real problems with it. The frame used mostly .095" one inch square tubing, and for the braces and brackets, i used 1/4" sheet metal. All of the parts in which i did not build i obtained from northern tool (northerntool.com.) some parts like the front wheels and steering wheel, i got from friends or yard sales. This thing started up the first pull and yes, i know the mixure is off, but once we got this thing working, it topped out at about 50 MPH, andhad real nice handling. not that great of a turning radious, but good handling. the clutch was actually a belt clutch and i welded on a sprocket, and it worked perfectly. it is a single speed which is similar to second gear. im DYING for a two pully centrifugal clutch system so i can get all my horsepowers out. i have done substantial work since this video. the front shocks DO look ...
You guys did a really nice job on that! Anyone can talk about a project, but actually following it through to completion says a lot about you as a mechanic. Well done.
what a piece of shit . wrong motor , front end is a death trap, but what can you expect? look who built it kids and there shadetree mech. dad. lol stay with next one will be better. cant get no worse. a murry frame and a 8hp honda would been a lot more impressive.
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kylemonkey stealer lol thats his vid too!
unless this is kylemonkeys other chanel
genius!
nice work
crazy awesome. I am in the midst of building a wooden car. 4.5 horsepower murray engine. Might make a video. Good job!
i need those plan. so if i ask you nicely, would you send me. or somebody. i realy need it. thx
….He Sucks At Welding.
You guys did a really nice job on that! Anyone can talk about a project, but actually following it through to completion says a lot about you as a mechanic. Well done.
hey could you tell me how much the whole thing coasted?
hey can you send me those instructions or make a video just showing the instructions the gokart rules
did you use a chain if not what
Poor front wheels.
thos sparks hurt dont they
if they hit you alot
to me thay do
Excellent job boys,,i fabricate my self ,im impressed
how come its 1 wheel drivee??
It’s not! It’s got a solid rear axle, 2 wheel drive.
How much did you spend on this project besides all the yard sale stuff
the front axel is bent
HOW MUCH TO MAKE WITH OUT ENGIN
u deserved an A 5/5
nice work! good job!
man u suck at welding
great job guys, really well done, i am impressed. 5 stars and more.
what a tard… he has a perfectly good go cart and quad goes and destrosy it for this pos
what a piece of shit . wrong motor , front end is a death trap, but what can you expect? look who built it kids and there shadetree mech. dad. lol stay with next one will be better. cant get no worse. a murry frame and a 8hp honda would been a lot more impressive.