Mr. Argumentor
I fab shitboxes and shitbox accessories.
@kiwi
Fairly open ended right now so I'm just going to shotgun a bunch of stuff at you and we can figure out what more specific questions you might have.
One thing that doesn't get spoken about too much is building the kart for the kid to grow. The easiest way to do that is to mount the seat so that it can move back when the kid has grown a foot.
Best forum recommendation, they also have a large amount of how-to articles
I personally liked the PDF on here that was based on a 1962 article
Motor everyone seems to recommend for on-road or light dirt karts, if you're going off road you probably need to go up one engine size. I keep hearing about a coupon that will knock $20-30 off that, but I haven't found it.
Decent aftermarket as well
Halfway decent build video to let you know what you're getting into, Colin doesn't use any of the stuff above though.
Build is good because it doesn't use any tools that aren't easily available. May not be the best build plan to follow, but its good to show you how simple you can go.
Music sucks, though.
Fairly open ended right now so I'm just going to shotgun a bunch of stuff at you and we can figure out what more specific questions you might have.
One thing that doesn't get spoken about too much is building the kart for the kid to grow. The easiest way to do that is to mount the seat so that it can move back when the kid has grown a foot.
Best forum recommendation, they also have a large amount of how-to articles
I personally liked the PDF on here that was based on a 1962 article
The Complete Kartbuilding Website
The complete Kartbuilding website contains Free Kart Plans for Racing Karts, Off-Road and Wooden Go-Karts, including details on their design, transmission, setup and construction.
www.kartbuilding.net
Motor everyone seems to recommend for on-road or light dirt karts, if you're going off road you probably need to go up one engine size. I keep hearing about a coupon that will knock $20-30 off that, but I haven't found it.
6.5 HP (212cc) OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine, EPA
Amazing deals on this 6.5Hp (212Cc) Horiz Shaft Gas Engine at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
Decent aftermarket as well
Go Kart Predator 212cc Engines and Parts
www.bmikarts.com
Halfway decent build video to let you know what you're getting into, Colin doesn't use any of the stuff above though.
Build is good because it doesn't use any tools that aren't easily available. May not be the best build plan to follow, but its good to show you how simple you can go.
Music sucks, though.