View Full Version : Wanted simple Go kart plans
RAYLEE29
20th September 2009, 10:59 AM
Hi, Im planning on building a simple lawnmower engined Go kart with/for my three stepsons 
Ive picked up a mower (suffolk colt)and got it running, have some old scooter wheels a seat and a steering wheel 
just need to build a chassis 
so any chassis plans would be greatly appreciated 
or just pics if anyone has one theyve built
or any useful web site 
thanks from Callum,Jake,josh and me
oh and do i need a diff or should i just fix both wheels rigid on the rear axle?
Ray:)
flyerncle
20th September 2009, 11:08 AM
Haynes do a book Ray, Karts now are so high tech it's crazy. You could fit the 2 cyl 4 stroke in your pocket and it has about 40 bhp.
Good Luck.
les g
20th September 2009, 11:24 AM
Hi, Im planning on building a simple lawnmower engined Go kart with/for my three stepsons 
Ive picked up a mower (suffolk colt)and got it running, have some old scooter wheels a seat and a steering wheel 
just need to build a chassis 
so any chassis plans would be greatly appreciated 
or just pics if anyone has one theyve built
or any useful web site 
thanks from Callum,Jake,josh and me
oh and do i need a diff or should i just fix both wheels rigid on the rear axle?
Ray:)
Hi Ray
i have plans that will do just the job
please pm me your address and i,ll put them in the post to you
you can then copy them and send them back to me 
cheers les g
ps .gokarts normally only drive through one wheel the other runs free on the axle how ever you might find if you,re using it on slippery/rough terrain you need  to drive both wheels ........but that setup can cause understeer problems
TJ,s old quad only drove through on rear wheel and it would go most places 
but it could be amusing if he got in a position where the driving wheel was off the ground but a little shove normally had him on his way
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