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clutch or torque converter

helloo anyone got a torque converter or clutch for a 301cc they are willing to sell ive been looking all over and honestly i prefer to buy it from someone ik who has fit it on the 301cc

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2024/10/05
06:59 UTC

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Dang!

Hey everyone I’m very new at this go kart game but I’m wondering if after spending way too much on a new cheetah 8 200cc,do they make wheel spacers for the rear of these? I have lots of ideas already on the engine but I want to stretch the frame a foot or two and go with bigger tires in the back and along with widening it as well

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2024/10/05
01:57 UTC

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Electric Gokart

I’m converting a racing go kart to electric and need some help fam. I’d love to know if 4kw is fast. Best place to buy motor and controller Thanks Do I use hashtags on this app? #gokart

7 Comments
2024/10/04
23:17 UTC

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30 series torque converter tuning

I just got a Chinese 30 series torque converter, it's on a racing go kart with 11 inch wheels and a 4.75 gear ratio. It's also got a 196cc clone that's currently stock (I'm gonna stage 1 and remove the governor). It currently does a burnout off the start a accelerates forward really quick, and then the acceleration rate kinda slows down, but its still not bad acceleration. I'm wondering if I can tune it at all for better acceleration, it's currently a red spring with the middle hole setting.

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2024/10/04
01:06 UTC

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Looking for a kart one step above Radio Flyer Grow Kart (steering wheel-based BUTTON throttle)

I know these "toy" oriented karts are NOT the focus of this forum. I also know that a lot of people have asked similar questions before, but none really address my need.

The main source of conflict in our family for the last few months has been my 23 month old being upset that we won't let her drive. 2 months ago, I got her a Radio Flyer Grow Kart—

  • Electric
  • 1.5 and 3mph speed settings
  • Throttle is a button on the steering wheel
  • Plastic wheels

She absolutely loves it and recently started asking to go faster. We moved it up to the 3mph setting last week. The zero-grip plastic wheels really aren't built for 3mph though and they are spinning out and causing the rear end to fishtail which she is not a fan of.

I'm looking for something with the following specs—

  • Electric
  • 2-3mph speed setting (having higher speeds is fine, but we won't be using them)
  • Throttle button on the steering wheel (I don't think she would be able to manage a pedal)
  • Grippier wheels/tires
  • Low seating position

I figure nothing like this exists, so I'll probably end up wrapping the wheels in rubber to add more grip and maybe add a little weight to the back.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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2024/10/03
19:02 UTC

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TIPS FOR NEWBIE

I recently started to look into go karting and tried it first time,when I was actually in a kart I thought I was going real quick but when I saw the recording I was super slow so I wanted tips I can be better and make it a hobby and be kinda good at it

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2024/10/03
12:03 UTC

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We've got permission to use a field...

Big field available for me and my son to play in, it's quite rough - either a single seat off road go kart or 2 seater buggy, what would everyone recommend?

Max £2k budget for buggy or £1k go kart (x2) (in the UK)

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2024/10/03
11:23 UTC

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2024/10/03
10:07 UTC

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Some help with gas line and breather line accidentally switched on predator!

Ok so I had my gas tank off the engine and when I was reinstalling it back on I accidentally connected the bottom of tank gas line to the breather line ( goes to the carburator and its the hose that connects to the top of tank ) and I had gas in my tank so it went all into that line through the engine . So I took off the air filter cleaned and dried , I removed the carb and drained and blow air dried , and I changed the oil in case any gas had made it that far into the crank . So my question is have I done everything to be back in good shape or is there anything else I need to dry out / clean out before I start up and run the motor ? Thanks

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2024/10/03
09:37 UTC

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Gy6 hammerhead 150 (Frankenstein)

The frame is bare bones. A high school kids Frankenstein build he didn't complete and i would like to try but I'm missing almost all the bolts for the rear frame and mount bracket. I have the gas tank/ basket. I'm hoping to purchase a bolt kit for basically the entire rear end. I'll hunt parts as needed.

I work for a powder coating company and I have a dream to make this thing look like RC from toy story.

Frame is solid she's just missing alot of variations of bolts and parts. My issue is bolts I don't have a bucket of bolts laying around. Any help is much appreciated

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2024/10/03
00:43 UTC

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Beginner Guide: How to Build a Go Kart

Hello, I have created a guide on how to Build a Go Kart for beginners.

This is based on the Go Power Sports, Vintage Kit.

The reason I made this guide, was to help teach myself the process of building a functioning Go Kart.

Making this guide helped me to better understand not only the fundamentals but also some of the finer details.

I would implore anyone who is new to this subject to create their own guide from scratch.

Please take some time to review and help me refine this How-To:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvABuvGrkEwuY45u6Gr_Yzs9XlGD1yv0U5JVYv2LsR4/edit?usp=drive_link

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2024/10/02
20:07 UTC

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Honda clone engine governor removal

Hi to all, I have just bought a go kart with a Honda clone on it. Is it possible to remove the governor on the engine without having to change any other parts? I live in Kenya so getting parts here is a complicated process. Thanks

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2024/10/02
19:31 UTC

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Driving around the neighborhood/ on roads

Just finishes building and would like to be able to drive it somewhere other than my yard. I live in Ontairo and it is illegal to drive the kart on any public road and there are no places I can drive other than on private property. I live in a pretty standard North American neighborhood. Do yall think it'll be fine if I drive it around the neighborhood? Thanks

3 Comments
2024/10/02
19:10 UTC

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Pred 224 charging coils

Is it possible to find a high rpm rated for the pred 224? I want to add charging coils but can’t find a flywheel. Along with this 2 questions:

  1. for charging coils will my rms ac voltage depending on what rpm im spinning at?
  2. why can’t I just glue magnets onto the inside? (What type/issues/concerns)
3 Comments
2024/10/02
06:23 UTC

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Trying to figure out how to make a go kart.

Trying to figure out how to make a go kart but can’t figure out how I’m supposed to get the kart stay still when you start it with chain drive with out sharing the sprockets off. Also can’t figure out what kind of engine I should use I can avoid the first problem by using a 110cc dirt bike engine with an automatic clutch with a built in gear box, but those are going to be hard to find for a good price. And form what I here if you use some kind of regular ohv engine you have to replace some parts with billeting parts which is expensive as balls and that leaves me with the first problem

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2024/10/02
05:37 UTC

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Brakes

What kind of brakes are the best for a 125cc go kart and where can you get them from, preferably under 50 bucks, im trying to not spend that much on the kart in total.

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2024/10/01
23:18 UTC

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I am in the market for a frame

Are there any on Amazon that anyone recommends?

0 Comments
2024/10/01
23:14 UTC

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