Kimjon Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 So, I had to grind down one end of a long bicycle cable to a very small size in order to fit the carburetor slide. The other end needs a solution like this: Now if I'm been honest, this is the MK2 model as the first was a soft M8 bolt which fell apart when I started to tighten it. The above is a M10 grade 8 bolt, which hopefully works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 And finally for the "Go" pedal, an adjustable stop to limit travel, and a cable anchor. This should do the trick! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Nice power plant choice One thing I've found with these is they need full right foot to get moving. Once up to speed however they have a little power on hand. Good to start on flat hard ground then hit the rough stuff with full commitment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 9 hours ago, a.craw4d said: Nice power plant choice One thing I've found with these is they need full right foot to get moving. Once up to speed however they have a little power on hand. Good to start on flat hard ground then hit the rough stuff with full commitment. Would you recommend one of those reduction gearboxes to overcome this? Top speed isn't really a priority right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Just found this on YouTube Three things stood out to me. 1) its probably New Zealand? 2) it smokes more than he does 3) holly fuck...it's scary fast for a pedal car with a mini quad engine!!! So, looks like it should work if I stick to the plan and just pass on your advice (commit).:-) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Oh man, that video is so great! Love the smoke screen effect and the lack of expression on his face. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Got a few more things done. Paint And wiring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 For the wiring I've always wanted to try this technique...so I did; Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Worked really well, and I'll definitely use it again in the future. Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 How far does the wheel turn, have you got enough slack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Heaps of clearance, tried it over and over again to find best position. I found that if kept tight close to steering shaft it has very little movement. The twist wire acts like an old telephone cable (showing my age). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Kimjon said: Â 1) its probably New Zealand? Â STRAYA? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Definitely 'straya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 12 hours ago, Kimjon said: Would you recommend one of those reduction gearboxes to overcome this? Top speed isn't really a priority right now If you've got one handy then try it but I'd run with the setup you have now. I haven't clocked mine yet but I'm guessing it might do 35-40 kph max. It's more important to talk it through with the kids so they know how to drive it and most importantly how to stop. My niece got let loose on a 125 quad with little instruction, she panicked at speed and continued straight into a fence. Luckly she was ok. Just a brused ego. Love your work, can't wait to see it in action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Sproket time. Nothing is easy, to get the right pitch chain, the sprocket won't fit the axle. So solution: Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 But God clearly hates gokarts and throws yet another curse my way, the offsets are fucking wrong...balls, arse, cunt, boobies!!!!! Oh well, back into the scrap bin to search for treasure in order to find a solution to fix my last solution: Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 It even fits! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Righto - expansion chamber time. Start with this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 And boom! That's it, everything is hooked up...ready to go. Will let paint touch ups cure overnight. Fingers crossed for better weather???? But it should just work??? I'll take a video (when we get better weather) of it going and link it in later. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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