Homemake Wooden GoKart 2.0

Well, after my first and mostly successful wooden gokart, I decided to build a sturdier and better one. I used the same wheels, engine, axles, and seat from the first one. For specific details on mounting the engine, sprocket, and wheels, visit my first gokart.  This is definitely an improvement from the first. For your convenience, I made a 3D Sketchup model. Download it here. The following steps contain pictures from Sketchup. I recommend you use Sketchup to find the exact dimensions.

Step 1: Step one

Put two 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 75" beams 3 1/2" apart.

Comments

[jhansher]

What size tires did you use?

[mechanic1958]

I made this exact go cart to the exact dimensions a while ago. I used a 5 hp tiller engine same as you. When i tilted the steering just a little bit a 2o kmph the cart flip and i broke 8 bones and had 7 bone contusions. and the exaust burned me when the engine landed on me. bed ridden for 4 years. Just consider danger before you make this.

[hunter13]

My, that's bad. Sorry to here that. Yes, use all caution.

[jpatel364]

is a clutch needed or is it optional

[mstandring]

needed definitely not optional

[mstandring]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5yROdMuv4

[wildafrican]

are there BRAKES.

[s25216]

Where did you get your bearings for the back and front wheels?

[hunter13]

The front wheels came with bearings and are free spinning on the axle. the rear wheels also came with bearings, but I bolted the wheels to the axle to connect it to the engine.

[jpatel364]

how fast does that go approximately in MPH??? Plz reply

[hunter13]

21.4 mph

[jpatel364]

could u please list all the materials u used

[hunter13]

Wood, 4 bearings, 2 steel dowels, 4 wheels, 1 engine, misc bolts and nuts, screws, sprocket, clutch, chain. This was intended to be a body update for my first gokart.

[jpatel364]

where is the brake

[hunter13]

Nowhere, thats what makes it so fun ;)

[jpatel364]

im planning on making that but id like to add some body mods to make it look cooler got any ideas

[hunter13]

Led underbody lighting? Maybe that's a bit far-out ;) Straight pipe would add sound. Stickers on the side perhaps? Be creative!

[jfriedman3]

can you send me a link to all the parts in the drivetrain, axle, wheels, sprocket and connector? thanks for posting this great diy, by the way

[jfriedman3]

what did you use for the axles?

[hunter13]

Steel rods from Lowes. About $10 a piece.

[James F]

Where is the cheapest place to buy a 5hp briggs and stratton or honda engine

[hunter13]

At an auction or on ebay. Might find a steal somewhere.

[byufan101]

So, I finished the gokart!!! and just today, the clutch burned out;). thanks for the awesome plans hunter13!! the gk was a blast:)

[DBOY STATIST]

Can u please least all the tools and bolts that u used to stick it all togeather.

[hunter13]

Drill press, screwdriver, sander, saw, ratchet wrenches, pliers, anything that I could find.

[byufan101]

hey how long is your axle? and is your vid filmed in the U.S.?

[hunter13]

Filmed in the U.S. Why?

[byufan101]

i was just wondering b/c we live in like a desert and I've never seen a lot of trees around

[hunter13]

I live in the deciduous forests of north-east-central Ohio;) Quite luscious during the summer.

[byufan101]

ha. and here in vegas is the luscious 120 degree sun. quite hot

[hunter13]

Axle is around thirty-one inches BTW.

[XxiijamesxX]

what type of engine do u need im startig toget confussed around the axle part by the wheel

[hunter13]

Goodness, experiment a little;) A 5hp engine has plenty of guts. I'd prefer a Honda, but this was a cheap engine I picked up at an auction. BTW, the wheel is bolted through the axle. I think the bolt is 3/8" thick. It is also heat-treated(that makes them tough as Chuck Norris). And it's double threaded(no head, threads on both sides).

[XxiijamesxX]

tickness of screws aswell ??

[XxiijamesxX]

What thickness is the bolt ??.

[XxiijamesxX]

how long is it with out the wood sticking out on the back??

[hunter13]

Nearly eighty inches.

[mstandring]

So if you have bearings on youre wheel, in the back. Then doesn't the wheel spin instead of the axle? We are having a problem because we have bearings on the wheel and when we put the axle throught the bearing, only the wheel will spin, not the whole axle

[hunter13]

The wheel is bolted to the axle which is bolted to the other wheel. See my first gokart for more info.

[benjimarg]

did you have to drill through your axle, and part of your wheel to fit a bolt through?