Comments for CycleKarting.com | Cycle Karts http://cyclekarting.com In Pursuit of Cycle Karting Excellence Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:21:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Cycle Kart on MAKE by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/cyclekarting/cycle-kart-on-make/comment-page-1/#comment-3771 Josh Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:21:57 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?p=229#comment-3771 Welcome to cyclekarting.com William. Do keep us posted to your progress and good luck. Welcome to cyclekarting.com William. Do keep us posted to your progress and good luck.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart on MAKE by william http://cyclekarting.com/cyclekarting/cycle-kart-on-make/comment-page-1/#comment-3770 william Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:18:16 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?p=229#comment-3770 New to the idea of building one of these, but i am working on designing a kart and resorces like this are great way to fuel my desire to build one. As i get more into this i will share my progress.... New to the idea of building one of these, but i am working on designing a kart and resorces like this are great way to fuel my desire to build one. As i get more into this i will share my progress….

]]> Comment on About Cycle Karts by Ben http://cyclekarting.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3407 Ben Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:54:58 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=2#comment-3407 I have thought a lot about cyclekart design and the opportunity this affords "out of the box" thinking and innovation. With this in mind, and the fact that there are no sanctioned events or a sanctioning body, I have leaned more toward the "one off" build which adheres to no set rules or componentry while still keeping the vintage styling and motoring appeal. So, being just in the design and parts gathering portion of the project, I have decided to pursue sort of a "recyclekart" concept. My chassis will be made from an aluminum ladder. I will use a 5' step ladder but a section of a straight ladder will do. These are readily available at ant recycling center. Just make sure you have them set one aside for you as they tend to be cut up into small peices rather quickly. I have an OHC Honda motor laying around but agree that a 250cc fourstroke motorcycle engine would be the best. The rear axle could then be sourced from any three wheeled ATV or quad which will have an appropriate sprocket carrier and usually a brake disc carrier and caliper mount as well. The axle ends can be lathed out to the correct diameter for the CR wheels and a pinned flange welded on that will mate to the brake rotor flange which is integral to the wheel hub. This would in effect be a pin drive setup with four pins which will slip through the rotor screw holes which would be bored out if wanted. The wheels will be from either Honda CR80s or similar dirtbike. They are 17" and very light compared to the CT steel wheels not to mention much stronger. Tires for the 17s such as IRCs or are very inexpensive as well. Body of plywood, fiberglass or aluminum - whatever you want. I have thought a lot about cyclekart design and the opportunity this affords “out of the box” thinking and innovation. With this in mind, and the fact that there are no sanctioned events or a sanctioning body, I have leaned more toward the “one off” build which adheres to no set rules or componentry while still keeping the vintage styling and motoring appeal.
So, being just in the design and parts gathering portion of the project, I have decided to pursue sort of a “recyclekart” concept.
My chassis will be made from an aluminum ladder. I will use a 5′ step ladder but a section of a straight ladder will do. These are readily available at ant recycling center. Just make sure you have them set one aside for you as they tend to be cut up into small peices rather quickly.
I have an OHC Honda motor laying around but agree that a 250cc fourstroke motorcycle engine would be the best. The rear axle could then be sourced from any three wheeled ATV or quad which will have an appropriate sprocket carrier and usually a brake disc carrier and caliper mount as well. The axle ends can be lathed out to the correct diameter for the CR wheels and a pinned flange welded on that will mate to the brake rotor flange which is integral to the wheel hub. This would in effect be a pin drive setup with four pins which will slip through the rotor screw holes which would be bored out if wanted.
The wheels will be from either Honda CR80s or similar dirtbike. They are 17″ and very light compared to the CT steel wheels not to mention much stronger. Tires for the 17s such as IRCs or are very inexpensive as well.

Body of plywood, fiberglass or aluminum – whatever you want.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-3364 Josh Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:55:29 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-3364 I know there are others interested in Michigan. Once I finish my Cycle Kart, I plan to put together some way for people to network within a state. I know there are others interested in Michigan. Once I finish my Cycle Kart, I plan to put together some way for people to network within a state.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Rick http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-3360 Rick Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:26:28 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-3360 I would like to see some more photos of project and finished karts. I live in Michigan, and would like to see a track and location set-up for the karts. I would like to see some more photos of project and finished karts. I live in Michigan, and would like to see a track and location set-up for the karts.

]]> Comment on About Cycle Karts by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3281 Josh Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:35:22 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=2#comment-3281 There are no complete kits. Part of the fun is sourcing the parts and making something unique, plus the spec frowns on anyone using anything that resembles a kit. There are no sanctioned races or events. We still need more people to build or finish their cycle karts so more events can happen. There are no complete kits. Part of the fun is sourcing the parts and making something unique, plus the spec frowns on anyone using anything that resembles a kit. There are no sanctioned races or events. We still need more people to build or finish their cycle karts so more events can happen.

]]> Comment on About Cycle Karts by Dewey Bond http://cyclekarting.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3275 Dewey Bond Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:00:51 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=2#comment-3275 I find these cars VERY cool! Where can I buy a complete kit, body, frame, tires & rims, etc.? are there any sanctioned races in the U.S.? Sure looks like a lot of fun at a reasonable investment I find these cars VERY cool!
Where can I buy a complete kit, body, frame, tires & rims, etc.?
are there any sanctioned races in the U.S.?
Sure looks like a lot of fun at a reasonable investment

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Zach Dillinger http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-3268 Zach Dillinger Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:30:51 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-3268 I'm really interested in building one of these. I'm a furniture maker and I build / repair cars, so I think I can work something out. I live in Michigan, any other Michiganders out there working on something like this? I’m really interested in building one of these. I’m a furniture maker and I build / repair cars, so I think I can work something out. I live in Michigan, any other Michiganders out there working on something like this?

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Greg http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-3234 Greg Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:12:48 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-3234 Hello, I have been watching for quite some time, you need to cowboy up and finish this thing! I finished mine in a year and I take it car shows for lots of attention. Turn off the TV and do it! Greg Hello,
I have been watching for quite some time, you need to cowboy up and finish this thing! I finished mine in a year and I take it car shows for lots of attention. Turn off the TV and do it!

Greg

]]> Comment on About Cycle Karts by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-3232 Josh Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:41:01 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=2#comment-3232 Congrats George! Does first race indicate there are others with Cycle Karts in your area? Congrats George! Does first race indicate there are others with Cycle Karts in your area?

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