Comments for CycleKarting.com | Cycle Karts http://cyclekarting.com In Pursuit of Cycle Karting Excellence Thu, 03 May 2012 20:28:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-5645 Josh Thu, 03 May 2012 20:28:09 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-5645 Agreed, I registered the Cycle Karts facebook group years ago, but have never promoted it or done anything with it. I just updated the "about" page to connect it to www.CycleKarting.com. You can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/119317264755273/ to be notified if I ever put that regional network effort. Agreed, I registered the Cycle Karts facebook group years ago, but have never promoted it or done anything with it.

I just updated the “about” page to connect it to http://www.CycleKarting.com. You can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/119317264755273/ to be notified if I ever put that regional network effort.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Zach Dillinger http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-5642 Zach Dillinger Thu, 03 May 2012 20:18:07 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-5642 <blockquote cite="#comment-body-3364"> <strong><a href="#comment-3364" rel="nofollow">Josh</a> :</strong>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.<A></A></blockquote> yes, please do! Facebook would do nicely!

Josh :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.

yes, please do! Facebook would do nicely!

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Josh http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-5117 Josh Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:02:45 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-5117 Occasionally a Cycle Kart will go up for sale, but no one currently makes Cycle Karts for the purpose of selling them. It is also against the specifications and culture of Cycle Kart Enthusiasts to not be personally responsible for the build. I would encourage you to give it a try, good luck. Occasionally a Cycle Kart will go up for sale, but no one currently makes Cycle Karts for the purpose of selling them. It is also against the specifications and culture of Cycle Kart Enthusiasts to not be personally responsible for the build. I would encourage you to give it a try, good luck.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Carlos http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-5116 Carlos Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:28 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-5116 How much would it cost to buy one of these? How much would it cost to buy one of these?

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Pictures by Dave http://cyclekarting.com/cyclekarting/cycle-kart-pictures/comment-page-1/#comment-4963 Dave Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:58:41 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?p=82#comment-4963 Nice work Don, have you thought of branching the engine exhaust into the false one so it looks more authentic??? Just a thought. Nice work Don, have you thought of branching the engine exhaust into the false one so it looks more authentic??? Just a thought.

]]> Comment on Cycle Kart Build List by Jeremy http://cyclekarting.com/cycle-kart-build-list/comment-page-1/#comment-4055 Jeremy Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:57:17 +0000 http://cyclekarting.com/?page_id=43#comment-4055 I am from the northern Indiana area, specifically Elkhart. My father and I are currently building 1, possibly 2 cyclekarts. We would love to have a group to race with also. I am from the northern Indiana area, specifically Elkhart. My father and I are currently building 1, possibly 2 cyclekarts. We would love to have a group to race with also.

]]> 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.

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