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3 Seater Go Cart
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Re: 3 Seater Go Cart
There are a dozen or so Chinese honda clone manufacturers. Most honda parts are not compatible as they had to change some of the engines to not be sued by Honda.
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SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Go to. www.northerntool.com and look at their selection of engines. You might be able to identify yours from the pictures or descriptions.
Until the engine is identified you are pretty much out of luck repairing it or obtaining needed parts. Remeber what I said about mechnics being 90% diagnosis?
(BTW, I ran a small engine shop out of my garage for many years)
thanks Dave, i found this engine on there site that is a honda gx200, but it is 1hp smaller than the engine my mini bike had
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200353066_200353066
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WingingIt74 wrote:Those aren't really worth fixing. Your best bet would be to buy another one. I bought a 99cc version of this and it runs great.
http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engines/predator-212-cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-certified-for-california-68121.html
yeah, that was what i was thinking of getting the 212cc 6.5hp predator engine, then ill put a smaller sprocket on the rear wheel and see if the bike will go faster than 14mph
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mitchg95 wrote:WingingIt74 wrote:Those aren't really worth fixing. Your best bet would be to buy another one. I bought a 99cc version of this and it runs great.
http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engines/predator-212-cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-certified-for-california-68121.html
yeah, that was what i was thinking of getting the 212cc 6.5hp predator engine, then ill put a smaller sprocket on the rear wheel and see if the bike will go faster than 14mph
I just put a 99cc on my son's mini and with a 72T sprocket it goes in the mid 20s. I haven't clocked it yet, but it's quite fast, even with me on it.
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WingingIt74 wrote:mitchg95 wrote:WingingIt74 wrote:Those aren't really worth fixing. Your best bet would be to buy another one. I bought a 99cc version of this and it runs great.
http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engines/predator-212-cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-certified-for-california-68121.html
yeah, that was what i was thinking of getting the 212cc 6.5hp predator engine, then ill put a smaller sprocket on the rear wheel and see if the bike will go faster than 14mph
I just put a 99cc on my son's mini and with a 72T sprocket it goes in the mid 20s. I haven't clocked it yet, but it's quite fast, even with me on it.
cool, i bet its fun
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Re: 3 Seater Go Cart
mitchg95 wrote:SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Go to. www.northerntool.com and look at their selection of engines. You might be able to identify yours from the pictures or descriptions.
Until the engine is identified you are pretty much out of luck repairing it or obtaining needed parts. Remeber what I said about mechnics being 90% diagnosis?
(BTW, I ran a small engine shop out of my garage for many years)
thanks Dave, i found this engine on there site that is a honda gx200, but it is 1hp smaller than the engine my mini bike had
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200353066_200353066
That is a nice little motor, I have one on my Go Kart. Starts right up and runs great.
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microflitedude wrote:mitchg95 wrote:SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Go to. www.northerntool.com and look at their selection of engines. You might be able to identify yours from the pictures or descriptions.
Until the engine is identified you are pretty much out of luck repairing it or obtaining needed parts. Remeber what I said about mechnics being 90% diagnosis?
(BTW, I ran a small engine shop out of my garage for many years)
thanks Dave, i found this engine on there site that is a honda gx200, but it is 1hp smaller than the engine my mini bike had
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200353066_200353066
That is a nice little motor, I have one on my Go Kart. Starts right up and runs great.
how fast does she go?
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You pay a lot for a Honda... I couldn't justify it. Heck I'd rather replace the engine a few times.
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mitchg95 wrote:microflitedude wrote:mitchg95 wrote:SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Go to. www.northerntool.com and look at their selection of engines. You might be able to identify yours from the pictures or descriptions.
Until the engine is identified you are pretty much out of luck repairing it or obtaining needed parts. Remeber what I said about mechnics being 90% diagnosis?
(BTW, I ran a small engine shop out of my garage for many years)
thanks Dave, i found this engine on there site that is a honda gx200, but it is 1hp smaller than the engine my mini bike had
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200353066_200353066
That is a nice little motor, I have one on my Go Kart. Starts right up and runs great.
how fast does she go?
Haven't clocked this one yet, but I would guess aroun 25 to 30 MPH
Good point Travis.
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microflitedude wrote:mitchg95 wrote:microflitedude wrote:mitchg95 wrote:SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Go to. www.northerntool.com and look at their selection of engines. You might be able to identify yours from the pictures or descriptions.
Until the engine is identified you are pretty much out of luck repairing it or obtaining needed parts. Remeber what I said about mechnics being 90% diagnosis?
(BTW, I ran a small engine shop out of my garage for many years)
thanks Dave, i found this engine on there site that is a honda gx200, but it is 1hp smaller than the engine my mini bike had
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200353066_200353066
That is a nice little motor, I have one on my Go Kart. Starts right up and runs great.
how fast does she go?
Haven't clocked this one yet, but I would guess aroun 25 to 30 MPH
Good point Travis.
wow thats pretty good man
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Mitch:
Guess what? If you gear to increase the speed you reduce the engine's ability to pull a load or go up inclines. You can't have it both ways without a multiple drive sprockets.
My son's "Yerf Dog" has an 8 hp Tecumseh OHV which slows down considerably when carrying three people going up an incline with a load.
Guess what? If you gear to increase the speed you reduce the engine's ability to pull a load or go up inclines. You can't have it both ways without a multiple drive sprockets.
My son's "Yerf Dog" has an 8 hp Tecumseh OHV which slows down considerably when carrying three people going up an incline with a load.
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Re: 3 Seater Go Cart
SuperDave wrote:Mitch:
Guess what? If you gear to increase the speed you reduce the engine's ability to pull a load or go up inclines. You can't have it both ways without a multiple drive sprockets.
My son's "Yerf Dog" has an 8 hp Tecumseh OHV which slows down considerably when carrying three people going up and incline with a load.
i understand that Dave, im not to worried about it though as most of the places that i ride are not to hilly and mostly flat areas
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Hate to "rain on your parade" Mitch but that only means riding your quad on private lands. Private landowners are reluctant to grant permission because of liability concerns.
Public lands require that ALL motorized vehicles be street-legal, licensed and be operated by licensed drivers. Check your local regulations and see if I'm not correct.
So you can either ride illegally and risk getting caught or.................................
Public lands require that ALL motorized vehicles be street-legal, licensed and be operated by licensed drivers. Check your local regulations and see if I'm not correct.
So you can either ride illegally and risk getting caught or.................................
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WingingIt74 wrote:You pay a lot for a Honda... I couldn't justify it. Heck I'd rather replace the engine a few times.
A bit of money, but the nice thing is that if you take care of it well, it is re-sellable fast with that name and will probably outlast the go-kart or ?. They run forever with just a bit of basic mantienance, as we all know.
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There is an old "historic" speedway just down the road from me. The owner has told me I could fly my small airplanes there, and he lets people ride bikes. I mint call him and ask him about go carts.
The reason we are messing with all this stuff is for this event. http://www.joenall.com/
Largest outdoor event in the world. It is spread out over 500 acres. Forget walking, and driving a car is bulky and difficult. Which makes these little carts perfect.
No room at our house unless we decide to destroy our yard. When me move, (which is very soon) I hope there will be a place to ride them.
The reason we are messing with all this stuff is for this event. http://www.joenall.com/
Largest outdoor event in the world. It is spread out over 500 acres. Forget walking, and driving a car is bulky and difficult. Which makes these little carts perfect.
No room at our house unless we decide to destroy our yard. When me move, (which is very soon) I hope there will be a place to ride them.
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Torque Converters on 2WD is the way to go. 1WD with a standard centrifugal clutch not nearly as fun.
Luckily the seller lied to us about the axel... (among many other things) which is bent to heck.
Luckily the seller lied to us about the axel... (among many other things) which is bent to heck.
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SuperDave wrote:Hate to "rain on your parade" Mitch but that only means riding your quad on private lands. Private landowners are reluctant to grant permission because of liability concerns.
Public lands require that ALL motorized vehicles be street-legal, licensed and be operated by licensed drivers. Check your local regulations and see if I'm not correct.
So you can either ride illegally and risk getting caught or.................................
i know what you are talking about Dave, i already checked with local police departent, and because it is over 50cc it is considered a "motorized vehicle" and needs to be registered as a normal motorcycle :'( i only rode it when it worked and when my parents let me take it around 2 blocks of my neighborhood which was once a week if i was lucky. almost got pulled over once lol and got kicked out of the field by my house
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The "Yerf Dog" has a torque converter as mentioned.
A bent axle is best replaced rather than straightened. Again: www.northerntool.com is a good source.
A bent axle is best replaced rather than straightened. Again: www.northerntool.com is a good source.
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mitchg95 wrote:SuperDave wrote:Hate to "rain on your parade" Mitch but that only means riding your quad on private lands. Private landowners are reluctant to grant permission because of liability concerns.
Public lands require that ALL motorized vehicles be street-legal, licensed and be operated by licensed drivers. Check your local regulations and see if I'm not correct.
So you can either ride illegally and risk getting caught or.................................
i know what you are talking about Dave, i already checked with local police departent, and because it is over 50cc it is considered a "motorized vehicle" and needs to be registered as a normal motorcycle :'( i only rode it when it worked and when my parents let me take it around 2 blocks of my neighborhood which was once a week if i was lucky. almost got pulled over once lol and got kicked out of the field by my house
You could always change the "cc" sticker to a 49cc
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I believe that Travis might just be kidding. Any adult that encourages sixteen year-old to misrepresent something to evade the law is an enabler asking for trouble, if not now, in the future.
Mitch: A quad is NOT "street legal" regardless of engine displacement. Check the definition with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles.
Mitch: A quad is NOT "street legal" regardless of engine displacement. Check the definition with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Actually I wasnt kidding. I think it's a silly law. We have one similar in Illinois.
SD, lighten up man. Some states or cities have rules to alow such vehicles on the streets. I feel it's no different then a bicycle as long as its a single gear.
Some alow only electric mini bikes, which I also don't see the difference.
SD, lighten up man. Some states or cities have rules to alow such vehicles on the streets. I feel it's no different then a bicycle as long as its a single gear.
Some alow only electric mini bikes, which I also don't see the difference.
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WingingIt74 wrote:Actually I wasnt kidding. I think it's a silly law. We have one similar in Illinois.
SD, lighten up man. Some states or cities have rules to alow such vehicles on the streets. I feel it's no different then a bicycle as long as its a single gear.
Some alow only electric mini bikes, which I also don't see the difference.
Travis:
I believe it fair to say that you and I have fundamental disagreement about teaching children to respect and obey the law. What you consider a "silly law" is, none the less, the legally enforceable law is not up to your discretion if it is "reasonable".
My thirty year career as I high school teacher taught that if parents and adults don't comply with laws there is precious little chance that children will. Under age driving for example. Parents allowing their children to drive without a permit or license. What "lesson"is thus imparted?
Whereas some communities have passed ordinances allowing golf cars or other electric-powered vehicles on city streets that is not an approval of gasoline-powered quads which are the subject of the thread in question. If you chose to equate the two as being "no different" that is not your decision to make.
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Silly laws for SuperDave
WASHINGTON STATE:
WASHINGTON STATE:
- All lollipops are banned.
- A law to reduce crime states: "It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town.
- It's illegal in Wilbur to ride an ugly horse. Fine? $300.
- There is/was a law on the books in Washington state that stated that a motorcar driven at night must be preceded by something like 100 yards by a man carrying a lantern...
- In Seattle it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon that is over six feet in length.
- Also in Seattle it is illegal for a woman to sit on a man's lap on a bus unless there is a pillow between them.
- It is still an offense in Washington state to pretend your parents are rich
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Don't get me started about ILLINOIS.
The new Illinois motto: "Where governors make our license plates"
Where the laws they broke "silly" in your opinion? (Fraud, embezelment.....................)
The new Illinois motto: "Where governors make our license plates"
Where the laws they broke "silly" in your opinion? (Fraud, embezelment.....................)
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