[Kartbuilding] Tips needed!

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Tarun,

Yes - a stationary carrier on the front would be much easier. A front-end 
loader would be way too much work!.

Even if you can't get a differential lock, I would have independant 
braking on both rear wheels. Braking one rear wheel can make the kart spin 
around in a nice tight circle.

For off-road, I would NOT use a 3 wheel setup. I would rather do the extra 
work and setup the front steering system correctly.
Your going to have to look through all the steering setups and plans you 
can. See:
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_12_Front_Steering_End.pdf

It would also be a good idea to take a look at a pedal go-kart or kids 
pedal tractor to see how the steering is done, and how the track rods push 
the front wheels to steer.

Best of Luck,
-steve

  On Sun, 23 Mar 2008, Tarun Tharyan wrote:

> Hi Stephen,
>
> I was thinking of attaching the carrier in front. I actually thought of
> having something like a fork lift in front but thought that it would really
> complicate matters so i stuck to the idea of a stationary carrier.
>
> The Bullet 350cc does have a manual clutch. About the Bullet 500cc engine,
> I'm not sure if it is air or water cooled.
>
> I will look into the possibility of getting a differential with a
> differential lock.
>
> I was also wondering how the steering of an ATV works because I thought of
> having a steering of an ATV on this. Since i didn't know how the steering
> works, I saw other possibilities and came across PIAGGIO MP3.
>
> It is a 3 wheeled vehicle with two wheels in front.
> I have attached a picture of the setup of the PIAGGIO MP3.
>
> Do you think it is feasible or is the actual steering of an ATV better. If
> it is,then could you please tell me how it works with apt models.
>
>
> Thank you
>
> -tarun
>