[Kartbuilding] shifter kart

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Mitchell,

Thanks for your email. I'm glad you like the shifter kart plans.

The Rear wheels were 12" (or 300mm) outside Diameter.
You can see some of the pictures of the wheels and hubs I used at:
http://kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/RacingKart_Sold/ and
http://kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Commercial_Karts-Photos_and_Details/

The front wheels were a little smaller, but only in width. If you have
money/budget to suit, you could just look to buy a set of racing kart
wheels from ebay or similar. See:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Go-Kart-Tires-Wheels-Racing-Bar-Stool-Radio-Flyer-/310314723217

But to be honest, for starting off any wheels will be fine.

For the front wheels, take a read of the following page:
http://kartbuilding.net/Freeplans/faxle.htm
You can also see some photos at:
http://kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Old_Racing_Kart/fullsteering.htm
http://kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_10_Front_Wheels_and_Hubs.pdf
http://kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_12_Front_Steering_End.pdf

The hubs for the wheels should have bearings in them. The hub then
attaches onto the front stub axle and is held in place with a large nut.

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, just ask.

Best of luck,
-steve


On 29/04/2011 23:11, Coolio Kid wrote:
> to Stephen Burke,
>  
>  
> Thank you so much for putting up your shifter kart plans!! i love
> them. me and my dad are going to be making one in a few weeks but i
> was wondering what the sixe of the weels were and what size hubs to
> get for the rear axel and the front king pin assembally. i also do not
> understand how the front wheel hubs are mounted on that king pin front
> axel thing with the barings. please help!
> THANK YOU
> mitchell

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