How do you build a go-kart?

What you need:

• Time
• Experience in vehicle construction

How to build a kart

In order to build a go-kart yourself, you should of course have mastered the basics of vehicle construction and inform yourself in advance about the necessary safety measures:

1. The chassis: To build a chassis, you need round or oval tubes made of steel. The chassis must be designed in such a way that it can absorb impacts and is therefore equipped with additional stabilizers. The whole thing is usually clad with plastic cladding. If you are building a go-kart for children, you should consider whether you should not include a roll bar with or without a roll bar. plant.
2. Of the engine: The engine is usually installed behind the driver's seat but in front of the rear axle. Lawn mower motors are quite suitable for this. But any other, small engine is also ideal for building a go-kart. The force is then with a
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   chain transferred to the rear axle.
3. the bikes: For the wheels you should go for rims decide with a diameter of 5-6 cm. the tires themselves are made of rubber and have no hose, just filled with air. As in other racing sports, a distinction is made between slicks, intermediates and rain tires for go-karts.
4. Brakes: In order to brake, you should install disc brakes - these can be operated either by cable or hydraulics. The brakes are usually installed on the rear axle.


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What is a go-kart anyway?

• The first go-kart was built in the USA in 1956 by the engineer Art Ingels. It had a lawnmower engine and operated the rear wheels on a bicycle chain.
• Put simply, the go-kart consists of a frame construction with an engine Exhaust, 4 wheels, a seat, the fairing and of course a kart also has a steering linkage for steering.