Can Someone I.D. THis Yard Kart?
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Here's A Better Look
I decided to buy it today-I got it cheap. It's a bit smaller than my Simplex Challenger, but it fits in the back of my Chevy Sonic!! The original 5" wheels are in need of new bearings, and the 1/2" steering shaft had to go. The spindle "yokes" are only 2 1/4" so I need to find or fab some new ones with proper bushings. Azusa spindles, like most, are 2 1/2".
A new 5/8" steering shaft will be added, and I am seriously considering using some 4" slicks from my parts inventory so it will be a little closer to the ground. Power will come from a 212 Predator, and I also have a 5 hp 139cc Tecumseh 2 stroke I want to experiment with.....
I decided to buy it today-I got it cheap. It's a bit smaller than my Simplex Challenger, but it fits in the back of my Chevy Sonic!! The original 5" wheels are in need of new bearings, and the 1/2" steering shaft had to go. The spindle "yokes" are only 2 1/4" so I need to find or fab some new ones with proper bushings. Azusa spindles, like most, are 2 1/2".A new 5/8" steering shaft will be added, and I am seriously considering using some 4" slicks from my parts inventory so it will be a little closer to the ground. Power will come from a 212 Predator, and I also have a 5 hp 139cc Tecumseh 2 stroke I want to experiment with.....
It's Coming Along
Here is what I have done so far:
Someone welded a huge engine plate on top of the old one. That has now been removed after much grinding.
The pedals have been moved forward about 2 1/2" inches for more comfort.
The wheels are 4.10-3.50 x 4 slicks-I like the looks of the little tires.
A pocket bike gas tank is mounted to the rear of the seat-it holds about 3/10s of a gallon.
The front wheels are Azusalites-the rears are steel.
A 212 Predator with a rejet, header, and new air cleaner should make this thing move rather well. It's tight, but will work.
Here is what I have done so far:
Someone welded a huge engine plate on top of the old one. That has now been removed after much grinding.
The pedals have been moved forward about 2 1/2" inches for more comfort.
The wheels are 4.10-3.50 x 4 slicks-I like the looks of the little tires.
A pocket bike gas tank is mounted to the rear of the seat-it holds about 3/10s of a gallon.
The front wheels are Azusalites-the rears are steel.
A 212 Predator with a rejet, header, and new air cleaner should make this thing move rather well. It's tight, but will work.
Here It Is With Paint
Here is the old Ken Bar Streaker....Got it back from the media blaster and put on two coats of Rustoleum. Someday I'll paint the front bumper.... The 99cc Predator has an open header and a rejetted, bored carb from AGK. I figure it makes about 4.5 or so horses....The little thing really moves, though.
Here is the old Ken Bar Streaker....Got it back from the media blaster and put on two coats of Rustoleum. Someday I'll paint the front bumper.... The 99cc Predator has an open header and a rejetted, bored carb from AGK. I figure it makes about 4.5 or so horses....The little thing really moves, though.Attachments
Ken Bar Streaker Track Time Kart Update
Here is the latest on the Ken Bar.....I got bored a few weeks ago and put on a BSP clone-it was a handful with the one wheel peel....so it's time for a stretched wheelbase and a live axle. The existing band brake was an exercise in futility, so a mechanical disc will go on. Moving the engine to the right side opens up the left side for any kind of brake you want.....The first time I saw this thing, I realized it was a kid's yard kart-but I also figured it had LOTS of potential.......
Here is the latest on the Ken Bar.....I got bored a few weeks ago and put on a BSP clone-it was a handful with the one wheel peel....so it's time for a stretched wheelbase and a live axle. The existing band brake was an exercise in futility, so a mechanical disc will go on. Moving the engine to the right side opens up the left side for any kind of brake you want.....The first time I saw this thing, I realized it was a kid's yard kart-but I also figured it had LOTS of potential.......you will want to move those steering rods back to the rear
most yard karts do come from factory with the steering rods up front. On a one wheel drive, the reverse-ackermann steering isnt as much of a problem because the rear doesnt push on both sides. Once you swap to a solid axle, the rear will push you straight forwards and you will need the corrected ackermann to be able to steer. Better to have them in your heels than to bend them running into something as well
most yard karts do come from factory with the steering rods up front. On a one wheel drive, the reverse-ackermann steering isnt as much of a problem because the rear doesnt push on both sides. Once you swap to a solid axle, the rear will push you straight forwards and you will need the corrected ackermann to be able to steer. Better to have them in your heels than to bend them running into something as well