need help getting started

[Penland]

alright i really wanna build a bsr but im am running short on money...im trying to buy stuff from scrap (4-wheels go carts ex...). the problem i am having is length of rear axle and where exactly to get one or make. also the braking along with that. this is just a start i hope ya'll can help me get started thanks.

im not really sure basic demensions from what ive read around 15'' by 30''. and i think i can get a decent drive shaft off of a small go cart. please help me

[stool sample]

hey penland,how ya goin,welcome.:cheers:
with my stool,i scrounged some tyres off the local kart track,sat them on the floor in the shed,sat the motor in the middle,sat the stool on top,grabed a set of handle bars,sat down on it,then when i liked how everything sat i drew a chalk chassis plan on the floor and built it to that.
i went the expensive way with new kart parts,but have since decided to get an old rolling chassis off the net for components next time.

tony:thumb:

[Frank McGrath]

Shop Ebay for parts. McMaster-Carr for hardware and rear axle.


Good Luck.

[Penland]

heres the axle i managed to pick up today for $50 off of a smaller atv.

[Neverdone]

Looks like a diff in the middle, sprocket and brake disc... Good find. The only thing I would be concerned about is the splines on the end. Might make it hard to find a cheap set of hubs to hold a small kart tire.... Also what is the diameter of that axle?

[Penland]

the axle's diameter is1in i think. i also think i can get some wheels at northern tools but not sure yet. and the axle doesnt not have a differential i do not believe. its just the mounting piece. today im off to look for steering anyone got any ideas on what to find it on.(maybe go kart, golf cart* maybe not sure)

[Penland]

ok yesterday i was able to pick up the steering from a norther tool aboutan hour away. i also go a restraunt style bar stool half price. yester day was very productive. i am having a problem though. i need 2 350cc warrior hubs for my axle and they are lookin pretty expensive. let me know if anyone has any ideas

[Frank McGrath]

try surpluscenter.com for wheels and tires. They have an odd selection, but they do occaisionally have stuff we can use. And order the catalog. Its good to have around.

[Penland]

well today i got a lot done..kinda.:blob_red: i bought all 4 hubs, 4 tires, 4 inter
tubes, engine mount (because it was cheaper than making), bar stool,
spindels, steering, hydo. brakes, and 2 rims...(they didnt have 4..), and
finally bought the engine last night(6.5h clone).

today i cut the square frame for the stool. and to fix the hub problem i
bought so hubs and welded them on to my warrior axle...without the disc
brake...:angry: so then had to grind the weld off and tomorrow we're going to
weld it back with disc on. :hammer: so far kinda productive but its starting to
come together:thumb: .

ps hope to have pics up soon

[Penland]

last night i was able to finish the frame and steering. i am now waiting for
the motor and axles to be able to finish my build. hope to have pics up
soon.

[Penland]

finished the stool just some small tweeks left. trying to update me progress

[Penland]

start of my pics