| People who do not have a driver's license envy those | | | | metal tubing to be cut in accordance with the |
| who have and could drive around any time they | | | | owner's design. The cut pieces of the metal tubing |
| want to. But even those who do not have a driver's | | | | should then be welded. One tip is to make use of |
| license may drive too! It is easy to construct a go | | | | gussets at the corners in order to ensure increased |
| cart which can be driven around one's backyard. Here | | | | strength. |
| are the steps and tips on how to build a go cart. | | | | The next step on how to build a go cart is the need |
| The materials needed to build a go cart include a | | | | for the steering linkage to be assembled. The steel |
| petrol tank, an engine, a go pedal, a break pedal, a | | | | rod measuring ½ inch must be used for |
| bar stock measuring 6 feet x ½ inch, a round | | | | linkages while the steel rod measuring ¾ inch |
| steel barstock measuring 6 feet x ¾ inch, a | | | | must be used for axles. Bends of up to 90 degrees |
| square tubing measuring 30 feet x 1 inch, a steering | | | | need to be done, therefore it is important to heat |
| shaft, bearings, a drive shaft, bolts, a chain for the | | | | the steel with the use of a torch. It must be |
| sprocket, a gear and a handbreak, a motor, a | | | | remembered that steering is important therefore |
| steering wheel, wheels, seat, metal, and welder. | | | | constructing this part of the go cart should be done |
| Before we start on how to build a go cart, let's offer | | | | with utmost care. |
| some tips first such as the importance of hiring a | | | | The next step on how to build a go cart is to use a |
| welder if we are not very knowledgeable on how to | | | | straight steel rod measuring ¾ inch to build the |
| weld. Second, it must be remembered that the size | | | | rear axle. The drive pulley must be attached to the |
| of the go cart depends on the age of the user. A go | | | | axle before the latter is mounted in the bushings. |
| cart measuring 30 inches wide x 50 inches long is | | | | A flat piece of steel plate measuring 3/16 inches |
| suitable for young go cart drivers, whereas a go cart | | | | must then be welded to the rear frame. This is |
| measuring 40 inches wide x 72 inches long is suitable | | | | necessary in mounting the engine. The throttle cable |
| for adults. Another very good tip is that some of the | | | | must then be attached to the hand throttle. |
| materials needed to make a go cart may be obtained | | | | The last step on how to build a go cart is to use |
| from a junk go cart or an old lawnmower. | | | | metal or plywood lumber to construct the floor |
| The first step on how to build a go cart is for the | | | | boards as well as the seat of the go cart. |