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I have a little bit of engine knowledge (took a small engines class last year in school). but the ultimate goal is to make a go kart out of a motorcycle or dirt bike engine. any and all input is welcome.
more info: I was thinking a 250 2 stroke but i am extremely open to change.
Answer
Not much effort at all. You can cannibalize a lot of parts from the donor motorcycle. The biggest problem is getting the final gearing right. The circumference of a go-kart tire is much smaller than a motorcycle tire.
However this could be accomplished with a jack shaft.
This has already been done so you won't need to re-invent the wheel. There is a go kart racing series that already uses motorcycle engines. Open your favorite search engine and search for "motorcycle engine go kart" without the quotes.
There is one minor issue that you may find is that a 2 stroke motorcycle engine doesn't produce much torque at low RPM. This may be an issue when starting off or if you need to go slow. But look out once you get the go kart moving. You may want to wear a full face helmet to keep the bugs out of your teeth because you will consistently have an ear to ear grin on your face.
One other issue you may encounter is that you could very easily over-power your go-kart. If you use too much motor you could easily build a little 100+ mph death trap. Make sure your go kart, your riding area, and your driving abilities match the performance capabilities of your go kart.
Another option I have seen is to use a snowmobile engine and belt drive system. I have seen both. And both were wicked fast.
Not much effort at all. You can cannibalize a lot of parts from the donor motorcycle. The biggest problem is getting the final gearing right. The circumference of a go-kart tire is much smaller than a motorcycle tire.
However this could be accomplished with a jack shaft.
This has already been done so you won't need to re-invent the wheel. There is a go kart racing series that already uses motorcycle engines. Open your favorite search engine and search for "motorcycle engine go kart" without the quotes.
There is one minor issue that you may find is that a 2 stroke motorcycle engine doesn't produce much torque at low RPM. This may be an issue when starting off or if you need to go slow. But look out once you get the go kart moving. You may want to wear a full face helmet to keep the bugs out of your teeth because you will consistently have an ear to ear grin on your face.
One other issue you may encounter is that you could very easily over-power your go-kart. If you use too much motor you could easily build a little 100+ mph death trap. Make sure your go kart, your riding area, and your driving abilities match the performance capabilities of your go kart.
Another option I have seen is to use a snowmobile engine and belt drive system. I have seen both. And both were wicked fast.
What do I have to wear on a daily basis to ride my motorcycle?
ninjabot
I'm 19 in Alabama and I'm about to purchase a 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250. I have no experience on motorcycles and this will be my first bike. I have Already registered for an approved beginner class and gotten insurance quotes on owning it. I Am buying it as a cheap alternative to commute from class and work. I am wondering what gear i should buy along with the motorcycle that would be needed on a day to day basis.
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Helmet. Helmets all protect the same. You pay more for features and comfort. I would get a full face or flip-up, because (not surprisingly) about half of impacts come from the front.
Jacket. Should be made specially for motorcycles. When you try it on you lean forward and put your arms out in front. A motorcycle jacket has sleeves a little longer and more room in the shoulders. Leather used to be king, for warmth, abrasion resistance, and because it doesn't flap in the wind. But now there are textiles that work just as well. For Summer you can get a 'mesh jacket' that the wind just goes right through.
Gloves. When (if) you fall, you instinctively put your hands out to stop yourself, so you want a layer of leather on the palms. There are mesh gloves for Summer too! In cooler weather you also need gloves to keep your hands warm.
Boots would be nice but I don't think they're essential. They protect your ankles. But you really need something substantial on your feet, a good pair of leather shoes, not flip-flops or crocs or something like that. Some kind of waffle rubber sole would be nice because you use your feet to hold the bike up at stops so you want to grip the ground well.
Some people insist you need overpants too, but I think they're just too much to hassle with. Jeans are fine.
You're not preparing for a big serious crash, just a spill. You'll hit some gravel or dead leaves in a curve and the bike will slide out from under you and deposit you relatively gently on the ground. Happens to everyone sooner or later. You learn to scan the surface ahead of you.
The most important thing is to be comfortable, not too cold or hot, in clothes that move with you.
Helmet. Helmets all protect the same. You pay more for features and comfort. I would get a full face or flip-up, because (not surprisingly) about half of impacts come from the front.
Jacket. Should be made specially for motorcycles. When you try it on you lean forward and put your arms out in front. A motorcycle jacket has sleeves a little longer and more room in the shoulders. Leather used to be king, for warmth, abrasion resistance, and because it doesn't flap in the wind. But now there are textiles that work just as well. For Summer you can get a 'mesh jacket' that the wind just goes right through.
Gloves. When (if) you fall, you instinctively put your hands out to stop yourself, so you want a layer of leather on the palms. There are mesh gloves for Summer too! In cooler weather you also need gloves to keep your hands warm.
Boots would be nice but I don't think they're essential. They protect your ankles. But you really need something substantial on your feet, a good pair of leather shoes, not flip-flops or crocs or something like that. Some kind of waffle rubber sole would be nice because you use your feet to hold the bike up at stops so you want to grip the ground well.
Some people insist you need overpants too, but I think they're just too much to hassle with. Jeans are fine.
You're not preparing for a big serious crash, just a spill. You'll hit some gravel or dead leaves in a curve and the bike will slide out from under you and deposit you relatively gently on the ground. Happens to everyone sooner or later. You learn to scan the surface ahead of you.
The most important thing is to be comfortable, not too cold or hot, in clothes that move with you.
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