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i've been trying to figure out the make of this go kart for days. looking at so many pics of different karts, it's all i see when i close my eyes. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
the front bars were originally straight. my sons hit a tree and bent on side, so i bent the other cause we like the look better. ![]() ![]() Last edited by juvius; 10-19-2011 at 06:33 PM. |
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I seriously wonder if that is home built or a kit kart. I've never seen one like that. No parking of any kind on it that can point in the right direction?
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if it was home made, i really like how they did it with the adjustable seat and electric start. i'm not sure i understand that tall structure in the back though Last edited by juvius; 10-15-2011 at 06:15 PM. |
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Welcome juvius- I'm with Buggymaster-it's probably home built- too many features would have been a liability/warranty issues for a manufacturer.The striaght bumpers (uncapped), exterior throttle cable,battery holder without a bolted hold down or cover,crank shaft exposed/no pull start cover- things that wouldn't cause you any issues but to the general public these few items would've been possible law suits.The roll cage over the engine looks like they came from a Yerfdog, the frame resembles a Murray Explorer. It's a good looking kart none the less and the electric start 8hp is a good solid engine.
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do you know how I can at least identify the carb? i really want to get that kit... i pulled it off and don't see any part numbers or anything... i drained the oil while i was at it... that oil was black as black can be... and thin thin thin like water... Last edited by juvius; 10-15-2011 at 09:14 PM. |
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Look up your engine parts breakdown- it'll show the carb too
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edit: i was getting a little confused thinking you knew that i couldn't figure it out... i have a thread at diygokarts about the motor here: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthr...d=1#post176834 Last edited by juvius; 10-15-2011 at 09:20 PM. |
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i now know what motor I have... woohoo....
it's model number: 190432 |
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i have still been looking very hard to find out what kind of go cart i have. i was convinced that it's home made until i found this yerf cart model 1400 for sale on craigslist. i know mine isn't that same model, but check out how similar the steering setup is and the side bars are. even the tires are the same. i replaced the front, but the ones in that picture are what used to be on mine. i looked at the yerf dog website and they don't list the 1400 model. so if it is a yer dog, is there a place where i can find pics of old yerf dog carts before bmi bought them out?
does the similarities suggest to you that my cart is probably an old yerf dog? here's a copy to the listing that has a couple more pics... http://columbus.craigslist.org/rvs/2656589656.html ![]() |
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I still have one of these in the bone yard!!! That's why I said the roll cage looked like a Yerfdog. The steering on most older model yard karts look the same- but Yerfdog to knowlege didn't ever use a drag link type steering like your's has. The steering wheel isn't from a Yerfdog-your's is very deep, nor are the pedals.Wheels and tires are really hard items to pin-point a maker as they all used the same sources back then.IMO I still think it's a homebuilt kart.I use all kinds of parts from wore out karts to modify others!!!Nothing I have is stock or do I even try to buy factory replacement parts.
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thanks... i'm going to go with that then... home built it is.... i guess it doesn't really matter anyways, since i'd buy all my parts at the local surplus store.... thanks again....
i see that you're in NC... how far are you from highpoint and randleman? i used to live in those areas a long time ago when i was 16. My family in highpoint still call me to come back from time to time.... i really loved it there... |
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I'm just west of Charlotte off I-85. About 2 hrs. NE to get to Highpoint. I moved from OK to Alaska to LA area thru Texas for a while then here- best climate for us and tons of trees!!!
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