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Old 06-15-2010, 04:21 PM
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Hey guys is this considered a mini buggy or a go kart? Well any way I'm putn a 1000cc honda motorcycle engine on it an I was wanting to know if I had to mod ithe rear axle on it I already know I have to flip the axle but that aint a problem so plz help me out an send me a pic on how u do it or how u did yours if ya can thanx
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Old 06-15-2010, 07:26 PM
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post a better picture
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:18 PM
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From the looks of it, that looks to be a murray go kart, is that right?
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:16 PM
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i found your pictures
i would think with a bigger motor you will have to extend
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2008 tomberline punisher
1500 spring 12g sliders
30mm cv pumper carb
uni filter no rev cdi
polaris xlt snowmobile shocks for front
w/550 magnum springs & blaster fronts on rear
and another buggy built working on mods gk-13
white spring 17 gram sliders so far
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Old 06-16-2010, 07:25 PM
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Olderthan is correct- flipping your axle looks logical but still won't work unless you add about 18" to the swingarm infront of the axle as the motorcycle engine won't let you run the chain straight down or forward. To minimize stretching the frame alot running a jackshaft with the axle in it's current configuration would be my advise.The 1" axle is WAY too weak for that kind of torque.You'll be adding almost 50lbs more to the rear and the laid over shocks won't carry it. In my experience you need 22" min. for this type engine to the drive sprocket.Also the stock sprocket is 410 chain-NOT enough so changing to 530 chain (stock on the motorcycle engine) will need to be addressed.This is just a few items to consider, there are many more things to ponder!!!!
Why such a big motor? What type of driving will you be doing?What type of terrain?
 


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