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This is the front hub for steering close up. There is a 3 inch piece between it and the frame to insure the tire won’t rub if you turn to the left. Depending on the size of tire you may want to make this longer, but I wouldn’t recommend exceeding 6 inches for structural concerns. |
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So here is a quick trial fit of the kart after the welding was finished. At this point I wanted to do a test and stand on it to make sure it was sturdy. It stood up to all that I could punish it with even getting a few people on it at a time. At this point I realized my tires were low and I inflated them a little more than the recommended pressure. |
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So next up is the paintjob for the frame. I used one primer coat of white, 2 coats of blue with sparkles and then 2 coats of clear coat overall and 4 coats of clear where it would get stepped on frequently.
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With the frame dried overnight to make sure the finish was strong I installed the seats. The bolts from the seat adjustment (yes I installed the slides) were too short to fit through the frame and get a bolt on them so I drilled out larger holes so I could counter sink the nuts into the frame. This makes it look sleek. Make sure you paint any exposed metal you have to prevent rust.
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