mick 1986 · Nov 17, 2012

We have been tasked to build a go cart to compete in a series of "challenges" at work. It's to celebrate the corps birthday!

I have bought a zx7r engine and now just got chain and sprockets and a brake disc, I'm down to the last few bits I need now. These are;
Brake lever, pipe and caliper.
Hydraulic clutch lever.

If anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it! All the proceeds from the weekend are going to help for Heros.

everlatesparky · Nov 17, 2012

What caliper type you need???

mick 1986 · Nov 17, 2012

Any bike type really mate. I started the basics for the chassis today.

Any 4 or 6 pot calipers will be perfect, but even a 2 pot rear will do the job better than what I have now.

everlatesparky · Nov 17, 2012

I work at this place Powerhouse Automotive | NOS Nitrous Oxide | Motorcycle Servicing in Sheffield | Motorbike Dyno in Yorkshire
We repair and refurb brake calipers!
The owner is ex RAF so MAY be up to supply a caliper or 2 two if it's for charity.
I can't guarantee anything but i try him on monday.
Would a working but in need of paint caliper be of use to you???
We sometimes get stuff in that is a bit rough looking but functional.
Carl

3.5 efi · Nov 17, 2012

think i've got a zx7 clutch master and lever in the shed, will have a look tomorrow. might even post it if you ask nice.

mick 1986 · Nov 17, 2012

3.5 thanks very much mate! That would be a massive help!

Yes a one needing any sort of touch up is fine, thank you.

I will be photoing the build as I go, and hopefully get a video of the drag race, I mean "100mtr sprint" to show you guys.

vilguy · Nov 18, 2012

ive got plenty of odds n sods bud. I will have a dig around in the shed tomorrow evening mate. Should have a disc, caliper, master cylinder, even got plenty of kawasaki sprockets lying around

landowner · Nov 18, 2012

mick 1986 said:
3.5 thanks very much mate! That would be a massive help!

Yes a one needing any sort of touch up is fine, thank you.

I will be photoing the build as I go, and hopefully get a video of the drag race, I mean "100mtr sprint" to show you guys.

Look forward to the build and how you adapt the brake etc, doing one myself for pleasure

mick 1986 · Nov 18, 2012

vilguy said:
ive got plenty of odds n sods bud. I will have a dig around in the shed tomorrow evening mate. Should have a disc, caliper, master cylinder, even got plenty of kawasaki sprockets lying around

That would be magic mate! Would you post them up to me when you find what you have please?

mick 1986 · Nov 18, 2012

landowner said:
Look forward to the build and how you adapt the brake etc, doing one myself for pleasure

I have a book from Haynes on how to build a go cart for less than £100 or £200. It's a very useful book mate. It shows you how to use the standard bike brake bits and make a pedal that incorporates a cable to activate the brake and clutch. I got the basics of the frame built yesterday, just need to this engine running now!

3.5 efi · Nov 18, 2012

p.m. me an address mate, found that clutch master.

mick 1986 · Nov 19, 2012

3.5 efi said:
p.m. me an address mate, found that clutch master.

Your a legend mate! Thank you.

vilguy · Nov 19, 2012

mick 1986 said:
That would be magic mate! Would you post them up to me when you find what you have please?

im sure i can sort something. Let me take a picture of the stuff i have so you can see what your after, i had a big clear out recently and binned loads of stuff as i couldnt be arsed with it, but i still have plenty of pieces in the shed.

I have a brand new gn125 engine, loom, cdi etc if anyone wants it? Only done 50 miles!!! Perfect for building a little buggy for the kids... ohh maybe i should do that for ours

mick 1986 · Nov 19, 2012

vilguy said:
im sure i can sort something. Let me take a picture of the stuff i have so you can see what your after, i had a big clear out recently and binned loads of stuff as i couldnt be arsed with it, but i still have plenty of pieces in the shed.

I have a brand new gn125 engine, loom, cdi etc if anyone wants it? Only done 50 miles!!! Perfect for building a little buggy for the kids... ohh maybe i should do that for ours

Thanks mate. I was told today that these carts need to be finished for Tuesday to be "safety inspected" before the race! So the 2 weeks I had has now shrunk to 7 days! **** sake!

mick 1986 · Nov 19, 2012

3.5 efi said:
p.m. me an address mate, found that clutch master.

Hi mate, did you manage to post the clutch cylinder mate?

wattfield · Nov 19, 2012

How long does the brake pipe need to be?

3.5 efi · Nov 19, 2012

mick 1986 said:
Hi mate, did you manage to post the clutch cylinder mate?

no mate, not long in from work and just seen pm. will post tomorrow.

mick 1986 · Nov 20, 2012

3.5 efi said:
no mate, not long in from work and just seen pm. will post tomorrow.

No problem mate. Much appreciated.

mick 1986 · Nov 20, 2012

wattfield said:
How long does the brake pipe need to be?

Any length to be honest, I can make pretty much any fit to any.

vilguy · Nov 20, 2012

mick 1986 said:
Thanks mate. I was told today that these carts need to be finished for Tuesday to be "safety inspected" before the race! So the 2 weeks I had has now shrunk to 7 days! **** sake!

safety inspected?

race sounds gay already. The whole point of things like this is so wheels fall off at the most awkward moment, people crash, break their tail bones etc etc..

Feckin health and safety ****ers!

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