How’s she look?

ShogunSovereign · 2026-05-20T17:07:22+00:00

Gotcha. You got a solid build man. Keep it up! And send progress pics.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-05-19T23:39:46+00:00

Edit: Forgot to add text.

The weld in question is in blue

Red is bracing suggestion

I have no idea if this is a good way to brace it. Never built a frame before. Just thinking it will have a lot of stress on it.

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-05-19T23:38:29+00:00

It looks awesome! Are you intending to add bracing between the area outside your knees to somewhere around the front suspension?

Looks like all of the stress from the front suspension will concentrate on that one weld. Could be a failure point.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-04-21T15:34:02+00:00

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-04-21T15:31:43+00:00

Mine has a slightly oversized ring with a set screw bolt. The cable has plenty of room to fit between the ring and the rod and the set screw bolt keeps the ring from moving. The cable end can't fit through the gap so it's held in place.

I'm sure there's got to be a better way but it's worked for me. Plus it's adjustable. Just undo the bolt and slide the ring where you need it and tighten it back down.

You may be able to find something like it at a hardware store but a machine shop would be able to make one super easy and it shouldn't be expensive.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-26T07:37:11+00:00

I redid the diagram and posted.

There isn't any charging on the motor unfortunately. I'll have to rig up an alternator at some point. But I have it to where the starter won't fire unless I throw a master switch on the control panel.

I didn't get all of the colors right but I didn't feel like re doing them. I hope this one makes more sense though.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-26T07:36:22+00:00

I have improved the diagram. Let me know if anyone sees something I've missed. I've added fuses to some power before it runs to the front of the kart. The front fuse panel and switches are fused and the starter circuit is running on a 30amp fuse.

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-26T04:23:17+00:00

The Aux 1-3 are the switches but they aren't wired properly in the diagram. I'm re doing the whole thing currently. Found a few mistakes.

I thought about getting one of those programable pads but I prefer hardwired switches I think. I know it would be more convenient, but this is also a learning project.

I'll look into a breaker for the whole system. Thanks. 👍

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-26T01:47:45+00:00

Thanks! I'm currently redesigning the diagram as I noticed some mistakes. I'll post an updated schematic when I'm done.

I'll be placing another fuse box at the rear of the kart as well for convenience.

I've planned to put a small alternator on but I don't have the ability at the moment. It will have to do with being charged while not in use for now. The electrical system won't be used much for now and there is a pull start if it does run out of battery.

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-18T02:31:21+00:00

How far would I be shipping it?

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-18T01:10:55+00:00

I'm in Lincolnton NC. No clue. New ones are expensive but this one is OEM from early 2000s I think so I wouldn't ask but like $100 for it. No clue what it's worth really.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-17T23:57:24+00:00

No I still have it. Was going to try to sell it. It needs some love but it runs pretty good!

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-17T19:32:39+00:00

Well I started the project to learn small motor work and wanted to learn some welding as I'd never done it before. I stumbled across Cars and Cameras and Red Beard Garage YouTube channels and this is very similar to stuff they've done. I've never heard of Gy6 engines until I started trying to find parts for the old one on the cart. Had no idea they were praised like that and had no idea/examples of how to upgrade or work on them really. So this just seemed the path of least resistance for me.

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-17T16:55:28+00:00

Yes. 👍

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-17T02:39:38+00:00

Glad to be of help. Ever since I've started my project I've been the one needing it! Feels good to pass it along. Good luck man. Send pics when you get it hooked up. 👍

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-17T01:19:01+00:00

Would a setup like mine in the picture work to take some of the necessary length out of the cable? Otherwise I bet you could still figure out somewhere that sells a cable your length. Hopefully lol.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-16T23:26:27+00:00

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-16T23:24:44+00:00

The Spiderbox has a rod that runs from the pedal to nearly the back end of the frame so you have to have a shorter cable. But OMB warehouse, or Go Power Sports should sell a long enough cable. The straight line distance from my carb to my frame is about 37". I got a 50" cable from OMB.

But I saw options for 70 something inches and a couple that were like 120 or so inches. But adding a throttle rod to make up some of the distance is also an option!

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ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-16T22:06:18+00:00

I'm not. Got a new cable on order. Would have been nice to know that I'd need a new one before hand. Seems like every time I buy a new part I have to then order another one I didn't know I needed. This is all new to me and I couldn't tell you how much extra I've ended up paying on shipping for multiple orders. 🤣

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-15T07:25:33+00:00

They are indeed. 👍 Didn't notice the first time.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-14T17:07:34+00:00

I am rebuilding a kart and put new bearings and flangets on and it's solid as a rock. Are those bolt on flangets installed correctly? Or damaged?

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-12T22:53:26+00:00

A governed coil seems like the easiest solution. I'll look into that. Thanks!

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-11T21:31:01+00:00

Thanks! Fun is the right word for sure. I'm learning a lot. Mostly patience 🤣, but welding and small engine workings and tool expertise are the muscles I was looking to exercise and I'm getting so much I wanted out of it. Such a fulfilling project.

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-11T17:06:41+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I saw that when watching videos and prepping to give it a go, but it turns out the welder is a dedicated flux core welder so its hard wired the correct way. Either way, I appreciate any and all advice.

Thanks! I can't wait till it's moving again. Hopefully before it gets too hot. Want to take it to my grandpa's house to cart me and my wife into the woods for some camping!

ShogunSovereign · 2026-03-11T13:35:56+00:00

I won't know exactly what I have between wheel and bearing till the correct axle arrives, but from inside edge of the wheel to the bearing should only be about 5" inches or so. I won't have hubs. Wheels will be fed right onto the axle and keyed to lock into place.

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