First Cyclekart Build - Frame/Chassis Front Axle Ep2

Video number 2 in my first cyclekart build series, and the chassis/frame is coming together. I show you the front axle that I've manufactured and discuss the engine, rear diff and clutch.
I'm so happy that my cyclekart build is finally underway and it's awesome to see some of my crazy ideas coming together.
The response to the first video was amazing, so make sure you go back and watch that one if you haven't already:
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Get in touch if you're a fellow Australian cyclekart enthusiast, I'd love to connect, leave a comment below or send me an email:
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[@neilsmith5930]

A great start

[@junkyardracer57]

Thanks Neil, looking forward to the first test drive!

[@superb8843]

Nice work!

[@junkyardracer57]

Thanks Brad, wish I could bring it over for a rip on the salt

[@cipherniteshade]

I love the idea of you raising the height to build on to make it more comfortable for you to work on it, no sense in straining yourself. I'm going to see if I can insulate my own, need it to run silently and helps keep it cool too. Can't wait to see the smile on your face when you ride it for the first time.

[@junkyardracer57]

Looking forward to the first ride for sure!

[@troyorton6634]

I love that front axle

[@junkyardracer57]

Thanks Troy, a little bit of ingenuity and elbow grease got the job done 👍

[@stevenmihalic7887]

Good work, very interesting.

[@junkyardracer57]

Glad you think so! Let me know if any questions

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Nice one

[@junkyardracer57]

Thanks for watching!

[@bonnevillegarage]

Love the progress. It coming together great.

[@junkyardracer57]

Thanks Adam, now to figure out how to fit it in a few suitcases for a run on the salt when it’s all done!

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day great update video

[@CEOsario]

Nice job...I am just getting started...Thanks for sharing...

[@junkyardracer57]

Good luck! Hope your build goes well

[@astro8807]

Good work guys, I'm building a couple with my freind in Brisbane will be machining up sprockets myself

[@junkyardracer57]

Good luck mate, keep us updated on the build! Thanks for watching l

[@theosalt1]

Love the construction so far. Where are the tie rod like ends used on you king pin structure sorced from?

[@junkyardracer57]

Hi there, they’re called heim or rose joints - any decent bearing supply company should be able to help you with them. Thanks for watching!

[@grantgreaves7726]

Hey mate .
Watched video great work .
Where did you buy front spindles ?
Cheers

[@junkyardracer57]

Hi mate, thanks for watching! I got them from Ali Express, and like most parts on the kart they had to be modified. If you have the cash, probably worth investing in parts from the US.

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

I like the idea of your work stands I've got a shot back and I struggle,
I'm in Brisbane is there anywhere too drive/ race the cars ?

[@junkyardracer57]

I’ll be going over my stands in the wrap up video. Have you built a kart yet?
If you know someone with a paddock in Brisbane or surrounds let us know 😂

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

@@junkyardracer57 no I only found out about the karts this week and started to look for parts but at the price of the wheels I don't think I'm going to have the money sadly , but I'm still looking around, where did you get your wheels from,

[@felixkaufmann6062]

Great inspiration, have to get in to it. Any chance to contact you? I live in Brisbane

[@junkyardracer57]

Send me an email mate [e-mail]

[@4kays160]

Where are you going to ride it?. Theres no where to ride these things in australia without getting arrested 😂

[@junkyardracer57]

We’re trying to make friends with people who have big flat paddocks 😂
Not like the States at all that’s for sure, I had fun driving karts down the streets in Bonneville!

[@4kays160]

@@junkyardracer57 i live near bathurst nsw, if children get caught riding electric scooters here they get charged unlicensed unregistered and uninsured and the fine is $1800 , jeez if i put my daughter in a go cart like that they pop all her tyres cut her ignition,make up charges, fine her the 1800 and impound the cart and charge 27 dollars per day they kept it in impound... thats the police state i live in currently..

[@junkyardracer57]

That’s australia in general unfortunately. We’ll find a secluded spot to give it a run.

[@helpmehelp3009]

Looking Good, how many clubs do you have near you?

[@junkyardracer57]

Not many at all, a new one is in its infancy here on the Gold Coast, but we’re looking to network and find out if any more near us have popped up :)