r/gokarts • • Mar 31 '25

Announcement 🎉Huge Milesone! r/gokarts Hit 20,000 Members!

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We just hit an impressive 20,000 members which is a huge milestone!

The amazing and consistent growth is all thanks to active members of this community.!Your contributions, whether it's offering advice, showing off your build or simply enjoying others creations, have made this subreddit what it is today.

Thanks again to everyone for being a part of the community. We couldn't have done this without you!

Feel free to comment some photos of your favorite go kart content.🏁


r/gokarts • • Mar 09 '25

Other Governors, Flywheels, And An Internet Full Of Crap

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r/gokarts • • 9h ago

Frame ID How much this ken bar s 465 streaker worth?

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Really good shape. Bit of rust on the seat. Oem engine runs good. Frame looks soild.

Fyi...I did not put that sticker on it. It came with it when I purchased it.


r/gokarts • • 14h ago

Tech Question Throttle stuck wide open

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Can someone help me fix this?


r/gokarts • • 11h ago

Tech Question Any idea what brand and model kart this is

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Trying to find any info on make and model of this go kart. Any ideas?


r/gokarts • • 13h ago

Tech Question Gas and brake pedal extension for tall people

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So I'm 6'2 and I'm trying to figure out how and what I would need to attach a gas and brake pedal to my gokart without removing the original pedals for shorter riders? And I need an idea that doesn't require a welder...


r/gokarts • • 22h ago

Tech Question Need help! what tires will fit these?

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Planning on getting these wheels for the rear, both sides, what are some dirt track tires that will fit these. Or what size are idea for these wheels. If u have any links that would be great . It’s just recreational dirt oval racing so don’t need the best of the best. Thanks!


r/gokarts • • 2d ago

Showing Off My restored Carter Brothers Kart

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Way too many hours later it’s done. Photos of the process included. This thing was a wreck when I got it. Missing pieces, junk engine and tires, broken rear axle, everything was seized and messed up. My first restoration since graduating technical school in 2 years. Came out pretty darn good!


r/gokarts • • 2d ago

Other Go kart for 5 and 8 year old?

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I’m considering either a go kart or two atvs for my kids. The younger one is 40 pounds and around 41 inches tall. The older one is a little over 50 pounds and 50 inches tall. Do you have any recommendations for atvs at this age? I’d ideally like to get one that they could both use.


r/gokarts • • 2d ago

Tech Question Best engines for a low budget go kart

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Hi. I'm giving a go to building my first go kart and I want to keep it as low budget as possible. What kind of engine would you suggest for this and where would be the best place to buy it. I'm not opposed to buying second hand or anything. I'm also in Ireland if that makes a difference for terrifs and shipping.

Any advice would be great. Thank you.


r/gokarts • • 3d ago

Tech Question Stage 3 predator 212 help

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I got a stage 2 or 3 predator 212 on a go kart.
Its got:
Billet flywheel
Billet rod
22ibs springs
Flat top piston
Racer cam
Gov delete
Vm22 clone carb
Straight pipe

It should be making around 12-15hp on paper. It blew my old stock torque converter rated for 6hp with it. (Who would have guessed.) I need suggestions on what torque converter or clutch I should replace it with to handle the added horsepower. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. Thanks in advanced.


r/gokarts • • 3d ago

Other This Sunday in Wisconsin

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r/gokarts • • 3d ago

Tech Question Back yard go kart - 6yr old

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I am looking to get a go kart for my 6yr old that she can ride in the back yard. We are on an acre so we have a decent amount of room. What options are available around $500? I was looking at this , but I don't really buy in fully to the "it will run on grass" claims

https://www.radioflyer.com/collections/go-karts/products/extreme-drift-gokart


r/gokarts • • 4d ago

Tech Question What should I do about my bent roll cage?

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I bought this kandi 125cc kart a few weeks ago and rolled it. Whats best way to fix it/can it be saved?


r/gokarts • • 4d ago

Other Good deal?

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Thinking about buying this and putting a 500cc duramax engine on it, but I also need to save money 😭 is this rare or common price for these things


r/gokarts • • 4d ago

Tech Question Is it normal for this many sparkalies?

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I just recently had to replace my side cover bolts for ARP bolts, and to do that you need to replace the dowel pins which requires the removal of the side cover. So I drained the oil that was inside and I opened it to find some metal flakes in the oil, I’ve ran this engine for about 1 hour from low to medium loads. It’s a predator 420 with a .308 cam, ARC billet rod, 60lb dual valve springs, chromoly pushrods and a billet flywheel.


r/gokarts • • 4d ago

Tech Question Chain size for an XL motor on a stock cart

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r/gokarts • • 5d ago

Showing Off I made this cool go-kart model

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r/gokarts • • 5d ago

Showing Off Wanted to show off my off road cart

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I’m waiting on my new tires in the mail but my build is 90% complete ima lift it a bit install better suspension and some small cool extra stuff but this is it so far 👍


r/gokarts • • 5d ago

Other Ruinax Drift Kart

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Was curious to know any thoughts on the Ruinax Drift Kart or if anyone has experience purchasing one? Specs seem decent but having never bought anything on Alibaba I was wondering.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Electric-Drift-Kart-Adult-Racing-Kart_1601915894721.html?spm=a2706.products_search.normal_offer.6.375467afBf7GrD&priceId=004670aad7de4e8581039f7007e2b70d

Kevin


r/gokarts • • 5d ago

Other https://photos.app.goo.gl/J9Kvof2ZqgL9CnLS8

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Grandpa builds fun for Dad and Grandson.


r/gokarts • • 5d ago

Tech Question Is this right?

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Just got an electro and co drift kart and wanted to know if the plates on the end are supposed to sandwich the frame like this? If anyone has one and knows and could tell me that’d be much appreciated!


r/gokarts • • 7d ago

Tech Question Should I add chicken wire to my go cart (need opinion)

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I recently built a go kart, but I didn’t like how the regular frame looked so I decided to buy this honeycomb shaped chicken wire I’ve zip tied a lot of spots to hold it to the frame and it feels ti and sturdy and I’m like a good way done, but after asking a friend whether or not he liked it or not, he was skeptical

he said I should paint it black (the chicken wire). or remove it entirely. i’m thinking of selling the go kart soon


r/gokarts • • 6d ago

Frame ID New to me kart frame

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Anyone have an idea what this strange rear wheel setup is? I don’t know much but I haven’t saw these before. Also, why is there a pulley for a v belt right by the sprocket? Thanks!


r/gokarts • • 7d ago

Showing Off Night with the boys

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My buddies and I took my lil projects to a (mostly) empty Parking lot and apparently someone was jealous.