Potential project

[Overdriven]

Most f the homebuilts I've seen in built in this style use pocket bike parts (wheels/tires, sprockets etc). Gokart stuff would be heavier and more expensive.

The worst part is the motor choice. Depending on the blower the pullstart can be on the wrong side with no way of adapting a clutch, I had that problem with a blower I found. Blowers also usually don't have as much power, so 20-30mph with slow take off is probably going to he case. Direct drive with no clutch would make take off worse since the engine wouldnt be anywhere near the powerband at slow speeds. A clutch let's the engine rev up near or into the powerband from a stop and slow speeds. Not saying it couldn't be done, but I wouldn't invest much in it, I'm waiting for a chainsaw or weedwacker to come along before attempting my gasser project.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by Overdriven

The worst part is the motor choice. Depending on the blower the pullstart can be on the wrong side with no way of adapting a clutch, I had that problem with a blower I found.

That's a good point. Most blowers will be hard to fit a clutch to for that reason. If you can put a bit more money into it, look for a weedwacker with a "full crank" engine. The recoil will be on the opposite side of the motor as the output, and they have clutches, too.