EV-Kart

• Here are the karts I got from Get in Gear in Pine Island

• and whats left after a bit of disassembly

• This is one I had bought for myself to put a V-twin into

• I looked at some motors in the junk pile but they seemed too small

• I found an old GE motor on ebay and even though its bigger than some golf cart motors that will just make it more fun to drive. I had to get rid of the 5/8 and 3/4 axles and switch to a solid 1inch axle. I also upgraded to #40 sprockets and chain. I hope it holds. the #50 stuff is a lot more money

• I got a nice curtis controller to make sure it's reliable

• I had an old dash housing from a 1984 Fiero. the side pods are perfect for switches. I have to go through some old tractor gauge panels and throw in a Futaba NA202MD13AA VFD in the center

• to go with the new axles I chose some tractor hubs and big turf tires

• Here is a kart hub next to the tractor hubs. Big difference between the 3 x 5/16 wheel studs and the big 5 x 7/16 stud setup that the tractor hubs use

• I had this old car amp in the junk pile and it made a perfect heat sink plate for the curtis controller

• It even looks good and matches the frame color

• Next comes the battery box on top of the motor. I have 3 large tractor batteries.
• I am considering wheelie bars due to the size of the motor. either that or I'll just put a plow blade on the front for now.
• I also want to put my old rear tires up front.
• I have a steering rack from a John Deere Gator but with that solid axle and big motor it's gonna be more of a straight line drag racer anyway so who needs smooth steering

I cant wait till the snow melts