Since we have such a diverse group, maybe some one can help. I am interested in buying a go cart, one to be used off road (used on a farm in the field). This would be just for fun, but needs to be able to hold an adult(s). What are some features I should look for, and how much should it cost. I have browsed on ebay, but there is so much stuff, I don't know where to begin. Thanks.

Get a Honda Odyssey , expensive, but worth it.

He wanted a gokart not a minivan.

PS: I DID follow the eBay link...I'm just screwin with ya.

quote Originally posted by topher_time: Get a Honda Odyssey , expensive, but worth it.

The Odyssey (and similar Pilot 400) were definitely the best "karts" of their kind. I guess the next best thing would be a near-sand rail type kart...

If you've got the dough to spend this 1000cc 2-seater would be a blast

This is a small 125cc Single seater along the same lines.

Hehe... when I was a kid I had a Northern Hydraulics (now Northern Tool) "Dingo"

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quote Originally posted by topher_time: Get a Honda Odyssey , expensive, but worth it.

I just realized it but that is definitely the go-karts they used in Heavyweights for the final race.

Looks like amazing karts, would be worth the money if I had it. I want to one day build a kart with a ATV drivetrain in it.

~ Derek

quote Originally posted by topher_time: Get a Honda Odyssey , expensive, but worth it.

Stock:

The above is not the one we modified.

A buddy & I put a 440 snowmachine engine in one.
We had to weld 100 pounds in the nose.
Uncontrollable & unstable in the dirt, but hell-on-wheels in the straightaway.

[This message has been edited by Boondawg (edited 12-20-2006).]

Home made is the way to go if you can. My father and I put one together when I was younger. My dad got serious about it and designed the frame from drawings on the subject and my uncle welded it together for us using square steel tubing. We've abused the #$%^ out of it and so far only weak spot was the seat mounts and we got that straightened out. 5hp briggs and straton can make it go plenty fast but I'm thinkin maybe its time for a 8 or even 13 horse with a torque converter I'll try and dig up some pictures.

^ ^ ^ how about a 2.8L 4-speed sub-frame?

Hehe then its a dune buggy not a go kart.

quote Originally posted by Mike Marden: ^ ^ ^ how about a 2.8L 4-speed sub-frame?

If you only put one wheel on the front you can register it as a motorcycle

I often see plots of land around here that I think would be good for a kart track. I wonder what it would take to build it.

i have a 1985 honda odyssey id sell you if youd be intrested pm me

did somebody say off road? here is what you should get... try the military auctions for cheaper stripped down ones.

Get a used one, should be lots around that would be a blast -
Edit #23 - If and when you get something, realize that eventually you will be blasting through the areas you have access to, this will no doubt include ditches, rocks, ruts, etc. Suspension will be a really good idea. An old quad would work great. The next pic is a go kart I built before air, light and gravity, using a 12 hp 2 cylinder opposed firing chain saw engine, no clutch, was a wild ride but the roughest it was suitable for was gravel roads, did roll it once, toward the non engine side no less, but that's another story -

[This message has been edited by Bruno Mid Engine (edited 12-21-2006).]

build/buy a frame, build it yourself.... whatever engine you want... anything from a little 5hp motor to a big block

thanks for all the input. In responce to the last post, where can I buy a frame and needed parts? I was thinking of staying less than 1500, so a used complete kart may be the way to go. But I am handy with tools and would like the challenge of putting one together, but I am no good at welding.

And I pm'd the offer about buying a kart.

quote Originally posted by wetpoop: thanks for all the input. In responce to the last post, where can I buy a frame and needed parts? I was thinking of staying less than 1500, so a used complete kart may be the way to go. But I am handy with tools and would like the challenge of putting one together, but I am no good at welding. And I pm'd the offer about buying a kart.

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