Plans needed to build go kart (for Oxygen bar)

taylorsyn · Post by **taylorsyn** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:00 am

Well since there is such an emphessis on drinking booze, why not expose people to a healthy high if you will? Yes, this is where my oxygen bar on wheels theory comes itno play.

Ive aquired a sears 10hp ride on lawn mower and I want to mount the engine on a go-kart that I will build. I am looking for some plans that use common of the shelf components and I was wondering if anyone could point me to some resources or reccomend some books?

I found plans on the internet but Im not to keen on paying for them.

Ive done plenty of work on cars but that was all fixing something that was already established! So I just need the right guidance on its conception! And she will be born!

Perhaps you might even have spare parts lying in your basement collecting dust to donate?

Taylor

Almost · Post by **Almost** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:45 am

is the mower in operational shape?

I'd suggest stripping it down to frame, then maybe modifying the already present gearing to something Playa speed. much easier than trying to fabricate up a brand new custom frame.

changing a few gears/sprockets/chains is a hell of a lot easier than trying to line up your own drive train (trust me :) )

Atar · Post by **Atar** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:44 pm

Is it a chain driven mower? I believe that will make the process of converting it into a cart easier. Also, since 'seated' karts are prohibited you'll need to add some stuff to make it an art car and get permission from the DMV to drive it around. Or make it so that you will be standing on it, but that would be a shame of a 10HP engine

The frame shouldn't be too hard to weld, if you've never welded before you should find a buddy that has done it. You could go wild and do front wild and do a frontwheel driven A-frame type chassis. Wide airtires are the answer for your grip, think wheelcart (sp?). Here's a pic if I missed the translation: http://www.berensenservicemarkt.nl/kruiwagen.jpg

And what do you mean by 'Oxygen bar'?

taylorsyn · Post by **taylorsyn** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:46 pm

Well my plan was to make it an Art cart. Not sure on the type of drive train I have not looked at it yet. Basically I want to run an oxygen concentrator off it and hook people up with some good ole high concentration oxygen.

Dustdevil · Post by **Dustdevil** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:41 pm

A small oxygen concentrator uses approx 400 watts of power. If your riding mower has lights, it may have an alternator. If not, you will have to add one and then run the OC from an invertor. The speed limit in the City and on the Playa is 5 mph. That should be in the range the mover likes to move at. The suggestion to use the existing frame and as many of the original components makes the most sense from a time and cost basis. You will need DMV approval for driving it, so it must look like a Mutant Vehicle. If you plan on using it at night, consider lighting, safety is just as important as decoration in getting a DMV nite lic. A small unit should provide about 5 liters of O2 per minute. There is usually little or no storage capacity, but it starts generating almost instantly. You may also wish to consider the mask system and sanitation of the same. Nice sounding project.

Mozy bonz · Post by **Mozy bonz** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:46 pm

oxygen bar sounds great! I will be sure to come by and check it out.

ENGINE
• Engine Type – 150cc four-stroke
• Starter – Electric Start
• Ignition – Keyed
• 1.75 Gallon Fuel Tank

DRIVETRAIN
• Final Drive – Chain
• Transmission – Fully Automatic CVT

SUSPENSION
• Front Suspension – Dual A-Arm
• Rear Suspension – Swing Arm
• Suspension Travel (Front) – 8"
• Suspension Travel (Rear) – 6"

BRAKING
• Front Brakes – Dual Hydraulic Disc
• Rear Brake – Oversized Hydraulic Disc
• Parking Brake – Lever Actuated
TIRES
• Front – 19 x 8 – 7 Knobby
• Read – 22 x 11 – 10 Knobby

OTHER
• Color – Red
• Engine Warranty – 90 Days
• Frame Waranty – 90 Days
• Dual Bucket Seats with Headrests
• Restraining System, Dual 4-Point

CHASSIS
• Length – 86"
• Width – 54"
• Height – 55"
• Seat to Pedal – 36" – 42"
• Ground Clearance (Front) – 6.5"
• Ground Clearance (Rear) – 10"
• Turning Radius – 24"
• Top Speed – 36 MPH
• Dual Front Headlights, Rear Brake Lights

This is what I am looking at for about $2000 complete.
Chain drive so it can be geared down for playa speed.
Strong chassis to mount the art
(as in artcar) to.

I am just stuck on what to make it into.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:27 pm

Cannibalized Honda Elite w/ sidecar is faster.

taylorsyn · Post by **taylorsyn** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:18 pm

Hey Dust Devil,

Ive seen affordable used 5 liter units that use about 300watts, and I think I would use cannulas instead of a face mask becuase there much cheaper! I suppose I could make up a bleach solution to sterilize them in.

Money is the main issue here since I work part time and live in Boston I dont have much between food and rent. But hopefully that will change soon with a second part time job! :)

Plans needed to build go kart (for Oxygen bar)

Plans needed to build go kart (for Oxygen bar)

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