Below is a table listing parts sources for building a typical cyclekart. Generally these parts follow the 'traditional' Stevensons cyclekart design and basic technical specifications
Physical outlets and suppliers that you can go to (ie traditional 'shops') are listed by state and additional online sources are also included with links.
If you have questions about the parts required, or want to contribute to the list about, please post up in the Technical Forum.
Item | State | Detail | Link / Address | Price |
Engine | ALL | 6.5hp Honda GX Clone |
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=6.5+hp+engine&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15 |
$70 - $140+ |
SA | Paramount PE200 | https://www.paramountbrowns.com.au/products/petrol-engine-6-5hp/ | $ 180 | |
Torque Converter | ALL | 19mm / 3/4" shaft TAV30 Style | https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=go+kart+Torque+converter | $115 |
Axle | ALL | KFL005 Rear axle bearings for 25mm axle |
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$7 ea |
ALL | Sprocket hub for 25mm shaft |
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$50 | |
Drive sprocket |
Various options / pitches available
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$20-70 | ||
Brake disc and hub |
Various options available but generally 4mm thickness on disc
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Brakes | ALL | Hydraulic master cylinder and two pot brake caliper | https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hydraulic-Rear-Disc-Brake-Caliper-System-For-125cc-250cc-PIT-PRO-Quad-Dirt-Bike/273803644303NOTE: you will also need to buy seperate longer brake line | $29 |
Wheels | ALL |
Honda Postie bike wheels (Honda CT110 / CT90) |
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-postie+bike+wheels/k0?sort=rank | $Varies |
SA | Refurbishment costs |
Associated Gritblasters
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$80 per wheel | |
SA | Tyres (fitted) 3.00-17-50P |
DC Motorcycles
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$125 per wheel | |
ALL | 6202.2RS Conversion bearings for front wheels 35mm x 16mm x 11mm (to suit 5/8" UNF bolt as spindle) |
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$3.45 ea | |
Chassis | ALL |
Your Local Steel Supplier
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SA |
75 x 25 x 1.6mm steel Approx 2670mm lengths |
20 Bennet Avenue |
$45 ish | |
Suspension | USA | Approx 550mm eye to eye by 25mm wide by 120mm drop leaf spring |
https://www.buggystuff.com/Seat-Spring-5327.htm NOTE: Above link is US supplier. |
NOT AU |
Steering | ALL | M8 tie rod ends x 4 |
NOTE: 2x RH thread and 2x LH - thread if you want to make your own tie rods you will need to buy an M8 LH tap |
$20 |
The sources listed above are not exhaustive, nor possibly the best / cheapest, but are generally sources where members have sourced parts from and have been happy with them. Prices may of course vary, so could currently be different to those listed above.
Revision History
2019-07-03 - Updated bearing size for front hub. Correct size for using a 5/8" UNF bolt as the spindle is a 6202.2RS Bearing (35x16x11)
2019-11-04 - Added details for tyres & wheel refurbishment costs