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Another XJ Powered Go Cart

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Nuch, Nov 1, 2017.

  1. Nuch

    Nuch Well-Known Member

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    Here's the active (for now) link:
    https://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/motorcycle-engine-powered-go/6345241354.html

    ... and NO, it's not mine. If it were, I would not be selling it!

    But for the sake of future XJers who come across the thread once it is gone, I'm including the pics and description here...

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    Up for grabs is a motorcycle engine powered gokart. Has a Yamaha Maxim 550cc engine runs good. Reman carb rail on it. No brakes needs brake master cylinder asking 600

    gocart_04.jpg gocart_03.jpg gocart_02.jpg gocart_01.jpg
     
  2. XJ550H

    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    needs an air box
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Needs wheelie bars..........
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Appears to be a very nice, heavy-duty frame.
     
  5. Nuch

    Nuch Well-Known Member

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    Given the revving capabilities, I'd like to see a boat with a XJ power plant... Just slap a prop at the end of the final drive!
     
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    I'm also wondering if it will get enough air tucked in behind the seat. Maybe an air scoop?
     
  7. Nuch

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    Scrap the prop idea... I want it spinning a jet drive impeller!
     
  8. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Bet it's pretty loud back there.....
     
  9. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Too many things about that machine scare the heck out of me. Is it possible that I am old? I used to snowboard off the roof, cliff dive, crazy carpet behind speeding cars, spend time with questionable women... have I come down with Common Sense? Is there a cure?
     
  10. Jasonh

    Jasonh '81 XJ750 Seca

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    Tempting, but I think I'll stick to running with scissors and drinking expired milk.
    maybe it is an age thing..
     
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    There was a Youtube video years ago of a go-kart with an R1 motor on it. Scary fast.
     
  12. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Reminds me of the xj550 powered bar stool on eBay a few months back----
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Does anyone remember the baby carriage go cart from Mario Cart? I've always wanted to build one of those. Or rather PAY someone to build one of those.
     
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    I’m thinking matti and I would’ve had a blast together wreaking havoc in the streets. I used to absolutely love hanging onto a bumper in the middle of winter and cruising down the back streets. Man that was stupid. Carrying my bike frame home in 2 pieces coz I took too big of a jump. Yeah. That one hurt. It’s not that our sense of adventure is gone. It’s that we’re all aware of the fact that the healing process is much longer now. Ahh. Good times. Back when “bloody knuckles “and “slaps “ were just good fun. When playing king of the hill did mean you were going to get hurt and you were ok with it. There’s a cool YouTube video of a wave runner with a hayabusa motor on it somewhere. That 550 project there tho scares me the heck outta me tho. I don’t see engineering degree written all over it. I would put a custom plate on it that says “E.R. Toy”
    Idk what exhaust pipe temps reach, but I’d feel better with the tank not being directly above it. That whole lack of air flow right behind the seat.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Here's the bar stool I mentioned....I DID save a pic (or all of them) of it----lol

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    I went looking for that R1 Go-Kart video and found it among 20 more of other people that built one.
     
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    Lots of small cars out there with bike motor conversions too.
     
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    looks like he uses socks as air filters
     
  19. Nuch

    Nuch Well-Known Member

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    It's ok.

    It has a wing on the back to keep the rear wheels down.

    Totally safe.

    It's weird that anyone would think otherwise.

    HA HA
     
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    Don't you know that shaft drives can't do wheelies? :D
     

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