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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 

It should be noted that they are not the only way of building a Cyclekart, but are probably the most common.

You can view the full parts list on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com.au/hz/wishlist/ls/18OTUYIRZP9RH 

Please note that this list is provided as a point of reference for first timers, and should help point you in the right direction with what parts you might need to source. It includes most of the technical parts that you will require for your Cyclekart build. In addition to these you will need to source chassis material, engine, bodywork and whatever other trim and trinkets that you require. Please check your local group for chassis sources. 

The parts listed are not exhaustive, nor are they the best or cheapest, but are a good starting point. We would definitely advise that you spend some time online comparing prices as these parts may be cheaper elsewhere such as eBay or AliExpress.

If you have any questions or are unsure of anything, please feel free to create a question in the Main forums or your local Group

 

 

  Basic Cyclekart Parts List
  Description Price (Typical)
Mophorn Torque Converter CVT 2HP-7HP 3/4" Go Kart Clutch 212CC 30 Series Mini Bike 10T #40 41 Chain and 12T #35 Replacement Set TAV2 30-75 218353A Manco CVT Clutch Small Engine Drive Belt $95.99
by VEVOR (Automotive)
GREHUA Upgrade Carburetor Carb Air Filter Adapter with Mini Air Filter Jet Kit for Predator 212cc 6.5 Hp Gx160 Gx200 196cc Baja Mb200 Ct200u BT200x KT196 Performance Parts Stage 1 Go Kart Mini Bike $109.05
by GREHUA 
Forney 49712 Galvanized Plated Cold Rolled Keystock, 1/4" x 1' $27.78
by Forney (Tools & Home Improvement) |
400-2400mm AN3 1/8inch 28 90 Degree M10 Motorcycle Hydraulic Brake Line Oil Hose Pipe Fitting Stainless Steel Braided for ATV Motorcycle Motocross Pit Dirt Street Racing bike - 2400mm Red $48.45
by Fireyouracing (Tools & Home Improvement) 
RZMMOTOR M10x1.0mm Banjo Bolt Motorcycle Hydraulic Brake Pressure Light Switch for Kawasaki Honda Suzuki Yamaha BMW Ducati KTM BUELL Aprilia Benelli $12.36
by Rzmmotor (Automotive) 
YC Yier 70/100-17 (2.75x17) 1.6x17 inch Front Wheel Tire and Rim Inner Tube With 15mm Bearing Assembly for Dirt Pit Bike Trail Apollo Taotao SSR 110cc 125cc 140cc 150cc 160cc $115.99
by YC Yier 
MACHSWON Steering Wheel Quick Release Disconnect Hub 3/4" Shaft Size $40.41
by MACHSWON 
121" Throttle Cable for Go Kart 150CC 250CC Kazuma Kandi Roketa GK-28A Sunl Spyder Go Kart Throttle Cable $24.70
by Anxingo (Automotive) 
BLACKHORSE-RACING 3pcs 30 Series Go Kart Drive Belt Replaces Manco 5959 / Comet 203589 $43.56
by BLACKHORSE-RACING 
Azusa Predator 212cc Engine Mounting Plate - 5" x 12" $55.37
by Azusa (Unknown Binding) 
AZSSMUK Single Split Clamp-On Shaft Collar of Metal Material 1 inch Bore Set Screw $35.22
by AZSSMUK 
Azusa 1823 Go Kart & Mini Bike 8" Brake Disc $68.59
by Azusa 
2562 Azusa Go kart Sprocket Hub, 1" bore, 1/4" keyway $118.30
by Azusa 
Hedday Go Kart Live Axle Hub 4" x 4" Wheel Hub for 1” Shaft,with 1" to 3/4" Step Down $61.92
by Hedday (Toy) 
Vital All-Terrain Go Kart Live Rear Axle 1" x 40" Solid Steel 3/4" Step Down for Cart Drift Trike $143.69
by Vital All-Terrain (Sports) 
Autoparts Hydraulic Rear Brake Caliper Replacement for Yerf-Dog Spiderbox Go Cart Tomberlin Crossfire CF150 150cc $144.78
by Autoparts
YOXUFA 72 Tooth #35 Chain Rear Wheel Drive Sprocket 4 Hole with Master Link for Predator 79cc 212cc 420cc Mini Bike Trike ATV Go Kart Parts $56.82
by YOXUFA (Unknown Binding) 
QASKEHKT Brake Throttle Pedals 71" Cable with Return Springs Kit for 196cc 6.5hp Road Rocket Azusa Fun Kart Radio Flyer Carter Go Kart Vintage Go Cart Racing Drift Trike Heavy Duty Parts Silver $37.74
by QASKEHKT (Tools & Home Improvement) 

 

We would like to give credit to Steve Vinson as it was his Amazon list that inspired this one. - https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevevinson

 Not listed or available on Amazon are reproduction Honda CT90/CT200 wheels. These are reproductions of the Postie Bike wheels that are traditionally used. It should be noted however that there are two manufacturers for these, and one has a tendency to fail as the material thickness in the hub is thinner than the originals.  The following eBay advert is the correct style of wheels. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360470589040

Other materials

In addition to the parts listed above. You will also need materials for the chassis and bodywork. The traditional material for building the chassis is 75mm x 25mm x 1.6mm RHS Steel (Rectangular Hollow Section). This is commonly used in verandah construction here in Australia. It is a little thicker than the stuff that the guys in the US use (1.2mm) and so will be slightly heavier, but choices are limited to what gets imported, which in turn is driven by market demand. 

Body material can be anything you want, and is limited only by your skills and imagination. The traditional Stevensons design uses a simply plywood box that sits between the chassis rails made from a mixture of 1/4" (6mm)  and 1/2" (12mm) ply. But people have used steel, aluminium, fibreglass, old canoes, tractor cowls, basically anything that has the desired effect.

The front spring is the hardest part to source here in Aus. The easiest solution is to cough up the money and buy a pair from Renegade Cyclekarts, but, that is not without considerable expense once you factor the exchange rate, GST and shipping into the mix. The traditional buggy seat springs used originally are 25mm wide x 5mm thick x 600mm long. People have tried to use car and trailer springs, which are all generally 50mm wide x 6mm thick, but even cutting them down the middle to give you two 25mm springs is still less than optimal as they will still be too thick (6mm) and too long (generally 700mm+). This makes them too stiff and essentially ineffective. I've tried to source the correct material to have some made up locally, but again, demand drives what gets imported and no one uses this size steel in the correct grade. 

So there is no specific source for the front springs, it is a case of seeing is what's out there and what can be adapted. 

Lastly, of course you need embellishments. Farm sales, bric-a-brac markets, garage sales, gumtree, grandpa's shed are all good sources for those additional trinkets and bits-and-bobs that you can use to finish off your build.

 

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
2023-10-08 - Added details for electric start and Link to Steve Vinsons Amazon list.
2023-11-30 - Added 25mm x 1000mm GoKart Axle
2024-01-15 - Created Amazon List + replaced old list

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