When it's bent to shape just weld in some filler material. Simply notch one side, heat the material and bend as necessary. If you don't have a tubing bender, angle has the benefit that making bends is easy. Pipe isn't recommended because it's much too heavy, and weight hurts performance. For angle, use a thicker size than if you're going to use tubing. Tubing (round or square) may be used, or angle iron. Using chalk, draw the frame's dimensions to the size and shape you want so that your legs are comfortable and it is wide enough. To design your custom frame length and width, sit on some clean concrete and imagine yourself in your go cart.
Most frames have a width between 1/3 and 2/3 the wheelbase - on the wider end for best stability. Don't rush here - if you get something wrong now, it will take twice as long later.įrames are often designed for two riders, and if so need to incorporate hand holds for the second rider. A well designed frame will be customized to your size. You'll want to take plenty of time to design the frame.
We'd love to post pictures of your frame, contact us! Basic Frame Design People have made all kinds of wacky frames. Go kart frames vary in shape in size as much as the weather. Basic Frame Design How to Build a Go Kart Frame
