Scorpion Go Kart (Three Wheeled Go Kart)

[Sandun Madhawa]

I'm posting up my Scorpion Go Kart build. I hope you guys will find it interesting . final outcome will be like this

(kinda better than this cz im gonna use front suspensions and a 4 speed 100cc (6hp) engine. later i will update it to a 5 speed 125cc 17.33 hp liquid cool engine.

Lower main frame is almost done

100cc engine

will keep you updated..

[Nishan.dj]

[Komisiripala]

Holy! now there's something that made my day! all the best with the build machan. and yes, we want photos even if you so much as sneezed on this thing!

brilliant!

[Watchman]

As kids i'm sure there isn't one of us who didn't want to do this. But looks like you went ahead with it and did it! Awesome!

If you dont mind me asking why are you planning on putting in a 100cc engine first and then changing it to a 125? Wouldn't it be easier if you just went with the 125? It'll save you a fair bit of time/money/efforts in modifying the chassis to accommodate the new engine.

I presume you went with the single rear wheel configuration so that its easier to fit a motorcycle drive train. Am I right?

And like Komi says, we want updates on everything that happens with this..

[Crosswind]

Finally something good to read on a monday morning!

When I saw the first pic, I thought you are going to plug in a 4 cylinder engine to it!

Keep us updated dude

[Komisiripala]

Ado yeah that 4 pot must be killer! Bari-da? Would be Ela-the-bra with a 4 pot from a bike

[Davy]

Nice project! I myself was going crazy a couple of weeks ago over building a go-kart and I watched a series of YouTube videos on how to attend to various aspects of the machine as well. I bet this thread will give me some inspiration to start mine some day.

What about parts? I guess you'll be fabricating most of the suspension and steering parts, but wheels and tyres for exaple? Do we get them over here?

Good luck mate! keep the thread posted.

[Sandun Madhawa]

Thanks for comments. your advices are highly appreciated. it will help me alot.

125cc engine story :- Dad got a Yamaha DT125 and he is not using it. he told me if i complete this project he will give it to me and i can do whatever i want with the engine and other parts. i will talk with him again and try to change his mind

watchman :- yeah single rear wheel will make it easy. and it will help to do some crazy donuts

komi :- Bari nah money is the only problem. still studying and living with my parents. so i have very little amount of money for this project. but i'll try,

davy:- wanted to do everything by my self except lathe work. but i f***ed up with weldings and got some help from a guy near my house. for front im gonna use scooter or tuk tuk tyres. and for rear i will have to find ATV tyres.

thanks crosswind and nishan

Bought rear suspensions today from a petti kade in panchikawatta and tomorrow im gonna weld rear frame. i'll post pics tomorrow.

[MasterDon]

Nice work.My father built me a similar thing(but with 4 wheels)when I was little using a used racing go cart engine.Sadly i became too big for it within a few months so didn't get to drive it that much...Good luck!

[terrabytetango]

I saw a DIY trike impounded at the Nugegoda courts when I was there last week. Looks like these are frowned upon by the local fuzz?

[YALA]

  On 6/24/2013 at 3:05 PM, Sandun Madhawa said:

Thanks for comments. your advices are highly appreciated. it will help me alot.

125cc engine story :- Dad got a Yamaha DT125 and he is not using it. he told me if i complete this project he will give it to me and i can do whatever i want with the engine and other parts. i will talk with him again and try to change his mind

watchman :- yeah single rear wheel will make it easy. and it will help to do some crazy donuts

komi :- Bari nah money is the only problem. still studying and living with my parents. so i have very little amount of money for this project. but i'll try,

davy:- wanted to do everything by my self except lathe work. but i f***ed up with weldings and got some help from a guy near my house. for front im gonna use scooter or tuk tuk tyres. and for rear i will have to find ATV tyres.

thanks crosswind and nishan

Bought rear suspensions today from a petti kade in panchikawatta and tomorrow im gonna weld rear frame. i'll post pics tomorrow.

  On 6/25/2013 at 6:01 AM, terrabytetango said:

I saw a DIY trike impounded at the Nugegoda courts when I was there last week. Looks like these are frowned upon by the local fuzz?

There is a guy who made a trike out of a red ducati cant remember his name on one of the local groups on fb maybe you can get some help from him or insight on how he did his build

[GTAm]

Great project. Good luck.

[Crosswind]

  On 6/25/2013 at 6:01 AM, terrabytetango said:

I saw a DIY trike impounded at the Nugegoda courts when I was there last week. Looks like these are frowned upon by the local fuzz?

Obviously these are not road-legal.

So OP shouldn't try driving this in teh streets.

[Watchman]

  On 6/25/2013 at 6:20 AM, YALA said:

There is a guy who made a trike out of a red ducati cant remember his name on one of the local groups on fb maybe you can get some help from him or insight on how he did his build

I believe you might be referring to this...It's a hayabusa though..

If you want actual info Inate graphics might know the owner/creator.

[MasterDon]

That trike was done by Rhamzi Ahmed.A good guy to talk to when it comes to crazy DIY projects.Let me know if you want contact details.

[Hoonigan]

Rhamzi used wheels and suspension off of a Focus RS if I remember right. Since most of the 'Busa is intact, it should be as safe as it was (if not a bit more) to ride.

Sandun dude, it's awesome to see you do this on your own. There are a few commercially built vehicles in this format which you may find some inspiration in. Look up the "Campagna T-Rex".