Belt drive question!
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At one time, I saw centrifugal clutches that were for belt drives rather than chain drives. Not sure why you want to go that route, though, when the biggest two drawbacks to chain drives are "noise" (never found it a problem, personally, I kind of like the sound) and chain stretch. Chain stretch could be all but eliminated if you oversize the chain, though.
Paul
Paul
people seem to think they have a tendency to slip. That would be a problem in wet or snowy conditions but id think it would be fine in the dry. especially if you use a spring loaded belt tentioner to keep it tight. I have a belt centrifical clutch id like to try on something someday. Im sure youd get more response on diygokarts.com they always use belt setups. but be warned there are alot of kids on there that dont know what the hell theyre talking about :laugh:
Yeah, but those choppers do have clutches somewhere in the system to disengage the drive train from the rear wheel (I think it is found in the tranny that is run from the belt, but I don't know for sure). If you want to make something with the chopper "look" you could direct drive a jackshaft so that the belt and JS spin as the engine spins, then use a centrifugal clutch with a chain final drive, or just find a centrifugal clutch for a belt drive.
Paul
Paul
i too have been looking to do this, this is the first "kit" i saw. still looking for more info and brands of parts on this
Racing Go Kart Engine Briggs LO 206 Belt Drive Package | eBay
Racing Go Kart Engine Briggs LO 206 Belt Drive Package | eBay
Centrifugal Clutches: Go Kart Clutches & Mini Bike Clutches
down the page they have a belt clutch. I had one when I was a kid on a go cart. It would slip when it was wet, but it would dry out and run fine. I personally think they would be less trouble than a chain setup if you can get the ratio of the pulleys right. The clutch that I had was like a TAV unit that changed the ratio as the engine speed increased. I don't know if the newer ones do that or not. You can run a 4L or 5L belt. I have no idea which one is best. My go cart had a 4L.
down the page they have a belt clutch. I had one when I was a kid on a go cart. It would slip when it was wet, but it would dry out and run fine. I personally think they would be less trouble than a chain setup if you can get the ratio of the pulleys right. The clutch that I had was like a TAV unit that changed the ratio as the engine speed increased. I don't know if the newer ones do that or not. You can run a 4L or 5L belt. I have no idea which one is best. My go cart had a 4L.
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the one i posted is like a timing belt, i emailed the guy with the auction and he let me know that he has many sizes and shapes all the drive sprocket are standard gocart live axle bolt pattern.
these are the prices he sent
The clutch assembly without drum is $55 the drums range in price from $45-$65 depending on the number of teeth. The sprockets are $36-$42 and the belts $20-$30
these are the prices he sent
The clutch assembly without drum is $55 the drums range in price from $45-$65 depending on the number of teeth. The sprockets are $36-$42 and the belts $20-$30