Pullstart 62,757 #1 Posted September 11, 2019 So, a few weeks ago we camped at a friend’s house and the girls got into the go-karts on their back 10 or so acres. Last night, their Grampa asked if he could “keep a few karts at my place”. Well, I feel like I need to pull pretty hard here to keep these kids into ! All in all, they are a blast and we mowed a new track into the yard! What’s a few more toys to maintain, right? 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwh 186 #2 Posted September 11, 2019 No chickens were harmed in this new adventure. 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #3 Posted September 11, 2019 Who ended up in the weeds ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #4 Posted September 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, ronwh said: No chickens were harmed in this new adventure. And if so, just called today is chicken for Lunch... 😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,206 #5 Posted September 11, 2019 3 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Who ended up in the weeds ? Yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,344 #6 Posted September 11, 2019 those kids have found the need for speed 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,485 #7 Posted September 11, 2019 Time to re-pulley for a we bit more speed from the ‘s... Maybe you can figure out the go kart clutch torque converter thingy and let me know how to make it work on my C 85, 95, 105... Oh, and does this mean we now need to wear helmets when we mow...? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #8 Posted September 11, 2019 I recall the day my son got his first quad....no interest in tractors after that. But he now owns his own home and does not own a quad anymore, but he does own a WHeel Horse . Kids will come around when there is grass to mow, dirt to till, snow to clear. Nice to see yours having a blast! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,022 #9 Posted September 11, 2019 Considering the fact that their Mom drove stock cars I wouldn't expect anything less of the girls. How much has the egg production fallen off? I know chickens don't care for too much excitement in their lives. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #10 Posted September 11, 2019 6 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Who ended up in the weeds ? Looks like they're having a blast. Time to put some paddle tires on the carts & take them out to the sand dunes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #11 Posted September 11, 2019 Next comes nascar! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #12 Posted September 11, 2019 6 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Who ended up in the weeds ? 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Yeah. Grampa! We were laughing so danged hard! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #13 Posted September 11, 2019 2 hours ago, rjg854 said: those kids have found the need for speed 42 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Considering the fact that their Mom drove stock cars I wouldn't expect anything less of the girls. How much has the egg production fallen off? I know chickens don't care for too much excitement in their lives. Yeah, they sort of have racing in their blood. That’s like a poison, one sip and you’re hooked for life, Don’t let the pictures fool you, I’ve got plenty of competition laps in that yard too... it’s just that I can’t catch that kid in the green kart! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #14 Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Time to re-pulley for a we bit more speed from the ‘s... Maybe you can figure out the go kart clutch torque converter thingy and let me know how to make it work on my C 85, 95, 105... Oh, and does this mean we now need to wear helmets when we mow...? I thought about changing pulleys on one and not telling anyone.... act like I’m heading to mow and lay down a track record! There are a couple sets of clutches in the spare pile, but they are mini bike style with a chain drive. I think the clutch on the wake winch is for a kart style torque converter. They look like small scale Harley Davidson primary drives with a built in jack shaft for your final drive. I know you’re trying to do this with the least purchased parts available, but I think you’re missing some key components to make it work right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #15 Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Sparky said: I recall the day my son got his first quad....no interest in tractors after that. But he now owns his own home and does not own a quad anymore, but he does own a WHeel Horse . Kids will come around when there is grass to mow, dirt to till, snow to clear. Nice to see yours having a blast! They’ve had quads longer than having tractors, but they seem to sit the most. Quads, trucks and off road toys are my bloodline side of the girls, circle track comes from their ma. I’m sure there’s room for all the fun in their lives 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #16 Posted September 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, Achto said: Looks like they're having a blast. Time to put some paddle tires on the carts & take them out to the sand dunes. They have to be 14 I believe to ride the dunes solo, with a parent nearby for consent. We have a few years for that, but I’ll just have to teach them how to drive buggy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,674 #17 Posted September 11, 2019 11 hours ago, pullstart said: What’s a few more toys to maintain, right? ...for THEM to maintain. There's got to a few broken parts lessons with those carts! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #18 Posted September 11, 2019 Here is a little action on video. This was just after they started on the new track, things got much quicker as the night progressed! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,974 #19 Posted September 11, 2019 Kev, shut it done, shut it down now!! Once you get to drive something that's faster than 4 mph, it hard to go back. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #20 Posted September 19, 2019 @Justice77 c’mon over! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,749 #21 Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Better than video games I guess and no they can't bring one to plow day! Well ok ...maybe a small one! Edited September 19, 2019 by WHX24 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #22 Posted September 19, 2019 Kevin, I have an old gopro I'd like to donate to this cause...mostly so we call can have better videos of these shenanigans... 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,206 #23 Posted September 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, 82Caddy said: Kevin, I have an old gopro I'd like to donate to this cause...mostly so we call can have better videos of these shenanigans... Get it Kevin. Get it. That would be pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #24 Posted September 19, 2019 54 minutes ago, 82Caddy said: Kevin, I have an old gopro I'd like to donate to this cause...mostly so we call can have better videos of these shenanigans... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,757 #25 Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, 82Caddy said: Kevin, I have an old gopro I'd like to donate to this cause...mostly so we call can have better videos of these shenanigans... If you insist... you know I’ll post the videos! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites