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Spindlekraft

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Sunday March 8, 2020 10:40 PM

Still working on the spindles. I took a different direction on these from others. I'm hoping this design will help alleviate the stress on the part of the 3/4" bolt at the hex head to shaft junction. The stub axles will interference fit into the spindle ring, and just be tack welded from the rear to keep from overheating the bolt at the weld. We'll see.
The tie rod you see is just a fiberglass piece to use for figuring out max steering angle. KPI is 8 degree's, and stub axles are welded at 10 degree's to give the desired 2 degree's positive camber. Caster is at 8 also but is adjustable, Pressing on.

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To Arms, To Arms!

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Friday March 6, 2020 9:29 PM

Started building up the spindles by getting the bushes in and sorted, and the steering arms welded. Just some 1/2 inch bolts holding her up there. 5/8 on the way. Another piece will be welded cross-ways in front of these for the stub axles to fit through. Add a little bracing and some grinding for appearance and we should be on our way to steering.

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Spindle Brackets

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Sunday March 1, 2020 7:37 PM

Fabbed up the spindle brackets,, cut the axle to length, and have the first pass of welding done on them. 8 degree's TPI, and 8 degree's caster, which is adjustable later. This Martyr is finally starting to look like something.

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Front Friction Shocks

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Sunday February 23, 2020 11:24 PM

Finished the front friction shocks today. I used valve springs for tensioning as I had read on a hot rod sight. They work pretty well, but will disassemble and paint them when the frame is finished so I can soak the wood discs in oil before reassembly.

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2022-11-01 13:49:09 # 83543

Comment by Robert Davison

You are probably going to end up experimenting with friction disks before all is said and done. Plus you may want to try them dry before you lube them. More years ago than I want to count a gent I knew said he found that Masonite disks worked best on his T bucket. It might be experimenting with what you can find in the cheap pieces bin at Habitat to play with.

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Spindle Work And Cockpit Mock Up.

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Wednesday February 19, 2020 10:08 PM

Got a start on the spindle assy's today. Forgot pix, but will get them up. Threw together a rough mock up (very rough), of the cockpit floor and rear firewall. Just used foam I had laying around and duct taped it up to get a little idea of how much room I had, and aprox. ground clearance to play with. The frame is currently sitting at about ride height. Going to be tight width wise up front due to these big feet, but it will work fine with some thinner profile sole shoes. Had on my old sneakers and the bottom sticks out further than my foot. I wanted it all snug. Guess you have to watch what you ask for. lol

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Fiddly Stuff.

Michael Richard — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Tuesday February 18, 2020 10:36 PM

Worked on the spring retainer clamps for the suspension today, and a few other small things.

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