Getting parts together!

[woodknack]

Ok Im still gathering parts. I bought a 6.5 honda clone off ebay 2 years ago for this project (paid $135.00 shipped). I just bought a frame off ebay for $158.00 shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AAAQ%3AUS%3A1&viewitem=&item=160104654802
I was going to build my own but for the price of this frame, It saves me a ton of time. I finished off a mini keg this weekend with my brother in law.. Going to use that for the gas tank.
Now I just need to buy some rain tires and rims$$$$
and a TAV2 etc.... Still have lots of money parts to buy. Just a little at a time. Till I get everything.
Where is a good place to buy new rain tires and rims at a fair price? Other then ebay..

And what size tires should I use front and back. I want 6" but just am not sure on the width!!?

Also is there any preference on axle size? 1" or 1 1/4"?

Im thinking about doing a Yamaha theme. Since I have a yzf600r. I think it would look cool. I looked for a yamaha barstool but could not find one. There must be a place that sells them. If I have to I have one redone like I want.

Im also thinking clip on bars.
Too many ideas!!! LOL
I guess for now ill just drink..:cheers:
Heres some pictures of the frame. It just came in..
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b014a-1.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b015a.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b016a.jpg

[woodknack]

3 more pictures!
You can tell the mig welds were not done with a 110volt mig welder!
My cheap 110volt mig welder doesnt hold a candle to these welds. Makes me want to get a 220volt mig! You can tell they used gas too. No splatter..
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b017a.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b018a-1.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/woodknack/b019a-1.jpg

[eekflyer]

For the time and money; this looks like a good decsion. I've talked to the builder of these frames and he seems to be a good guy and willing to help. All the engine mounting slots are there for either clutch or TAV installation. He can provide the proper spindles which have the necessary camber/castor built in to them. His idea for the brake is a drum band arrangement that connectes to a rear bearing hangar bolt and shares the same hub as the sprocket. Cheap but effective. Yes, I know, brakes can be a religious issue here. Seems the front end of these frames are somewhat specific to the builders. Depends on how much fab you want to undertake yourself, I suppose! Good Luck.

-EEK

[woodknack]

Yes I emailed him. im going to order the steering shaft and bushings, tie rod ends and spindles. The rest Ill get on my own. I may even order the rear axle and bearings too. Since they are th right lenth for that chassy.

As far as brakes I kind of like the looks of these on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Go-Kart-Yard-Kart-Brake-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46092QQihZ004QQitemZ140106661912QQrdZ1