First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!!

zac93218 · 08-27-2012, 11:17 PM

So for my first build i was gonna go with a simple big block swap with a long travel suspension setup but yesterday i was given a running cbr600 motor..FOR FREE!!!! my reason for getting in to the golf cart scene was to ultimately build a golf cart with a street bike motor...just didnt think it would be my first build. So i am going to have a TON of questions....

1st question: Is there any type of fab plans or guides out there to go off of or are all street bike motor swaps all "learn what works as you go" type of build?

2nd question: What would be the best cart to use for a bike motor swap?

I have a ton more questions but im just gonna start with the most important ones first and work my way in to it...so can anyone help me out with these two simple questions and sort of point me in the right direction? i would greatly appreciate it!!!

zac93218 · 08-30-2012, 06:22 PM

nobody out there can offer ANY advice!?!?! c'mon guys...throw me a bone here...

on a side note. I am going to look at a golf cart that has already been modified to fit a street bike motor. If it looks to be built soundly and correctly and the price is right I will probably buy that cart so that i wont have to do a lot of the modifications myself.

On the note...what should i be looking for when i go to look at this cart chassis? is there anything that would throw up an instant red flag?

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 06:35 PM

make shure the frame is meant to fit that exact engine

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 06:41 PM

i find that allot of people have problems with the stock axle/transmission so i bought a solid live axle. from bmi karts. its chain driven

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 06:42 PM

1000cc EZ-GO @@@@@ MORE THAT 100 HORSE POWER!

go to this thread and its what i have built

zac93218 · 08-30-2012, 08:03 PM

Thanks dylan, i have already read your thread thoroughly and plan on going with the chain driven axle for a more simple setup thats for sure.

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 08:13 PM

ok if you would like to purchase that i got it from BMIkarts.com

its the 1 1/4 chromoly hollow axle. i got 4 hanging bearings from there .... heres links so i don't have to write it up.

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-14-Be...e-400415--5973

i orderes 2 of those ( which is 4 kits all together because 1 order comes with 2 bearing set ups)

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-14-Tu...Axle-6014-3344

thats the axle and you just have to pick the length.

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 08:14 PM

and some key stock

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 08:15 PM

and you will need some key stock

dylan schumacher · 08-30-2012, 08:20 PM

4 x 4 Billet Aluminum Wheel Hub - 1-1/4" Bore (380026)

there are the hubs that i bought. they are the standard golf cart rim bolt pattern (4x4)

can you wield? i had to go to a local welding shop because i can weld. i will try to post more pics of the swing arm that i built

08-27-2012, 11:17 PM	#1
zac93218 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 14	First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! So for my first build i was gonna go with a simple big block swap with a long travel suspension setup but yesterday i was given a running cbr600 motor..FOR FREE!!!! my reason for getting in to the golf cart scene was to ultimately build a golf cart with a street bike motor...just didnt think it would be my first build. So i am going to have a TON of questions.... 1st question: Is there any type of fab plans or guides out there to go off of or are all street bike motor swaps all "learn what works as you go" type of build? 2nd question: What would be the best cart to use for a bike motor swap? I have a ton more questions but im just gonna start with the most important ones first and work my way in to it...so can anyone help me out with these two simple questions and sort of point me in the right direction? i would greatly appreciate it!!!
zac93218 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 14

08-30-2012, 06:22 PM	#2
zac93218 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 14	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! nobody out there can offer ANY advice!?!?! c'mon guys...throw me a bone here... on a side note. I am going to look at a golf cart that has already been modified to fit a street bike motor. If it looks to be built soundly and correctly and the price is right I will probably buy that cart so that i wont have to do a lot of the modifications myself. On the note...what should i be looking for when i go to look at this cart chassis? is there anything that would throw up an instant red flag?
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08-30-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
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08-30-2012, 08:03 PM	#6
zac93218 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 14	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! Thanks dylan, i have already read your thread thoroughly and plan on going with the chain driven axle for a more simple setup thats for sure.
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08-30-2012, 08:13 PM	#7
dylan schumacher JUMP IT!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 518	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! ok if you would like to purchase that i got it from BMIkarts.com its the 1 1/4 chromoly hollow axle. i got 4 hanging bearings from there .... heres links so i don't have to write it up. http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-14-Be...e-400415--5973 i orderes 2 of those ( which is 4 kits all together because 1 order comes with 2 bearing set ups) http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-14-Tu...Axle-6014-3344 thats the axle and you just have to pick the length.

08-30-2012, 08:14 PM	#8
dylan schumacher JUMP IT!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 518	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! and some key stock

08-30-2012, 08:15 PM	#9
dylan schumacher JUMP IT!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 518	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! and you will need some key stock

08-30-2012, 08:20 PM	#10
dylan schumacher JUMP IT!! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: colorado Posts: 518	Re: First build with a CBR600 motor, lots of questions!! 4 x 4 Billet Aluminum Wheel Hub - 1-1/4" Bore (380026) there are the hubs that i bought. they are the standard golf cart rim bolt pattern (4x4) can you wield? i had to go to a local welding shop because i can weld. i will try to post more pics of the swing arm that i built

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