I’ve started and actually got quite far, but before I tell you any more, some thanks are in order.
First off thanks to Chris Slade for being so generous with his time, I intruded on Chris one Sunday when I was sort of in his neck of the woods. I have to say it was the best 2 ½ hours talking about Cyclekarts I’ve ever had, my thinking and understanding progressed so much because of his advice and actually seeing the Cyclekart I wanted to build. It was well worth the investment in time, fuel and Tunocks biscuits let me tell you. I also visited the Sywell show this year and spoke to Andy B, Chris and JimR, great to see so much interest
So I’ve looked at cyclekarts for years and only just got the time space and budget to start to put one together. The cyclekart I’m building is an ERA like Chris Slade’s but the R6B which is almost identical apart from being black. I’m also using Chris S’s plans as a guide, although I’m having to modify the seat, steering…well pretty much all of it so that I can get in it. I’m a slightly bigger unit than Chris and when I sat in his, I did wonder if we were going to have to call the emergency services to get me out.
So I’ve subtly redesigned it and set about building. I got the chassis welded up and then started on the tub. I have some modifications to make to the tub as some of my measurements were wrong but on the whole I’m happy with the progress so far. 1 question I do have…whats the best way to fasten the tub to the chassis? Self-tappers or bolts?