What to Know About the 212cc GHOST Kart Racing Engine

What to Know About the 212cc GHOST Kart Racing Engine

Posted by BMI Karts
As most of you know the Ghost is a Ducar style 212cc engine with a Chinese copy of a Briggs Animal slide carb, a slightly different cam profile, factory top plate and most importantly a 6000 RPM Rev limiting coil.
How to Properly Mount a Racing Seat

How to Properly Mount a Racing Seat

Posted by BMI Karts
This video is a great guide for mounting a racing go kart seat. Pay particular attention to installing your seat struts without pulling or putting tension on the seat.
Meet Don Daily - The Man Who Turned a Little Red Wagon Into a Racing Machine

Meet Don Daily - The Man Who Turned a Little Red Wagon Into a Racing Machine

Posted by BMI Karts
Using BMI parts, Grandpa Daily surprised his son and grandchildren by transforming a simple little red wagon into a racing machine! See the parts he used, the process he went through, and the end results.  
What Is Pozidriv?

What Is Pozidriv?

Posted by BMI Karts
Pozidriv, commonly spelled incorrectly as "Pozidrive", is an improved variation on the Phillips drive design. After the patent for the Phillips head expired, the company GKN Screws and Fasteners created the Pozidriv design.
Bully Clutch: 3/4

Bully Clutch: 3/4" Jackshaft Turbo 6 Disc Set Up Info (098-468B)

Posted by BMI Karts
Installation and adjustment information for Bully Turbo Jackshaft Clutch, 10,200 RPM, 4-Disc / 6-Spring (3/4" Bore).
Bully Clutch: 1

Bully Clutch: 1" Jackshaft Turbo 4 Disc Set Up Info (098-469)

Posted by BMI Karts
Bully Clutch: 2 Disc 6 Spring Setup Info

Bully Clutch: 2 Disc 6 Spring Setup Info

Posted by BMI Karts
Installation and adjustment information for Bully 2-Disc 6-Spring 3/4" bore clutch.
Four-Stroke Engine Basics

Four-Stroke Engine Basics

Posted by BMI Karts
A 4 stroke internal combustion engine has to do 4 things to complete one cycle.
Hydraulic Disc Brake Mechanics

Hydraulic Disc Brake Mechanics

Posted by BMI Karts
Basic Mechanics to Hydraulic Disc Brake Setups.
Toe In / Out  (Go Kart Steering)

Toe In / Out (Go Kart Steering)

Posted by BMI Karts
Go kart steering toe-in and toe-out basic mechanics.
Camber Go Kart Mechanics

Camber Go Kart Mechanics

Posted by BMI Karts
Camber is the angle between the vertical reference (perpendicular to the road surface) and the line that runs through the center of the tire/ wheel.
Basic Racing Go Kart Layout

Basic Racing Go Kart Layout

Posted by BMI Karts
Diagram of the basic terminology, parts or sections on a racing go kart chassis.
Electronic Fuel Injection Vs. Carburetor Go Karts

Electronic Fuel Injection Vs. Carburetor Go Karts

Posted by BMI Karts
EFI is an option that, while adding to the initial expense, can save money over the long run and provide several operational advantages that will appeal to many Go-Kart owners.
Throttle Linkage Set-Up on a Tecumseh OHH50 Engine

Throttle Linkage Set-Up on a Tecumseh OHH50 Engine

Posted by BMI Karts
A video to show how the linkage is set up on a Tecumseh OHH50 engine. This is standard for all Tecumseh OHH engines
Top Ten Reasons to Start a Hobby

Top Ten Reasons to Start a Hobby

Posted by BMI Karts
With daily to-do lists and the basic hustle and bustle of life, starting a hobby may be the furthest thing from your mind. But did you know that starting a hobby isn’t about fitting one more thing into your already hectic schedule? It’s about finding a few hours to spend some time for yourself, or with the people who enjoy the same things that you do.

As the general pace of world moves faster, hobbies can give us a reason to slow down. They can bring joy and relaxation to our lives or provide us with an opportunity to pursue a passion that may have slowly slipped away.

As we ring in the new year, a new decade and celebrate the hobby industry during National Hobby Month, why not take the time to find a hobby that will help you unwind or better yet, inspire you to try something new?
How To Measure Wheel Bolt Patterns

How To Measure Wheel Bolt Patterns

Posted by BMI Karts
BOLT CIRCLE: Diameter of a virtual circle passing through the center of all bolt holes.
50HP Ultimate Barbie Jeep Build [COMPLETED]

50HP Ultimate Barbie Jeep Build [COMPLETED]

Posted by BMI Karts
Grind Hard Plumbing Co. is at it again, but they this time its a Ultimate Princess Jeep. BMI Karts parts were part of their "Frankenstein" build that used a little bit of everything to transform a basic Barbie PowerWheel to a 55HP Off-Road Ultimate Jeep.
10 Things to Know about a Go Kart Clutch

10 Things to Know about a Go Kart Clutch

Posted by BMI Karts
10 Things to Know about go kart clutches. Including "How does a go kart clutch work?" and "Is a Clutch right for my Go Kart?"
Go Kart Build on a Budget!

Go Kart Build on a Budget!

Posted by BMI Karts
Who likes to save money?....Everybody!

This BMI Build is brought to by Spencer Wells, displays how you can build a go kart from scratch for $350. He features parts from BMI Karts, and home improvement stores (ie Home Depot and Menards).
Drift Trike Build with 420cc Predator Engine

Drift Trike Build with 420cc Predator Engine

Posted by BMI Karts
REV J completed a motorized drift trike build with 420cc Predator Engine. He utilized a rear axle kit from BMI Karts. Featured in video #6. This video is very informative on how to mount the tires and rims.
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My Go-Kart is 'Cooler' Than Yours!

My Go-Kart is 'Cooler' Than Yours!

Posted by BMI Karts
This go-kart is the combination of two best things known to man:  Ice cold drinks, and the ability to haul @ss!.  Aaron Green of Overland Park (KS) and his son used many BMI parts on this cooler kart build.
Barbie Mustang Conversion to Go-Kart That Can Reach 90 MPH

Barbie Mustang Conversion to Go-Kart That Can Reach 90 MPH

Posted by BMI Karts
Grind Hard Plumbing Co. just completed their Barbie Kart build. They utilized rims, tires, and tie rods from BMI Karts. Featured in video #9.
Hot Rod Network features BMI Karts

Hot Rod Network features BMI Karts

Posted by BMI Karts
Hot Rod featured BMI in their post about "How To Build a Motorized Drift Trike"

In the decades between Big Wheels and modern drift trikes, Harbor Freight began selling the Predator 212cc 7hp engine for about $100. When technologies converge, the universe demands action. Get ready for a $500 motorized drift trike you can build in the garage.
Racing Lawn Mower featuring parts from BMI

Racing Lawn Mower featuring parts from BMI

Posted by BMI Karts
What normal people do with a lawn mower is typically mow grass. However when you are a customer of BMI, the typical uses of a vehicle with 4 wheels and engine get overhauled! Checkout this build from 2013 featuring tires, rims and more from BMI Karts