Not sure where to post: Does anyone fit a kart (shifter kart) in the back?

[MJRSC]

Trying to get my son (well… and me) into karting and wanted to just see if anyone else was doing so and if a kart fits in the back without much drama.

Anyone?

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[kevman65]

That's going to depend on what size kart you're going with.

An adult kart is 4 1/2 feet wide with wheels on and like 6' 6" long.

So that would be a no on an adult kart just fitting in the bed.

What you can do is build a platform that is bed rail high with d-rings for tie downs and put the kart on the platform. Gives you storage underneath for tools, tires, fuel, parts.

 

[Gatorized]

Or just get a trailer…

 

[MJRSC]

Or just get a trailer…

Well right, just seeing what options are. Feels like a harbor freight trailer it is…

 

[Rusty PW]

Oh......shifter kart....... What do you have?

 

[MJRSC]

Oh......shifter kart....... What do you have?

Nothing yet! lol.

Looking to get something and get started with my son.

And honestly having a hard time finding a nice how to, overwhelming.

But I’m not a genius, so I’ll likely just buy a 2 stroke and a helmet and go for it.

 

[Rusty PW]

Getting into a shifter kart for the first time with a young one might be a bit much for him. He can get into trouble real quick with a 250 kart.

 

[MJRSC]

Getting into a shifter kart for the first time with a young one might be a bit much for him. He can get into trouble real quick with a 250 kart.

Yea, I’m using the wrong nomenclature, I mean a proper junior cart for him, I think that means a 125 geared appropriately. He’s 9 and the juniors seem to be 8 and up and some of the more serious folks starting even younger.

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