Top Kart Clone

I have a 2002 Top Kart Chassis for Clone racing. However, the rear cross-member (under the seat) was angled back and left no room for inboard drive sprocket and chain. Even a 54T was a tight fit. My only option was reposition this cross-member. I found some 1 1/4" 0.083 chromoly tubing from McMaster and some ER80S-D2 sticks for the TIG welder.

I would say with the new slight angle in there it is not as strong as it was - but considering some chassis actually have this bar optionally disconnected this should be fine.