The Yerf Dog kart is a classic

They still makem! Yerf-Dog webpage
 

The Torque Converter transmission is best suited for a trail kart.
(It does need a new belt every year)

Good on grass, dirt or gravel

Oversized knobby rear tires ensure a solid grip

Mandatory Kill Switch below steering wheel
 

New Harbor Freight 6.5HP Engine and Torque Converter

Here we mount a movie camera to film a high speed circuit around the back forty.


 

 Next we taped it to dave's chest.
Still it didn't work, camera kept trying to focus on moving points

Here's the $60 Chinese Go-Pro mounted on the upper frame for an initial tryout
 

Closeup of the mounting on the roll frame

This time it worked! Here's the first cut on U-Tube
 

Another gamecam shot: crossing new bridge

 Crossing the big culvert in a cloud of dust

Chased by an angry dog

Around the driveway

 Up a hill to the main trail

Navigating the lower bog trail
 

 Test ride to check the new brakes

New driver getting some last-minute driving tips

Always make sure the seat belt is fastened
 

Steering is very close-coupled, like a race car

Late afternoon drive up the mountain
 

Views were stunning

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7/01/18