can you use a bicycle chain on a go-cart?

Question

my friend has a go cart with no chain. i have all kinds of bicycle chains. will it work???

Answer 1

Not likely. Most common carts use a #35 or #40 chain, way stronger and physically larger than bicycle chain.

Answer 2

Chain pitch, distance between links and width are different so Bicycle chain will not run across the sprockets.

Answer 3

If it fits the sprocket it will work.................they dont use different quality steel to produce bicycle chains... a chain is a chain.(o-ring chains need less maintenance but there still just a chain).. so if the pitch is right & the chain is the right width ..your in luck...

Answer 4

You could try it - make sure the chain 'seats' fully onto the sprocket - if not, then it most likely uses a motorcycle heavier type chain. Make some sort of cover incase it breaks.

Answer 5

I wouldn't think so, the torque from the motor would probably break the chain from a bicycle.

Answer 6

in a rustic the place the folk who vote and choose their government are so illitrate that they cant even examine the events call....consequently a political occasion has an emblem..(iam surprised such human beings decide for and make government and later blame the government for being corrupt,,lol) i think of bullock cart shouldn't in easy terms be a countrywide vehicle yet national image

Answer 7

Sure it will work. Just be sure the horsepower is light. Like 1/4 to1/2 horse, and a light load will help. Make sure it has a guard.

Answer 8

i say try it...what the hell?....just keep a guard on it just in case ;) good luck

Answer 9

it would but it would break .
just buy it from the gokart ,scooter, dealer or something