Kart/Stand Protection

Keith Burnett · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:33 pm Post subject: Kart/Stand Protection

I have a double stacker kart stand. What is the purpose of wrapping the horizontal bars in rubber/foam? To protect the kart? To protect the stand? To keep the kart from sliding/moving so easily?

Also, what is the "best" material to use? I've seen some type of black hose and pool noodles.

Any info/advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Keith

Spencer Uzri · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 798

I went down to the local Ace HW store & bought some braided hose. I cut it lengthwise (which takes some time/effort because it's thick) in order to be able to wrap it around the tubing & secured it with zip ties. It's just a way to prevent the stand from marring the chassis.

Tim Koyen · Advertiser Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Posts: 1556

The purpose of the hose is to protect both the kart and the stand. Imagine how powder coated metal against itself would grind down while riding in a trailer?

I recommend rubber air/water hose for this job. It lasts longer than pool noodles and it affordable. For 1 1/4" square tubing, which is what double stands typically are, I use 1" I.D. I make kart stands for commercial use and this is what I put on them. If you can't find it locally, an industrial supplier like McMaster-Carr has it online.
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Keith Burnett · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:36 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info...

Jason Bane · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:30 pm Post subject:

On a couple different stands, I always had a problem with the rubber hose or padding coming loose, wearing down, zip ties breaking, etc. I took a piece of 1" pvc, and cut it to match the length of the kart stand rail. I then slowly heated it up in the oven with tinfoil underneath. Once it got flexible, I cut it with a razor knife down its length, gently worked it over the pipe (using welding gloves)and held it in place as it cooled/hardened. It worked pretty good. It has held up for 2 years now, and the PVC does not mark the underside of my frame.

Jonathan Gih · Joined: 27 May 2011 Posts: 32

I find that old mountain bike tires work best. Wide enough to cover the bars and enough cushion to not damage the chassis or stand.
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Tim Koyen · Advertiser Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Posts: 1556

Mark Erpelding · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:19 pm Post subject: Stand

I just went to NAPA and got some 1" or 1 1/4 can't remember now automotive heater hose.. Slit it and held it on with jip ties.. They brake every once in a while but not to often.. Don't use Harbor Freight zip ties they do not last.. I bought a big bag at lowes (500) reasonable and they hold up good.
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Jason Bane · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject:

Mark Erpelding · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject: Kart stand

I was always thinking about takeing mine down to the local truck spray in bed liner guy and have them mask up the top rail and shoot it when they are doing a truck bed. I bet if you were flexible on how long they had to get it done they would do it reasonable. Just don't choose one that is super hard to the touch. I would prefer the stuff that is a little rubbery. And the guys around here do it in colors, So it would make your stand reconizeable. A plus when you go to a large event and there is a bunch setting around
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