Gemini Karts Ltd.
Rushden
Northants
NN10 0SX
Telephone / Fax:
+44 (0)1933 357 797
E-Mail:
info@geminikarts.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a selection of common questions. Should you have a question that is not answered below, please contact us.
QuestionsAnswers
Q1.
What kits are available?
At the moment
it is only the 
we
offer as a kit, we intend to
add to this sometime in the near future.
Q2.
What do I need to finish off a standard kit?
The
Standard kit supplies you with all the pre bent and folded laser cut metal work
and tube required to build a chassis only which
you will have to weld together and make up the front axle & steering column,
you will have to paint it yourself. You will also need an engine, axle, axle
furniture, steering wheel, seat and wheels etc to finish the kart.
Q3.
What do I need to finish off a Deluxe kit?
The
Deluxe kit has everything the standard kit has but with extras such as; the
front axle is made up ready to weld onto your chassis, the lay shaft is included
with the plate wheel and ready to use, steering column has been made and zinc
plated, you also get a drive clutch, nut & bolt
kit and the track rods are taped & chrome plated. You will need to weld and
paint the chassis yourself. Other parts not included in the kit are an engine,
axle, axle
furniture, steering wheel, seat, brake disc, brake calliper, and wheels etc.
Q4.
I do not have welding equipment
That’s
OK you can buy a ready-made chassis, which you can paint, and buy the parts you
need to assemble the kart yourself.
Q5.
Can I buy just the plans?
Yes, a lot of our customers buy the plans first to see what is involved and
to familiarize themselves as to what help they may need. The cost of the plans
is then deducted off a kit should you purchase one.
Q6.
What do the plans consist of?
You get 4 A.O sheets of drawings most full size engineering drawings with
construction and assembly instructions and a full parts & price list to show
you exactly what you get in each of the chassis kits.
Q7.
Where can I get the parts?
All
the parts necessary to finish the kart are available from Gemini Karts each part
has a part number for easy identification.
Q8.
Can I buy parts for my own kart I am making?
Most of the parts are suitable for other karts of similar horsepower and
weight. The brake callipers efficiency will depend on the above factors and size
of disc used, seek advice.
Q9.
What if I can’t find what I am looking for?
We have listed
parts, which are used for the
kart
and have included others that may be of use; we intend to add to this list
suspension items and parts that are commonly asked for. If you do not see what
you are after please email us info@geminikarts.co.uk
Q10.
Do you sell completed karts?
The
is
available as a ready to run kart, fully made up and ready for collection or
subject to carriage charges delivered to your door. All the other karts on our
sales list are only available fully made and ready to go.
Q11.
Do you sell a two seater?
We plan to
make one soon although a manufacturing date has yet to be set. Watch this space!
Q12.
What colour kart can I have?
The kart will
come powder coated Post Office Red as
standard, we can also supply the kart powder coated in yellow,
British racing green, blue
or black at no extra charge if specified at the time of placing your
order.
Q13.
Can I bolt on a bigger engine?
The
karts we manufacture are not designed to accommodate bigger engines as it may
affect the karts performance in a detrimental way. The engines used are suited
to the clutches and braking system.
Q14.
What engines do the karts have?
It depends on which model kart you choose, the Gemini Jnr has a
2 HP Subaru Robin engine and the other karts have a choice of Honda or a
Subaru Robin engine, ranging from 4 HP up to 13 HP. Other manufacturers of
horizontal shaft stationary engines of a similar horsepower would be suitable.
Q15.
Is the seat adjustable?
All the karts
we manufacture have adjustable seats. The Gemini Jnr has a rigid plastic seat;
from the Navigator up they are fully padded with drain holes.
Q16.
What size wheels do the karts have?
The Gemini Jnr
has approx 363mm (14”) diameter wheels all round. The Navigator kart upwards
has 500mm(20”) diameter wheels on the front and 556mm (22”) diameter wheels
on the rear. This helps reduce
rolling resistance and increase ground clearance.
Q17.
Does the kart have suspension?
The
Gemini Jnr and the Navigator does not have suspension, the Navigator has a fully
padded seat and large diameter tyres, which help, provide a comfortable ride.
| Gemini Jnr | No Suspension |
|
No Suspension |
 |
Front Suspension |
 |
Front & Rear Suspension |
 |
Front Suspension |
 |
Front & Rear Suspension |
Q18.
Who makes the karts?
We
manufacture Gemini Karts here in Northamptonshire, U.K.
They
are made using precision jigs and laser cut parts. The Liberator and Dominator
karts are mainly bronze welded using CFS 3BK drawn tubing; all other karts are
mig welded.
Q19.
How do I service the kart?
We
design the karts for easy maintenance, the karts are sent out with Operators
hand books for the kart & engine as well as maintenance schedules, if you do
not want to get involved in servicing you can either contact a local lawnmower
dealer, a stationary engine dealer or if you can get the kart back to us we can
look at it for you.
Q20.
What is the delivery time?
Most
parts can be sent next day up to 7 days. The delivery time for kart varies
depending on which model has been ordered and the time of year these are quality
karts which can take many hours to manufacturer, it is recommended to get a
better idea of lead times by emailing us info@geminikarts.co.uk.
Q21.
How long have you been making karts? [ Top ]
We
have been making karts since 1989.
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