I’m new here and would like to ask for some help. I’ve recently bought a kart for my son that hasn’t been taken care of very well. It being his first kart, we’ve decided to make a project of it and rebuild it. I’m not to familiar with karts and/or small engines, but willing to learn. But, I feel my first step in this process is learning a little about the chassis itself. That being said, here is what I know about it as of right now.
The chassis is a Margay chassis, as it has a sticker on the frame. It also has KG stamped on the frame. I’ve located the serial number in the right spindle hanger (B05028L). I’ve tried to Google all of those details, but so far nothing has indicated what chassis or year this one is. I’ve also reached out to Margay, still waiting for a response.
Hope someone can help or point me in the right direction.
Disclaimer: I am not a Margay expert so believe others over me
Judging from pictures and SN I think you’re looking at a 2005 Margay Brava. There were a few variations. Take a picture of kart from behind as to see rear frame rails.
I think it may also have been be a “limo” version with the longer front porch. Great starter kart. You guys will have fun!
This is all great information, I plan to look into suggested models. Is there a good place that you guys recommend to search information on certain models, and obtain info on how they were originally built? I would like to restore it close to the way it would have been originally done.
Limo version noted by the L at the end of the s/n btw. Irrelevant for anything other than the floorpan when buying parts, but is good to know for the owner.
IIRC brava 4 was around at that time too. They didn’t have the front bar option but had the rear bar. You can see in the original photo the tubing for a rear bar and obviously a front bar.
The brava 4 rear cross bar was straight across. The brava 1 has an angled rear cross bar.
Ive been all over their site. Ive emailed them twice(no response). I think my kart being an older chassis, they just dont sell parts specifically for it any more. Im sure there are universal parts, im really just unsure what those parts might be.
