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T-BONE

12-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Im looking to get into kart racing so I need a kart obviously. Preferably 2-stroke but offer up anything in the $600 price range.

Russ2251

12-02-2008, 06:36 PM

$600 not half enough.

T-BONE

12-03-2008, 04:14 PM

I have found two on craigslist in the past week one was a 100cc yamaha 2-stroke for $550 but that already sold.
http://images.craigslist.org/11112c1g43n33m73lb8bl9a45c8e9dc01185e.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/1101251323n33kc3m58bl65cc3fb718db1cac.jpg

The one Im looking at now has a 9hp tecumseh 4 stroke for $500
http://mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=a8b5401b-7960-435f-bcf3-6199d568a1b3&Aux=50|0|8CB223598B7A570|
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Russ2251

12-03-2008, 04:30 PM

About 2 years ago I purchased a yard kart kit.
I looked for least expensive one I could find. When all was said and done, final price was about $540 w/o engine.
If you can find a complete running "race kart" for $500, be very suspicious and wary. A KT100 alone sells for several hundred in used condition. External starter for this runs around $200 to $300.

T-BONE

12-03-2008, 06:48 PM

I dont plan on racing it stock either, I just want something that I can drive around and have fun with and then gradually upgrade/improve it. I just cant afford to buy a full blown racing kart all at once. I just gotta work my way there little by little.

Russ2251

12-03-2008, 07:16 PM

I just purchased one of these. Everything included except clutch and power plant.
Twin 2 cycles is what I plan on using to power it.
Some mods to frame will have to be made but is otherwise just what the doctor ordered.
http://gokartsusa.com/azusa3557gokart.aspx
Let me know if link does not work.

Justin

12-04-2008, 05:28 PM