RM125 Shifter Kart Build! (Video Rebuild)

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I picked up a MBA shifter kart + lots of extras (another frame included, extra spindles, tires, rims, hubs, etc) for 160$ not knowing much about this thing. So from here and on, let the learning and rebuilding experience begin!

I will be posting videos on my Youtube channel along with pictures here of the kart for you guys to view my progress.

Here is what my kart currently looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUm4Emqh_N4

UPDATE (March 19th)
Engine is just about ready, all I'm missing is a 1/4" tap.


PART 2 OF THE BUILD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skp8Z36BYFY

PART 3 OF THE BUILD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMZV2LsGBo
 

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I don't know much about the karts yet, but comparing what you got for $160 to what I got for $500, you got an AMAZING deal! It looks like we have something close to the same year because my bars are angled and our set up looks similar but I don't know a ton.
I do know that if you are going to put an rm125 motor on it, you might want to buy a mount for something else and try adapting it to fit yours rather than starting from scratch. It seems that those front spindles are worth a lot more than $160 alone, and without those you can't bring the kart to many tracks with having a 125cc motor.(anderkart taught me that)
Feel free to refer to my thread for any questions, as you will be running in to similar problems that I had.
Anderkart left a list of online resources for used parts and great deals on anything you will need. Good luck on the rest of your build and keep uploading videos! Can't wait to see yours rip around, even if it is before mine.. Lol
 
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Kshannon17 said:
I don't know much about the karts yet, but comparing what you got for $160 to what I got for $500, you got an AMAZING deal! It looks like we have something close to the same year because my bars are angled and our set up looks similar but I don't know a ton.
I do know that if you are going to put an rm125 motor on it, you might want to buy a mount for something else and try adapting it to fit yours rather than starting from scratch. It seems that those front spindles are worth a lot more than $160 alone, and without those you can't bring the kart to many tracks with having a 125cc motor.(anderkart taught me that)
Feel free to refer to my thread for any questions, as you will be running in to similar problems that I had.
Anderkart left a list of online resources for used parts and great deals on anything you will need. Good luck on the rest of your build and keep uploading videos! Can't wait to see yours rip around, even if it is before mine.. Lol
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Wow, well then i guess i can say i got a bang for the buck! Yes, my initial plan was to order a mount similar to the bolt patterns on the rm125 and work with it if adjustments had to be made.

Certainly will take a look at your threads! Thanks :D. I may not get this build done before winter which might be a MAJOR buzz kill, but that just gives me more time to work on it and fine tune everything!
 
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Fabroman said:
Wow, you sand really fast :eek: :roflol:

FYI: the best thing to romove rust from chrome is steel wool with a mild metal polish
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Thanks for the advice! I've been hand sanding certain areas and using a wire brush wheel to get all the rust off. As a final sand, i used a fine grade steel wool pad!
 
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ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351803702.302681.jpg Got the pistons out finally after a few hard taps with a small punch and a hammer! Seals look good & everything is cleaned up. will be posting a part 3 of the build shortly!
 
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landuse said:
Would steel wool not scratch chrome??
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Depends on the grade of the steel wool. You can go from 0 all the way to 0000. On the package itself it should tell you what grade it is. The more 0's, the finer the steel wool is. Best bet is to grab yourself some 0000. It shouldn't scratch it but i do sometimes notice very light marks, as if i lose slight chrome/shininess. That being said, USE POLISH after and you will restore all that chrome to it's "reflection" best.
 
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