Does this sprocket still look good?

[chiefgeek]

Hello Everyone! Newb here from Nashville. I'm doing a CL refurb on a Manco Fox Tracer LXT. I'm swapping out the old engine for a new Predator 212cc from Harbor Freight.

I'm wondering if this rear sprocket is still good or should I purchase a new one? Here's a pic!

and how do you adjust this brake, or is it pretty much plug and play? Here's a pic too.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Please don't start a new thread for every different question about the same kart....you have three now that could all be one....(not counting your introduction, but that's ok)...

I would imagine a mod will merge them, but don't start anymore!

 

[chiefgeek]

I thought different topics should be different posts, that's typically the way forums work...

 

[landuse]

The sprocket looks good to me

 

[Poboy kartman]

The sprocket looks good to me

I wouldn't go as far as good.... Usable yes.

 

[crazykart]

I thought different topics should be different posts, that's typically the way forums work...

Same kart, same topic. It helps to keep all info for one kart in one thread. That way when we go to help you we have all pertinent information regarding that kart + a ton of pictures.

 

[colestreasures]

Sprocket looks ok to me too.
Cole

 

[machinist@large]

When uploading photos, please use the thumbnail format. A great many of us don't have unlimited high speed Internet, which means that the way you are currently loading them costs many of us's data plan's severely....

With thumbnails, I can preview the photos, and only have click on the full image as needed. I can access an entire page of a thread full of thumbnails in a fraction of the time it took for just one of your photos to load, the way you posted them.

Then there's the fact that many of us won't bother looking at post's from people who have a reputation for not using the thumbnails...

 

[chiefgeek]

Well, I tend to disagree. If you have visitors, and possible members, they will find the answers to solutions NOT by wading through a long long single thread, but by doing a search and finding a shorter, more to the point threads.

I actually own and manage a message board, so I have a little insight on this. Long threads are a nightmare for people wanting to quickly search and find a solution.

Same kart, same topic. It helps to keep all info for one kart in one thread. That way when we go to help you we have all pertinent information regarding that kart + a ton of pictures.

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Wow, this is a touchy board! The pics I'm posting are resized according to the way the board is programmed. Talk to your admin if you don't like it. I've been criticized more on this board than I EVER have been on any other forum I've ever joined. I'm trying to fix up a go kart for a 9 and 6 year old that I love dearly, and I feel shunned for asking/posting messages.

When uploading photos, please use the thumbnail format. A great many of us don't have unlimited high speed Internet, which means that the way you are currently loading them costs many of us's data plan's severely....

With thumbnails, I can preview the photos, and only have click on the full image as needed. I can access an entire page of a thread full of thumbnails in a fraction of the time it took for just one of your photos to load, the way you posted them.

Then there's the fact that many of us won't bother looking at post's from people who have a reputation for not using the thumbnails...

 

[crazykart]

Well, I tend to disagree. If you have visitors, and possible members, they will find the answers to solutions NOT by wading through a long long single thread, but by doing a search and finding a shorter, more to the point threads.

I actually own and manage a message board, so I have a little insight on this. Long threads are a nightmare for people wanting to quickly search and find a solution.




---------- Post added at 05:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 PM ----------

Wow, this is a touchy board! The pics I'm posting are resized according to the way the board is programmed. Talk to your admin if you don't like it. I've been criticized more on this board than I EVER have been on any other forum I've ever joined. I'm trying to fix up a go kart for a 9 and 6 year old that I love dearly, and I feel shunned for asking/posting messages.

You can disagree all you want, but it doesn't change any thing, please refer to the rules http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18832&highlight=Rules

You may own/manage another board, but that is not this forum. We have rules in place for a reason. Respect them, and us, and you will be shown respect in return.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Nope....looks like you have found plenty of help....and if you take our suggestions as to how to use this forum the way we prefer as criticism , then perhaps you have the problem.....

Maybe you should think of it this way: you may think it's better to drive on the right side of the road, but I wouldn't suggest it in Europe..

As a new member, we don't expect you to know exactly how this forum works, so we are simply informing you....

BTW: We're not touchy....and prefer members that aren't.

 

[machinist@large]

Same kart, same topic. It helps to keep all info for one kart in one thread. That way when we go to help you we have all pertinent information regarding that kart + a ton of pictures.

Well, I tend to disagree. If you have visitors, and possible members, they will find the answers to solutions NOT by wading through a long long single thread, but by doing a search and finding a shorter, more to the point threads.

I actually own and manage a message board, so I have a little insight on this. Long threads are a nightmare for people wanting to quickly search and find a solution.




---------- Post added at 05:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 PM ----------

Wow, this is a touchy board! The pics I'm posting are resized according to the way the board is programmed. Talk to your admin if you don't like it. I've been criticized more on this board than I EVER have been on any other forum I've ever joined. I'm trying to fix up a go kart for a 9 and 6 year old that I love dearly, and I feel shunned for asking/posting messages.

We took a survey awhile back concerning what type of internet access member's had. People such as yourself with unlimited bandwidth were in the distinct minority. Part of the survey also included which photo format people preferred. Thumbnails won by a large margin.

That's why I made a polite request. Crazy asking you to avoid multiple thread's for the same project was also polite.

Now, here's a very direct question for you. Why do you ask for help while at the same time claim that the long established social protocols of this forum are apparently offensive to your ideals? If you use the forums format's, and most especially are polite, there's a lot of knowledge that can be brought to bear for your help and aid.

We've got a lot of member's with a lot of knowledge here, but if you want to throw insult's around, you won't have access to any of it.

 

[chiefgeek]

You can disagree all you want, but it doesn't change any thing, please refer to the rules http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18832&highlight=Rules

You may own/manage another board, but that is not this forum. We have rules in place for a reason. Respect them, and us, and you will be shown respect in return.

Here is your own rule as you directed me to: "Please keep all questions on the same subject to the same thread, do not start a new thread asking the same question".

This is exactly what I'm doing! Your moderator and rules state nothing about having one long thread, in fact they state each thread should be a separate question.

You do want to go by the rules correct?

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And please point out where I have "thrown around insults"? Whoa...

 

[RobertD]

Be nice to the newbies. Welcome to the forum, Chiefgeek!

For the record, I don't have a problem with a few posts if they're different topics. That is the intent of that rule. If someone's a habitual post starter for a ton of posts, then that crosses the threshold for annoying. Different questions = different posts.

At any rate, carry on and have fun!

 

[landuse]

Be nice to the newbies. Welcome to the forum, Chiefgeek!

For the record, I don't have a problem with a few posts if they're different topics. That is the intent of that rule. If someone's a habitual post starter for a ton of posts, then that crosses the threshold for annoying. Different questions = different posts.

At any rate, carry on and have fun!

The man had spoken. Chiefgeek, carry on as you are

 

[chiefgeek]

Thank you for clarifying, and I'm just trying to rebuild a kart, that's all...

 

[OzFab]

Well, it seems "the powers that be" need to discuss this issue; my opinion is, if you have several questions regarding the same project, try to keep them to the same thread, that's just the way we prefer it here...

On the subject of pics, we prefer you upload pics in the thumbnail form, it makes it easier for some members to view them & they remain permanent; there are many threads with missing pics because the OP linked pics & has since moved them or closed the linked account...

As for the sprocket, it shows signs of wear but, still very usable...

 

[chiefgeek]

Is there any adjusting to the above brake assembly, or is it pretty well plug and play?

 

[KartFab]

the nut and bolt poking out of the side of the assembly adjust the brakes. The brake free floats and the disc holds the position of the brake.

To adjust the brakes you want to make sure nobody is pressing on the brake pedal, then turn the bolt all the way in until the pads are compressed against the disc, then back out the bolt just a litttle bit until the pads slightly drag/barely touch the disc. Then, tighten the nut on the bolt to lock it into place.

You can also get the most leverage on the brakes by having the brake rod on the spot furthest out on the brake calipers lever (you see two holes right?)

Also, i am looking at your picture, and something looks off.... just look up the users manual and the parts diagram is exploded for the brakes. It doesnt take just any old bolt, but a bolt with a rounded end.... which may or may not be on your brakes?

 

[OzFab]

Hang on, yesterday you argued that, according to the rules, you were "entitled" to start different threads for different questions, now you're asking a different question in the same thread, you can't have it both ways...