KT100 direct drive vs clutch
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anderkart
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If you run a clutch you'll need an electric kart starter, do you already have one?
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Yamaha used to sell a recoil/pull-starter for Ultralight airplanes with KT100 engines, but they're pretty rare and hard to find nowadays... Does your engine already have the pull-start option?
PS:
Yamaha used to sell a recoil/pull-starter for Ultralight airplanes with KT100 engines, but they're pretty rare and hard to find nowadays... Does your engine already have the pull-start option?
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I think a push start gas powered skateboard would be super.
Whole new meaning to kick start.
Whole new meaning to kick start.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I have no idea. Never had anything like that. But I've been thinking about a motorized mountain board too.
I think itsid mentioned he has a direct drive race kart IIRC. Maybe he'll pop his head in here and share.
Hi Tim..
Sure
Newbcarter currently restores one, I asked him to join in on this topic
AFAIK it's 70mm x 96mm
but since I do NOT own one I am not 100% sure about it,
nor could I say what bolt sizes are used.
'sid
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Newbcarter currently restores one, I asked him to join in on this topic
AFAIK it's 70mm x 96mm
but since I do NOT own one I am not 100% sure about it,
nor could I say what bolt sizes are used.
'sid
OzFab
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As this relates directly to the content of your other thread, threads merged...
Please keep all related post to a single thread...
Please keep all related post to a single thread...
NewbCarter
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Bolt pattern should be 70mm x 96mm as per Yamahas instructions , bolt size i will need to double check , since i did not measure them .
Ignore the previous , bolts are M8x25mm . And a link to them :
https://cometkartsales.com/5.-Yamaha-Motor-Mount-Bolt-8mm.html
As for clutch or direct drive , depends on your needs ... There is a big assortment of clutches to pick from , but you will need an external starter with a 17mm nut adapter to start it , or if you have the inbuilt starter like i do .
Ignore the previous , bolts are M8x25mm . And a link to them :
https://cometkartsales.com/5.-Yamaha-Motor-Mount-Bolt-8mm.html
As for clutch or direct drive , depends on your needs ... There is a big assortment of clutches to pick from , but you will need an external starter with a 17mm nut adapter to start it , or if you have the inbuilt starter like i do .
Thanks a bunch!..and I think I'll leave it direct drive at first and see how she does..the thing I'm wondering is if it makes it harder to slow down with DD? I only have one rear disk and it's not overly big..just want to make sure i can slow down safely..lol.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
NewbCarter
Member
Shouldnt make a large difference to slowing down .. at least i havent heard so from the guys that race them .
NewbCarter
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Gut reaction was ebay or any karting sites that have knowledge of Yamahas ...
Mostly because of price , a good clutch brand new will set you back 250+ USD , or more .
To my knowledge my engine came with the standard yamaha clutch , tho i havent found more than that .
Other than that , to go with wet or dry or whatever , im not knowledgable enough to give useful advice .
But as said , try ebay or maybe even contact the guy you got the engine from .
Mostly because of price , a good clutch brand new will set you back 250+ USD , or more .
To my knowledge my engine came with the standard yamaha clutch , tho i havent found more than that .
Other than that , to go with wet or dry or whatever , im not knowledgable enough to give useful advice .
But as said , try ebay or maybe even contact the guy you got the engine from .
KingCobra
TROLL CRUSHER INC.
I would like to see a photo of your long board. I was thinking about doing something like that. Thanks.
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