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Yeah based in the UK northwest

It’s homemade and I got the engine off a kart so currently got a 219 pitch chain on unfortunately, so definitely going to need changing.

And what would it be at low end?? As I will be changing the chain linkage to 428, so will may change gear ratio too??

Ahh so that translates onto the main drive? So say the main drive is for example 5-1 That will make the kart 13-1 at low revs and 5-1 ish at high revs?? Is this about right?? Thanks again

I thought about a torque converter, do they higher the ratio at first then lower when you get going?? Cheers

Thanks for the reply Are they available to buy?? The kart isn’t that heavy it’s not that big and is for my son more than me, I think it needs to be more like 9/10-1, I’m not that bothered about top speed just want him to be able to go on the grass/hills etc.

Hello all First post and hopefully I’ve come to the right plac, I have built my son an off road kart/buggy. The kart has a 6.5 clone engine, a gear ratio of 6-1 and 18” tyres. On flat ground or on the road the kart moves ok, but as soon as it’s on grass or hills it won’t budge. I think I am...