Recent content by FR Ray

I've got a 125cc engine on my buggy, 3 forward speeds and one reverse with a semi-auto shifter, a lot like this one. I'm mostly after good torque through the range, and the quietest exhaust I can find that won't hinder the performance too much. A few tuning and quietening questions below, thanks...

Cool, thanks for the idea and picture. That would free up feet for pedals, and left hand for shifter. Hmm...

Hey, thanks for the feedback! My main purpose in putting the clutch lever behind the shifter is so my hand naturally engages the clutch before moving the shifter, so there can be no chance of crunching a shift. Yes I'd love a semi-auto or auto engine, there's some really nice ones around here...

I really like the idea of having gears in my new build, I can run a smaller engine, use less fuel, less weight, better resistance to dust and mud, and hopefully still have decent pull at low and medium speeds. Which brings me to the 125cc quad engines, Lifan and others, anything with three gears...

Hi Everyone, greetings from Tassie, Australia. I'm Ray, and I have a rather ambitious project coming up; a full suspension, 2 seat offroad Go Kart! I've been doing lots and lots of research, and the time has come to ask a few more questions of my own. I really really appreciate your help! This...