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    idle circuit cleaning (GX160/GX200)

    just spray through the circuit and ensure fluid flows through all the tiny holes by the throttle plate.
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    Motorcycle gearbox... Usable on a HF212

    there are several european companies that had "pre unit" transmissions. Royal enfield and triumph are but 2 of them that I know of. You can generally pick one up on ebay that needs minor work for 200-400 bucks.
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    project honda gx240 clutch become red hot

    3.77:1 gear ratio is your problem.
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    I know nothing!

    pulleys or sprockets set the ratio... chain or belts transfer the energy. ratio (to keep it simple) means how many revolutions it takes for the drive gear to rotate the driven gear once. So, in a 5:1 ratio, it takes the drive gear 5 revolutions to turn the driven gear/sprocket 1 time. For small...
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    Total beginner looking for direction and advice

    yeah.. pillows are tough. also see my threads, I think I have something listed in fs that will work very well for your drivetrain setup. From what I gather, you want a trailrider... you should probably go with a 16 inch balloon/knobby rear if you aren't going to run any rear suspension. If you...
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    Converting engine to 6-stroke

    crower cycle boxer with a scotch yoke crank would be cool
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    Barn Find - Help Identifying?

    I think that might have been what you were trying to do, but if you didn't want the pics here just let me know and I'll delete the post.
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    Newbie to the art of the Go Kart

    I did the front tire on my yerf last week with nothing but soap and a flathead. Took 5 minutes.
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    need new rear tires

    Also, the kenda turf tires wear slower than the carlisles. From personal experience. And resist the urge with everything you have to buy any cheap harbor freight or northern low speed split rim/hub/tube/tire combo. They are extremely cheap, the tires wear really fast, they come with awful...
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