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So I bit off a lot more than I intended with this build. The output shaft of the existing motor spun the opposite direction from the direction the output shaft on the Predator 212 spun. So that meant, flipping the axle. After flipping the axle, I found that one of the pipes on the frame now...

I'd appreciate y'alls greater experience with karts to shed insight on my current plans. My current thought is to use a torque converter, gear for top speed (to reduce the sudden acceleration snap with gearing for lower speed) and severely limit throttle cable travel to reduce top speed. My...

Thanks for the suggestion. My 5 year old has been riding some form of power wheel since he was 15 months old so he's got quite a lot of experience. Trust me, I'd much rather have gotten the existing 50cc up and running, but with not having any idea about the condition of the motor, and plus...

So I decided to scrap the existing motor (too slow probably anyways) and bought a Predator 212 for the kart. I figured after getting nickel and dimed by all the little parts it'll probably need, I decided to buy the Predator. Now the clean up begins as the kart is a dirty mess. It's got some...

On our 2 stroke, carbed PWC, reeds, or timing issues will cause the air/fuel to spit out the intake. Do you hear it after firing at all? Hmm, that might be a non-issue on these kart motors, as there's no waterbox to collect unburnt fuel.

Is this a reed or piston port motor?

Hi, new to karts, and new to this forum. I love anything with an engine. I just bought a basket case kart off of craigslist for my son. This is my first go kart, so I'm learning as I go. I'm going to strip it down, and paint it blue and get it cleaned up as a Christmas present for him. I...