Recent content by MrTaurus

I've seen videos of people using those kind of scopes to check an engine. Not a bad idea. With the engine as is I really don't want to remove the block unless I have to. I need to get the carb assembly before I can test fire it. I am considering doing a flush after a test fire and getting a...

So I dug into the engine a bit and judging by what I've seen, for an engine thats been stored for over 2 years its in pretty good shape. It will need some general maintenance. Once I get a set of carbs on her im going to give it a test fire and see where it goes.

I picked up the engine for this project today. Honda CB750K from a '79 bike. I got it for a steal. Needs a compression check since it's been sitting for 2+ years in storage. Believe it runs but will need some basic maintenance and cleaning before I try to turn it over.

I did look at some of the chinese models and they do seem simplified but where's the fun in that? Spider karts version is pretty simplified if anything. Mine is just going to be bigger and with a bit more...faster. I do have a question. Considering the plans I have worked out so far I'm...

Hello Everyone, I have worked on a few karts before but this will be my first build and it's going to be a bit bigger than the average kart. A few things to note: I based my design on the Champanga T-Rex. I did as much digging as I could for dimensions and based on those numbers I reduced them...

Hello people, Just wanted to say hello. I'm new here and I hope to have fun and learn from the vets of kart building. I'm starting a project of my own and will be posting in that section. I love three wheelers! Especially the tadpole design. So my build will be based on that. Feel free to...