Recent content by V8Blazer

You've given me a few more things to add to the list of things to investigate, I appreciate it. I am usually pretty good about using petcocks. I had a similar experience with an old motorcycle not long ago. There is also some popping on letting off the throttle. With the filter element and open...

For sure they did a hack job on the throttle cable, and that will be addressed. It looks to me, with a cursory inspection, the governor was disabled somehow. The side case has been off, so maybe they opened it up to remove it. Maybe a Mikuni and cable at the same time.

I think I'm just going to do the whole front tube with both spindles. I may look into some smaller tires. These are the same size as our Honda Odyssey... huge, but they sure look mean.

Ooooooohhhh... gotcha! Thanks for the information! The kart seems to have plenty of power and launches nicely, but that could be the motor masking it.

Hey folks, tell me what you think. Just picked up a kart thinking it had a loose front end or adjustments to be made. Bad camber on one wheel. Closer inspection showed it clearly had a front end impact to the right front wheel. They must have been standing on the brake at the time because I can...

Thanks. I appreciate the information. I am trying to learn as much as I can before I dive into the repairs with my kid. Good to know the diff is fragile. Why are you concerned about the bigger tires?

Hello all... I just picked up a new kart and figured it was time to register. Best I can tell its a Ken-Bar Streaker, not sure which model. Its pretty good looking, and surprisingly punchy. Clearly the previous owner had a pretty good impact on the front right tire, so Ill be replacing the...