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You can get a feel for what things are worth by looking for what they sold for. Closed or completed auctions on Fleabay and Bring A Trailer (but those are vehicles only I think). Another site is Worthpoint but requires membership to see the info.

Well this changes things dramatically. They’re usually not priced that nicely ...unless it’s really roached out and is brown with rust over 67% of its body. Roached wiring and a no-start condition is the norm for these things. Store ‘em all in a garage!

Got pics of the dilemma?

Show us a pic of your engine. Seems like it could be due to the crankcase breather apparatus.....

Years ago I switched to straight weight SAE 30 engine oil because of excess oil consumption. Technically speaking you don’t need a multi-viscosity oil (0W, 5W, 10W oil with a “W” in it) for these air cooled engines because they run so hot. Some of the old Briggs engine manuals warn against the...

I don’t know, what kind of car do you drive? Had a few complaints here recently but if it’s a rod connected to the pedal and not some stretchy cable and adjusted properly, they’ve been pretty darn good in my experience.

Does the engine smoke vociferously? Edit: no it does not. Make sure you add oil when the engine is perfectly level to ensure the oil level is correct. Also, make sure you check the oil when the engine is level. Some minibikes have the frame at an angle which can make checking the oil give an...

https://www.cometclutches.com/ A manufacturer of: Centrifugal clutches Torque converters Brakes Belts Disregard most of what I have posted here, except for the Belt List as it covers them all. It pales in comparison to what EC Carburetors has on their site. Grab the PDF files while you can...

Ya’ll need to "drive 50 miles” with karts and trailers/pickup trucks, meet up somewhere and ride.

Maybe he’s hoping you’ll send some girls over there. A Risky Business proposition….

Add slicks and voilà: race kart. But you don’t even need that, knobbies’ll be fine.

This thread keeps getting better’n better. :popcorn: I figured you mighta replaced the crank. Nice work, man. For most, I figure they won’t even go that far if the crank is wrong (tapered). They’ll just buy the right engine. What’s the deal with the exhaust and/or that huge muffler? Another...

You might consider adding a torque converter to it as well. Then you can go most anywhere with the gear ratios that that ‘automatic transmission’ gives you. Then find some nice single track trails. Remember: you can always store more minibikes than karts. 😁 …And those China karts are garbage 🤫

Eminently serviceable, but only up to a point I suppose, where wear and neglect takes over. The following guide was found in the FAQ: https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/maintain-restore-a-40-series-torque-converter.27720/

But where are the pics of the girlfriend, who's just your friend?

Lots are. Just put "Manco 9597" into your search engine of choice. That's an example.

It's not even a modded motor, it looks bone stock. B-O-R-I-N-G. Still has those ghey warning stickers on it. :roflol: Karts are cool. It's whatever floats your boat, man.

285-18 is covered in this parts list, for what it's worth. https://landmaster-assets.american-landmaster.workers.dev/uploads/manuals/Fun-Kart/285_operatorsmanual_2851628518285162285182.pdf

You can “clock” your recoil starter so the handle is pointed to the rear (its just 3 screws). If you pull from the rear of the bike, you can turn on fuel, turn on choke, start it and quickly turn off choke after it starts without fumbling your hands all over the bike. Love the Baja Doodlebugs...

Get the Kartel back together! Where’s Elijay GA? Looks like a nice place to ride, and yes I know it’s “breaking the law”.