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    Mechanical brake question

    I have knock off comet brake caliper with 8 inch disc. Its mounted on the live axle. Its affective but it really doesnt stop the go kart that great. My go kart is in no way fast but its not slow. Fastest Ive gotten it so far is 51.3(i used a gps lol)mph. Minus buying a hydraulic brake setup...
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    Porting question

    I have a 6.5 clone with the usual mods(exhaust, springs, filter)and im wondering how much of a difference porting the head will make? I know with larger engines(i play with ford 5.0s as well:auto:)it makes a big difference but im kinda new to the single cylinder world of performance. Im...
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    Torque Converter Question

    Looking at my options on my new kart and when I was on Comets website they were saying the TAV units were only good to 3300rpms. What would happen if i used my gx200 which is good till 5500rpms?
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    New toy

    Picking this up tomorrow. Only $180. Problem is it needs a rebuild kit for the carb....so a $12 problem lol. I dont know much about the motor other than that but if anything Ill see if i can rig the clone to it.
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    Clutch and Tire question

    Well I have a Hillard Extreme Duty rated for 13hp. I also have 18x9.50x8 tires. On my first run today I noticed allot of smoke coming off the clutch so i immediately stopped and realized i forgot to oil the clutch and chain so their was less than 2 min of use "dry". I lubed the chain and clutch...
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    GX200 Throttle Linkage

    Well after countless man hours the new go karts almost done. Now Im just taking care of the last tid bits. I need a new throttle linkage. I had ordered one from affordablegokarts.com but I think theyve gone out of business. Anyone know of where I can either get a linkage or make one. Im trying...
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    Honda GX200 Clone question

    I recently got a GX200 clone brand new with a few mods including a removed governor. It has 8.5hp and around 12ish tq. Ive yet to take it on its first run because im converting my frame to handle a live axle. Does anyone have any advice on this motor or even any tips on the live axle setup?
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    Mikuni fuel pump question

    I have a GX200 clone OHV. The throttle linkage is junk so Im redoing my linkage. Problem with that is the gas tank sits on top of the linkage so I have to do a pulse fuel pump. My understanding is you have 3 lines off the pump, one to the carb, one to the fuel tank and one to the crank case(ive...
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    Clutch choice for a clone

    I have a GX200 clone with 8.5hp at the moment but i plan on making more power. Whats a reliable clutch for higher HP and minimum maintenance? I dont plan on racing it but it will be used on the road more often than not.
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