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    Need suggestions for a Big Boy Kart

    Thanks I will keep my eyes peeled for one. "What kind of terrain will you guys be riding? (hard core off road, flat-dirt/grass lots, streets/parking lots, etc) " Mostly grass with some dips and hills, No hard core stuff just whizzing around the farm. Maybe in a couple of years it might...
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    Need suggestions for a Big Boy Kart

    I would like to purchase a go kart that is big enough for me. I am 6'1" and 330lbs and would like to ride alongside my son on his kart. I have tried to fit on his and it aint gonna happen. Are there any models/manufacturers that make go karts for "big boned" people? I do not have any...
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    B/S 3HP motor help.

    I have an B/S 3 hp that came on a hay elevator, I changed the oil today and put fresh gas in it. It doesn't have the rewind on the starter puller. Can I purchase one and mount it on this old engine. Or would it just be better to look for an electric motor to mount to the hay elevator and go...
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    Knoxville, TN-- new go kart owner

    *Awesome-- This is some great information!! Thank you! Did you watch the Youtube link? What does it mean when it backfires like that when deaccelerating? rich or lean? *Also-- by using the outer gear on the clutch the chain was not lining up(would work but terribly off center)... so last...
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    Knoxville, TN-- new go kart owner

    Up date: I kept screwing things in and out... LOL and now it revs to the sky, but it will backfire as the revs are dropping. even shot a little fire out the pipe. Gonna post a video soon. Also when wifey was driving it earlier the chain came off. I put it back on but noticed there are two...
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    Post pics of your kart!

    My son's kart Will post action shots or video later.
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    Knoxville, TN-- new go kart owner

    Pics of Riley's ride There are a total of 4 screws on the carb and gas pedal linkage. The one that is in the bottom of the bowl is like a needle on the inside and has a spring between the head and nut. Not sure what it does or how to adjust these things. The motor begins to cut out the...
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    Knoxville, TN-- new go kart owner

    Cool. Yea, we live near Mascot. I am going to post pics as soon as I can find out where the wife hid the camera. Thanks for the help!
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    Knoxville, TN-- new go kart owner

    As a kid, I always wanted a go kart but never got one. Now I bought my son a little kart at an auction and realize I don't know the first thing about them. :worried2: So I was searching around and found this place. THANKS!!! I have been reading other posts etc. Of course the kart has some...
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