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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    so i have come to tires and during my research i am a bit lost as there are so many different size, types, configuration differences for the front i am considering going 10x4.5-5 or 10x5-5 the spindle is 3/4, so am i correct to assume i need a 3/4 bearing for the direct mount rim? what is the...
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    so this evening got the seat and front wheels off. fun times, but the mosquitoes where getting atrocious even IN my gazebo. my gearing is actually as follows, 10 20 11 49 (i miscounted.. i swear i can count good) and my actual ratio is almost 9:1 (to be exact 8.909:1) fun times ahead chain...
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    changing the Jack-shaft sprockets makes more sense as well and cheaper :) i will definitely test drive before i alter anything after the hub/wheel change which i should get around to over the next week. maybe i will like it just the way it is with smaller tires. will give Emory cloth a go...
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    so did some more measuring after i raised it of the ground front spindle bolt for tire is 3/4" rim is 6" tire is 13 x 5.00 - 6 back hub is 6" nuts are 4 x 3" spacing tire is 18 x 8.5 - 8 there is also about 1" that the rear sprocket is below the frame for ground clearance thinking just get a...
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    would this be a good deal? Vega Blue rain set with rims. 11x6.00-5 rear, 10x4.2-5 front one race on them, lots of tire left.$300 add is here and you can see the pictures.. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/ottawa/go-kart-tires-rear-bumper-suits/1078901836?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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    ya, i didn't pick the blackberry, it was given to me for work purposes.. i use it mostly to check the weather and read when i am commuting to work. and to text the babes. i'll punk my daughters ipad tonight when she goes to bed and see what i can do my clutch doesn't seem to be over heating or...
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    tires are 18 x 8.5 - 8.. dont laugh.. i didn't install.. ha i cant say the speedometer i was using was accurate, it was just a free speedometer app i found in blackberry world that uses the devices gyroscope i will try the kartcalc.net thingy, thank you for that
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    luckily i am able to count them for you all, i think (hard to get in for a great view) they are setup as follow (starting from clutch) -i counted twice to make sure 10 20 11 47 so according to your calculations (Jackshaft to Clutch) 20/10 is 2:1 and (Axle to Jackshaft ) 47/11 is 4.27:1 the...
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    it's not photoshopped, it is the panaromic mode on my device that stitches the scene together, i was too close i guess, see explanation a bit further up.
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    now i cant wait to get home and count some teeth. thanks, this will certainly help get me on my way new tires are gonna happen.. i just dont know anything about those either, but there is a Princess Auto not far from my office, so i'll go have a chat with them.. are the people at those stores...
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    my apologies, i will no longer use swear words, that was my bad, i am father of a 7 year old, i sincerely apologies. and i will thank you all for all the other information, it's a good start for me i plan on replacing pretty much all the parts except the motor, frame, clutch, seat. will...
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    Questions from a galaxy far far away

    Hi everyone, i am new to this forum, i came across it when using the googler to to try identify a go kart frame i now have when i bought a go kart. the go kart identification thread is Closed and i dont seem to have permission to reopen it. Keep in mind i am pretty new to go karts, i like...
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