Another Kart Project Finished

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The GX200 6.5 HF engine is Displacement: 196 cm3 (12.0 cu in)
and puts out 12.4 Nm (9.1 lbs ft) at 2,500 rpm Go Clones!

I don't trust clone ratings at all.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Very nice, i like that color.

I have those same rims on my kart, but turf savers, not slicks. Nice looking rims though.

 

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KK How do you like the turf savers and have you had slicks on
yours and can you tell a difference? I used slicks because I figured they might be safer in a skid and not grab and tip the kart, also not throw up as much dirt.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I've never had slicks on my kart, but i am curious as to how they they are for traction. The turf savers have been fine for me, the kart is geared for about 25mph with a live axle, and i can slide very easily in dirt without even using the brakes. I have never personally flipped it, but my friend did once, and almost did a second time, i have no idea how he did it though, i have never gotten it on 2 wheels even, and i almost never let off the gas. I have noticed they throw up A LOT of dirt in drifts and sharp turns, but i also drive in a very dry dusty lot. Before i got kicked out of the grassy field behind my house, i used to take some sharp corners there, and the so called "turf savers" did rip the grass up quite a bit.

 

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"got kicked out of the grassy field behind my house" Ha ha it be
interesting to hear other stories about this and angry nieghbors

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Long story short, there is a 1 acre field behind my house, that is shared by me and my neighbors. The neighbors are all old and have nothing better to worry about, so when the grassy field turned into a ripped up, dirt covered field they told me i had to stop riding down there.

 

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yeah that would be great if you could!

Here is a basic drawing of the frame without seat back roll bar

 

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I forgot there is also a brace on each side from the bottom of the
outer bearing holder to the top of the frame rail.

 

[frederic]

I have never personally flipped it, but my friend did once, and almost did a second time, i have no idea how he did it though

He probably "tripped" the kart. This is when one is sliding noticably sideways and the tires leading the slide hit something solid or drop into a deep depression and over you go.

Don't forget lightweight karts with a big guy on them have a notibly high center of gravity which aggrevates the potential for tripping/flipping.

I did this on a test track exactly once, on purpose, as part of a demonstration using an early 90's Crown Victoria. Over it went as did I and the three passengers who were observing.

 

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I didn't know Crown Vics could actually go fast enough to flip like
that. I'm not sure I want to ride with you anytime soon