another new guy from NC

[OzFab]

when you make an agreement, shake on it and plan a day to pick it up. I would have at least expected a text, call, pm something letting me know that someone came along with cash in hand.

Instead, he texted me this long rude message, just being a complete ***.

What a tool...

 

[danssoslow]

That blue one looks like an older Margay kart to me. If do end up buying it; you can use this link to identify it by year and model.

http://www.margay.com/what-kart-do-i-have.html

I wouldn't be too concerned about how the tires look on the rims. Dirt racers typically run them like that. The roundy-round guys have wheel stagger down to a science; and will essentially control tire diameter with rim width. Since they are essentially only turning in one direction, they'll run taller tires on the right to aid turn-in. It's commonplace and safe.

If you plan on using this kart as a yard kart/hobby kart, it would probably behoove you to ask the seller if the wheels are symetrical or staggered. And if they are staggered, if they would fit you up with a symetrical set of wheels.

 

[Tig]

fabroman,

I completely agree with you, he is a tool and I think he has anger problems.


danssoslow,

Thanks for the link man, I appreciate that.

I'm not too concerned about the tires right now.
I'm going to do a once over and check everything especially for some kind of ID to figure out what exactly it is.

My plans, that's a good question. Once I get it home and give it a thorough cleaning and check all joints and everything else out, that's when I'll start a build thread.
I'll just leave you hangin until then

Thanks guys

 

[Tig]

Holy Shmoly,
I was confirming that I would be there tomorrow to pick it up and
he said "someone had got in touch with me and offered me more"
I said "its your call"
he said "he offered me more, I'm going with him"

I did not respond in frustration and deleted the text thread. A few minutes later, I get a text. Him apologizing for the lack of communication and that it is mine.
Geesh, I wish I could go get it now and be done with this, its very stressful, hah. Especially after dropping some coin on a new drivetrain, oops I slipped

 

[OzFab]

Yeah, that's what I meant...

 

[Tig]

I know

 

[Tig]

Its home now

 

[danssoslow]

I've been keeping a close eye on your situation. Glad to hear you were able to get the kart. Have any current pics?

 

[Tig]

Thanks man, I was very disappointed with the previous guy. This one was a lot younger and ready to let it go.
I'm pretty excited.
I'm in the process of downloading them, once they are done I'll be posting them up.

Thanks

 

[OzFab]

Its home now

Sweet

I'm still not sure what was meant by

the lack of communication

 

[Tig]

I'm actually quite confused myself.
The only thing I can think of is, the supposed "other guy" was a fictional character and he was trying to see if I would give him more money than his "other guy" offered.

Thankfully, it is all in the past now

I'll have those pics up soon.

 

[Tig]

Since I had already taken some full shots, here are some random shots.
Enjoy

Finally home

 

[danssoslow]

That's a nice rig you got there; and that Horstman clutch is worth a pretty penny.

 

[itsid]

That's a nice rig you got there; and that Horstman clutch is worth a pretty penny.

hehe, I'm a little jealous too
Horstmann clutches are droolworthy

Anywho, I think it would need just a little more clearing with the seat, that looks like it's in contact on the pictures.

Great kart, congratulations!

'sid

 

[danssoslow]

Anywhoo, I think it would need just a little more clearing with the seat, that looks like it's in contact on the pictures.

'sid

That's one of the reasons I've never gotten used to side engine karts; there's a lot going on to your immediate right. They scare me more than a little bit.

That, and I never got used to the sensation of having my feet stick out ahead of the front wheels. In a turn, it made me feel like my feet were dangling out. The same way you feel like ducking when you see something hanging real low, eventhough it could be a couple feet above your head.

That clutch is far too serious for my engine. That'd be like putting Ferrari rims on my Mitsubishi Outlander.

It could potentialy buy him a new Predator and cluth, though; if he so desires. I constantly see used, refreshened plate clutches go for ~$250.

 

[Tig]

Thanks guys, I'm pretty happy with it.

itsid,
If you're referring to the clutch hitting the seat, it is very close but there is no contact. I will check again tomorrow

danssoslow,
It has been a long time since I have been involved in karting, I am amazed at how much some of these parts are going for, hah.
This drivetrain will eventually be hitting the classifieds, that money will be put to good use

I'll be starting a build thread soon.
Thanks again guys, I appreciate it

 

[danssoslow]

Shoot, thank you! This is what gets my mind turning on my own project; watching others do their thing. Sincerely, thanks!

 

[Tig]

itsid,
after a closer look, the clutch is not hitting, though it is too close for comfort.

danssoslow,
Hah, my minds going a million miles a minute.
It's so bad, I don't know where to start.
I think I might throw some gas in it and see what it can do before I tear it apart.
A couple of things I noticed is how low the tires are and there condition is less than fair, also the gas line is duct taped to the motor. Not good, hah. We'll see what happens after I take it for a spin

I'm more than likely going to start tinkering with it during the week though.

 

[danssoslow]

Low like pressure wise, or tread depth? Those depth dimples not showing?

 

[OzFab]

the gas line is duct taped to the motor.

There shouldn't even be a gas line, it's a B&S... or are you referring to the throttle cable?

Talk about putting ferrari parts on a mitsubishi, that clutch is mucho overkill...