Been busy...

[Kart Flipper]

Been trying to get back to the $100 Bird but it needs more time than I am able to give it at the moment, so instead, I did these...

Black kart is a Carter Super Wheels, sold it for $300 (traded fixing a push mower)

White kart is a Eagle model #02521, sold it for $560 (paid $100). I thought it was homebuilt til I cleaned it up and started finding logos.

 

[Kart Flipper]

Picking this (thanks Google) USA Ind. Bullet Sportsmen kart later today for $200, hoping it has the 10hp motor on it still. I usually have to negotiate before seeing them, when getting them cheaply that is.

 

[Kart Flipper]

Now it's this...

 

[Kart Flipper]

Now it's this...

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Oooooooo!

 

[Karts of Kaos]

looking pretty good!

 

[Kart Flipper]

Now the debate is, 40 series and Tillotson 212 (would have to try to sell for $950) or predator and 30 series (would try to sell for $800). It doesn't have suspension but will have pretty big tires. My investment total is $505 with the predator or would be about $640 with the faster setup, any opinions?

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Uhm, 40 series won’t work with a Tillotson 212, that would use a 30 series as well. I would definitely go for the Tilly if you can afford it, they’re supposedly more powerful, and they’re definitely better made than Predators.

 

[Kart Flipper]

I just run 3/4 to 1" sleeve adapters on them, havent had a problem on past ones. This thing has a 3/4" jackshaft, they do make 30 series with that setup but they have a longer shipping lead time

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Ahhh, ok. Just remember that 40 series is more than needed. More expensive, as well as more rotating mass to dampen acceleration. You’d be better off with a 30 series.

 

[Kart Flipper]

I haven't made up my mind yet, just hate waiting on "special" ordered parts. Quickest I'm able to get a 3/4 driver 3/4 driven 30 series is about 2 weeks

 

[Kart Flipper]

Now gotta order the wheels tires and go pick up an engine. Just gonna do the predator on this one. I've got a Murray Explorer I may go with the tillotson on, although I may just do an electric start duromax on it.