eadam211
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So i see you can buy replacement sprockets for your centrifugal clutches and what i am wondering is can you get them in larger sizes...or should i just leave it alone
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OzFab
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What I am wondering is why would you want a larger clutch sprocket? The larger the clutch sprocket is, the larger the axle sprocket needs to be...
It might also be less hassle getting a new clutch
eadam211
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That's why I asked
wasn't sure if that. Was necessary or not. Thanks
wasn't sure if that. Was necessary or not. Thanks
anderkart
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Your not giving us enough info to help you. But we could give you lots of helpfull advice If you post what brand, model and tooth-count of clutch you have, plus also give us some info about your kart, like:
How many teeth does your axle sprocket have?
How many inches tall are your back tires?
What brand/model engine is on your kart?
Whats the approximate weight of your kart, + post the drivers weight (plus post the weight of any potential passengers, if its a 2-seater)
Also post where you ride your kart? (like do you use it for hard core off-roading, climbing steep mountains, or do you only ride it on flat parking lots, or?)
If your not sure what brand/model your clutch is, you could post pics of it.
It would also help us give you better advice if you posted some pics of your kart too
eadam211
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I haven't bought a clutch yet..I'm going to use a 6.5 predator engine..axle sprocket has 60 teeth and is #40..tires are 16.5 in tall..will be driving on flat tracks mainly..I am the driver and am about 240lbs..
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
Get a 10 tooth clutch....... And a 68-72 tooth axle sprocket.....
eadam211
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What if I had tires 13" tall instead?
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
Then a 10 tooth clutch and a 60 tooth axle sprocket will work...... Not the greatest combo, but no ill effects.....
eadam211
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Is that what u would do
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
. I wouldn't tell any one something unless I've done it, or would do it. If I'm wrong, someone will quickly point it out. You say flat track...... NO need for a huge amount of torque then. Leave you some room for top speed..... 6:1 should be pretty good for your situation....... I'm running 12" tires with 4.8:1 ratio...... BUT still spin tires cause its a hopped up gx160.....
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