Hey everyone!(pics)

[TheNewCarter]

Well hey everyone my name is Corey, I am new to the go kart world. Well at least to the performance world of it. I live in Woodland Hills California and am 19 about to be 20. I am normally into Honda's( I have a 1989 Crx with a B16 swap and other mods) but this hobby seems a little cheaper and still just as fun.

So on to my cart. As of today I have a 6.5 hp Predator engine on a solid axle. The clutch is a 12 tooth and it had a 72 tooth sprocket. That was fun, I was drifting all over the place and doing burn outs, but tires are expensive because I have a weird size. They are 12x6.00-6. If anyone can find another brand other then Cheng Shin thanks. So I bought a new 60 tooth sprocket and it came today! So hopefully this helps with the tire issue, but I hope I like the top speed I gain. I hope it's worth it...

I also have 2 questions, is it safe to fully remove the governor screw? And if I do will I notice a change it power?

And

As I am new to performance karting where can I buy parts like exhausts?air intakes? How do you even fit the intakes on?

Thanks, here are a few pics of my kart. And if you ask about the seat, it is made of wood, designed to fit a cover. I thank my step dad in helping with that.
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b547/TheCoolKids420/gokart_zpsab70fd7e.jpg
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b547/TheCoolKids420/gokart1_zps64a6ae22.jpg

 

[OzFab]

is it safe to fully remove the governor screw?

Short answer, NO!

Long answer: If the governor is left intact but you override or disable it in any way, you run the risk of having it self distruct inside the engine. If you want to play with the governor, the best bet is to remove it completely (NOTE: Doing so WILL void your warranty).

And if I do will I notice a change it power?

As the governor only limits the maximum RPM, there won't be a power increase but, you will notice a higher top speed as the engine willl rev higher

 

[TheNewCarter]

Short answer, NO!

Long answer: If the governor is left intact but you override or disable it in any way, you run the risk of having it self distruct inside the engine. If you want to play with the governor, the best bet is to remove it completely (NOTE: Doing so WILL void your warranty).



As the governor only limits the maximum RPM, there won't be a power increase but, you will notice a higher top speed as the engine willl rev higher

Thanks for all the info. I think the warranty is done already or almost. I only spent 100 so it's fine anyway. I want to start modding it anyway. Seems like a fun sport.

 

[jamyers]

Wait a second - what do you mean by governor screw?

The only one I'm familiar with is the one that limits how far 'open' the throttle arm can go, and it's not so much a governor screw as a "governed high rpm limit' screw. I've removed mine with no ill effects, it's still limited to a max of 3600rpm. But it is handy if you want to limit the top speed for kids...

 

[TheNewCarter]

Wait a second - what do you mean by governor screw?

The only one I'm familiar with is the one that limits how far 'open' the throttle arm can go, and it's not so much a governor screw as a "governed high rpm limit' screw. I've removed mine with no ill effects, it's still limited to a max of 3600rpm. But it is handy if you want to limit the top speed for kids...

Yeah I think it's that screw(it also has a spring on it) I could take a picture, but I am sure we are on the same page. If it is safe to remove the "governed high rpm limit screw" I will do it just to get it done. Really no kids will ride it other then my step-sister(I'm 19) and that's only a possibility. My girlfriend is to scared to ride it haha.

 

[jamyers]

The one in the middle of this pic is what I'm referring to.

 

[TheNewCarter]

The one in the middle of this pic is what I'm referring to.

Yep, that is the exact one. Is it safe to remove?

 

[OzFab]

I'm pretty sure that's got next to nothing to do with the governor; as jam pointed out, it's more of a throttle stop. I can't see any problems with removing it...

 

[jamyers]

Yup, the only issue that might arise out of removing it completely is that the throttle *might* be able to go far enough to bind/stick, depending on how yours is made/bent at the factory.

 

[TheNewCarter]

Yup, the only issue that might arise out of removing it completely is that the throttle *might* be able to go far enough to bind/stick, depending on how yours is made/bent at the factory.

I actually could unscrew the "throttle stop" to a point where the screw didn't need to come all the way out, and the throttle maxes out a little more now.

EDIT: I finally got my tires(slicks) yesterday! I haven't put them on as I had a migraine but I will try to get it done today. I hope I can ride without it killing my head.