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[Corky]

I’m a new member that’s going to try and restore two karts that have been in storage for over 20 years.

 

[Hellion]

Hi Corky! Welcome to DIYGK.

Start a thread in Project Log or Go Kart Discussion and post pics. Everyone loves to see the shape they’re in (barn find/basement find condition) before the work starts.

Edit: you can post pics right to the forum directly, no need for a middleman or Photobucket or other image host.

 

[Corky]

Thank you. I will post as soon as possible

 

[Grizzlymi]

Welcome and we love pic's around here. Can't wait to see what you have. Where are you located?

 

[Corky]

Thank you. I’m in Miami. Just been a little busy. Karts are at my warehouse.

 

[landuse]

Welcome!

 

[Denny]

Welcome!

 

[Hellion]

Karts are at my warehouse.

 

[Corky]

Thank you gentlemen. I’ve had these karts for over 20 years. Just sitting in s warehouse. Now that I’m retired, decided to try and restore.

 

[Corky]

Thank you gentlemen. I’ve had these karts for over 20 years. Just sitting in s warehouse. Now that I’m retired, decided to try and restore.

The blue kart is a Sodikart Katana. Vintage late 90’s The green kart is a German Kart that came with a Wankle single rotor rotary motor. Produced around 45 hp.

 

[Hellion]

The green kart is a German Kart that came with a Wankle single rotor rotary motor. Produced around 45 hp.

Oh man, gotta do that one! You’ll be king o’ the heap around here.
Nice karts. Were you a racer?

 

[Corky]

I did a little, but I wasn’t very fast. Did enjoy it.

 

[Corky]

According to Chat GPT, the rotary had been sitting for so long, that I should not attempt to start. Seals are probably collapsed. Says should try and find a seal kit . Working on that.

 

[Hellion]

What engine did the other kart have, just as exotic?

Oh dear, you asked a robot (we’re doomed!)

 

[Corky]

No, it had the Yamaha KT100, but the kart chassis was for a 125 shifter.