Off-road karting in Kansas City?

[Mr Man]

Very cool.
My first bike was an 81? Rm80. When I out grew it, my brother did his share. Kinda miss that bike.

Gotta love the old 2-strokes!

 

[Edwin Spangler]

I learned what a powerband was on an RM80. Also learned the term 'looping'.

 

[Hellion]

I learned what a powerband was on an RM80. Also learned the term 'looping'.

What's a powerband and what's "looping"? Don't cheat by looking up a definition elsewhere!

 

[Mr Man]

What's a powerband and what's "looping"? Don't cheat by looking up a definition elsewhere!

A powerband is basically the powercurve, on 2-strokes it's the rpm where there's a large spike in power. (very simplified explanation) Looping is what it sounds like, sudden unexpected boost of power, front wheel goes up and over