robcantplayhockey
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Howdy. This all started a couple years ago after I began watching YouTubers like TarylFixesAll, RedBeardsGarage, CarsAndCameras, and a few others. After seeing how easy it seemed to maintain and use, I bought my first minibike a year ago (Coleman CT200U) which I modified with a GoPowerSports airflow intake/jet/header and modified the seat with springs. It bounces like a Buick LeSabre.
Now that I have the confidence to keep small engines running (I have several to keep my yard somewhat clean) I want to fulfill my fantasy of an all-around semi-off road/pavement go-kart with balanced speed and torque; enough speed and acceleration to be fun and enough low end torque to get up the hills in my back yard.
I purchased a gokart on craigslist which seems to be completely intact and working except for the brakes which don't engage. I have no idea if this kart has been modified or how much is original.
It has a 5.5 HP Tecumseh PowerSport engine, the steering wheel says Streaker. After checking for oil, I took it out for a spin: weak acceleration but a decent high speed. The tires had way too much air in them and caused the tires to bump over every pebble on the asphalt. I tried to go up a decent sloped hill in my back yard but the clutch slipped and spun without moving the cart.
Currently, I have a new clutch to replace the "original to me" one. I also ordered a new air filter and a new manual brake caliper from GPS.
I'm so excited to get this thing going. I have a name for it, but it's probably inappropriate but for those clever enough (and who watch Trailer Park Boys and GoTs) it's alias will be "The Green Jon Snow."
Rob
Now that I have the confidence to keep small engines running (I have several to keep my yard somewhat clean) I want to fulfill my fantasy of an all-around semi-off road/pavement go-kart with balanced speed and torque; enough speed and acceleration to be fun and enough low end torque to get up the hills in my back yard.
I purchased a gokart on craigslist which seems to be completely intact and working except for the brakes which don't engage. I have no idea if this kart has been modified or how much is original.
It has a 5.5 HP Tecumseh PowerSport engine, the steering wheel says Streaker. After checking for oil, I took it out for a spin: weak acceleration but a decent high speed. The tires had way too much air in them and caused the tires to bump over every pebble on the asphalt. I tried to go up a decent sloped hill in my back yard but the clutch slipped and spun without moving the cart.
Currently, I have a new clutch to replace the "original to me" one. I also ordered a new air filter and a new manual brake caliper from GPS.
I'm so excited to get this thing going. I have a name for it, but it's probably inappropriate but for those clever enough (and who watch Trailer Park Boys and GoTs) it's alias will be "The Green Jon Snow."
Rob
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