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Winter project. |
boxstr |
Nov 23 2005, 08:34 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well here is a new winter project, not really just a few personal things to do to get it ready for the track.
Traded the black 944 for this, a 2004 Birel, ex factory team shifter kart TAG converted, 6 hours on the frame and zero hours on the new 125cc motor. Attached image(s) |
boxstr |
Nov 23 2005, 08:36 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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rick 918-S |
Nov 23 2005, 08:47 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
it has a middle motor (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)
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dlo914 |
Nov 23 2005, 09:21 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
is that the gas tank located in front of the family jewels? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
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Flat VW |
Nov 23 2005, 09:38 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
What would that be like on an ice rink? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
John |
J P Stein |
Nov 23 2005, 10:18 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Got a buddy at work that races them things (old fart, too, but skinny). He says that after 20 minutes of driving, those things will make you feel like your ribs are broke.
Sell it to some young guy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
spare time toys |
Nov 23 2005, 10:20 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
A friend at work races 125 shifter carts. He had it out at work one day when things were slow. We would blast up and down the ramp (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) and into the hanger spin a donut or two then shoot back out and down the ramp. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) All was good untill the airport cops showed up and told us to nock it off or they would sieze Denniss' cart (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) They also said they would contact the GO about it. A memo came out about personal vehicals on the ramp and in the hanger about a week later. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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boxstr |
Nov 23 2005, 11:34 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The fuel tank is located between your legs, but I hope I never have to find out about its crash resistance.
As far as ribs, you wear a rib protector or rib vest and with a Ribtech seat you are held in tight enough to help minimize the soreness that your ribs feel after a long session. This will be fun to bring to the autocrosss next year. CCLINBIRELME |
drgchapman |
Nov 28 2005, 12:15 AM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks great Craig!
Can't wait to see it. Pat's acres? Gary |
MattR |
Nov 28 2005, 12:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Any rust? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Looks good. Are there any cart tracks up in that neck of the woods? |
Eric Taylor |
Nov 28 2005, 02:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
Ya know craig, if your looking for a young body to drive it aroud for you, I MIGHT be able to help you out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) . Looks like a blast, bring it to the wcc to blast around in, that would keep people on notice, lol.
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maf914 |
Nov 28 2005, 08:23 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
Craig, Nice. Should be great fun. I've thought about carting ever since driving a couple of simple little carts that my brother-in law bought for his kids. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
Is that thing water cooled? I assumed all carts were air cooled. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
boxstr |
Nov 28 2005, 10:44 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This kart I got in a trade for a 944. It is water cooled, this has a push button start, so you don't have to have a push to get it running.
There are three or four go kart tracks in the area. I was thinking it might be fun to rent one for WCC 2006. I would be happy to bring my karts out the track. I plan to run them at the PCA autocrosses next year. CCLINEKARTINGNEWS.COM |
jhadler |
Nov 28 2005, 11:05 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Having driven a shifter kart a number of times, I can tell you they're a blast and half...
A few things: 1) Get a flak jacket. It's a tight fitting rib protector. Trust me, you won't regret it! 2) Shift... A LOT. The faster you grab the gears, the faster you will accelerate. Remeber, it's a two stroke motor, with a power band about 1 inch wide. So keep snatching the gears faster than you think you should, and watch everything blur as you accelerate to warp speed. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) 3) If you're going to run it often, be prepared to rebuild the motor at least once a year. It's not hard to do, nor is it really expensive. But the top end will need work often... Less often if it's a stock build, more often if it's a race motor. 4) Did I mention the rib protector? Along those lines, if the seat doesn't fit perfectly, and I do mean PERFECTLY, get a new one that does. Your aching body will thank you. The seat needs to be quite snug. Remember, no harnesses... 5) The most compliant component of the chassis is your spine, so make sure you have a good fitting seat and a good rib protector. It's a punnishing ride, but an absolute hoot and a half when you get that thing scootin'... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) Have fun! -Josh2 |
boxstr |
Nov 28 2005, 11:12 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Josh My two karts are not shifter karts. I am still a rookie and I have enough to learn and do without bringing shifting into the scenario.
I have a rib protector and one new seat on the way for the Rotax kart. The Birel already has a very snug seat. One thing I really noticed, how much you need a very snug seat. You don't want to have your butt sliding around when going through fast corners. These things are a blast. Fortunately both karts are fresh and have zero to 5 hours on them. I have spent the weekdn getting the Birel dialed in, lots of little things, loose nut and the side pods needed securing. Also I had to cut the one pod to clear the radiator. They are fun to drive and I find them fun to work on as well. CCLINKARTMEAWAY |
messix |
Nov 28 2005, 03:17 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
craig you need more toys! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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