Maintenance & Technical > Kx Frankensteins
KX500 shifter kart build
Polar-Bus:
Well, I did a bit more testing today with my son, and to my delight we actually found an easy way to start the kart with simply using a tow strap and pulling the kart with my truck. It's a little tricky especially when the tires are cold. Here's how I finally figured out how to do it. The only gear that allows the engine to bump over is 5th. I also need to use LW's compression release, and we need to get to a speed of about 15-20 mph, and I need to keep using the clutch as the rear tires tend to skip bounce and loose traction. Cold starting is the hardest, once the engine is hot it's way easier.
I also fixed the engine stop by adding a second stop bolt, loctited the engine mount bolts and I also cured the fuel leaking out the overflow hose by dropping the float height. So at this time the kart runs excellent. So now it's time to practice get used to the horrific power and shoot a good vid !
sandblaster:
Looking forward to that :-D
kkvslayer:
:-o that thing must be scary to pilot,holy acceleration,you need a bigger parking lot
Polar-Bus:
--- Quote from: kkvslayer on August 08, 2013, 03:59:22 AM --- :-o that thing must be scary to pilot,holy acceleration,you need a bigger parking lot
--- End quote ---
Ya your right, I can barely hit 3rd gear, and I already have to be hitting the brakes hard cause i'm running out of parking lot !
Pmcg:
I'm dying to see an on board go pro type shot during wot.
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