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KX500 shifter kart build
Polar-Bus:
Well, the easy part is done (yanking both engines). Now for the most challenging part which is engine mock up. It's a VERY tight fit with respect to the stator flywheel hitting the RH side of the seat. I don't have a lot of wiggle room as I need to factor in sprocket alignment. Kart guys discard the stator covers as they are not necessary in "road" applications. So this actually gained me about 3/8" of much needed clearence for the seat. The KX500 engine crankcase is actually not really that much larger than the CR125 cases, but the cyl is !! (duh). Here's a few early mock up pics. I sketched up the engine mount, and have some ideas as to what will work. I have a lot of scrap steel at my work, so I will be able to fab a sweet functional and rigid engine mount.
Guess it would be smart to stuff a rag is the ex port as well huh ? Just saw this in my pics DOH stupid :? !!
Polar-Bus:
--- Quote from: flyingfitz on February 02, 2012, 12:09:36 PM ---I know nothing about shifter carts. Would a rev loc clutch work in this application?
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I've always wanted to try a Revloc, but in this peticular application I will need to "bump start" my kart, so would a Revloc clutch work ?
flyingfitz:
Nope.
flyingfitz:
I think you may have a hard time bump starting with those little wheels. The compression release is a must. Have you considered a manual type release as opposed to the button?
Goat:
I've always wanted one of these "INSANE" toys. Only problem is there isn't anywhere near me I could ride it. Legally anyway.
Will those tires be able to handle that kind of power without ripping off the wheel?
As far as decomp I would personally go with the manual lever instead of the button. Mount it within easy reach and you wont have to reach over to pull the button. I think you would even be able to use it for a braking aid as well. Like a jake brake on a semi. Had the manual decomp on my K5 and it worked great even for braking. Fortunately I'm still young enough to kick that big bastard over without it so I don't have it installed at the moment.
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