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I peruse the Classifieds section pretty regularly right now and it would be a pretty nice thing to catagorize it.
Complete Karts
Motors
Parts & Accessories
Other
and Last but not least
WANTEDI don’t know if you would need to get much more specific than that, leave it up to the buyer to make a quality headline and sales post. I have found that unless you really know about Karting some of the posts really turn newbs away since we don’t know the lingo. But that is the sellers responsibility, so if they are going to post that doesn’t offer enough information or doesn’t represent their product well to all audiences, that is their choice.
Thanks Doug,
I think I am going to look at a used 4 stroke. I was looking at a few of the 2 stroke models and I would definitely go new if I were to go that route. I figure with the 4 stroke motor allowing for so many more hours between maintnance that there should be good chance that you can find a used kart, with some scratches and all, but that will be in perfectly fine condition to go race.Is there anything else that I should be looking for any other common mistakes when buying used?
In the hunt for a Kart, used is probably going to be the way to go. What should I be looking for? What are common problems and failures to keep an eye out for?
Thanks everyone you have been very helpful with my questions, I really appreciate it.
@Doug Welch wrote:
@CameraCourage wrote:
Oh, one more question, can a 4stroke motor go in any chassis? If not, what is the difference between Kart Chassis for 4stroke vs 2stroke?
Depends on the motor. The new versions drive on the outside and they will will fit on most chassis. The inboard drive engines like the Biland, need a chassis with clearance between the back cross bar and the axle sprocket. The back cross bar in the frame is on an angle on most chassis and therefor inboard drive engines will not fit. A 4 cycle frame has this bar in straight.
Ahh good info, thanks!
Oh, one more question, can a 4stroke motor go in any chassis? If not, what is the difference between Kart Chassis for 4stroke vs 2stroke?
@blink wrote:
Biland rebuild is $875 complete and you only have to do it every 200-300 hours. That is about 4-5 years of racing and practice. You will have to change the cam belt every 50 hours, 15 minutes to do it $11 for the belt. Change oil and filter every 10 hours, $13 with oil.
Yeah, see that is what I am talking about. I am not looking for the cutting edge, fastest cart on the track right now, I am looking for reliable first.
Thanks guys for the quick responses. I would be pretty interested in the 4stroke for the simple purpose of minimizing upkeep on the motor. Although the cost of the 2-stroke is much more appealing. I am a big picture guy though so if the 4 stroke is more cost effective in the long run, I may just go that way.
Currently I am factoring in Kart costs, apparrel and helmet costs and trailer costs. I know there will be plenty more to consider. What other common pieces and parts will I want to have on hand?
Ahh, and IMI is my closest track, about 5 minutes from my place, I may have to swing by to say HI when I have a chance.
Do you mean 2006 for the race winnings?
