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I just did a quick Google of “125 YZ torque specs” and may have found the information you’re looking for.
Call it what you want.
Maybe your Dad should be knocking out near record laps while you guys man the machine?
I got a 180 grit hone from the same supplier, for both the front and rear kart applications. This was a few years ago.
Be careful with the hone on your hubs, especially a magnesium component. They can be rendered unusable very quickly. We also use a lube when using the hone.
Rick
Hey Glenn,
I think you asking about width? Wheelbase would be the distance between the front and rear wheels centers, which is fixed on most karts.
Assuming it’s not a junior kart.
Front width should be somewhere 45 – 46 inches and the rear 54 – 55 inches.
Rick
Re: Aparentley I’m a terrorist ?
by Doug Welch on Wed 03 5, 2008 7:38 amThe Italkart is made by SKM and those components are readily available here in this country. WE can get them. Most of our components interchange with Italkart.Doug
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Private messageI suppose it would be cool if your spindles, steering comums, tie rods, rotors and other consumables are in the trailer. I knew they had Skm components but did not know you had them in stock. Or the interchangablity. What my fear was (and you’ve echo’d this as well) is a racer gets into something that is not suported at the track by someone, and his race or practice day can end pretty quick.
Certainly doesn’t sound like ordering from IM has worked well thus far.
It’s a great machine and sounds like Doug has your back with parts Tony.
Post by Road Runner on Tue 03 4, 2008 8:34 pm
Yesterday I placed an order with Italian Motors (The Canada shop), for parts for the rear end of my kart that came up to a grand toatal of about $750.Tony,
I know they are great chassis, but are they being supported by anyone around here?
Post by Road Runner on Tue 03 4, 2008 8:34 pm
Home land security called my house suspicous of high priced purchase’s from out of the country. I now have a file under my name in the home land security files and the parts are on their way.Did you order that 32mm, rear turret mounted machine gun in the IM catalog?
Post by Road Runner on Tue 03 4, 2008 8:34 pm
The lesson in all this, Do your bussines here in the greatest country on earth AMERICA :usa: :usa:
AMEN! And even better if you can keep it local. :usa:
Cody,
I think Seth had to have some change in interests at this point in his life. He has a job and is taking a swing at life right now. They (his Dad Tim and him) tried to make it in the karting biz, it’s tough and they couldn’t keep the doors open. They are both recovering from this adventure to say the least. Seth is a great kid and a very formidable competitor for sure.
Tim had a recent heart attack and is recovering now. God speed Tim!
Sometimes racing seems pretty small in the grand scheme of things, but I can tell you, if they had the resources to race, they would strike fear in the competition sitting on the grid next to them. They brought down some very well funded and experienced teams.
They gave it a good shot and couldn’t survive.
At least they took a stab at it. Better to make a decision that to make non at all. If you make non at all, you’ve still made a choice! (some old rock and roll song I’m sure)
They’ll be back.
The Welches are blessed with Mylaps and two fast kids Cody!
Rick
Well Karter Dad,
If you’re thinking about doing some racing this year. The series just stepped up a huge notch!
Some of you competitors better strap on because Colorado’s best is sniffing around here a little. God you want to beat that kid, don’t you?
This is great, I love it!
Rick
JR,
I think Jeff was giving you a rough cost assessment based on all the support gear you’ll need to go with your program, including a new kart.
If you’ve been racing Barber, a shifter may be more stimulating for you. There are deals out there (used) if you shop it. The Spec Moto is a sought after package right now and not a lot of deep deals with it’s low operating cost and great performance. You can however buy other packages that are great fun and can fit your budget. Tag (touch and go) is a very popular class that runs 125cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke, dry clutch on the kart, and there are some good buys out there. A step up is the Tag 4 Stroke, more initial cost, horsepower and in the long haul, less operating cost. Talk to people before you dive in. You can rent Tag karts, not sure about shifters, but if you have that kind of open wheel experience under your belt, I’m sure someone would be willing to flop you in a shifter to get a feel for it. I will have a spanking new, custom painted, Spec Moto package finished in a few weeks. If you can demonstrate reasonable abilities in a Tag for me, hell I’ll cut you loose in it. You’ll wear out well before the kart does. You could put together a Spec Moto kart for around $5500 – $6000 if you shopped it and were frugal (with used gear) that would be somewhat competitive. Possibly even new. Talk to Brad or Bobby @ Imi 303-286-1676, Aj @ Kartworks 303-587-4656, Doug, Jeff or Greg @ Shockwave 303-781-7829, Barrry @ Billet 303-841-4855 or any of the other advertisers here on the website and pick their brains.
Jeff and his family own a kart racing shop and manufacturing plant and rightfully have an obligation to get you accurate information. Which includes, not painting an overly optimistic picture for the new racer. The cost of the support gear is equally as important and adds up. Jeff will give it to you like it is. Another reason to go visit with racers in addition to the shops. Ask them what it takes to run their machines. Some will race at the club level and some may race at the regional or national levels. Ask them what it takes, what they ran into that wasn’t planned for. Just to reinforce what you hear from Jeff and the other shop owners. Look through their tool boxes and see what they carry to support their effort. If your running at the club level, you may run the same axle till it gets damaged, a good regional guy may try 3-5 axles in a weekend and so on.
The cost are higher than it was a decade ago for sure. Technology, time and euro exchange rate have escalated cost in this sport for sure. But, bang for the buck? Still pretty good if you ask me.
Good thing about karting is; you can show up with a semi, or show up with your kart on top of your station wagon, either way, it’s a kick in the a$$! As you know. Just feel your way around and figure out a way to come out and have some fun.
My cell is 303-886-4190
RickHey Jr,
Welcome. There is a lot of help avaible here on the forum. Just ask.
What were you running when you got out?
I would reccomend going out to the track and talking to racers, speaking to the shops and really get that fire burning in you again. It’s a blast!
Rick
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Richard Gray
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Location: United States, Michigan, Farmington Hills
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:56 am Post subject:
Marty – So carb changes to the removable jetting is now legal as long as one stays with Dellorto orignal parts?
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marty casey
Joined: 06 Oct 2004
Posts: 197
Location: United States, Washington,
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:56 am Post subject: rotax
Richard,
Yes!! parts must be Dellortto parts, again no maching,polishing, ETC.The web guy needed his sleep also so it will get up soon.
Marty Casey
TAGUSA
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Technical Director.Looks like we are not running Bandimere this year. But if there is a temp race or you’re running at Bandi, it will help the Rotax’s.
Yea,
Happy Birthday Brian!
Maybe we need to fly in some of your Indy friends to show em how it’s done. Seems weird there are pockets around the US that run huge classes using the KT 100 and HPV engines and we don’t se any here?
Anyway, hope your day was good brother!
Rick
