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No Cody,
I spoke to Marty Casey at the beginning of the season last year to get the scoop on the Rlv airbox. Tag Usa had stated was legal in the rule book. (kind of a gray wording) We wanted to use our Rotax for Tag as well as Rmax He told me then that, they went back to “all Rmax” during the 2006 season and did not allow for open jet train as before. We were running the Motori at that point but, I know most Rotax in this region were running 45 slides, different idle jets, needles etc… Some were even changing the emulsion tube and running an Icc style slide. Not knowing it was illegal. As you well know, even just a needle change really helps the bottom end of those motors. But they all have to be 34mm.
At tracks like Imi, it does not need it, other tracks may benefit from these changes to a significant degree. (Bandi / temp circuits?) You see racers who normall run Rotax showing up with their Leopards or whatever. Seems Rotax would want the motor to be competitive in Tag as well as Rmax? Not everyone is going to run Rmax, we bought our first one to run in Tag and never ran Rmax till it was here in Colorado. If it comes to Colorado again, we might consider doing it again.Cool thing about Rmax is every bodies on the same stuff.The Tag can be quite a quagmire.
Of course moving the radiator would be great and a cost savings overall. Keep that high dollar Rotax radiator for the Rmax stuff.
Whew
Spec Moto?
Rick
Post by jack tracy on Sat 03 1, 2008 12:07 am
haha! Some people have better luck than others. I was always breaking that triangular shaped gold plate. I have no clue why. Sometimes it would last half the season and sometimes it would last one practice session.I raced KT100’s for a couple years. We ran a wet clutch (very messy), and someone told us it was slower. So we switched to the L&T mini clutch (dry), and it needed adjustment and/or replacement VERY often. I guess you could say, the rotax clutch is better.
BTW Rick, be careful calling my dad an awesome mechanic! He’s more creative :loony: …Upsidedown powervavle, loose tires, and an empty fuel tank are fairly common when he’s doing the wrenching. I guess we’re just trying something new, or saving weight? 😆 He’s best for telling me when to pull my head out and pay attention. He also lets me know when I need practice ❗
Yea…that’s the clutch support. If you check for cracks after every session (outermost part of the ring) and replace upon finding the crack. The clutch lives well and a reasonably (?) priced clutch support saves the day. The reasons I mentioned are the most common for a failure, I believe. But you do need to check, or the pedestals for the shoes will bend or snap.
Watch what you say about your Dad. I really like him, AND, his creativity simply helped to develop you as a driver. (all a part of the plan, of course)
The upside down (or loose in my case) powervalve, really makes a driver grab for that extra bit to stay ahead of the pack!
Loose tires? What are you complaining about? Everyone knows a free kart is a fast kart. What do you want?
Not sure what to tell you about the empty fuel tank, other than Roman has watched his Dad standing there a few seconds late, with the fuel jug in hand as he passed by on the warm up lap. Hey, try not to sweat much. Just drive the damn thing and bounce a little on the scales. Ok?
And Cody. The best thing Jack or Rick will ever do for Cody or Roman is… knowing exactly when to advise you to “pull the head out” just as our Dads did for us.
Practice? You guys need practice?
Hope all is well.
Rick
Re: New style neck braces
Post by jack tracy on Fri 02 29, 2008 6:42 pm
I’m not sure if they work or not, but I vote it to be up to the driver’s discretion. My dog just ate mine, and I don’t really want to buy a new one. 😉Cody
Couldn’t agree more. And you just used the oldest excuse in the book there Cody. You can do better than that.
Run SP at the Super nationals this year and you won’ have to wear one.
Rick
Post by jack tracy on Fri 02 29, 2008 6:46 pm
Cheaper than Tag?
We ran the Rotax cutch for 3 years and only changed the drive gear. Motori, went 2 years and is still going?
Get back to work Brian! You’re displaying excessive personal computer use on work time!
You’re just an amazing mechanic, Rick! Between four different rotax’s on our team last year, I can’t count the number of clutchs we replaced, rebuilt, etc. It seemed like they were always coming apart.
Thanks Cody! Your Dad and I are awesome mechanics with pretty decent drivers :direct
You know, maybe we were just lucky. The Motori has essentially the same clutch as the Rotax and we had very little problem with our clutches on either kart. The clutch support were not available the first year and half Roman ran one. Once installed I kept an eye on support and replaced it as soon as it cracked. We did see racers around us snapping the flywheel studs and spinning the flywheel on the crank. Most seem to aggressively lock the brakes into breaking zones, aggressive use of the rumble strips or staying flat at the tracks that unweight the kart.
Now… you weren’t trying to drive that Rotax like an Ica kart, were you?
Haven’t run a Kt100 in a long time (don’t know about you) but clutches were a big part of the expense of running, AND that little knob you can twist that makes it go faster. Always liked the engine package and know of several just sitting due to popularity of Tag. But I would listen to Brian or some of the racers that have more current experience than I.
Anyway, maybe it’s all the “good clean living” Cody.
Or maybe you’re such an amazing driver that those darn clutches just scattered in your presence?
Rick
Re: New style neck braces
by Kart45 on Fri 02 29, 2008 3:27 pmAll………….If you look at my orginal post I was looking for a simple yes or no answer. I really don’t care what anyone else does if you don’t like them I’m ok with that. It your neck but I’m not ok with racing being more important than safety.
Going forward, no more suggestions from Mikey, just print the rules and if I don’t like it then we won’t race it’s that simple.
Mikey, signing off.
Mikey,
Think the forum members were just throwing around thoughts. Even if the Csc did not mandate them, pretty sure Tyler could still wear one. And no one has said it is going to change. Don may have the only rule book copy out there.I’m assuming you were asking about the Leatt style braces. I’ve heard nothing but good about them, except cost. Whats safety worth? There have been many orgs allow them, including the motorcycle sanctioning bodies. Do a Ekn search and find a lot of discussion from racers who are using them around the country.
If my wife would let me race? With a neck full of titanium, I would try to get a waiver for a Leatt brace (if not allowed) and also wear tethers to help with lateral g’s. If no previous neck injury, I would choose none.
Keep the suggestions coming Mikey!
Maybe you’ll slaughter the ever growing Spec Moto Heavy field this year and run out of room too.
Just for kicks. What did each of those trophys cost you Charles?
My Dad used to drag race Nitro cars for trophys back in the day.
The eagles and cups are cool. The trophys that are taller than Roman seem kind of cheesy and hard to display / store. And Very fragile with the plastic top so easy to snap off.
Rick
by Kart45 on Thu 02 28, 2008 2:51 pm
OK, start the flaming
MikeyMikey,
You sure seem quick to get this flaming thing going! That’s another forum all together! :dance:
Cheaper than Tag?
We ran the Rotax cutch for 3 years and only changed the drive gear. Motori, went 2 years and is still going?
Get back to work Brian! You’re displaying excessive personal computer use on work time! 😯
Come on Rod. It’s the style.
I was bald before bald was cool.
And I wear my pants low (belly induced) but jack the heck out of my Bvd’s.
WAIT… back on topic.
Seems the device that keeps the head from accelerating forward, like the Hans and Leatt would be much more affective. We were legally allowed to remove one layer of foam from Roman collar, just doesn’t seem like it would do much under a heavy compression.
After running in Europe, he can’t stand the collar for the reasons mentioned above.
Greg, you need to quit parking the rig on top of your collar when not in use!!!
Oh yea, coming from a man that makes Mikeys spinal injuries look like a hang nail! :loony:
Greg,
Go back and figure out how much each of those trophy’s cost your family, you’ll choke! I try to keep that bit of info hidden from the wifey.
Rick
Post by Mike Jansen on Mon 02 25, 2008 5:25 pm
Tony:It’s called Handicapping in horse racing! 😀
Actually, I’m just sitting back enjoying the show. Let’s see, I’ve watched the ship “Let’s change the CSC dates” sail by (and I understand the changes and it happens).
Mikey,
Did you sit back and watch the “Lets help Bob” ship sail by?
You missed out.
Rick
Through my pm’s with Stacey, it was pretty obvious whoever it was , was a d__k. Everyone thought it was you!
After the “Gjms Sold” flop! What options did you have left? Chumper?
Looking forward to a little racing, thats all.
I had it all along Mikey!
Rick
Cool perspectives and lens use there. Was he shooting at any races Greg? Or was that a practice day?
Rick
Hey everybody,
I did get the list of credit card donations posted on the previous post. Sorry I forgot you and if there is anyone else who helped and I missed you, I’m sorry.
Thank you all again. What a great show of power and continuity. What great fun all these people where to hang out and visit with, away from the frenzy at the track.
Peace out,
Rick
