Would 80cc shifter be big enough??

Randy Lafleur

For someone 250lbs? About how fast could it go and would it be responsive enough for a beginner? Also seat, would the 80cc chassis be big enough for a larger seat? thanks randy

Jim McMahon · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:58 pm Post subject:

Yes, it will be plenty quick to begin with. When I got back into karting in '09 I was 240lbs and still got a smidge over 100MPH at Gingerman in a CR80 shifter. Typical sprint track will be much lower than this.
Even with 250lb driver, a well setup 80 will rip most "fast" road cars a new one.

Keep in mind there is no such thing as a chassis that is specific to an 80cc motor. What you are looking for is a "senior" kart. I will say with your higher weight try and opt for a frame that utilizes 32mm diameter tubing.
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Stewart Willis · Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 366

I am 6'3" 230 lbs and I fit into an Emmick shifter 80 kart built for a guy that was 5'5". Besides my knees going past the sides of the steering wheel, it still went about as fast as a yamaha pipe class would go.... It was tons of fun.

Ihor Bilyy · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:43 am Post subject:

Can CR80 be used on, say, Arrow BMax?
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Bill Trickel · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject:

you need this
http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=109911