Honda CR125 - What else for I need to make it run?

Brian Degulis · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:50 pm Post subject:

Again I'm new to this but that just doesn't make sense to me. If those that start in shifter get out because it's to much for them then they would step down to TAG instead of leaving karts altogether. Those guys probably did an impulse buy and would drop out regardless of what level they entered. There are plenty of like new TAG's available in fact I think there are more than shifters. So that logic just doesn't work for me.

Brian

Cesar Rull · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:54 pm Post subject:

Well I bought a packaged from Steve at Extreme Motorsports.
But I learned enough from this thread to make an educated purchase. Thank you all very much.

I have one question, The kick starter gets plugged by steve, can I buy a swedetech plug and change it myself without opening the motor? (just for looks) I like some of the gold pieces they make.

Also what would be the best way to plug one of the water inlets in the cylinder cap in the future if I wanted to? Do I just go to homedepot and get a brass fitting that matches the thread or is it more complicated than than?

Tim Salvino · Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Posts: 257

You just spent like $4K on a brand new, fully prepared engine package.

Even if this is the only advise you follow, please listen closely.

DO NOT MESS WITH IT!!!

Install it, and run it. Every time you have a question, call Steve. He now knows what you have, and how to make it work best. Any and every engine question you have can now be answered directly by the person that actually assembled that engine.

Now go have some fun!

Cesar Rull · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:11 am Post subject:

LOL , yes Tim thank you. You are right.
I was just wondering. I plan to leave it alone. May kiss it here and there but will leave it alone for the most part.

Brian Degulis · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:33 am Post subject:

Can anyone kake a comparision between the CR125 and the KX125? As far as performance parts and service.

Brian

Michael Taksa · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:36 am Post subject:

About the same, KX, may be even a little better in stock form, I know it definitely sounds better. BUT to run the KX you will need to run it in MOD class. Can't run KX or YZ in Stock Honda class.

Greg Wright · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:59 am Post subject:

Cesar Rull · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject:

Greg Wright · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

That comment wasn't addressed to you Cesar. However the fact is that nearly every person than I've dealt with that went too big the first time dropped out never to be seen again. The too big comment also applies to TAG, DD2, Rotax and others.
I've seen more than a few people that a 100cc can kart was more than they could handle, hell I see them every weekend it's ugly!! But not as ugly as it gets when they jump right into an 80+ MPH kart.
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Stu Hayner · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:17 pm Post subject:

Cesar Rull · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject:

^ people have commitments and families? Not everyone is a 16 yrs old with rich parents?

Cesar Rull · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject:

Cesar Rull · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject:

Ill be honest, if I could install paddle shifters on the Moto kart or a KZ I would feel much better. I think I need to get use to taking my hand off the wheel. That is the hardest thing about driving a shifter in my opinion.