[Will McDonough]

Is the kart direct drive or clutch

[Omar Calixtro]

The kart has a centrifugal clutch for now. I plan on replacing it later in the future.

[Will McDonough]

Then yes you will need a starter to start it but some people had had luck with electric impacts to start them

[Omar Calixtro]

Electric impact?  Would it be cheaper to just buy a new direct drive clutch?

[Anonymous]

You need to buy an external starter. Buy a good one and it’ll last you your karting career.

[Peter Zambos]

A “direct drive clutch,” Omar? If it has a clutch, it’s not direct drive.

[Omar Calixtro]

Ok it’s just that I am new to karting.

[FREDDY SANDOVAL]

Listen to people’s advice here. It will be very beneficial to you

I honestly agree with buying a brand new starter, or a good used one. You will be very thankful in the long run

Not to mention Trying to set up your kart to direct drive will take you to a whole new level of steep learning experience, and may be too difficult for you to adjust, especially if you’re new.

$200.00 bucks is not too bad at all. You may be able to find an old one on ebay, and just install a new battery from the lawn and garden at walmart for less than that.

[Rob Ocasio]

Keep a close eye out for local karting swap meets. I recently purchased a Coleman Mini starter for $15 without the hex bit and battery. A new battery and a new hex bit and I am in my starter for less then $75.

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