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  • in reply to: Kid Kart Heim front end #44104
    Dan Brown
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    I will take a couple after the NASCAR race is over and send them to you Gary. Thanks.

    Dan

    in reply to: New to Karting #44010
    Dan Brown
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    Your first stop should be at your local track. See what their class structure is and what they recommend for you. Some tracks are running 4 cycle engines , some still race the kt100’s , some emphasize TaG setups. They can steer you in the right direction and may have or know of some karts with the proper setup for you for sale. I made a big mistake at the start of our rookie season and bought the wrong kart for my son. He was 12 and going to run in Yamaha rookie and I bought a 32mm frame 50mm axle Biesse kart with a Sr. Yamaha package because I got a “good deal” on it. The kart was way to stiff for him, I had to change the engine over to Jr. with a new clutch, carb and exhaust. The seat was too big and the rear tires were the wrong size. My good deal cost me a bunch of money. I ended up buying another kart, a Margay, with the proper setup for him and I ran the Biesse in Sr. Pipe class and it all worked out ok.

    in reply to: Righetti Ridolfi Extreme Chassis advice #43989
    Dan Brown
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    I can only guess on the low price, but best I can figure is many of the European karts use Righetti Ridolfi components. They have to buy these from RR at a markup, so putting the same parts on your own brand karts would come at a significant cost savings for RR. They also aren’t offering a bunch of different models like the other manufacturers. Any time a new model is introduced there is a huge cost involved from designing, engineering, manufacturing, marketing etc. The Extreme karts are basically 2 frames, and the only difference in them is the tubing size, either 30 or 32 mm. Every other difference is a bolt on component to change them from class to class, and all those components are ones that RR already mass produces for other manufacturers or the aftermarket. They also use the dealer network that sells their parts to sell the karts too. All this keeps costs down. I just would like to hear some real world experience as to how they drive, and how easily they adjust and react to chassis tuning. I guess I may just have to order one and find out for myself.

    in reply to: Common Spare Parts? #43522
    Dan Brown
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    You should have an extra front and rear wheel if possible, an extra set of tires and a set of rain tires on wheels if you plan on racing on rain days. We got hit last year ( it was my son’s rookie year too) and had the rear axle get bent. I didn’t have a spare so we went home after one practice session. I have 2 spares now. You will also need a decent assortment of nuts, bolts and washers and make sure you have plenty of cotter pins and safety wire handy. A couple fuel filters and some small hose clamps are a good idea too. Good luck with your rookie season, my whole family had a great time last year and I’m sure you guys will too.

    in reply to: FS:Senior Rotax 125cc #43372
    Dan Brown
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    I am interested in your Rotax package. I have 5 different kt100’s here as well as pipes, mounts, clutches, karts, tires, etc. Are you looking to run Yamaha Sr. pipe class? Are you going to race the Veloce chassis with a kt that the Rotax is mounted on? I am about 5 hours away in Central NY so I could always drive down if we work something out. That is, if this stupid weather ever breaks.

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