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Check this one out, and another thing to consider is, if you don’t see it listed on the site just pick up the phone and call them. Most of the time they may have it, or could order it for you.

http://www.empirekarts.com/rebuild-kit-for-master-cylinder-k225/

Please post a picture of your old calipers, seals, and master cylinder seals and pistons.

I really wanna see some pictures to see the condition

Some times you can get away by just honing the cylinders and calipers, and just a good cleaning of the seals will do, but I would like to see the condition first.

Note: If you cant post any pictures here, please send them to my email at FASTRACERFREDDY@AOL.COM

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Robert

Please post a picture here, so that I can see what you need

Most likely I’ll find it.  ;) FastFreddy.

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First check what indoor tracks are available in your area, do a couple of races and see if you like it, and how well you do, then go back again some other day and see if your driving improved.

If you feel like the indoor karts are too slow for you, then it’s time to move on to the next level. Find a local track near you and ask if there is an arrive and drive/rental program, and start driving 4 cycle low hp karts just to get you started. This should take place at a real race track ( bigger than indoor)

Once you become better, and more addicted to the sport, and you can’t take it anymore, other than wanting to buy your own equipment, then it will be time to look around for a good used turn key and ready to go kart.

I wouldn’t be too concerned about adult classes, all full size karts are adult drivers, in most clubs you have to be at least 16 or 17  and up to 65 years old to race.

A great place to look for used karts, and parts is right here, there is always something available at a good price, and there are many racers willing to give you a hand and good advise. Good luck to you, and welcome to the sport. FastFreddy.   ;)

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Side bite……….. When you turn into a fast corner and the kart has too much grip, and gets too aggressive, that it starts to slide and then grip super hard.

hopping…………When the inside front or rear wheel bounces too much on the corners, instead of smooth gliding throughout the corner ( usually related to hopping), and no, hopping is not good at all, it will slow you down a lot.

understeer………………. When you turn the wheel to take a corner, and the kart keeps going straight, even with the wheels fully turned ( usually called a push also)

oversteer…………………. When you turn the wheel to take a corner, and the rear end gets easily lose and slights too much, even if you’re not trying to turn the wheel that much, and the rear end is too responsive, or sensitive.

Push………….. I think it’s been explained at understeer

And for “kick” you’re on you’re own, because I have no idea, unless otherwise explained differently.

 

Hope that helps, buddy. FastFreddy,  ;)

 

 

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I’m in!

When is the first race of the season?

We have the KT100’s Super Senior engines begging for a race day.

Please give me more details, and what dates we’re looking at, as long as it doesn’t interfere with our Bakersfield Kart Raceway.

Thanks, buddy.

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put a spring inside the adjusting bias screw, or replace the adjusting screw/knob combo, along with the center nut.

 

Or if you’re trying to keep it on the cheap side, then remove the bias screw and make the threads more rough and harder to turn, but still easy to adjust by hand, basically either make the nut tighter or the screw rougher.

Hope that helps. Fast Freddy.  ;)

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Give these people a call

And if it’s not available contact your local auto parts store, you’d be surprised what a wheel cylinder cup rebuild kit can do.

What kind of kart is this anyway? Brand, year and model?

http://fastech-racing.com/brake-seals/

 

 

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The bolts on the shifter lever and weldments attached to the steering column from time to time do develop play, as the holes get bigger and the bolts get smaller, I have seen it many times.

Buy specialized bolts with bigger  diameter body, at a bolt store, or go from metric to standard and see if it fits tighter.

There are machined bolts that have a nice thick body available.

But if the steering column (uprights) shifter weldments are too worn out and oval shaped, then you may have to cut them off and re weld new eyelets, also check the condition on the shifter lever weldments, by completely removing the shift lever, check them both, you’d be surprised.

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Brock

In reality all of those rib protector manufactures you mentioned are all good.

As for comfort goes, it is hard to tell, as what is comfortable to you may be uncomfortable to others, the main thing is to stay safe, and being able to move somewhat freely, and staying wedged and packed pretty good inside your seat.

Those bulky vests are very helpful once you get used to them, another thing to consider is that rib cage bruising and small hairline fractures caused by G force  and being tossed around and bounced in the corners are a lot more painful and uncomfortable.

The answer to your other question is: Ask your club what the proper age it is for your kid to stop wearing a chest protector, some clubs are different than others, but honestly I would say wear it no matter what, for his own safety, you just never know when it’s gonna happen, but when it does you want him to be ready to absorb and insulate the impact of a steering wheel or someone else’s tire or chassis.

Now let’s move on to padding on the seat. If he likes it the way it is, then leave it alone, but if he complains of pain on the sides where the seat strut bolts and washers are, then either get a 1/4 padded seat or fill it up with patio floor mat or boat carpet and padding.

 

Those are my 2 cents. Hope that helps. Fast Freddy.  ;)

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It would be very helpful to let us know what year, make and model kart you have, but I would like to think these would work.

http://www.fastech-racing.com/prd-fireball-battery-mount.html

http://store.kartoramainc.com/catalog/product/e937c4fc63f042c7bc4d331498770967

http://cometkartsales.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1

http://italianmotorsusa.myshopify.com/search?q=battery+support

 

Hope that helps, buddy. Fast Freddy.  ;)

 

 

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Hey, Wayne!

Contact Phill Giebler in Anaheim Ca. They specialize on Formula Alonso, Fernando Alonso Karts, and all OTK.

Here’s a link, good luck, FastFreddy. :)

http://www.philgieblerracing.com/location.php

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Hey, Stu!

My Son (Indy Sandoval Kart #88 KPV4 )and I made it to that race, along with Orville Wright, Chris Weson, Dale Cheeseman , Tyler Coffman, Steve Coffman, Tate sansers and Rusty Sanders

All of us guys from Bakersfield ca.

And yes, you’re right what an awesome and fun event! Nice and clean starts, and lots of talented drivers. They all drove a hard earned race! Good event CANT’T WAIT TO DOI T AGAIN!!!! Thanks for posting, buddy.

You guys should come out in February for our 1st race of the season.

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Paul

What are you trying to buy, or sell?

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I’ll check my schedule and work load, but I think next Saturday is very doable.

Clutches I just have my engine builder re do the whole thing for me, by the time you’re done ordering parts, or sending them out you’re better off almost buying a new one.

My guy gives me a great deal, replaces all worn pieces, checks the trueness at all discs and pressure plates, etc. Besides he has all the parts available, and I love providing local business cash flow.

Check your PM.

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Sebastian

I have 3 L&T clutches to choose from, I also have an extra pipe

Let me know when your coming down.

I can’t wait to go back to the track. LOL.

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Usually when your master cylinder starts to bypass internally, so does the caliper seals.

I always rebuild the whole system

And yes, it is very  possible to have a small leak or hairline crack at the line fittings, check   those too.

We always check the braking system, before we check our power plant, brakes should be the first thing to check before a track day, as a safety rule.

Always flush and bleed hydraulic brakes.

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I agree with Walt, If it’s got that much carbon built up it’s probably due for a top end

I also think it’s really funny that he places a dollar sign instead of an “X” after  “Rota”  Lol.

If you don’t wanna break the seal by removing the head, you could just remove the spark plug and install the sea foam through the spark plug hole, But it is still very scary to think that some of the sea foam fluid/solvent will go down the crank case and become fatal.

 

I honestly wouldn’t do it.

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I wouldn’t use it at all on 2 stroke engines, you’ll probably seize the top end before you finish cleaning the carbon deposits.

If you really wanna clean it, just remove the head and soak it up with sea foam, use it as a solvent only with a brush, make sure nothing goes inside the crank case.

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Kevin, check your PM. I sent you some info.

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Why not just buy this one, and save all the time. frustration and money?

Redding Ca is not that far, shipping through Fastenal is very affordable right now. Or meet the guy 1/2 way.

You may end up spending a lot more money than you care before the project is even done ( just a thought )

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcy/4829419960.html

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Tony and Tim have a valid point, and I agree with them also.

It’s always a great idea to support fellow karters, racers, business and local shops.

Those are also great options, and it will benefit us all. My 2 cents.  ;)

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This reminds me of CART and IRL, now known as Izod Indy Car Series

That conflict went on for about 10 to 12 painful days, and it didn’t do the sport any good, by putting both series on a bind, allowing other forms of motorsports to get stronger while the battle went on.

 

Now Indy car is doing ok, but those cars and their power plants suck! And They’re long and ugly.

I know this is off topic, as I express my thoughts, but it totally reminds me of that era.

I hope one or the other will be successful, keeping the consumer and racers in mind, and as the back bone foundation of karting. And PLEASE KEEP THE COST DOWN!!!!!!!!!

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Oh, cool!

Let me know the date ahead of time

I have some stuff that needs a new home. Thank you, man.

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Try your local FASTENAL

Last time I used them to ship 2 karts on top of each other on a crate

And it only cost me less than $250

It only took a week to go from Cali to Missouri. My 2 cents. FastFreddy.  ;)

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Some time in February

Do you guys have a 2015 Schedule ready?

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