[Ric mcDade]

Yes on the fuel filter, just keep it clean. Tires are another story, I prefer Hoosiers, both 60 and 60A’s. MG yellows are another popular choice, but there are several choices. The Hoosiers give me as good  of grip as any, and the grip and rubber seem to last longer, but that is just my opinion.

[Ric mcDade]

Feel Free to text me a pic and I will help you. Ric- 417-496-0428

[Ric mcDade]

Still have both of these karts, wall full of trophies from both. Chassis and motors are ready to go, complete.

[Ric mcDade]

I have two nice rocket chassis, both race ready, with Parilla Leopards, gauges etc. Everything you need to hit the track, and be competitive. Due to medical reasons only, we are selling them. I would take $2500 complete for one, to help someone get started. You can call or text me at 417-496-0428. Ric

[Ric mcDade]

They will feel a stiffer with the grease in them. I think, as they heat up on track, the loosen up somewhat. As for me, with the axle spinning (motor running) I spray brake clean at the bearings, both sides, let it dry, and then do the same thing with a number of good spray lubes, of which I like Royal Purple, but there are many good ones. Make sure the axle is spinning, as that seems to suck both products in. We RR, and I do it every time I come off the track. Works for me for a solid 30 min race, and my bearings last a couple of seasons.

[Ric mcDade]

Ace, good question. There are a few orgs that say “no mirrors”. They are afraid of using them for blocking I think. I for one, wish we had them. When you come up on a slower car, use the last second of draft, then pull out. It would be nice to know, no one is there. Which org are you going to running with?

[Ric mcDade]

No prob, usually me asking, you answering, nice switch for a change. :)

[Ric mcDade]

Space is ok, text me at 417-496-0428, and I’ll give you Mark Schooneover’s number. He is a guru who will answer questions.

[Ric mcDade]

OMG, as my 7 year old daughter would say! I’m not going into how meticulously prepared I had the kart, or how bad fast it was, when you picked it up. I’m just going to say that both of your prices just went up for making fun of me.

[Ric mcDade]

Bruce, we are making hubs, pressure plates, floaters, right now. Perfect stuff with no problems. Floater/pressure plates in different thicknesses. Disk are a different story. We are on our fourth material, none with the consistency we want, but getting closer. Should be good to go by racing season.

[Ric mcDade]

Not a problem Pete.

[Ric mcDade]

Wow Pete, thought this was a discussion, not a crucifixion. Sorry I referred to 30, should of said “a while and still haven’t used my helmet” although I still think it’s a good idea to have! The $100 was for a used  second rear caliper and master, sorry again, didn’t know we were talking”frt brakes”. I’ll let you much more knowledgeable people Pete, take over. Sorry for stating my opinions in such an amateurish way.

[Ric mcDade]

Ted, I’ll start with saying, I think you would look good in leathers. I wasn’t saying I’m for them, or against them, just saying they are nice to have when you or someone behind you needs them. And cost effective! If we don’t require them, then fine, I’m still racing. Just think they make things a tad safer. If it truly helps get more people to the RR TRACKS, I’m all for it. NOW, as for safer tracks, I’m all for it, but then the cost would be so great, we wouldn’t have any where to go. We have what we have, and as long as we don’t make it any more dangerous, as any racing already is, then efforts need to lean to what will bring more racers to the track. Once again, IMHO

[Ric mcDade]

It’s a tough topic, and IMHO, I’m surprised at the hard line stance taken by some, in other post and on other sites. It can be as cheap as a $100 or so, and kinda like one of those ” don’t want it till you need it” items. Nothing like running a 100, coming to a tight corner, and the guy behind you loses his brakes! Been there, not pretty. I guess we could say, I’ve been racing for over 30 years, never had the opportunity to use my helmet for an emergency, should we do away with those also?

[Ric mcDade]

Don’t squeeze it, sounds like a $99 insert is your answer. Easy for me to say I know! :)

[Ric mcDade]

Gif- Garvin Racing, seat

mold kits are great! No mess, quick and easy, and their kart kits are $99. Nothing like a cheap custom fit!!

[Ric mcDade]

Jesus at P1 can’t be beat, California, but has stuff all over the US, and it’s fast. P1 engines is tuff to beat.

[Ric mcDade]

Take some brake clean, and with the motor running, axle turning, direct the spray tube, just at the bottom of the seals, where they meet what I call the bearing collar. This will suck the cleaner in, and it will wash out the other  side, I use about one can per bearing, shut the motor off, give them about 10 minutes to dry, have you some good spray lube ready, start the motor and spray the lube in the same place. I give about 3 10second burst per bearing.Clean then lube one bearing at a time, so you don’t have non lubed bearings spinning while you clean the others. Then I always hit them with lube before I head out on track. Has always worked for me.

[Ric mcDade]

Didn’t realize you were in Ontario, you can email me at ricmcdade@aol.com if you need to.

[Ric mcDade]

Want your frame and body work. You can call or text me at 417-496-0428. Thanks Ric

[Ric mcDade]

Ok, driving a Mike Wilson w/ Leopard, RR. Rear bar, full stiff, frt bar in, scales good, 90mm rear hubs, medium axle, 54 1/2 rear width. The car turns in great, through middle of the corner great, exiting corner and back on the gas, I get a push. At the point that I feel like I should be straightening up the wheel, I’m still giving it a little more turn. I’m guessing that I need to soften the rear? As in, the rear is lifting just fine, but setting dn too quickly, giving me an exit push? Maybe loosen 3rd bearing, maybe shorter hubs? Am I on the right track here??

[Ric mcDade]

Thanks, but question was for those who say they run like 16″, are they themselves measuring from pipe or engine side of the flange?

[Ric mcDade]

Are you guys measuring this 16-16.5 from the pipe side of the flange or the engine side of the flange?

[Ric mcDade]

You burnt it up on the line. When sitting still, you have to stay ” off the clutch”  with your throttle, or you can burn them up in a matter of seconds!! Also, if you have a habit of blipping a throttle while your on the brakes, cornering, that can burn one up to.  If your touching the brakes, you have to be off the throttle!! I’ve never seen a weaker clutch than on a leopard.

[Ric mcDade]

Buddy, new  H2o Vortex, new port design.  BTW, I sure miss your dad! Keep in touch!!

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