[Gary Atkinson]

Chris,

I hope you don’t think I’m disrespecting you. I’m just trying to figure out a couple of avenues to go with this project.

I totally understand that by buying a motorcycle that I’d have to completely tear it down. I was planning on it. I look at prices online for just motors, not all the other accessories and it’s upward of  $3000 and if I want the swedetech its $4000. I am simply trying to get on the track with a shifter for much cheaper than that.

Im patient, I will hunt for a deal. That’s how I got my first kart.

I just wanted to know what everyone’s opinion was. Maybe that’s where I went wrong. I said advice. Lol. My bad :p

Finch,

thanks for the reply. The kit sounds fun.  I will have to check it out.

[Gary Atkinson]

Chris and James,

First off, thanks for replying and giving me your opinions.

I really want to keep this project as low cost as I can.

I have found a 97 cr125 for $500. I’ve yet to see it but from talking to the guy he says it runs good. Of course looking at it closer will determine if it’s really that good.

I should’ve said in my initial post that I’m not afraid and enjoy tearing things down and building back up. So this project is something I would enjoy. Plus I get a good grip on the workings of the cr125.

I really want opinions on what year to buy. What other parts I need to purchase in order to complete it as a kart motor.

Gary

[Gary Atkinson]

My 2 cents

I have seen this issue multiple times on the forums.

I have a PRD and from what I understand it is the same starter as the Leopard. I had starting issues that was on going. I took the starter apart to replace the brushes. Instead I soldered and RTV’d the brush assembly. That was over a year ago. Vroom Vroom!!! Starts every time. Maybe I was lucky, but it worked and I didnt have to spend the money on a external or a new starter.

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