[John Savage]

Thank you John, I wish you fast and safe karting

[John Savage]

Don, I have just sent an email

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Mike

Check your PM’s

 

 

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Steve, I have emailed Colin about this thread so he has a heads up

Patrick, who on earth told you that?

 

Tony, many thanks

 

[John Savage]

Nice trailer Mike

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Danny, Danny, Danny

The whole point of buying the fabulous Jet-Tech Software is so you can safely experiment with your jetting to get it perfect for your carb/engine/exhaust combination.

Read the instructions, watch the videos and be brave and fine tune your jetting!

Any problems then use support@rotaxjetting.com

 

 

[John Savage]

Good news – glad to hear he is well

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Mike,

I trust this matter is now resolved?

 

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Tony

Has this been sorted out yet ?

[John Savage]

[quote quote=24022]Are there any ways to manually adjust the RAVE valves proper opening RPM, or any techniques to find its opening RPM without a logging sensor?[/quote]

Buy a new RAVE valve black cap, cut a slot in the side of it and then watch the valve open and close – on the stand with the chain removed and the engine at normal operating temperature

 

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Great news – keep fighting Tom

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[quote quote=17936]Mr.Savage, my I ask why you would think it’s better for companies to outsource their products if they can make it themselves for the same cost?[/quote]

I certainly do not, but as I said in many cases American manufacturers  are trying to complete against overseas manufacturers who have government subsidy and tax breaks which enable them to sell completed parts at less than the cost of the raw materials.

My original post was in support of iKart because in terms of design ideas I like what I see, I just don’t want another karting company to go to the wall because of poor business thinking – if they can do it all GREAT its now up to you all to support them!

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[quote quote=17905]wasting time and money making it in the USA? I think that that flag on the side means all of the kart was made here from the aluminum to the tubing. How can you be disappointed in a company willing to invest the extra mile? why not just have the whole thing sourced from the cheapest place possible? i heard they have great welders in the prisons of south east asia. maybe some toddlers in africa are willing to work for $1 a day to load the machines….? sir i think your missing the point. [/quote]

Jim, as long as all their potential customers think like you then great, personally I would be happy to see an American chassis manufacturer stay in the market and compete with the European imports long term.

 

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[quote quote=17910]The point of making all of the components in house is to keep quality in check and insure that all off the components are up to par. Also the point of it being cheaper if made in china or italy is a little off. iKart is one of if not the cheapest tag chassis available today. I have been using the chassis in the North east for the past 4 months and love it. So far its proven its worth with 2 poles, a win and a second. Almost had another win if a stupid chain had not blown off. In my first race ever with it, I was 3rd with little prior testing. Next year is looking very bright and hope to see more wins by iKart. I know first hand the quality of the kart and its capabilities. The adjustability is insane and ease of tuning makes it one of the best chassis I’ve driven and worked on. [/quote]

Brad, there is not a car company in the world that does not sub-contract parts manufacture and they do it because its good business. iKart do not make chains, seats etc and given your experience perhaps they should, but I would think even they believe that it would be a step too far.  The quality of parts can be controlled by inspection, if required they can be made to an iKart design and if the cost is less and the quality is the same or better then please explain to me how that does not benefit iKart and ultimately there customers?

 

 

 

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It looks like a good product but only results on track will determine its competitiveness.

I clicked on the pictures link above and was disappointed to see that they are wasting time and money machining their own hubs. It is a fact that you can buy hubs made in Italy or China for less than the cost of the raw material as a result of government subsidy in both of those counties.

I hope that iKart do not lose sight of the fact that they are running a business and not creating a work of art. They need to focus there resources on the design, support and marketing of their products and then they will succeed – I wish them well in 2014 and look forward to seeing the American karting fraternity getting behind them and pushing them forward to the top step of the podium.

[John Savage]

Very sad news, lets hope he recovers quickly with no long term problems. Best wishes to his loved ones.

[John Savage]

Peter,

You can already use the ‘pumper’ carb section in Jet-Tech Pro to accurately jet this carb

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Mark

Any updates?

 

[John Savage]

[quote quote=16701]What exactly do I look for when inspecting the reeds?[/quote]

Inspect for general condition, no chips etc

And then hold up to the light and check that the reeds are seated with no gaps (however small) around the cage.

 

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John

Do you still have anything to do with Jet Tech? I purchased a copy that worked fine for two months then all of a sudden I get an error message saying I have an illegal copy which I don’t.

If it worked fine and then it does not then something changed on your computer

 

I had spoken with Colin previously and they were supposed to get back with me. I have had no response from them in two or three weeks. Very frustrated!

John, I can understand your frustration but all you have to do is re-install and send in the new keycode

 

 

 

[John Savage]

ps: what happened to the quote feature on this forum?

[John Savage]

Takes at least 5mins from start to finish

You can be all done and finished before the next man has set up his scales!

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[quote quote=26400] Jet-Tech is about the only way to go for software from what I can tell. [/quote]

Shannon, that sounds like very sensible advice.

 

ps. if you go to eknclassic.com there are many posts about Maxjet that may help

 

[John Savage]

Grit blasting will do it

Or if you have the time and want to save some $, then a blow torch and a wire bush

 

[John Savage]

Flat out runs wasn’t cutting out so maybe need to still go a bit leaner?

Never be afraid to experiment, one jet down will not kill your engine

Maybe that new Tillotson carb will be the answer

Now that may well kill your engine! Let someone else do the development and then and only when its fully sorted would you consider that option.

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