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other sports/hobbies => any other sports and hobbies talk => Topic started by: Hobby hunter on November 12, 2024, 11:58:22 am


Title: Karting
Post by: Hobby hunter on November 12, 2024, 11:58:22 am
In the process of having a dabble in the world of karting. I didnt know there were so many different types. Theres the serious circut racing, dirt track racing, classics, and grass kart than Im aware of. Im going to give the grass karts a go for a start and see if I get the bug....
Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Hobby hunter on December 31, 2024, 05:22:01 pm
The kart I have runs a honda gx200 engine that has been modified to be a race engine. Its running a billet rod and flywheel modified rockers higher compression and a mikuni carb. I have a couple of spare engines one of which Im building another race engine. After looking around the internet theres a lot of performance parts for these engines
Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Hobby hunter on January 25, 2025, 09:42:57 pm
Well had my first taste of racing on the weekend, Im hooked great people great atmosphere. Got a lot to learn but thats half the fun
Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Hobby hunter on May 29, 2025, 02:07:56 pm
Ok so the honda gx200 is capable of developing some good horsepower and is easy to work on. Thing that lets it down is oil capacity and lack of oil pump. Ive gone through 2 motors in 2 meetings. Shes getting an engine upgrade....
Title: Re: Karting
Post by: Hobby hunter on February 18, 2026, 08:23:24 am
Upgrade done. Now running an ag200 motor