WTB-CR 500, KX 500, RM 500(?) RZ/RG 500 motor?

[Large]

I'm still trying to work out how to go with the kart, but it was pointed out to me that a big smokey singleor v4 wouldn't take up tooo much room upsides my seating.

Anyone got one?

Anyone care to offer an opinion as to their value? (pms are ok)

[TurboKat]

An RG or RZ 500 moteur will cost you all the money in the whole world but would be the ultimate option, a KX, CR, WR, Husky, etc, 500 is a top idea for a Kart but they're a bit hard to find & they're kickstart which is a pain in a Kart. I'd be looking for a mid 80s onwards, cheap midsize electric start donk that nobody wants, ie; GSXR 400, GPz 550, XS 400, any 400 - 500cc parallel twin, etc. You want your plant to be as light as possible but have 50ish HP for a speedy but not insane Go Kart I reckon.

[Cruisecontrol]

RZ500's are kickstart too, plus they are a temperamental pain in the arse. Unless you were going to race the thing they just aren't worth the trouble.

[Booster]

http://www.turbokart.com/home.htm

[Weaselman]

why am i not surprissed at that booster

[TurboKat]

Here you go Richie, I knew I'd seen a Gixer 400 moteur for sale somewhere.
http://postclassicracing.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5412&sid=0abea66fac28d8e08a3bbe008c0e8475

[Tony Nitrous]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6730/twinjet75ew9.jpg

....but you'd need a pit bike too............

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9792/jetscooterno5.jpg

[TurboKat]

I've always wanted to build a bike or kart around one of these engines [:p] it's a late 80s/early 90s Johnson GT300 outboard, 245 ci (4 litre) V8, 2 stroke, 300HP. Can you imagine what it'd sound like with 8 expansion chambers hanging off it ? :D
One day...

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/6469457602723.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/6469457602556.jpg

[TurboKat]

Dunno how to embiggen the pics. [V]

[latheboy]

I know where there is a engine from one of these sitting around doing fuck all... You'll just have to get it from Everst base camp:D



http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/64694576661040.jpg

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by TurboKat

Here you go Richie, I knew I'd seen a Gixer 400 moteur for sale somewhere.
http://postclassicracing.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=5412&sid=0abea66fac28d8e08a3bbe008c0e8475


Thanks Darren. I'll keep it in mind, but I'm thinking if I've got to chop the frame up, I may as well do it properly and put a screamer in it.

Btw I just missed out on these yesterday-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110350414843&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

I've been quoted $2000+ for a new system[:0]

[TurboKat]

They'll just slow you down :(

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by TurboKat

They'll just slow you down :(


That's the fucken idea. Late braking panic stops with the cops trying to keep up around Brookvale.[8D]

[Large]

I wonder if a couple of Rear brake calipers from a zx10 or similar could be adapted to fit.....

I need to find someone with a CNC mill to turn up some billet spindles.:D

[DiscoDan]

I can donate a set of 2 pot calipers from my SRX6 if it's any use to you, they're the standard Yamaha ones from the 80s and pretty similar to the cart ones

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2b/86srx600.jpg

[DiscoDan]

quote:Originally posted by Large

I'm still trying to work out how to go with the kart, but it was pointed out to me that a big smokey singleor v4 wouldn't take up tooo much room upsides my seating.

Anyone got one?

Anyone care to offer an opinion as to their value? (pms are ok)




To answer your other question about the value of engines; a V4 400 will be no good to you are we keep blowing them up in 400 racing which drives their cost up, you can't get one for less than $1,200.

[Snaffler]

just go this way..

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w35126564
http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k113723585

[DiscoDan]

quote:Originally posted by Snaffler

just go this way..

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w35126564
http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k113723585

Oh yeah, that's what it should be. Big torque (for a stroker) and no weight

[BANDITROD]

in english would be good

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

in english would be good


lol

All I got was little swastika boxes too

[EFE 1230]

Maybe hit up the jap importers for a complete RG 400?? or a snowmobile motor from the states?? they drag race em there!!

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Large


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

in english would be good


lol

All I got was little swastika boxes too
hahahaha hey if you happen to stumble across any 125cc two bangers preferably from a MX bike could you let me know mate i have a new project on the go [:p]

[Snaffler]

come on ya knobs bable fish it [:p]

here

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_txt

[Snaffler]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD


quote:Originally posted by Large


quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

in english would be good


lol

All I got was little swastika boxes too
hahahaha hey if you happen to stumble across any 125cc two bangers preferably from a MX bike could you let me know mate i have a new project on the go [:p]

and for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Suzuki-RM125-RM-125-Engine-Motor-134-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c 39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhas hZitem180329020565QQitemZ180329020565QQptZMotorcyc lesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

and one for the boys :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-NSR-125-Motor-komplett-von-JC22-Top-NSR125_W0QQitemZ260361162962QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orrad_Kraftradteile?hash=item260361162962&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by DiscoDan

I can donate a set of 2 pot calipers from my SRX6 if it's any use to you, they're the standard Yamaha ones from the 80s and pretty similar to the cart ones

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2b/86srx600.jpg


Thanks for the kind offer Dan. Just doing the maths on the caliper heights and widths that may work, divided by the number of pistons per caliper.[8D]

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/85587800473021.jpg


CBR1000 turbo?

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/85587800457123.jpg

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by EFE 1230

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/85587800473021.jpg


CBR1000 turbo?


Jesus fucking Christ that looks dangerous[8D]

[EFE 1230]

Isn't DANGEROUS your middle name????

[BANDITROD]

of course it is