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Grass kart racing?
matt.c - 3/7/09 at 08:48 PM

I have decided to race for a season of grass kart racing.

Problem is i know feck all about the karts!!

I am looking at buying a rolling chassis which has brakes, wheels, seat and steering. I need to find a 250cc geared and air cooled engine? Has to be from a road bike too.

Trouble is i cant seem to find one?


Anyone else had any experience in karting?

Donated karts parts welcome

[Edited on 3/7/09 by matt.c]


big_wasa - 3/7/09 at 09:00 PM

What is every one elts using ?

In a yard Kart we had it used a suzuki Gt250 engine and it was mental


eccsmk - 3/7/09 at 09:03 PM

what parts would you like??

we have sheds ful of spares for tarmac racing
let me know mate and i will see what i can find


matt.c - 3/7/09 at 09:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
what parts would you like??

we have sheds ful of spares for tarmac racing
let me know mate and i will see what i can find



What ya got?

I have nothing at the moment.


eccsmk - 3/7/09 at 09:12 PM

wheels
tyres
engines
engine mounts
sprockets
chains
stub axles
hubs
seats
chassisx3
axles
brakes
the kitchen sink

also if we havent got it we can get it
usually within a week

[Edited on 3/7/09 by eccsmk]


matt.c - 3/7/09 at 09:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
What is every one elts using ?

In a yard Kart we had it used a suzuki Gt250 engine and it was mental


When i look on the bay i cant seem to find any 250cc engines. Really need the whole bike as i will be using the other stuff like wiring, exhaust, airbox etc.


matt.c - 3/7/09 at 09:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
wheels
tyres
engines
engine mounts
sprockets
chains
stub axles
hubs
seats
chassisx3
axles
brakes
the kitchen sink

also if we havent got it we can get it
usually within a week

[Edited on 3/7/09 by eccsmk]


Engines? which ones?
sprockets?
chain?

I also need a fuel tank, cables, sprocket holder, etc. Looks like i need the lot!


eccsmk - 3/7/09 at 09:22 PM

the engines will be no good to you if you arfter gearbox stuff as we only had 100cc rotary and reed engines and a rotax max

leave it with me until monday/tuesday and ill make some time to sort through the dreaded store


matt.c - 3/7/09 at 09:24 PM

you have u2u


StevieB - 3/7/09 at 09:40 PM

Just looked up Grass Kart Racing on Youtube.

That is the daftest thing ever invented - it's brilliant!

Where's the best place to find out about local clubs/series? There's a place just outside York that does Grasstrack racing, but canlt seem to find anything on Yahoo searches.


matt.c - 3/7/09 at 09:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
Just looked up Grass Kart Racing on Youtube.

That is the daftest thing ever invented - it's brilliant!

Where's the best place to find out about local clubs/series? There's a place just outside York that does Grasstrack racing, but canlt seem to find anything on Yahoo searches.


There is a small forum but it doesnt get used much. Im joining the wisbech and district karting club.


eccsmk - 3/7/09 at 10:20 PM

looks like fun!
mmmm
grass karting
i might have to watch some more i wouldnt mind having a go myself.


zzr1100rick2 - 4/7/09 at 07:50 AM

is this the sort of thing
www.wdkrc.com


iank - 4/7/09 at 07:58 AM

Looks fun, not quite as bonkers at lawnmower racing but pretty close.