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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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So i just bought a 250cc shifter kart who knows anything about them??
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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I know they are AWESOME
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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LOL im going to take some pics for you guys, anyone ever race them?
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I've been autocrossing a 2 stroke 125cc shifter for several years now, and absolutely love it. I know nothing about the 4 stroke kart engines, but the rest of the chassis setup should be somewhat similar to mine.
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MatthewakaMatt
I've been autocrossing a 2 stroke 125cc shifter for several years now, and absolutely love it. I know nothing about the 4 stroke kart engines, but the rest of the chassis setup should be somewhat similar to mine.
Mine is a 2 stroke 250cc..
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!
















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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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needs a 4-stoke 'busa...
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What is that car in the background?
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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64 Daimler saloon.
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I drove a 125cc shifter and basically was in serious need of Charmin, I can't imagine doubling the displacement.
Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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What kinda motor is that?
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Honda CR 250
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Omg jizzz
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Originally Posted by tasty danish
Omg jizzz
Like the sig now what does it say about putting all load AFT of the CG.
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I keep telling myself that once we start having children I will put my car modding on hold for a few years, pick up one of these and have my "fix" at the tracks every other weekend
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Originally Posted by miatamike203
Like the sig now what does it say about putting all load AFT of the CG.
It's a REALLY REALLY good idea. You should try it.

For serious, I have a boner over your kart. Want to drive.
Old Sep 8, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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things look like fun.


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This is relevant to my interests :P

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by miatamike203
Honda CR 250
Good Lord! That much power with a comparatively wide power band must be spectacular in a shifter.
Old Sep 8, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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i want one to get groceries in please



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