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Tech Forum / Re: Electric drivetrain options
« on: 13 Apr 24, 01:52 pm »
Hi James,
I am following this thread with great interest because, whilst I think an electric Cyclekart would have several advantages including cleanliness and performance, I have not been able to get past 2 major drawbacks.
1. The cost of the drive system will be at least £1000, more than my entire kart.
2. How will I recharge the battery fast enough to make a day’s racing achievable.




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Events / Re: 20/21/22 SEPTEMBER - CKGB AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA (Racing at ELK Karting and the Newark Kit Car Festival)
« on: 05 Apr 24, 09:28 pm »
I’m planning to be at Elk for the Friday only, 75%.

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Where to get stuff / Re: Rolling chassis & basic body kit
« on: 28 Mar 24, 12:33 pm »
WhatsApp group is
CK South West

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Where to get stuff / Re: Rolling chassis & basic body kit
« on: 28 Mar 24, 12:31 pm »
Hello Jagodo,
You’re not in an area of the country where cyclekarters are lonely, in fact you have one builder less than 10 miles away who would be more than happy to help you get started.  I, also, am only 20 miles away and would urge you to join the South West Cyclekarts, WhatsApp group.  If you would like to come and talk about the best way to get started I have a finished Cyclekart and another in build.
Glynn

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Build journals / Re: MG M type
« on: 12 Mar 24, 05:38 pm »
I solved that problem by ducting cooling air from outside into the suction fan built into the starter mechanism.  You have to ensure that the engine is not sucking in hot air from the engine compartment.

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Events / Re: IMPORTANT - HELMET REGULATIONS
« on: 07 Mar 24, 05:02 pm »
I have 2 helmets. 
Caberg V2X Carbon (Full Face )
Caberg Riviera V2+ ( Open Face)
Both are ECE 22.05 specification and are legal for UK motorcycle use.  I understand that ECE 22.05 was updated to ECE 22.06 last year but helmets tested to the older standard are still ok to use.
Do NORA accept ECE 22.05 or does almost everyone have to buy a new helmet ?

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Tech Forum / Re: Differential
« on: 03 Mar 24, 04:53 pm »
Yes, I welded 16mm stub shafts into the gears. Then the drive shafts are 25mm o/d x 19mm i/d with collars to drop down to 16mm.  The drive shafts each have 2 bearing blocks so the diff is just floating in the middle.  My only concern is to do with the loads generated by the chain drive because the sprocket is attached to the diff.  I may retrofit some bearing bushes into the diff.

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Tech Forum / Re: Differential
« on: 02 Mar 24, 04:19 pm »
I’ve used that diff in my Austin 7 Twin Cam.  It’s not as robust as the Peerless but should do the job.  Time will tell !

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Tech Forum / Re: Dumb question from a newbie.
« on: 01 Mar 24, 07:08 pm »
That should have read 20mm shaft.

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Tech Forum / Re: Dumb question from a newbie.
« on: 01 Mar 24, 05:48 pm »
My engine has a 200mm shaft.  I bored the TAV drive bush out to fit and have had no problems after a year of racing.

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Where to get stuff / Re: Hyundai Sale
« on: 25 Feb 24, 01:52 pm »
The advertising for these engines states cdi ignition.  Is this correct or do they have the same magneto system as the other clones ?

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Tech Forum / Re: A different way to tackle a governor
« on: 21 Feb 24, 04:52 pm »
I’ve tried all these techniques for removing the governor gear with very little success.  I soon realised that it is very simple and straightforward to remove the flywheel and tap the shaft through from the other side.  Having removed the gear and washer you simple tap the shaft back in to fill the unwanted hole.  In my experience a lot less swearing and damaged fingers.

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Where to get stuff / Re: Rolling chassis & basic body kit
« on: 15 Feb 24, 05:46 pm »
The history of Cyclekarts is at www.Cyclekarts.com.  It states that Cyclekarts should not be bought or sold, but should be a product of their owners imagination and practical ability.

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Where to get stuff / Re: Fire Extinguisher
« on: 14 Feb 24, 06:05 pm »
Just spotted 2kg dry powder fire extinguishers on Amazon for £16.50 each.  Free delivery to Prime members.

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Where to get stuff / Re: Fire Extinguisher
« on: 13 Feb 24, 11:00 pm »
£16 each seems like a good deal to me.  They could be distributed at the various events to save additional delivery costs.  I will take 1 if we go ahead.

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