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Off Topic / Re: CKGB Logo
« on: 17 Apr 24, 11:41 pm »
Sounds reasonable enough Jay, the person to ask is Andy at ckgbcommunications@gmail.com as he designed it and handles our communication
JimR

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Build journals / Re: ERA R6B
« on: 15 Apr 24, 10:07 am »
Looking sweet Tim 😁

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Off Topic / Re: Get out and drive!!!!!
« on: 10 Apr 24, 12:38 am »
Spot on Andy, very few get it right the first time, and the dynamics of each kart are as different as they look. My first run had me altering steering geometry and the engine mount to solve problems but the feeling of doing something that works and actually drives is amazing. Many have said before a cyclekart is never finished - it's true! They just get improved every outing. I think "Get out and drive" would make a great CKGB tee shirt.
Jimr

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Build journals / Re: Ground clearance
« on: 31 Mar 24, 10:37 am »
Not exactly sure which bit of clearance you mean Viking, spring or ground?, if it is just ground clearance, we have karts in the U.K. that run less than 2" - those might ground out on softer, bumpier ground conditions so would not be an advantage in say trails events or grasstrack. Have a look at the AGM photos and see the varaiety we run here... https://www.cyclekartsgb.com/agm2024
JimR

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Build journals / Re: Auto Union type A - The difficult second CycleKart
« on: 27 Mar 24, 06:52 pm »
Cills and undertray formwork.

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Build journals / Re: Auto Union type A - The difficult second CycleKart
« on: 23 Mar 24, 09:45 pm »
A bit of progress since the test drives, paint, a new toy, strengthening and formwork for the body... https://youtu.be/Zbf_2SRhKfw

Jimr

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Events / Re: 9 MARCH - AGM & PRE-SEASON SHAKEDOWN
« on: 23 Mar 24, 10:48 am »
A year end final report was sent out with the agenda to members on the roll on Saturday 17th of February before the meeting by email. The AGM had no contested votes so no voting reporting is necessary. The Stan cup was awarded on the day to ex world champion and retiring committee member, Chris Loader.
Photographs from the day can be found here... https://www.cyclekartsgb.com/agm2024
Hope this helps.
JimR

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Tech Forum / Re: Starting the aluminium bodywork
« on: 19 Mar 24, 07:12 am »
Good old Tigerseal works well and variants thereof like this... https://www.toolstation.com/puraflex-40-pu-sealant-adhesive/p85566
It takes a lot of cleaning up and is a bit messy to use but sets flexible and weatherproof. It is used for caravan construction and in the automotive trade for body panels and is paintable. With any adhesive make sure it is well spread on very thin aluminium otherwise the lumps might strike through and show on the surface.
JimR

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Events / Re: 11/12 MAY - CKGB at "RACE THE WAVES" BRIDLINGTON
« on: 16 Mar 24, 12:01 pm »
I will get Ian to add you to the count Paul. Having done a reconnoiter this Thursday gone, all we need is pleasant weather for a busy and fun packed weekend. The sand conditions were great when I was there, very firm and level - even the tractor tyres were not making much of an indentation, you can just see in the photo where my boot left a print! The beach is huge and the event is very well organised. I will post more later and nearer the date. If anyone else is in, just add to this post with a percentage likelihood of attendance and we will add your names to the first post in this thread
JimR

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Off Topic / Re: 420 rear sprocket.
« on: 12 Mar 24, 08:25 pm »
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166580525132
Jr

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Build journals / Re: Hanomag 2/10
« on: 12 Mar 24, 08:20 am »
Several of the petrol karts we run use a Jack shaft Jagodo,- Mark Underdown's Frazer Nash, Ian's new GNasher, Jim's Dodge to name a few, it is useful in playing with ratios and quite a few swap ratios depending upon the track and the conditions too!
JimR

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CK number register / Chassis plates.
« on: 11 Mar 24, 07:49 am »
All the first batch of chassis plates have been issued either by post today or at the AGM over the weekend.
If your car now qualifies as having run with a body at Whilton Mill on Saturday and you would like your first chassis plate, that is included free of charge with your membership, please fill in the chassis plate registration form from the link below and email it to the address on the form. If you are in the fortunate position (Ian  ;D ) to own two finished Karts, we are preparing a form for the purchase of the second and that will be on the website shortly.
We order these plates in batches of 7 to keep the cost manageable for us and the printer. This means that you may have a wait for your new plate until we have an order that is viable.
https://www.cyclekartsgb.com/blog-2-1/chassisplaque

JimR

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Build journals / Re: 1926 Hudson GP Build
« on: 10 Mar 24, 04:09 pm »
Looking good Jay. Build on fella.
Jimr

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Build journals / Re: Auto Union type A - The difficult second CycleKart
« on: 10 Mar 24, 11:21 am »
After an outing around a local car park and a bit of brake pedal re-design, I took the chassis to Whilton Mill yesterday for testing. I have to say overall it went well. I didn't find it's limits (I didn't try too hard as it is a bit experimental - give me time  ;D ) , it was smooth, the suspension works very well the steering is without drama and it goes where you point it. I will however work on the ARB's to stop the camber changing so dramatically by attempting to reduce spring in the "arm" length...
 https://youtu.be/2x6Ac48or78
JimR

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Events / Re: IMPORTANT - HELMET REGULATIONS
« on: 07 Mar 24, 12:52 pm »
My green one is BS6658 type A (Army display team surplus, unused old stock)

My white AGV is ECE 22 -05 (06 came in in 2023 I believe, my helmet is older)

JimR

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