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  1. Sandmanbjj

    Manual brake issues HELP!!!

    That's a pic I posted on Facebook I couldn't upload it here. I will post the other end and the finished product when I get that far. Haha
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    Manual brake issues HELP!!!

    https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=816368693883901
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    Manual brake issues HELP!!!

    Using inspiration from this thread I picked up some adjustable yokes and threaded rod. I took apart the forward and reverse handle on my kart since it isn't being used. I welded up a spring support and drilled a hole in the handle then Added the spring. I just need to attach the threaded rod...
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    Predator max performance 459cc

    Rat, I'm playing. But I do appreciate the info. I'm a shade tree mechanic at best and a novice in the go kart world. I have probably the world's most hack job buggy around. But I'm proud of it. I did it to just get one done. Now I'm going to make one and not rush through it. But I...
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    Predator max performance 459cc

    So you are saying 🧐 need 1500 HP.... ok. I will need to make a few mods. But I'll keep you posted :ROFLMAO:
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    Manual brake issues HELP!!!

    This is a great thread. I needed a lot of this information. My brakes have never been beyond barely functional.
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    Predator max performance 459cc

    I hadn't thought about gearing it differently. I got focused on the power side. Good call!
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    Predator max performance 459cc

    I got the 459 on clearance when I was building my my buggy. I got it for the price of the 212. I'm a bit disappointed Everytime I see this thread but it pulls hard enough to get my fat @$$ going and my kids love it. But when I blow it up, I'm going to put the 420 or go to the 670. But I think...
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    Gy6 150

    or wait for a sale at Harbor Frieght and get the 420 predator...
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    Daily WTF?

    I feel like this is plainly obvious. that's all I got. I wanted to sound like I had something cool to contribute and well... that was it.
  11. Sandmanbjj

    Gy6 150

    I'm happy you got it running. unfortunately you are now one of the resident experts on gy6 wiring. haha
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    Gy6 150

    I personally feel the only fix for the GY6 electrical system is a can of gas and match. I don't have the patience. that's not helpful I know and apologize.
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    Here is my $150 pick up from last night!

    since we have a new expert, I'm going to find one and rebuild it. I will need you on standby. I will need to know exactly what to break and when to get mine started.
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    Here is my $150 pick up from last night!

    good luck. I really hope it works out better for you than it did for me. that's the problem I Ran into. not o e wire diagram I found remotely matched what I had in front of me and I looked at a ton of them. Even the one for my specific buggy
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    Here is my $150 pick up from last night!

    the gy6 electrical system is a nightmare. I tried and failed. except I bought a bunch parts first... lost my @$$
  16. Sandmanbjj

    Gy6 vs predator 420. Potential restore question

    I appreciate all the help. honestly I got 100% of my info and advice on this forum. next I will be putting the 30 series TC on my 1 wheel peel kart. now that I have a welder and some insight
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    Gy6 vs predator 420. Potential restore question

    well it's been a long time coming. like I said this bug started years ago and I tried to redo the gy6... it was a brutal failure. so I feel like a rock star with this one. and now I'm welding all sorts of stuff. ish
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    Gy6 vs predator 420. Potential restore question

    runs drives and stops. it's not pretty but it's functional. https://youtube.com/shorts/nM7HFWMf6tw?si=c2wjtmTRCqDnoGTx
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    Red talon revamp

    I love the pics and progress updates. it's helpful to me also. cool air? where are you? I'm in Louisiana and I can burst I to flames at midnight with this heat
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    Gy6 vs predator 420. Potential restore question

    update. I got the chain completely figured out. this thing drives great. I just need to get the brakes done so I can stop it without using my foot in the dirt.
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