So you think your honda is fast?
10-18-2007, 05:02 AM
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Re: So you think your honda is fast?
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cbr600 is around 430lbs. so that kart should be roughly as fast as a bike, but those tiny *** tires are gonna make you have to be creative with your gearing
cbr600 is around 430lbs. so that kart should be roughly as fast as a bike, but those tiny *** tires are gonna make you have to be creative with your gearing
Considering shifter kart chassis are built to do 120-140mph.. i would be hapy is this thing topped out at 100mph.
I read up some specs that a shifter kart chassis with a 43hp 125 engine will do 0-100-0 in 10 seconds, and does 0100 in 6 seconds. That means 100-0 is around 4 seconds.
And 3gs of cornering force...
I better b ring a bucket with me when the new kart is built and I push it to the limits cuz ill probably hurl
10-18-2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: So you think your honda is fast?
Oh and I stumbled upon this which makes me feel a littl better about the build..
http://sickcycles.com/users/ninja-kart/
And to those who have seen the gixxerkart video this kart will NOT be comparble to it. the gixxerkart motor has about 75 ft lbs of torque, whereas the cbr only has about 45.
The gixxer kart is an absolute deathtrap and should be put only into the hands of its creator.
Although power output is similar.. I expect my kart to be a bit more forgiving... hence why i chose a 600
http://sickcycles.com/users/ninja-kart/
And to those who have seen the gixxerkart video this kart will NOT be comparble to it. the gixxerkart motor has about 75 ft lbs of torque, whereas the cbr only has about 45.
The gixxer kart is an absolute deathtrap and should be put only into the hands of its creator.
Although power output is similar.. I expect my kart to be a bit more forgiving... hence why i chose a 600
10-18-2007, 09:19 AM
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Re: So you think your honda is fast?
Formula SAE mostly use 600cc bike engines, google it if you want some inspirations of design.
Rules are available on the SAE website (I don't recall the exact address). Frame / structure safety are addressed in that document (material, gauges...), you could use this info if relevant to you.
Good luck with you project.
Rules are available on the SAE website (I don't recall the exact address). Frame / structure safety are addressed in that document (material, gauges...), you could use this info if relevant to you.
Good luck with you project.
10-18-2007, 07:12 PM
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Re: So you think your honda is fast?
Originally Posted by crxdan
safety first. I might put a recaro with 5 point harness if need be.
I am very respectful of horsepower and know when it can be used. The only vid of a bike powered kart ive seen crashing is some fools who were driving with no helmet, at night, in a small parking lot.. probably after a few beers.
The new chassis also has awesome brakes which makes me feel a bit more confident. And of course all driving will be done in a wide open paved area with no other cars.
I am very respectful of horsepower and know when it can be used. The only vid of a bike powered kart ive seen crashing is some fools who were driving with no helmet, at night, in a small parking lot.. probably after a few beers.
The new chassis also has awesome brakes which makes me feel a bit more confident. And of course all driving will be done in a wide open paved area with no other cars.
the first time your drunk and someone says, " hey dude, i bet you cant get it sideways"...
10-19-2007, 02:23 AM
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Re: So you think your honda is fast?
yeah right...
the first time your drunk and someone says, " hey dude, i bet you cant get it sideways"...
the first time your drunk and someone says, " hey dude, i bet you cant get it sideways"...
braking doesnt mean ---- when you lock up a hardline system.
A kart can stop faster than you think.
0-100-0 for a shifter kart is 10 seconds liek i stated before. And lock up a 4 wheel disc brake system on a kart? You have obviously never driven one before.
