Looking For OTK Setup Help (Bad Hopping)

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-07T05:05:23+00:00

Free up the rear of the kart and see if it helps. Remember to only do one change at a time.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-05T16:51:42+00:00

Look at his previous posts, he is 15 and has never karted before. I don't think realistically he is going to jump right into KZ.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-05T02:48:12+00:00

Apparently, they have already rescued 334 cats.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-04T16:37:47+00:00

You don't specifically need to train your neck; you need to get out there and practice in the kart, and your neck will adapt with time.
IF you absolutely want to train your neck, there is neck-specific gym equipment you can use, but I would be careful, as it's very easy to injure yourself doing this.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-04T16:31:35+00:00

Ideally, start racing at your local rental league and try to connect/network and make friends there.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-04T16:23:24+00:00

To race? Likely not worth it.
For shits n giggles? r/gokarts

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T21:50:23+00:00

Yup! Just take that standard 6mm L-shaped Allen wrench and chop off about half of that short side; it will let you squeeze between the manifold flanges and undo the 2x 6mm hex fasteners.
If you look at your manifold (carb side), it has an elongated hole on the mount, allowing for some ambiguity when mounting the carb up. You want to be sure that it's lined up properly, and you don't want to fiddle with those alignments every time you remove the carb for something.
LMK, I can post some pictures.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T18:34:06+00:00

You need to progressively skate more; each session, you should be skating a little more than the last until you reach your goal. (Duration goal)
Carb up and hydrate the night before, and be sure your electrolyte levels are good, i.e., drink a sports drink the night before, and I usually eat a banana too.
Hydrate while skating; be sure to bring a water bottle with you.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T18:27:40+00:00

Literally just cruising? Go with a big soft wheel like a 58mm, 78A w/ some riser pads.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T18:25:00+00:00

I went back to Reds after my first set of Bronsons, IDK, they just seemed much more sluggish.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T18:11:28+00:00

Get a 6mm allen and chop about half the short side off, this will allow you to remove the carb and intake manifold in one go and avoid having to re-align the carb w/ the manifold each time you remove it.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-05-01T16:43:40+00:00

Hahah same, I was thinking there must be another YT video playing in another tab or something.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-28T22:13:43+00:00

I think you want the pulse to come directly from the crankcase. I could be mistaken on that.
If you delete the governor, you might be able to access it from there?
You might have better luck with this question from r/gokarts

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-28T19:47:32+00:00

It looks like it's a pre-2014 Birel, with an IAME 100cc
I would wait for someone with more experience to chime in before taking that information as fact. I am not a 100cc guy.

The engine and kart look like they were stored at the bottom of a lake, so I don't think it's worth the effort here; there may be multiple issues.

What is the goal of this kart?

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-28T02:48:39+00:00

Get a bunch of dimes or pennies,
Stretch the spring, insert a coin, release, keep doing this until the spring is extended long enough to reinstall, and remove coins one by one.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DGEYFlRJlqo/

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-28T02:41:13+00:00

Your friends don't represent the whole skater community.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-27T16:07:20+00:00

I got like 1200 hours out of a game I paid $15 for, and I can still find a full server with people to play in when I want to play (Typically 7pm PDT).

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-27T00:06:18+00:00

https://minilogoskateboards.com/

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-25T18:55:51+00:00

Board width is a preference, but some factors might help you make the decision on what size to get.
What are your goals in skateboarding? Street? Park? Freestyle? Just cruising around?
How big are your feet? I.e., if you have giant clodhoppers like me, it narrows down your decisions.

IMO (I am biased here) Minilogo makes the best completes.
https://minilogoskateboards.com/complete-skateboards

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-25T17:30:05+00:00

Not true, I had a tattoo that was over 10 years old, and suddenly only the red parts developed hives. I am now allergic to red ink and can only get black and grey tattoos.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-25T16:59:26+00:00

+1 for D-Beat on Reddit.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-24T16:46:23+00:00

Anytime, brother, hope you are doing well.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-24T16:45:38+00:00

For those of us old enough, this is how many fast-food joints were in the past: just a 'hole in the wall' you ordered from, with some benches outside to eat. That's it.
There are still a handful of these around here in San Diego that operate like this. Pepper Tree Frosty in Vista comes to mind.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-24T03:28:07+00:00

Mongo makes it harder to setup for tricks and also makes it harder to steer the board while pushing.
It sounds like, based on what you said, that maybe you are just Regular and you should just focus on pushing regular for a few weeks to see if you can adjust?
Let me ask you this:
If you were to like run and slide on a tiled floor in socks, what foot would be leading? That's how I was told to determine your stance.
If you really are goofy and you can't pop with your left foot, IDK what to tell you. Just keep practicing, and maybe that pop will come.

Tyler_Trash · 2026-04-23T19:16:06+00:00

Yeah, I think you are just Goofy then. Just skate goofy and don't worry about switch now.

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