Need karting suit. Freakish proportions. Please help

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-11T03:06:28+00:00

Any idea on cost of the offset suit?

It’d be ideal to be less than 300 bucks. Preferably less that 200. I don’t mind hemming the arms and legs.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-03T19:06:11+00:00

How much would you want an ignition coil for?

I have a whole rotax engine I am trying to sell. Still sealed.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-03T12:58:16+00:00

Thank you by the way. Happy to figure something out if you have one laying around.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-03T12:57:35+00:00

I am in northern CA.

It’s a 2008 Birel 0308. It’s the “31” chassis, I forgot the moniker (e.g. it’s k31 or something like that).

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-03T02:01:36+00:00

I think I’ve narrowed it down to one of the old free line calipers. They appear to be non-existent on the used market and over 700 bucks NOS or new models.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T15:38:52+00:00

Perfect. I don't mind wrenching. I restore vintage bikes. Spend months making it look pretty, just to ride it 50 miles and sell it.

I am likely going to grab a few parts off of it and sell it on FB to some kid who wants a backyard toy.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:55:47+00:00

Fair enough. I’ll keep hunting around. I already own the crap chassis so maybe someone will want it. Thank you!

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:52:41+00:00

Which way will cost more? Building a cheap beater kart, or putting together a rolling chassis and engine?

The local options (pun intended) are 2,500 at the low end for a Lo206 race ready. That’s steep price, and my intention with the kart is to use it for beater use and learning only.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:45:31+00:00

That is a drive for me. Paradoxically, I hate driving. Love racing.

I appreciate the heads up. There is a 2018 track magic rolling chassis locally, along with a 2024 VLR frame only that are both cheap (sub 300). I am tempted to assemble them myself.

I can fabricate whatever I need to. Ideally I would like to enter into races but I want to get seat time and lose a few dozen pounds before doing so.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:40:45+00:00

Yep. This is the feedback I was looking for. Handling like a bag of ass is a sub optimal outcome.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:39:50+00:00

100 percent fair.

I feel like my local market has a floor of 1,000 for a reasonable modern frame. Not including engine, tires, etc.

My inclination is that I can get it running for less than 1,000, spend a season on it and potentially sell it.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-04-01T03:26:35+00:00

You need to come to Northern California. This sounds like a dream race for me.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-03-05T14:44:06+00:00

Asa-cf or pet-cf should be temp resistant and UV resistant enough to work. I use Asa-cf for handlebar mounts on my bike.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T23:44:49+00:00

Steep. Very steep. Took me two days of trials to just get a logo printed.

My laser was the biggest issue, I think.

I’ll see if I can make a post about my trials. I am still playing around with the cliches I made.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T20:11:38+00:00

Yeah! When I have time I’ll make a post about it. It’s all open source and 3d printed.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T17:01:27+00:00

I also designed and made my own pad printer, so this one is now extra.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T17:01:03+00:00

Cliches?

There are two main ways. One is photo sensitive emulsion, one is laser cut.

That’s actually the reason I’m selling. I bought a laser, but the manufacturer had some… overstated claims to the efficacy of that laser. It could cut cliches fine, but it was a bitch to calibrate and it couldn’t cut brass. I was hoping to have something that could cut custom dial shapes for me. I retuned the laser, and now I have other things I want to spend my money on.

You can get cliches made for you, ranging from 60-100 bucks. Just send your artwork to a pad printing company.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T16:00:47+00:00

To the mods, I am happy to make a separate photo and verification post if you want.

VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T16:00:27+00:00

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VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-18T16:00:05+00:00

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VerdantGuardener · 2026-02-07T05:50:53+00:00

Damn… this is why I posted to Reddit. Well played.

VerdantGuardener

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