west bend 820 vs mcculloch 91

[Rick Chapman]

A couple years back, I ran a Legal WKA Stock 820 in our local Yamaha Can Class.
We weighed the same as the Yamaha entries, used the Stock 820 pipe and length, the Stock HL carb, etc.
The only thing that I changed was the crank.
I installed a taper shaft crank into the 820 with a Hartman Clutch.
We finished in the top 3 all year, winning many races.
The clutch lit the 820 up and couldn't work any better or more consistant.
Can an 820 beat a McCulloch?
Give it a try..
I did...
Rick

[Andy Symons]

Yeah Steve, I run at Oreville with Carl and the guys - great bunch and a lot of fun though the racing is real and everyone tries their best. I know there are vintage afficionados who decry running vintage stuff in real races but we're not out there to destroy equipment. The best part is that the track runs both vintage rear engine and sidewinder races along with the regular show every weekend, so you can get a lot of seat time. Great to hear you will join us - look forward to meeting you!

[steve miller]

the only thing im worried about is ill come there ride .then its gonna make me do whatever it takes to be competative and i can tell already when i show up once and see how bad i get smoked ill have to come back everyweekend till i get the results i think i need lol...

[Tom Corso]

Andy- I`m looking for a used bonbright 820 let me know if your intrested in selling it- or trading for a Mc91
thanks, Tom Corso

[Andy Symons]

Sorry Tom, I have two Bonbrights and both are on karts now waiting for the season to start so I don't have any for sale. I run one with a dry clutch and will be running the other for the first time this season with a wet clutch. After reading Rick's post about how well his worked with the wet clutch I'm looking forward it. It'll be the first time I ever run a WB with a wet clutch so the sorting out will be fun.

So sorry, Steve, to hear about your accident. I hope you're feeling better and that you heal fast. Can't believe Oreville starts it's regular season on 4/3 already, but it's a long season and I hope to see you there.

[steve miller]

thanks andy ..ill be fine .the invader is all set and im working on the alley kat ..ill be there 4/3/11 im not gonna race and screw up everyones points im just gonna pay to ride ..but if i can keep up with anyone well heck you never no maybe next time ill sign up to race ..

[david a luciani]

bock bock bock
methinks i hears a CHICKEN
he he he
dave

[steve miller]

davie ol buddie..ill be there 4/3/11 where you gonna be !!!! hhhmmmm now whos chicken ...lol..im just gonna go there test the waters ..i dont wanna mess nothin up for any of the regulars ..but it will be fun just to ride ..since the only time in my life i ever road on black top was at avon last yr (and everyone noes how that turned out heheheh .!! )i figured id just ride and try stay outa trouble ..

[Bob Towarnicki]

Steve, I run at Oreville. When you sign up you are in the "race". Don't worry about messing up peoples points. No one takes it that seriously. Don't get me wrong, the guys all run hard. But some of us are there for the ride. I run an Alley Kat with a stock 91, Reed Box Muffler and a vintage Max Torque clutch or an A Bone with a Mc 101MC, Gem Box muffler, and a Horstman Rev Grip. Same Karts I run at The Big One. I am usually looking at someone elses Kart in front of me, but there are usually some behind as well. In 15 laps I am usually lapped by someone running dual carbs, alcohol, wet clutch and pipe. But I can say I always finish the race, same engine for 4 years! Not sure I am making the first race but I will try. Regards, Bob

[Carl Haydt]

Dual carbs,alcohol,wet clutch & pipe? Bob,Bob,Bob,Bob,Bob,I can't believe you'd accuse me of runnin alcohol!


See ya at the track bud!! Carl