unidentified race kart

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travis stevens
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Re: unidentified race kart

Post by travis stevens » Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:45 pm

hello does anyone know where i can get the original model k sprint axle assembly with bearings and everything otherwise im just gonna go with a 1 inch axle and call it done. also i know that the original knock off wheels are rare and i would need those too...so any help would be appreciated thanks

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Re: unidentified race kart

Post by Tom Smith » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:35 pm

Rupp made knock off rear wheel hubs for both 1" and 1-1/4" inch axles. The 1-1/4" axle also requires 1-1/4" brake hubs and engine mounts. It kart racing terms that model was a complete failure.

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Re: unidentified race kart

Post by travis stevens » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:47 pm

the model j was a failure and then the model k came out and all of the suden the sidewinders started taking over that is most likely why the sales were poor. this kart is still a part of american karting history and that alone makes it cool in my eyes so yeah it might not be all original when im done with it but im still gonna bring it to the big one and have fun with it.. i will be able to see if its a failure then i guess.

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Re: unidentified race kart

Post by travis stevens » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:57 pm

back to the question i asked does anyone know where i can get the original axle and other parts i need.....and please dont tell me that this kart is a failure. that is (NOT THE QUESTION) thank you :)

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