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McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:30 pm
by Jeff Schroeder
Can someone out there in Kartland please tell me the difference between a 1961 McCulloch "F1" and " R1" kart. Thanks, Jeff
Re: McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:34 am
by kevin brown
Jeff,
Check out this site for pictures
http://macbobaust.com/kart_brands2.html.
The F1 was the first Mc kart and the entry level kart . As in least expensive. I have read that the "F" stood for fun. In the picture on Bob's site the F1 has an incorrect seat. The correct seat would be the same as the seat in the picture of the R300, only in black. Fixed engine mount.
The R1 was the "Racing" version hence R. Added tubing on the side. "Quick change" ? rear axle assembly enabled you to remove the power train ( Engines, mounts, axle, wheels/tires, sprockets) as a unit . And use the same kart with different setups for different classes.
It has been said that the F1 was the better handling kart.
Kevin
Re: McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:24 pm
by Rob Voska
I heard the "F" was for family. Also I hear the F handled better than the R1.
Re: McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:03 pm
by Dick Teal
I couldn't make either one handle very good but that could be my problem and not the kart.
I had a new R-1, when they first came out, with a pair of Mc20's for about three weeks and it was sooooo bad it had to go.
Dick Teal
Re: McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:32 pm
by Scott Kneisel
An R1 basket case was my first vintage restore and was actually a biggie winner in 2009. I had always driven Rupps back in the day so the R1 took some getting used to but I actually felt comfortable with it's handling, especially with 2 engines. It is a little roomier for us taller guys with an extra inch or so leg room. I have a 1961 Karting World article where they said it handled beautifully but I'll bet they got paid to say so by McCulloch. Next to a GoKart 800 or a Fox I don't know how they could claim that but they did. There was a reason they were only produced for 2 years. I also heard that the F1 handled better and the R200 even better with a floating pan and floating mount. Only trouble with those karts is they always broke in half right behind the seat, one side or the other. I always laugh when I see one for sale with a big glob of weld on the main tube behind the seat.
Now I have 4 Rupps, back to my roots!!
Re: McCulloch F1 & R1 differences
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:56 am
by Randy Forbes
An R1, showing the two (2) rows of frame tubes on the sides; yep, this one had to be repaired too...
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