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Vega 7.10x5 red sprint rear tire used on 4-cycle karts

LO206 Tires: 6.0 or 7.1 on the Rear?

The first LO206 tire argument is usually width, not compound. You bought a used kart with 7.1 rears. The club specs a 6.0. Someone says stretch the 6.0 onto the...

LO206 Tires: 6.0 or 7.1 on the Rear?

The first LO206 tire argument is usually width, not compound. You bought a used kart with 7.1 rears. The club specs a 6.0. Someone says stretch the 6.0 onto the...

Briggs LO206 approved fuel pump for spec 4-cycle kart racing

What Fuel Should You Run in an LO206?

The first fuel question on an LO206 is almost never “what makes the most power.” It is “what will tech pass.” People buy 110 because it says racing on the...

What Fuel Should You Run in an LO206?

The first fuel question on an LO206 is almost never “what makes the most power.” It is “what will tech pass.” People buy 110 because it says racing on the...

Close-up of a small pile of dark gray WS2 tungsten disulfide nano lubricant powder on a light surface.

Lube the Kart Chain Before You Get to the Track

A kart chain fails from the inside. If you only spray it in the grid, you are late. This is not a pitch for a brand of chain lube. It...

Lube the Kart Chain Before You Get to the Track

A kart chain fails from the inside. If you only spray it in the grid, you are late. This is not a pitch for a brand of chain lube. It...

212cc Clone Engine Ignition Timing & Rev-Limite...

The 212cc clone platform (Predator 212, Honda GX200, Tillotson 212, Ducar 212, Wildcat, and Ghost 212 are all built to the same basic architecture) is the most common entry point...

212cc Clone Engine Ignition Timing & Rev-Limite...

The 212cc clone platform (Predator 212, Honda GX200, Tillotson 212, Ducar 212, Wildcat, and Ghost 212 are all built to the same basic architecture) is the most common entry point...

224cc Clone Engine Camshaft Buying Guide - What...

The 224cc clone platform (Harbor Freight Predator 224cc, Ducar 224cc, and Tillotson 224cc are all built to the same GX200-derived architecture and share parts) is one of the most common...

224cc Clone Engine Camshaft Buying Guide - What...

The 224cc clone platform (Harbor Freight Predator 224cc, Ducar 224cc, and Tillotson 224cc are all built to the same GX200-derived architecture and share parts) is one of the most common...

Briggs LO206 crate engine with new style black boot coil

LO206 Mistakes We Still See (And How to Stop Them)

Most LO206 problems that show up in our shop are not “the engine is tired.” They are install and maintenance mistakes that look like a slow motor. The same list...

LO206 Mistakes We Still See (And How to Stop Them)

Most LO206 problems that show up in our shop are not “the engine is tired.” They are install and maintenance mistakes that look like a slow motor. The same list...