Ruffuss
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Post by Ruffuss on Jul 11, 2008 5:17:42 GMT -5
 After three broken throttle cables I finally figured it out. The wire (fused) from the battery to the coil, came apart and shorted out on the cable, burnt it through. I thought it was funny(no pun at the time) the cable broke in the exact same spot all three times, I'm not sure if the cable shorted it out or when the cable made contact with the tube through the shroud it shorted at that point. I thought it was rubbing against something. Any way it caught me rubbing my head on the side of the road and tieing boot laces together with tenny laces thread through the back of the engine compartment, under the top and tyed to emerency brake handle for the throttle to get home. I learned that trick from my buggy days. Hope this might help. Later Kenn
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Post by Dustin on Jul 11, 2008 15:05:04 GMT -5
Wow, Thats interesting that it would burn all the way through the throttle cable.
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Post by dubfreak1 on Jul 11, 2008 17:42:33 GMT -5
I've heard of having a similar problem when the ground strap by the front motor mount fails. Makes sense, but I've never actually seen it happen.
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Post by Ruffuss on Jul 13, 2008 13:40:42 GMT -5
Save boot laces tied to tenny laces to a coat hanger I'd been walking. I also found that cables range in price from $3.00 to $9.98 depending how dispreate you are. Later Kenn
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Post by Southpaw on Jul 14, 2008 5:27:14 GMT -5
Its the peddle on the Right that you keep Slamming to the Floor , If you don't use it, it wont brake , Sorry Kenn I had to . LOL Glen
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Post by Dustin on Jul 14, 2008 10:37:05 GMT -5
Haha,
No kidding Kenn is quite a speed racer, I cant wait for Formula K!
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Post by Ruffuss on Jul 15, 2008 17:25:56 GMT -5
Niether can I, We had such a hoot last time hope we convince others to join in on the fun. When do you want me to set it up just let me know, TJ and Poppa stopped in the other night and raced around for an hour or so(until Poppa ran out of money) I talked to Brandon and he said to let him know about a week inadvance so he can reserve us parking. You said something about a Sept. meet what date were ya thinking? It seems the calender fills or so fast. Later Kenn
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Post by Dustin on Jul 15, 2008 19:03:56 GMT -5
I believe August was what we were planning for Formula K. I am not sure what day but that will be decided this Saturday at the GTG
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Post by Southpaw on Jul 16, 2008 5:40:20 GMT -5
Is that the Go-cart track off I-94  That would be so cool , I dont know if I could fit in one , Ihave seen it there for years but never stoped in . Glen |
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Post by Dustin on Jul 16, 2008 10:53:10 GMT -5
It sure is, Its going to be awesome. Kenn, Dan, And I had a blast last year racing it out.
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Post by Southpaw on Jul 16, 2008 11:58:10 GMT -5
But Will I Fit ? 6-6 @ 230lbs. And they call little brother . Glen |
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Post by Ruffuss on Jul 25, 2008 15:52:26 GMT -5
Glen, If my brother in laws can fit their fat asses in a Formula K kart I believe any one can. Any way it will be a hoot and a half. Just remember rubbin is racing(just don't get caught) Kenn
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Post by Dustin on Jul 25, 2008 16:59:32 GMT -5
Kenn strongly acknowledges the rubbin is racing rule. Look out! Im sure you will fit Glen just keep your foot away from that stupid red pedal.
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Post by Southpaw on Jul 26, 2008 7:17:13 GMT -5
? What is this RED PEDAL ? |
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Post by Dustin on Jul 26, 2008 9:38:57 GMT -5
the brake pedal totally unnessesary.
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After three broken throttle cables I finally figured it out. The wire (fused) from the battery to the coil, came apart and shorted out on the cable, burnt it through. I thought it was funny(no pun at the time) the cable broke in the exact same spot all three times, I'm not sure if the cable shorted it out or when the cable made contact with the tube through the shroud it shorted at that point. I thought it was rubbing against something. Any way it caught me rubbing my head on the side of the road and tieing boot laces together with tenny laces thread through the back of the engine compartment, under the top and tyed to emerency brake handle for the throttle to get home. I learned that trick from my buggy days. Hope this might help. Later Kenn
That would be so cool , I dont know if I could fit in one , Ihave seen it there for years but never stoped in . Glen