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How-To Video: Installing the Super X30

Tuesday 17th December, 2019Tuesday 17th December, 2019 by ksn_admin

The third and final part in Power Republic’s IAME 175cc Super X30 series. Now the engine’s been run on the dyno, Derek and co install it on a new Tony Kart chassis and hit the starter button.

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On The Dyno: Super X30

Tuesday 10th December, 2019Tuesday 10th December, 2019 by ksn_admin

Power Republic do the final assembly on their new 175cc Super X30, then chuck it on the dyno.

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How-To Video: Change Axle

Thursday 28th November, 2019Thursday 28th November, 2019 by ksn_admin

In this how-to tech video, Derek at Power Republic demonstrates how to change the rear axle in a race kart.

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Video: November Q&A, Part 2

Monday 18th November, 2019Monday 18th November, 2019 by ksn_admin

Karter’s questions answered – here’s part two of Power Republic’s November Q&A session.

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Video: Q&A Session

Sunday 10th November, 2019Sunday 10th November, 2019 by ksn_admin

The people at Power Republic have put together a Q&A video covering a wide range of questions from viewers.

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Video: KA Carby Tune

Sunday 3rd November, 2019Sunday 3rd November, 2019 by ksn_admin

Power Republic’s latest How-To video: high and low speed jet settings plus pop-off pressure for the Tillotson carburettor used on the KA100 engine (includes settings for KA3 and KA4).

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How-To: Seat Repairs

Saturday 26th October, 2019Saturday 26th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Video – How to repair fiberglass seats; Power Republic bring in the experts

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Rotax Muffler Matting

Wednesday 23rd October, 2019Wednesday 23rd October, 2019 by ksn_admin

The Rotax Grand Finals are on, and all the new karts and engines will have new exhausts with fresh matting. But as you start clocking up the hours on the Rotax MAX, there is some maintenance that needs to be done on the exhaust to keep it quiet and retain performance – replacing the internal …

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How-To Video: Rotax MAX Tuning

Wednesday 16th October, 2019Wednesday 16th October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Here’s another tech how-to video by Derek Jones at Power Republic – carby tuning on the Rotax MAX, covering things like jetting, float heights and needle positions.

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How-To: Brake Shims

Tuesday 1st October, 2019Tuesday 1st October, 2019 by ksn_admin

Another Power Republic video, this time demonstrating a couple of ways to change brake shims in the Tony Kart caliper.

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Video: Rotax DD2 Build, Part 3

Wednesday 25th September, 2019Wednesday 25th September, 2019 by ksn_admin

Here’s part 3 in Power Republic‘s Rotax DD2 race kart build up – installing the DD2 Power Valve and Exhaust on the kart.

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How-To: Wiring Up the DD2

Thursday 19th September, 2019Thursday 19th September, 2019 by ksn_admin

Power Republic‘s Part 2 video on setting up a Rotax DD2 race package – assembling and fitting the electricals.

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Video: MyChron 5 Series, Part 3

Tuesday 17th September, 2019Tuesday 17th September, 2019 by ksn_admin

Here’s part 3 of Power Republic‘s Mychron 5 series of videos – the accessories guide.

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How-To Tech: Install a DD2

Sunday 8th September, 2019Sunday 8th September, 2019 by ksn_admin

Derek at Power Republic shows how to set up a DD2 race kart, firstly by fitting the engine to the chassis, which is a bit different to the standard sprint chassis arrangement.

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Tech: Setting Squish

Thursday 5th September, 2019Thursday 5th September, 2019 by ksn_admin

Ever wondered how squish clearance (the measurement between the cylinder head and the top of the piston at TDC) can be measured? Neil McAuley demonstrates his method in this video.

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