One of the more common reasons for retirement from a race (apart from crashing!) is the rear bumper coming loose. In this weeks video, Derek at Power Republic shows how this can be addressed with the Kart Master Bumper Keeper kit.
Outside of brake failure, a stuck throttle is the last thing you want when driving a race kart. This week’s how-to video shows how to replace the throttle return spring that operates directly on the throttle shaft of a Tillotson carby.
The tyre is the only thing that puts performance from the kart to the ground. Setting the correct tyre pressure is critical for this to happen. This week, Derek at Power Republic talks rubber, pressures and various options to consider.
In this week’s video, Derek talks pro tips for race kart preparation, including ‘best practice’ for weight distribution, action camera mounting and transponders.
The seat in your kart is one of the most important tuning components as it affects weight distribution and chassis flex. This week, Power Republic has released an updated video showing various types of seat available for fitting into a racing kart chassis.
Power Republic’s tech video for this week covers the Rotax 11-tooth drive sprocket which requires more frequent servicing than it’s roller-bearing big brothers.
In this week’s video, Derek presents chain guard hack, version 2.0, the ‘Power Lock’. Power Republic is looking to rename this product – watch the video for how you could win one.
Derek at Power Republic got his hands on a DKS kit, fitted it to a Tony Kart chassis and used a Sniper system to measure the toe difference in the up and down positions.
Some karts have an engine mount stopper / chain tension bolt that can be easily adjusted with a screw driver. If not, cut a groove in it. In this video, Derek at Power Republic shows how.
