How-To Tech: Install a DD2
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
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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Video: Sticker Cleaning & Care
What do you use to clean tyre marks off your kart? This video demonstrates three ways, plus a finishing wax to keep your rig looking good!
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How-To: Change Front Hub Bearings
Latest how-to video from Power Republic, Derek shows how to remove and replace the bearings in front hubs.
How-To: Part 2, MyChron5 Data Logging Basics
This week, Derek at Power Republic presents part 2 of the Mychron 5 go kart data logger series, showing how to upload and analyse your data.
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How-To: Rotax Wiring Loom Installation
The FR125 Rotax MAX EVO comes new with battery, ECU, wiring harness (with several connectors) and a bunch of other hardware. But it’s almost plug-n-play. In this video, Derek at …
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How-To Tech: Rotax Power Valve Plumbing
The 125cc Rotax MAX EVO engine uses an Electronic Timed Exhaust Valve System. With opening and closing triggered by the engine’s ECU, crankcase pressure is used to open the valve …
Tech: Master Cylinder Service
Here’s the second part of the Intrepid brake service by Power Republic – strip, clean and rebuild the master cylinder.
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How To: Use AiM’s MyChron 5
Here’s another how-to tech video from Power Republic. This time, Derek runs through the configuration and options on AiM’s Mychron5 data logging dash.
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Video: Brake Service, Intrepid Style
How to service the brake caliper on the Intrepid braking system, by Derek Jones at Power Republic.
How-To: Check Chassis Straightness
Taken a bit of a hit? Suspect your chassis might be bent? The kart’s tracking to one side? Here’s 3 ways to check your chassis alignment.
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Walbro Carby Service
Derek at Power Republic goes through servicing and settings for the Walbro carburettor as found on Yamaha KT100 S and J engines.
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How-To: Enduro Kart Prep
Power Republic has produced yet another handy information video – this time, 10 tips for endurance kart preparation (but many are relevant for sprint prep too!).
How-To: Pedal Adjustment
Here’s a video about how to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals on a competition race kart.
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Tech Video: 2-Stroke Oils & Mixing Fuel
The types of two-stroke racing oils for karting, how to mix them, plus other tips from Power Republic.
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Road To Victory – PRD Galaxy Part 2
At the back-end of 2018, Power Republic produced a video of a new PRD Galaxy engine being pulled down and having its first run on the dyno. That engine has now won the Queensland State Cup…
How-To Video: Gym for Karters
A catch-up with former Australian Champion Chris Hays about fitness and strength training for kart racing.
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How To Video: X30 Clutch Service
Derek at Power Republic goes through servicing the clutch on the popular IAME X30 engine:
How To Tech: Chains & Sprockets
VIDEO – Derek Jones at Power Republic talks (& shows) different types of chain, sprockets, chain tension and gear ratios
Tech Video: Squish & Timing
Using some specialised tools, Derek Jones at Power Republic demonstrates how he checks squish and sets ignition timing.
How To: Change Tyres
VIDEO: It’s an uncomfortable truth that fresh rubber is faster. Here’s a video, how to fit new tyres.
Tech Video: Rear Chassis Ride-height
Here’s part 2 of the chassis ride-height videos by Power Republic. This clip is how to lift or lower the rear axle
How-To: Adjust Ride Height
In this How To video, Derek Jones at Power Republic shows us the steps to adjust chassis ride height.
How To: Change Gearing on the DD2
Here’s a video about servicing the gears, and changing the gear ratio, on the Rotax DD2 engine.
How To: Change Rotax Gearbox Oil
The latest video from Power Republic shows how to change the gearbox oil and check the balance gears in the Rotax MAX engine. You’ll need…