How-To Video: Change Axle
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
Karter’s questions answered – here’s part two of Power Republic’s November Q&A session.
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Video: Q&A Session
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
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).
How-To: Seat Repairs
Video – How to repair fiberglass seats; Power Republic bring in the experts
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Rotax Muffler Matting
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 …
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How-To Video: Rotax MAX Tuning
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.
How-To: Brake Shims
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
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
Power Republic‘s Part 2 video on setting up a Rotax DD2 race package – assembling and fitting the electricals.
Video: MyChron 5 Series, Part 3
Here’s part 3 of Power Republic‘s Mychron 5 series of videos – the accessories guide.
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The White Tony Kart
Victorian karter Vas Filips has made a name for himself in the retro-karting world, stripping former race karts and rebuilding them to concourse condition for other people. But this time, he did one for himself. In white.
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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.
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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The Dyno Sheets: X30 v Rotax
The Power Republic people popped an IAME X30 and Rotax MAX Evo on the dyno – in both ‘open’ and KA-Restricted form – to compare the power output. Here’s the result!
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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!
Rotax v Rotax: EVO against Pre-EVO
Is the Rotax 125 MAX EVO better than the earlier non-EVO version, and if so, by how much? This video has the answer and dyno charts to prove it.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Video: Brake Service, Intrepid Style
How to service the brake caliper on the Intrepid braking system, by Derek Jones at Power Republic.
CRG’s Adjustable Axle Flange/Cassette
CRG’s new GLM bearing system allows the wheelbase of the kart to be adjusted by moving the rear axle 5mm forward or 5mm back from standard. There are also three …