Street bike for kart track?
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drewnabobber
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Grom
Tally Whacker
Not another Mike
Any supermoto.
Manimal
Mini-Moto Racing
^ this or the Kawasaki Z125cc ^
^ and or this ^
Otherwise, a YSR50, NSR50, Derbi 50 (SM or GPR), Aprillia 50cc, or a scooter
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mototireguy
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Any 21" front wheel type dual-sport or Grommit type small monkey bike.
I'm not the right person to answer this, but also check the rules at the kart track. I know they'll want the kickstand removed, plastic sliders on anything that could touch down (pegs, bar ends), and axle sliders.
I'm trying to figure out if my 690smc would work well on a kart track myself.
I'm trying to figure out if my 690smc would work well on a kart track myself.
russ69
Backside Slider
Yeah but don't be surprised if a guy on a 125 blows you into the weeds.
russ69
Backside Slider
Karts are pretty cool also, I have a little experience with those (raced for 10 years). The good thing is that they are fast and it's hard to fall off.
I imagine you'd be allowed at Sonoma, I know they let a friend out on his XR650Rtard
You don't need to do that. My '17 KTM 500 EXC-F sumo conversion will be complete tomorrow. Should have my Kendon trailer by Wednesday next week. We could do Stockton or Sonoma kart tracks together.
Use your 690.Your S1000RR should be reserved for Laguna, Sonoma or T-Hill. ;-)
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Yeah, I think my buddy is realizing he can't reliably get his knee down due to his flexibility and was looking at the Karts itching to refresh the 125 he's got under a tarp...
Yeah, I don't see why not. But I'm just thinking about the weight vs a proper track bike without all the lights and an oversized engine.
You don't need to do that. My '17 KTM 500 EXC-F sumo conversion will be complete tomorrow. Should have my Kendon trailer by Wednesday next week. We could do Stockton or Sonoma kart tracks together.
Your S1000RR should be reserved for Laguna, Sonoma or T-Hill. ;-)
I'll keep it in mind! My skill level isn't there for the 1000 year, nor is my fitness. My 450 cripple is plenty fun right now minus the gummy throttle I need to diagnose this weekend.
Why does it have to be street legal?
It is relatively inexpensive to build/buy a dedicated kart track bike. That's part of the appeal.
You'll have more fun on the smaller bikes. Especially out at Stockton, and the smaller tracks. Look here for more info.
The current vogue bikes are 65cc two stroke dirt bikes set up with scooter tires. These are a total blast, and plenty of bike. And they crash very well (meaning that they don't get messed up). Super easy to take care of, and very inexpensive too. And you have a wide selection: Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Cobra, etc.
Here's one for sale that's already set up (I don't know the seller).
Also, make sure you get a full leather suit.
It is relatively inexpensive to build/buy a dedicated kart track bike. That's part of the appeal.
You'll have more fun on the smaller bikes. Especially out at Stockton, and the smaller tracks. Look here for more info.
The current vogue bikes are 65cc two stroke dirt bikes set up with scooter tires. These are a total blast, and plenty of bike. And they crash very well (meaning that they don't get messed up). Super easy to take care of, and very inexpensive too. And you have a wide selection: Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Cobra, etc.
Here's one for sale that's already set up (I don't know the seller).
Also, make sure you get a full leather suit.
My thought was I'd make the time to get to the cart track infrequently at best, so it better have another purpose. The kx65 looks pretty cool though.
I was hoping you'd reply so I'd get the point of view from the smoking section.
Shaggy
Zoinks!!!!
How do those bikes fit taller riders? I'm 6'4"/220 and have been interested in smaller bikes for kart tracks. I haven't had the chance to sit on a Grom or mini dirt bikes.