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[a26368mark]

i have got hold of this kart, i want to race in tkm. what do i need to do to it. sorry all newbie.
Solo Tornado 100c Kart Complete
With Solo 100cc Rotary Valve
Direct Drive Engine
01 Solo Chassis in Very Good condition
comes with 30mm Solid rear axle
and mostly Gold Fitments
Has Aluminium K Rims with Maxxis Slicks
has Tillett Medium large 1/4 cover seat
This is a 2 bearing axle and is also homologated
to use in Formula TKM
Chassis number is 65601 TKM plate number is 05567
The engine No.1145 is a 100cc Solo Rotary Valve
Direct Drive Engine
it is Running a HHC Carb and a full pvl ignition system
it is using a 50mm bore exhaust system

[Alan Dove]

Even though the engine you have is what I would call 'proper' it isn't able to race in the TKM class.

The TKM class solely uses the TKM BT82 engine. You can not use any other engine. The actual engine you have would be VERY VERY QUICK, quicker than a BT82, but you can't race it.

I would keep the engine for a bit of fun, but you need to look for a TKM BT82 engine if you want to race.

IN TKM For a junior the engine needs to be 100cc, for Senior it's 115cc.

I think the chassis should be fine though, but check www.tal-ko.com if it is still allowed.
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[a26368mark]

so i cant enter anyclass race with this set up no

[Alan Dove]

with the setup you have now, there isn't a class you can compete in
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[morrisongraeme]

If you really want to race that kart and you are under 18 years old, check out NatSKA class 8. Schools karting, basically class 8 is a 100cc rotary/reed valve class, chassis choice is open, very cheap to run and a great place for a beginner to start.
www.natska.co.uk


If you are over 18 then sorry you need another engine.

[a26368mark]

thanks for the advice, okay next question, im thinking of putting a clutch on, any ideas on what clutch, parts i need. or is it best to put it into a kart shop for this. and if its easy enough for me to do any ideas where to buy one from .
thanks

[Matt Thomas]