08-15-2017, 05:42 PM
Steve,
Interesting comments, as always.
When I finally get it done, I think you will like my 2nd Edition Kalifornia Nyke.
The kart came with a Palmini hydraulic brake unit. And since this kart is going to be a "Palmini Special", I am sticking with Palmini brakes.
However..........., since I will be running dual 5-Port, V700 West Bends, and because the Palmini brake is reputed to be a "weak" brake, I have decided to use TWO Palmini hydraulic brake units. It will require some hand-made custom linkage to equalize the pull on the levers. I think it will work quite well, AND be period correct. Since the axle just outboard of the fram will be occupied with brake discs, I will also be going with center drive (crank PTO's facing each other. Because of that and my desire to not break sprockets or chains if I out a wheel off, I will also be running a jackshaft below the frame. It will be an interesting kart when done.
Film at 11....., or 12........, or 1......., or whenever.
Interesting comments, as always.
When I finally get it done, I think you will like my 2nd Edition Kalifornia Nyke.
The kart came with a Palmini hydraulic brake unit. And since this kart is going to be a "Palmini Special", I am sticking with Palmini brakes.
However..........., since I will be running dual 5-Port, V700 West Bends, and because the Palmini brake is reputed to be a "weak" brake, I have decided to use TWO Palmini hydraulic brake units. It will require some hand-made custom linkage to equalize the pull on the levers. I think it will work quite well, AND be period correct. Since the axle just outboard of the fram will be occupied with brake discs, I will also be going with center drive (crank PTO's facing each other. Because of that and my desire to not break sprockets or chains if I out a wheel off, I will also be running a jackshaft below the frame. It will be an interesting kart when done.
Film at 11....., or 12........, or 1......., or whenever.
Jim Waltz, West Sacramento, CA