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Happy birthday to John Pizzarro today
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Happy birthday John.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Wills Mar 5.

Eathern Creek practice
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OK who else was frustrated today by the bloke "running the show" today at the Creek?! Honestly, if he was to just say this is the format and thatsit everyone would have been much happier! To make an announcement at 3pm saying I'll be writing up the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Chin Feb 6.

Cadet gearing Eastern Creek
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Can anyone give me a figure for a rear sprocket size on a cadet kart at the Creek with a Comer SW80 fitted?ThanksContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Brewczynski Feb 2.

Comer SW-80 ignition
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Last weekend my sons kart ran like a dream all day until the final event. I put the kart on the grid, pulled the cord and nothing.I was amazed and overcome with the amount of support from everyone on the grid who raced in to help to the point where…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayne Flood Feb 24.

What is going on with XZUIT??

For well over a year now XZUIT has been advertisingin magazines, last year they had a competition going on saying enter on the website. When you got to the website it said it would be launching mid  December.This year they claim you can go to their…Continue

Started Dec 7, 2011

Chasing details on an engine builder
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Has anyone out there ever heard of a kart engine builder named Bead Parkinison? I don't think he builds engines anymore but was apparently somewhere south of Sydney?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Garry Price Dec 7, 2011.

New race track Ringwood Raceway

I hope they decide to put in a kart track tooRingwood Raceway is currently in the planning stage with a development application having been lodged with Port Stephens Council. Proposed is a 2.9km motor sport facility to cater for cars and cycling.…Continue

Started Sep 1, 2011

Grenfell Bob Hinde Memorial
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I'd like to thank the Grenfell Kart Club for putting on another great meeting. This was my second year of attending this meeting and I think it'sthe way a kart meeting should be, good fun and a friendly environment. It was great to be able to just…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael O'Brien Jul 5, 2011.

comer max piston size
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Can anyone tell me what the max allowable piston size is for the SW80 ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Damon Schofield Mar 19, 2011.

NATIONAL PRO WEIGHT?
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Can someone confirm to me what the pro weight is for National if light is 140 and heavy is 155? I assume it's 150?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael O'Brien Dec 15, 2010.

 

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Michael O'Brien replied to Steve Johnson's discussion Future Kart trailer owners Beware!
"I have been to Brents workshop and checked out his workmanship, and seen several of the finished products at the track. I would say his trailers set the standard and are by far the best on the market."
May 23
Michael O'Brien replied to Andrew Hooper's discussion Exhaust Cleaning
May 23
Michael O'Brien replied to John Mcgreadie's discussion Single Person Loading/Unloading Go Kart Off/Onto Trolley
"The system I have I used aluminium RHS and had it milled out for the bearing to fit in. The RHS is 40mm by 25mm.  I'm currently in the middle of building a new trailer and I'll be using a similar system however it will be self…"
May 23
Michael O'Brien replied to Matt Tesoriero's discussion CLUBMAN LIGHT- HEAVY DRIVERS
"The last couple of years I have been running Clubman heavy, and I usually race at Lithgow. We would get an average of around 12 in class each meeting. This year we decided to run a Clubman over 40's class, and we were worried we wouldn't…"
Apr 27
Michael O'Brien replied to Andrew Hooper's discussion Transponder Location
"hehehe, i need to bring it more often then lol. I wouldn't say it was agreat weekend for me either though"
Apr 18
Michael O'Brien replied to Andrew Hooper's discussion Transponder Location
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTKck4ImCJA   number 35 would be Richard lol   "
Apr 18
Michael O'Brien replied to NICOLE WOOLEY's discussion ROOKIES TO CHANGE TO A COMER ENGINE WITHIN 2 YEARS
"The bit I like is the heading, Rookies to change to Comer within 2 years and here it is 3 years later and it hasn't happened. I love how people keep coming up with stupid ideas that will only cost people more money.  "
Apr 16
Michael O'Brien replied to Henry Barnes's discussion 100J Engine Temps
"Just make sure your Alfano is set on celsius not fahrenheit. A mate of mine was chasing high engine temps on a few occasions and somehow it had been set on Fahrenheit."
Apr 12
Michael O'Brien replied to Mick Trahar's discussion Trying to find Troy Piper
"I would say his suppliers got jack of him. I made a complaint to DPE after he dicked me around with every excuse under the sun for 3 months when i paid for a Comer engine. I was at the point of knocking on his door after i got a mate to ring him…"
Apr 12
Michael O'Brien replied to Blake Haswell's discussion Lithgow Gearing - Rotax Heavy
"Just looked through my bits and I had the old website gearing guide. Rotax light was 12-83, it didn't have Rotax heavy on the list"
Apr 11
Michael O'Brien replied to Aiden Schulz's discussion Is a 28/30 too soft for clubby heavy?
"I've been running a 28/30 in clubby heavy for a few years. In low grip great, but 90% of the tracks it's just no good"
Apr 11
Michael O'Brien replied to Ryan Sherman's discussion My view on how to improve karting
"I have a mate who just bought a "gun clubman engine" and guess what, he's no faster, work that out. It comes down to more than just an engine, people just don't seem to get that."
Apr 7
Michael O'Brien replied to Ryan Sherman's discussion My view on how to improve karting
"David, how pissed off will you be though if tomorrow the AKA says no more J engines and that $9000 now equates to 3 boat anchors? It's ok for those in a few years who may join the sport, but those of us who already have (like me 3 j, 2 clubmans…"
Apr 5
Michael O'Brien replied to shane martin's discussion suitable oil and ratio for comer sw80
"I've been using both the Bellray and Shell M but I found when the engine was rebuilt the Shell M carboned up. It's probably not an issue now he's going faster."
Mar 29
Michael O'Brien replied to shane martin's discussion suitable oil and ratio for comer sw80
"Bellray 20:1"
Mar 27
Michael O'Brien commented on Luke Marquis's photo
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"I hate to be a stick in the mud but should KARTX be promoting pictures like this when you are supposed to keep one hand on the wheel??"
Mar 26

Profile Information

My involvement in karting:
Racer
My race number:
6
The class(es) I race:
Senior National Heavy, Clubman Heavy
My best results:
1st at Orange March 2010

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At 13:01 on March 6, 2011, Neville Scullion said…
Michael could you get your mate to contact me or give me some details as to how I can get in touch with him.  the Problem with the AKA is they are relying on a particular individual to build a track for them, and it won't happen.
At 11:12 on July 14, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
boooooooooooo holdens go the ford!!!!!!!!!!!
At 16:39 on June 18, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
so are you coming to dubbo this weekend????????????????????/
At 16:33 on June 18, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
no i'm going to the snow. are you?????
At 16:59 on May 26, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
are you going to the gold cup at lithgow this weekend.
At 16:57 on May 26, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
and how do you get the background on your profile. because i try but did not work.
At 16:54 on May 26, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
it is funny becauce i did see him at the act titles he was with he mum.
the thing that he had on hes leg was big and i still can not believe that he broke it playing touch footy!. Are you whating the state of origan tonight
At 16:54 on May 21, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
do you now if brodie still races. i have not seen him for a long time
At 16:41 on May 18, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
it funny because i drove the dubbo track back wods
At 16:39 on May 18, 2010, Luke Wrigley said…
ok how old are you
 
 
 

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