Has anyone found a replacement air filter like the original "Skinner ribbon air filter"?They were used on many early chain saws, lawn mowers and kart ...   Sat May 13th, 2023 01:13 pm

Looking for a few parts to finish my West Bend 580 rebuild for a minibike.  I need the recoil start spring (p/n 20-35) for a ...   Sun Mar 12th, 2023 08:39 pm

Thanks Jim! I sent you an email. Terry ...   Sun Aug 14th, 2022 11:01 pm

Need a West Bend 580 +.030" oversize piston & rings.  Trying to revive a worn out engine!Even interested in a piston only, if without rings.  ...   Sun Aug 14th, 2022 06:41 pm

Kino, After looking at some info. I had, the Steering wheel was a "Covico" steering wheel sold by "Rex Marine".  It looks like the Black one ...   Tue Aug 31st, 2021 02:17 am

Kino, The steering wheel on your Bug kart is from the later Bug karts like the sidewinder "Stinger" model.  I purchased one from Bug 5 or ...   Mon Aug 30th, 2021 08:30 pm

Mike, There's a k55/k11 crankshaft with a broken rod on Ebay right now item eBay item number:124825726140 It's at $35 now with 1 bid.  ...   Mon Jul 26th, 2021 05:31 pm

Trey, You can send a PM to "Terry Sullivan" who is a member here on this forum. Terry I believe has a 1960 or 1961 Bug Wasp ...   Fri May 21st, 2021 08:07 pm

Kino, Also your kart has the "Faye" pedals which were named after Faye Pierson, the wife of Bug Engineering founder Tom Pierson.  She competed on the ...   Wed May 19th, 2021 07:55 pm

Kino, You have a very nice, almost original 1960 or 1961 Bug Wasp!  It must be a survivor kart as it still has the very RARE ...   Wed May 19th, 2021 07:38 pm

Looking to buy a clockwise rotation Motoplat Stator and Rotor like shown in the attached photo.  The rotor taper should fit a Komet, DAP, PCR, ...   Wed May 5th, 2021 09:23 pm

Vinnie, What I see from your picture of the Go Kart 800, is that it looks ALL original, including the Hands wheels (6 inch rears and ...   Wed May 5th, 2021 08:58 pm

Vinny, Welcome to Vintage Karting!  You have picked a really nice and desirable Kart (Go Kart 800)! You also have many options for Engines (either one or ...   Tue May 4th, 2021 08:54 pm

Christopher, Big Moe has given you good advice on the West Bend 580.  They are a very durable engine and also very desirable for vintage karting.  ...   Wed Apr 28th, 2021 12:17 pm

I'm looking for Left Hand chain guard to fit a Komet K55.  I found a picture of a MISI MI-602-LH chain guard from an old ...   Thu Feb 4th, 2021 03:08 am

Kelly, I was recently looking for a mount and I think Comet Kart sales had one of those listed.Check their online store. Terry ...   Sat Jan 16th, 2021 02:18 am

Thanks to everyone for your interest, Engine has been sold! **SOLD**  New 51.4 mm Piston & rings. Has K78 head, No broken fins. Includes Motoplat, Stainless ...   Sat Dec 12th, 2020 02:15 am

Larry, I have a Clinton A400 that I restored.  I have it on a minibike currently.  Would consider selling it. If you're interested in pictures of it, ...   Tue Nov 24th, 2020 12:54 pm

Thanks to everybody.  I found the rings. Terry ...   Fri Nov 20th, 2020 01:40 am

I'm looking for a 51.5 mm Dykes Top Ring for a DAP Piston. Thanks ...   Wed Oct 28th, 2020 02:29 am

Hi Eric, Welcome to the wonderful world of Vintage karting!  Others may chime in and offer suggestions as well.  I don't have experience with the West ...   Thu Sep 17th, 2020 02:58 pm

I had a Percival wildcat in the early 70's and it had a mechanical caliper that grabbed on the steel sprocket. Looked about like that. You ...   Mon Jul 13th, 2020 03:52 pm

Jeffrey, Welcome to the world of Vintage karting!  Sounds like you made a great find with the Stinger and Engines, etc. I have a Bug Stinger that ...   Tue Feb 4th, 2020 02:21 am

Brad, There will be some guys running vintage........not sure how many, but lots of classes for laydown or sprint. Terry, Have a great time down there.  All the ...   Wed Dec 25th, 2019 02:29 am

Brad, WKA website has the info. posted. Friday Dec. 27: Move in daySat. Dec. 28: Tech & practiceSun. Dec. 29: Vintage Piston Port, Vintage USA, Vintage Open, ...   Thu Dec 12th, 2019 02:18 am

Mike, Check your PM.  Thanks! Terry ...   Wed Mar 20th, 2019 04:55 pm

Kelly, What engines dos this fit? CW or CCW rotation? Are they better than Motoplat? Thanks ...   Wed Aug 15th, 2018 03:01 pm

Kelly, Do you still have the 3 K78/k88 96mm rods? Terry ...   Sun Aug 12th, 2018 03:47 am

Dan, Check you PM. Thanks, Terry ...   Mon Oct 9th, 2017 02:28 am

Rick & Paul, Thanks.  Yes I am watching the ones on E-Bay.  I'm trying to get an idea what they sell for and so far they ...   Sat Sep 2nd, 2017 01:37 pm

Maybe not exactly "vintage" kart accessory, but maybe somebody has one of these. Looking for a AMB TransX 160 transponder & charger.  Prefer one that works ...   Sun Aug 27th, 2017 03:22 am

Found a CW Motoplat. Thanks! ...   Tue Jul 25th, 2017 02:00 pm

Looking for a working CW Motoplat Stator and matching Rotor to fit a Komet K55. Happy 4 Th of July! ...   Tue Jul 4th, 2017 06:35 pm

Kevin, Wow!  Thanks for reviving the forum......thought it was gone forever! A lot of us have missed the forum. I will spread the word to those I know ...   Wed Mar 29th, 2017 12:12 am