Can we give this another try? Any more details on R-1 Serial numbers?...ron ...   Wed Aug 30th, 2023 01:55 am

Mark, have you seen any info regarding the range of the numbers or the numbers per year, etc?   Or were they just numbered in sequence ...   Thu Apr 6th, 2023 12:04 am

Does anyone know the meaning of the Serial number on my R-1 kart frame?   It is stamped:   R-1  1114 What year does that indicate?  ...Ron ...   Wed Apr 5th, 2023 10:47 pm

Another link to a build of the same kart with a harbor freight engine. https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/bird-engineering-kart.22166/page-2 If you PM me, I can still text or ...   Tue Jul 5th, 2022 07:11 pm

https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/indentification.27301/ ...   Tue Jul 5th, 2022 04:51 pm

Here a pic I found of an original appearing one. ...   Tue Jul 5th, 2022 04:51 pm

Pat, I'm having trouble getting pics to this board.   Please give me an email address or a phone number and I will email or text ...   Tue Jul 5th, 2022 04:25 pm

Here is one pic of my Bird Engrg kart. "fully dressed". The engine, the gas tank, and the upholstery is what makes ...   Sun Jul 3rd, 2022 08:48 pm

Disregard my comment about the engine cage. I just found 2 more pictures of the kart and they both have the engine cage. ...   Thu Jun 30th, 2022 03:19 pm

Disregard my comment about the engine cage. I just found 2 more pictures of the kart and they both have the engine cage. ...   Thu Jun 30th, 2022 03:18 pm

Pat, do you have the rear axle assembly? If not, no problem, it is a very simple assembly and readily available and easy ...   Thu Jun 30th, 2022 03:06 pm

Pat, you are correct.  The engine cage on your kart is not original.   The side bars, however, are original.  They are on mine and I ...   Thu Jun 30th, 2022 02:57 pm

I have one of these also.  I've been trying to find out for years what it is.   I always get no response.   Come on guys, ...   Wed Jun 29th, 2022 06:22 pm

Hey old timers, I've been less active for a while.....What ever happened for John McCovey (putt-nikdude)?  ...   Wed Jun 29th, 2022 06:15 pm

Stan, do you still have the stuffers?   ...   Wed Jun 29th, 2022 05:37 pm

Jason, where in Tennessee are you?   I am in the Memphis area and am always looking for others with a vintage kart interest.  I have ...   Fri Nov 5th, 2021 02:26 am

Sent PM ...   Fri Nov 5th, 2021 02:18 am

John, Thanks for the explanation.  I happen to know that as a pilot myself, but most people probably don't.  I've had some people confused by ...   Sun Sep 13th, 2020 06:26 pm

Hi Tom, sorry for slow response.   I just ordered that book and look forward to reading it....ron ...   Sat Aug 15th, 2020 02:59 pm

Terry, Thanks for your response.  Sorry for the delayed response.  I had a light heart attack 2 days after I made this post and have ...   Sat Aug 15th, 2020 02:37 pm

Thanks for you response Brett.  I will check out those sources.  I will be posting more about these as I learn more.   ...   Wed Aug 5th, 2020 05:30 pm

Can anyone suggest a forum or website where I could learn more about these engines.  All I have done to them is clean them up ...   Tue Aug 4th, 2020 05:24 pm

Hey guys, I have all older vintage karts and Mac Engines.  However, I recently became the proud owner of eight (8) Yamaha KT-100 engines.   ...   Sun Aug 2nd, 2020 06:23 pm

Hi Mr. Sprl141.  We use our real names on this forum.  There is considerable information available and members who know about the Putt-Nik.   Re-register using ...   Fri Mar 27th, 2020 07:54 pm

Chris, check PM.   thx...ron ...   Wed Oct 3rd, 2018 01:35 am

Where in Arkansas are you.   I may be nearby.  Also, we use our real names on here...Ron ...   Wed Feb 7th, 2018 04:24 pm

Parts Found.  Thanks Guys.... ...   Sat Jan 27th, 2018 01:54 pm

There's one listed in the vintagekartforum.com   "For Sale" section. https://www.vintagekartforum.com/showthread.php?tid=2028 ...   Tue Jan 23rd, 2018 02:44 am

Thanks Barry.  Your help is appreciated....Ron ...   Tue Jan 16th, 2018 11:29 pm

Ron Reaves 1 wrote: Help:  I recently rescued a 67 Margay New Breed, rear engine configuration, and need a few things to bring it back ...   Sat Jan 13th, 2018 06:17 pm

Help:  I recently rescued a 67 Margay New Breed, rear engine configuration, and need a few things to bring it back to life.   It has ...   Sat Jan 13th, 2018 06:14 pm

I need a Mac mount side plate for a Margay New Breed.   Know who may have one?  ...   Sat Jan 13th, 2018 12:10 am

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all you great folks, and I hope 2018 will be a great year for you all.  Thanks for all the help and ...   Fri Dec 22nd, 2017 01:58 pm

Rolf, I received mine Monday.  Very nice work.  Thanks for all your effort.  It's very useful for keeping up with what's happening and the pictures ...   Tue Dec 5th, 2017 07:43 pm

Thanks Ron.  I'll get and try the paint and sticker for the 580 I have now.   I have several karts that I will be working ...   Tue Nov 21st, 2017 10:24 pm

Im new to West Bends.   What is the best paint to use on the WB 580s.   Also, where can I get the west bend sticker ...   Mon Nov 20th, 2017 02:56 pm