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  1. Johnnydarkgt350

    Gilson

    I Live in Hayden, curious about a” Bremer” that’s mentioned? I’m close enough to you , I’m interested, thanks jim
  2. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    Thanks for your help Jim , I live in Hayden Idaho, 30 miles east of Spokane Washington. , currently in Palms Springs area for the sunshine…. About the sprocket and chain , I’ll check in April when we get back.. hopefully there’s some vintage kart races close? Good idea
  3. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    I’m thinking of replacing the carburetor; what suggestions do any have ? Hopefully that w solve my problems
  4. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    The butterfly was almost shut, front screw one turn to close and LH closest to block two turns to stop / close . The throttle cable is super sticky and the lever arm is floating on the stud , just pulls off
  5. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    Two screws on the right hand side? Where should they start at ? And which does what? Thanks Jim
  6. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    Is my oil to gas ratio 20-1 ? I’m not very versed in two cycles
  7. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    So as I understand,? Unscrew that non stock idle . Throttle screw as far as it can go until the carb’s butterfly stops it . Then screw it back slightly?
  8. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    You guys are awesome, thanks for checking it out , it’s said that a picture tells a thousand words? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the butterfly isn’t closing and I got the right screw?
  9. Johnnydarkgt350

    Mac 49 carb issues

    Hi everyone, I’m still not riding after a year in our local motorcycle shop . They put a new carb kit in it and said it only runs wide open throttle and won’t idle? Any ideas to help please? Thanks jim
  10. Johnnydarkgt350

    Powell $975

    That’s cool , darn , we just drove through there on our way back to Idaho
  11. Johnnydarkgt350

    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Michael , you have said that I should know that I shouldn’t ever ask about values, I would NOT have ever asked that if I had known the rules. and your response at sunrise, 6:52 am , bad way to start your day . Let’s all enjoy our rides . I was close to you in Duarte when I picked up my Nash Taco...
  12. Johnnydarkgt350

    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Curious about what low and high values on an original 68 Rupp like this is ?
  13. Johnnydarkgt350

    How fast is your mini bike

    Testing my Nash/Taco hear in Palm Springs area after attaching my cell phone to the frame with my GPS . App on , i stopped accelerating at 50 mph . A 73 year old and 189 lbs , wisdom overcame my bravado. Still no where near the 7100 rpm rev limiter. That’s fast enough for me . 30 mph feels...
  14. Johnnydarkgt350

    Taco 22 new build

    Where do theses decals go on the bike ? Anyone know?
  15. Johnnydarkgt350

    Taco 22 new build

    Today I installed the “ Hunt Wilde “ grips , a temporary black vinyl strip where chain oil was showing; I fastened my cell phone to the top of the frame, with the GPS app on . It touched 50 Mph and I ran out of bravado , reassuring that the disc brake works perfectly. So this is what happens...
  16. Johnnydarkgt350

    Who is planning to build a mini in 2024?

    Dreams come true , ride em , don’t hide em”
  17. Johnnydarkgt350

    1968 rupp tt500 fresh restoration

    Now that’s beautiful congratulations
  18. Johnnydarkgt350

    Taco 22 new build

    Since Nash only does Professional Kart building , and racing engines, this Taco is a one off by him , I felt it was important to capture his work and the moment in his signature
  19. Johnnydarkgt350

    Taco 22 new build

    Way faster than my taco frijole in 64 with a Mac 49 on it . I’ve got to find the original Taco grips I bought for it and the purple decals ? where did I put them????
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