A couple of Shifter questions

[rocketshoes]

So last weekend I didn't buy one, not two, but three karts! It was a deal that couldn't passed up! The package included a World Formula, Honda 80-85 shifter, and a Honda 125 shifter. I'm super stoked, but I have a few questions about the shifters.

First, I've read about engines being 80 or 85cc's. The seller said it was an 85cc, but I want to be sure. How can I tell what I have?

Second, these karts were put away after the 2010 season and haven't been started since. Are there any procedures and/or precautions I need to take before I try to start these engines? I want to do this properly and not just throw fuel in the tank and try to start them.

If you haven't figured it out yet, I know very little about 2 stroke engines. This is going to be a learning experience for me, but I'm up for the challenge!

[Ricky Worley]

Well I would recommend pulling the carb, cleaning it out completely, change the gear oil, put fresh distilled water and some water wetter in the radiator/engine. New fuel and oil, about 6oz per gallon. Then fire her up. My two cents.

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[rocketshoes]

When I picked these karts up, this guy was adamant about not using straight water for the cooling system. So is this "water wetter" you write about some kind of additive?

[mikezamora]

Water Wetter is an additive made by Red Line that is good to use in systems that do not allow anti-freeze to be ran in them. You can also contact Roger at Kart-O-Rama and ask him what people run. He most likely will have whatever you need.

Unless your stuff is in a heated shop make sure your cooling system is drained this time of year or else you will have big problems...