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Subject: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:56 pm
Hey guys, I've got a new toy. my new toy is a Yard King/Murray GT. it has a 18HP Opposed twin, 820 and Big F'in Tires
the to do list. #1 get it running. #2 new front 16-18 front tires #3 new 12" car tires on rear #4 driving lights #5 good headlights #6 tail lights/blinkers #7 sub frame Not doing this. #8 redo steering #9 trans gears to speed it up #10 45-55mph road machine #11 get OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) registerd #12 motorcycle license and insurance.
Pictures and videos to come.
Last edited by Ariens YT11 on Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:23 pm; edited 2 times in total (Reason for editing : revamping text.)
redlinemotorsportts Moderator
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:52 pm
I'd suggest locking the axle and putting a go kart brake rotor on the axle shaft. Stock brakes are no where near good for those speeds.
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:34 pm
well the thing I plan on doing is a few years away so it can wait.
kawasaki220 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:32 pm
can you put pics of it
Doc Sprocket Administrator
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:03 am
I'm with Red. Seems that brakes are about the last thing anybody thinks of when they build for speed- till they get hurt. Skip the getting hurt part and remember that what goes up, must go down (so to speak). If it can go fast, it must be able to slow fast. Go kart brakes a re generally a good choice.
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:18 pm
true, true.
on the pics I have some but my phone isn't cooperating.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:55 pm
All right guys I know its not alot right now, my gmail and my phone are being @$$'s ATM and will not sync.
But here is my 1994 lawn chief/Murray GT. "
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:49 pm
Well guys I have progress. I have removed the rear fenders, then installed them on the front axle for fenders. I have removed the 820 to service it. Gonna be putting a 5.5" pulley on the motor and a 7" on the 820 just to give it a small speed boost.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:05 pm
Doc Sprocket Administrator
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:14 am
Could be because of the KILLER sound system on my laptop (LMAO), but I don't think your engine sounds bad at all.
As for that Kohler.... Pity. You'll have to get the crank machined (or replaced) if there's any damage on the rod journal- and it looks like there is. As far as the cylinder wall- If it's well below the ring travel area, you might just get away with it. Grab a die grinder and dress teh edges of the broken part, so that it doesn't score the piston skirt.
Could be because of the KILLER sound system on my laptop (LMAO), but I don't think your engine sounds bad at all.
As for that Kohler.... Pity. You'll have to get the crank machined (or replaced) if there's any damage on the rod journal- and it looks like there is. As far as the cylinder wall- If it's well below the ring travel area, you might just get away with it. Grab a die grinder and dress teh edges of the broken part, so that it doesn't score the piston skirt.
what you see on the crank is left over rod. my dad is gonna take some emery cloth and clean it up and smooth. then he was just gonna get a diff, C/R and piston.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:48 pm
All right guys I am updating this thread because its to the tractor I am using on the 250 mile trip, the tractor is currently sitting with the front end apart so i can replace the spindle bushings and wheel bearings to brass and rollor bearings. the front end is mostly gonna be stock, I might do a custom front end on it but that will tell in the future. the things needed right now.
I am wondering if I could put two batteries in series on this to have some more juice on the system for running lights when I am on the road, winch on trails and ect, ?
Lights are gonna be the last on my list for now since I need a break disk for a 820 that I can retro fit a drum break onto. (Note. my 820 never came with one.) so I can stop when at speed.
I also have had the idea of moounting the Vari-Drive off my MTD onto the Murray so I can achive the speed needed to travel on the road. what are your thoughts on this?
RCTankboy Forum Newbie
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:02 am
You want the two batteries in PARALLEL, not series. Positive to Positive, Neg to Neg.
Ive done this on mine, and its plenty of amps for what I'm running.
However, you'll need to see if your motor is putting out enough amps to keep those batteries charged.
Doc can probably tell you how to check for that, and possibly how to get more amps out of the motor if it doesn't.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:32 pm
Know what that is a valid point, the batt's need to be in parallel not series and if the charging system won't work enough I can put a car alternator under the hood some were.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:04 am
I know this might be a long one with lots of talking but its a update. and a Update on the trip route.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:59 am
This video is of my Home made muffler on my opposed twin motor.
The muffer is just a piece of 4" exhaust pipe with some baffles added to it that are just some sheet metal. Tell me what you think.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:51 pm
Hey guys who has tried putting a electric blower on there opposed? (Other than Mow Bandit) and sucsesfully gotten it to work?
I am in the proces of doing this myself and its all mounted and ready to rock. I just need to get more supplys.
TheBeal Expert
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:49 pm
The video probably doesnt do the exhaust justice... sounds good.
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:12 pm
Thanks!
Ariens YT11 Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:17 pm
Well I got news, this is not going to be the trator for the trip, the Poulan Rally tractor is gonna get a speed boost and the 820.
mr.modified Seasoned Veteran
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Subject: Re: Yard King street rig Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:35 pm
Nice muffler, looks like a mini car muffler almost.