as my friend and i are new to IAME X30 these videos are so helpful thankyou. having some issues with the rear of the kart bouncing out of corners (on throttle) - mostly out of slow corners would love some troubleshooting tips - is this an axle thing? tyre pressures? my shit driving? :)
H Paul, thanks for the great feedback. Maybe if you are new driver, a common problems is getting on the throttle to early. This make the kart hop around slow corners. Otherwise if you are a tall or bigger shouldered driver (over 6" or 80kg's) then the kart might be too soft for you. Try adding seat stays, adding extra tyre pressure just to the rear of the kart, and then oyu could try a different axle grade. Which chassis make and model are you driving? And what is the height and weight of your drivers?
Hi Great video ! Shall the needle bearing in the clutch drum be regreased after a specific aount a operations hours ? or is it only when it dismunted for example when changing front sprocket. What kind of grease do you use ? Br. Martin
Hi Martin, we use Castrol HTB wheel bearing grease. With the needle roller you can do it say after about 5-6 hours, the 11T bush needs doing almost before each time you use the kart.
Great videos however is there any videos for the iame gazelle cadet 60cc engine. Cant find anything that's of any use regarding maintenance. Loads of people in the UK are looking for good quality videos
Hey Craig, thanks heaps for tuning in and sharing our videos. the shoes would last all season long. I reckon 50 plus hours, unless you are using them unnecessarily
Hey Man, I did my first track day on CRG with DD2 engine. I followed your run-in guidance so it should be well done. :) What would you suggest to check now to fix the initial imperfections that occurs after the use? Thanks upfront for feedback. Cheers
Now that you have run it, you can check all the nuts and bolts, double check the brake fluid level, coolant level in the radiator. Which track did you run it for the first time?
I am trying to replace the clutch shoes since one broke. I removed the bolts but the shoes would not come off. What is the best way to separate the shoes from the starter wheel? Do you use the clutch puller with the 3 bolts removed?
Hey Rick, you can try and lever it off. it does have a dowel pin for location and drive that will make your life harder to remove it. there is a puller you can buy or make ..... CLUTCH-PULLER-X30-2014-ON
@@PowerRepublic Cheers for the reply, I'm new to X30s and mine wasn't starting but turned out the spark plug was fouled, I initially thought it could have been clutch issues. Really appreciate all your vids mate they've been a great help
Thank you for the video, I have a problem and hope you can help me. How do I know how far open I can put on the gas cable from the footrest to the carbarateur before I get damaged. I now have the idea that when I open the pedal I cannot get full power. i have a dellorto vhsb 34mm carabateur. thank you in advance
J S if you have an EVO Max Engine, put the gas pedal to fully open the carb slide. If you have a non EvO Max Engine, some people liked to restrict the throttle so that you could just see the little round brass rivet of the slide when you looked into the carb. I personally always like to run Wide Open Throttle and change my foot position if necessary.
the link no longer works, this nut has been the biggest issue for my my09 build to date. Finding any sort of deep thin-walled socket is seemingly impossible at most hardware stores. @@PowerRepublic
Thanks for the positive feedback. Although we have a KZ at Power Republic, we haven't raced KZ myself so I cant really offer you any real first hand experience. Send me a email with some questions that you want answered and I'll follow it up for you
Hello Power Republic, when i put the o-Ring on and After i install all i can‘t spin the clutch. Today i Drive without the o-Ring and After the Second Turn the clutch was smoking. I bought everything New so i don‘t know why it was Smoking. Maybe you can help me? Thanks for your help! Greats from Germany Dominik
hallo Dominik, maybe you have got some grease inside the clutch drum and it was slippiing too much? otherwise the clutch shoes might have been worn out and it did have anything to do with the chain?
Power Republic we only put some grease on the needle bearing. And i bought everything new (from number 352 to 365 = www.prespo.de/motoren-iame/ersatzteile-iame-x-30/kupplung-x-30/) for the clutch but i don‘t know why it smokes again...
@@PowerRepublic I've reached 116km/h @ Emerald Kart Club. (That's about 72MPH). Of course that's only for a second or so at the end of the straight. X30 TAG Heavy.
Hey Ralph, great question. With a new bearing and thrust washers probably 0.3mm ( but I have never measured this). When the thrust washer are worn it will be more like 1.0mm or more. This is too much and you should re-new them.
@@PowerRepublic That's why you should always replace with "new." Then, you never have to worry about it. I do it "before" my clutch is about to sling-off...lol :)
Getting shoes off on their own was hard work for me. I ended up taking the big nut off (ground down the sides of a 27mm socket so I could get a shifter I’m on it, then smacked it with a lump hammer). I then could get the puller tool in and the shoes came off. Would have broken something if i had not watched this video. Would have been hard work doing it at the track. Thanks heaps.
Right now I'm only racing rentals, but I'm learning a lot with your vids, thanks!
h1mar a lot of people start on Hirekarts or simulators. You won’t believe how much fun it is to have a race machine of your own one day.
as my friend and i are new to IAME X30 these videos are so helpful thankyou.
having some issues with the rear of the kart bouncing out of corners (on throttle) - mostly out of slow corners
would love some troubleshooting tips - is this an axle thing? tyre pressures? my shit driving? :)
H Paul, thanks for the great feedback. Maybe if you are new driver, a common problems is getting on the throttle to early. This make the kart hop around slow corners. Otherwise if you are a tall or bigger shouldered driver (over 6" or 80kg's) then the kart might be too soft for you. Try adding seat stays, adding extra tyre pressure just to the rear of the kart, and then oyu could try a different axle grade. Which chassis make and model are you driving? And what is the height and weight of your drivers?
Great info, as always. What is the proper torque for the gear retaining nut and for the ring gear?
Hey great vid, what loctite (number #?) do you recommend to use for the clutch replacement?
Is the entire X30 Clutch the same as the KA100 Clutch? Would this include the spacer, washer, front driver, rolling pin bearing etc.?
Yes, it is
Hi
Great video !
Shall the needle bearing in the clutch drum be regreased after a specific aount a operations hours ? or is it only when it dismunted for example when changing front sprocket.
What kind of grease do you use ?
Br. Martin
Hi Martin, we use Castrol HTB wheel bearing grease. With the needle roller you can do it say after about 5-6 hours, the 11T bush needs doing almost before each time you use the kart.
Great videos however is there any videos for the iame gazelle cadet 60cc engine. Cant find anything that's of any use regarding maintenance. Loads of people in the UK are looking for good quality videos
Hi Alan, I don't have any of those engines here in Australia yet. Are they much different to the Vortex Mini Rok?
Hey mate, great video as always:) On average, how long should you expect to get out of x30 clutch shoes?
Hey Craig, thanks heaps for tuning in and sharing our videos. the shoes would last all season long. I reckon 50 plus hours, unless you are using them unnecessarily
@@PowerRepublic Awesome, thanks Derek👍👍
Hey Man,
I did my first track day on CRG with DD2 engine. I followed your run-in guidance so it should be well done. :)
What would you suggest to check now to fix the initial imperfections that occurs after the use? Thanks upfront for feedback.
Cheers
Awesome, DD2's are so much fun. Enjoy your new machine !
Now that you have run it, you can check all the nuts and bolts, double check the brake fluid level, coolant level in the radiator. Which track did you run it for the first time?
Great job. Love the vids. Would love a video on the functions on Mychron 5? Cheers
Clarke Smith thanks for the positive feedback. Great question, I’ll add to the list my friend.
Thanks Dez, these vids area a great reference for us new guys
Hey Mel, Glad you think so! thanks heaps for tuning in
What is the best octane fuel and best 2 cycle castor oil to use for the X30?
shell M or Maxima 927
I am trying to replace the clutch shoes since one broke. I removed the bolts but the shoes would not come off. What is the best way to separate the shoes from the starter wheel? Do you use the clutch puller with the 3 bolts removed?
Hey Rick, you can try and lever it off. it does have a dowel pin for location and drive that will make your life harder to remove it. there is a puller you can buy or make .....
CLUTCH-PULLER-X30-2014-ON
If that 17" nut is loose, will the drum and sprocket spin without turning the clutch shoes or the ring gear?
hey Ad, should do, what's happening with yours?
@@PowerRepublic Cheers for the reply, I'm new to X30s and mine wasn't starting but turned out the spark plug was fouled, I initially thought it could have been clutch issues. Really appreciate all your vids mate they've been a great help
Can you make a video how to disassembly and assembly IAME X30 piston
sure can my friend, hav you checked out our KZ engine series videos??? essentially the same thing
Thank you for the video, I have a problem and hope you can help me.
How do I know how far open I can put on the gas cable from the footrest to the carbarateur before I get damaged.
I now have the idea that when I open the pedal I cannot get full power.
i have a dellorto vhsb 34mm carabateur. thank you in advance
Can i ask, are you using the carb on a Rotax 125
@@PowerRepublic yes :) sorry :D
J S if you have an EVO Max Engine, put the gas pedal to fully open the carb slide. If you have a non EvO Max Engine, some people liked to restrict the throttle so that you could just see the little round brass rivet of the slide when you looked into the carb. I personally always like to run Wide Open Throttle and change my foot position if necessary.
Can you link me where to buy the 27mm deep iimpact socket can’t find one that fits
what about one of these
www.kctools.com.au/Products/impact-sockets/1-2-drive-deep-sockets-metric-af/27mm-1-2-quot-drive-thin-wall-impact-deep-socket
the link no longer works, this nut has been the biggest issue for my my09 build to date. Finding any sort of deep thin-walled socket is seemingly impossible at most hardware stores. @@PowerRepublic
You guys do amazing content. Proud to say I subbed. Have y’all got any tips for racing kz? As I’m moving into that class. Thank
Thanks for the positive feedback. Although we have a KZ at Power Republic, we haven't raced KZ myself so I cant really offer you any real first hand experience. Send me a email with some questions that you want answered and I'll follow it up for you
What grease you use for clutch bearing? Thanks
HTB or lithium grease
@@PowerRepublic❤
Thnx man...this is what i wanted / needed =)
no worries mate, glad to help
Can the clutch and ring gear be taken off without the removal tool?
clutch shoes yeas, ring gear not that I know of
How about a video showing how to replace the connecting rod bearing, and tools needed to align the crank halves?
great idea Al, ill add it to the list
Hi guys. Can the clutch be removed and changed without taking off the whole ring gear?
Yes if you have the new style with the M6 cap screws
hi what size is puller thread is it M12 FEMAIL THREAD
Hey Paul, M10 is the jacking bolt size. the OD of the puller I think is M24 or M28
Hello Power Republic, when i put the o-Ring on and After i install all i can‘t spin the clutch. Today i Drive without the o-Ring and After the Second Turn the clutch was smoking. I bought everything New so i don‘t know why it was Smoking.
Maybe you can help me? Thanks for your help! Greats from Germany Dominik
hallo Dominik, maybe you have got some grease inside the clutch drum and it was slippiing too much? otherwise the clutch shoes might have been worn out and it did have anything to do with the chain?
Power Republic we only put some grease on the needle bearing. And i bought everything new (from number 352 to 365 = www.prespo.de/motoren-iame/ersatzteile-iame-x-30/kupplung-x-30/) for the clutch but i don‘t know why it smokes again...
@@Dominik-sv6ku hey mate, did you end up fixing the clutch burning issues?
Is the IAME x30 A Manual 6Speed or A 1Speed Engine?
ClownGaming it’s a fixed gear single speed racing kart engine. It revs to 16000 rpm and is good for about 105 KPH on most tracks.
Power Republic It’s Top Speed Is Over 100MPH Correct?
Only good for about 60-65 MPH on most tracks
@@PowerRepublic I've reached 116km/h @ Emerald Kart Club. (That's about 72MPH). Of course that's only for a second or so at the end of the straight. X30 TAG Heavy.
How much end float should the clutch drum have on the shaft? thanks
Hey Ralph, great question. With a new bearing and thrust washers probably 0.3mm ( but I have never measured this). When the thrust washer are worn it will be more like 1.0mm or more. This is too much and you should re-new them.
@@PowerRepublic That's why you should always replace with "new." Then, you never have to worry about it. I do it "before" my clutch is about to sling-off...lol :)
@@PowerRepublic Of course, I am speaking as an anal mechanical engineer. :)
Getting shoes off on their own was hard work for me. I ended up taking the big nut off (ground down the sides of a 27mm socket so I could get a shifter I’m on it, then smacked it with a lump hammer). I then could get the puller tool in and the shoes came off. Would have broken something if i had not watched this video. Would have been hard work doing it at the track. Thanks heaps.
all G bro, that's what we are about. Have you got yourself a POWER REPUBLIC tee shirt yet ?????
What grease do you recommend for this bearing?
HTB grease
Awesome
Did he forget to re-grease the needle bearing before installing the clutch housing??? I think he did!!! Baddddd..lol
Jon W 100% correct, re grease the bearing is essential.
LOL, I think everyone has a rattle gun face!
oh foe sur