Hey Dick,

>>You really surprised me on the exhaust system comments!
Noisy engines are acceptable in your area?

Not at all, did you miss the last paragraph of my post. I'm in total agreement with the need for these, I just don't think it's going to happen soon. I'm one that will have one in the near future, I'm totally pro tuned cans and quiet pipes. My only point was that I didn't think it was going to happen any time soon.

>>Were all of your kart engines made with one piece conrods?

Hmmm, you've made me think about that. It's been awhile since I've torn one down, but I know the Yamahas were one piece, and I think all the others were too. I remember it was a big deal to press the crank apart and a really big deal to get it back together perfectly.

Bill