Dan693 510 #1 Posted December 4, 2017 A Manco 285 I restored. The dang thing is fast as heck. Haven't clocked it yet but just blasted down my street at at least 40. I stabbed the throttle in my back yard and the back end came around when powering out of a turn. Not a $5000 UTV but for $400 total I am totally pleased with the ride and my sons are diggin it. 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,616 #2 Posted December 5, 2017 You may want to add the parachute Dan. The brakes need help on these dragsters. 8 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,701 #3 Posted December 5, 2017 Jealous Dan but be careful... we need you...these can be flipped (don't) ask me how I know. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #4 Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Dan693 said: A Manco 285 I restored No seat belts??? wicked looking machine.......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan693 510 #5 Posted December 5, 2017 New 4 point seat belt on order. Already have 2 good helmets. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obone 142 #6 Posted December 5, 2017 I have the same kart with a Kohler on it. Great machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan693 510 #7 Posted December 5, 2017 I agree. I think this model came with a 5 HP Briggs stock. Mine came with a 8 HP Honda which is a mess so I threw it on the winter project shelf. I put a HF 6.5 on it that I had extra and I'm starting to believe that the 20 pounds of extra weight of the Honda isn't worth an extra horse and a half. Not to mention the extra weight and torque broke the frame at the engine mount. I fixed all of that. Probably been through 10 owners (kids) in the last 25 years. I did convert the drum brake to a disc.......much better braking. Cant wait til it snows here! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites