1996 RM80

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    • October 21, 2014 at 4:13 pm #35709
      Ted Hamilton
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      I just acquired a Suzuki RM80 (1996) in great shape, with kart mount, a functional but wonky pipe, and all electrics.  Bore is good, powervalves intact.  Has a pumparound already.  Basically, I know it’s not as popular as the CR80 was, but it was a pretty good deal and mostly complete.  That said, does anyone have experience with the RM80, and have any suggestions on what pipe to use?  This will be mostly a play kart (I went with an 80 so that I don’t have to add front brakes and the chassis can do double duty with little hassle…)

      Input appreciated.  Thanks!

      ~Ted

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    • October 21, 2014 at 4:20 pm #35710
      Ted Hamilton
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    • January 31, 2015 at 7:12 pm #41490
      Ted Hamilton
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      Got ‘er ready to fire up.  May try a RCE T3 if I can find one…or any kart specific 80 pipe.  But for now, this stock one will work.

      Ready to roll!!

      Posted by Ted Hamilton on Saturday, January 31, 2015

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    • January 31, 2015 at 8:42 pm #41494
      Patrick Haney
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      Ted,

      I run an RM85 here in California. It’s stock an I run with the modified CR80/85’s.  On a short track i can keep up but the mod’s have the power on long straights.  I ran 6 race days and 10 practice days on a used engine.  I dropped in an new piston and ring an should get another season out of it.  I also run the pump around carb and an RLV pipe and silencer  The pipe is for a cr80.  I just cut off the manifold mount and welded on the RM 85 mount.

      80/85 shifter class is probably the best bang for the buck and under rated.  Drop that engine in a kart and bang some gears, it will never get boring.  Have fun.

    • February 3, 2015 at 8:19 pm #41662
      john Dillon
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      Ted. I ran a RM80 for several years and so did my son. It is a great package. I personally like the case induction of the rm over the jug induction of the cr. My only complaint with the little suzuki was the lack of after market components such as pipe chioces, motor mount choices and gears as compared to the CR.

      Like Patrick said, bolt that baby on and go have fun. Its a great little engine

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