Karata still around?

[slam]

Does anybody know if Karata is still in business? I tried the website with no luck. I sent Jim a PM a few weeks ago with no response. I'm hoping he's still around, try to order a 4" setup for my K-9.

 

[wyatt580]

Damn I hope so been saving for one too......

 

[Chopper Dave]

maybe someone here has a phone # to reach him

 

[05ridgeback]

610) 825-2070

 

[05ridgeback]

talking to him right now....he is still in business

 

[Chopper Dave]

talking to him right now....he is still in business

and there ya go! :2thumbs: way to go 05!

 

[slam]

Thanks guys

 

[wyatt580]

Thanxx ....hoping to be able to afford in 2012....

 

[Vince81]

Does anybody know if Karata is still in business? I tried the website with no luck. I sent Jim a PM a few weeks ago with no response. I'm hoping he's still around, try to order a 4" setup for my K-9.

Yes Karata is still around and IN Business .
My Personal Advice - Opinion and Reccomendation would be the BAKER Belt Drive Made Exclusively FOR Big Dogs.
Heres a few reasons why:
BAKER Is THE ONLY Unit with Hardened Stainless Steel Clutch Basket,Pinion,Ring gear and Crank Pulleys in 14 MM Tooth Depth for the Proprietary Belt Tooth Depth in 2.4 " wide.
Yes...Its a slimmer width belt (as opposed to the others offering a wider belt) but a WIDER Belt is insignificant in performance issues AND detrimental in Performance , Drag(centrifigul friction) & Wear concerns.
A Wider Belt will wear *faster* and cause excess drag coefficient issues as opposed to a slimmer belt that will run smoother off/and around the pulleys with less drag coefficient and centrifigul wear.BAKER Pulleys are Rockwell Hardened and Made of STEEL-as opposed to the cast and aluminum multi-piece pulleys the competition makes theres from.

Wide belts look cool but offer NO excessive extra power,torque,contact or response issues *UNLESS* you are running a Top Fuel Bike with 700 Horsepower and Cylinders that eclipse the width of My H-1 Hummer seats
You are welcome to write or call me for ANY advice,prices,TRUTH or technical questions regarding BAKER Belt Drives made Exclusively For your Big Dog.
Vince

 

[05ridgeback]

well like you said....its your opinion, but i'll take my KARATA BELT DRIVE:flag:

 

[Kdub]

Like I always say, fashion before function!

 

[Bobby Schulz]

Bobby1970Schulz's Channel - YouTube

I think I will keep my Karata as well

 

[Brew]

I'll keep my Karata too, no issues and lov'in it...

 

[f18mech]

I dont ride a K9 for racing. I like the look and the sound of the Karata. I can also state that the performance and smoothness of the clutch has improved while also looking great. I will take Karata any day! :2thumbs:

 

[05 old dog]

yep my 4 inch is a pain in the ass....that sound...i cant sneak up on any of my buddies and people i dont know always stopping me and saying i want to look at your belt...and you go to a bike run and none of the harley dudes wanna play!

 

[wyatt580]

Yup gotta admit karata all the way..now just need the money......

 

[Slider]

looks b4 functiom yea

 

[KnotSo]

Yes Karata is still around and IN Business .
My Personal Advice - Opinion and Reccomendation would be the BAKER Belt Drive Made Exclusively FOR Big Dogs.
Heres a few reasons why:
BAKER Is THE ONLY Unit with Hardened Stainless Steel Clutch Basket,Pinion,Ring gear and Crank Pulleys in 14 MM Tooth Depth for the Proprietary Belt Tooth Depth in 2.4 " wide.
Yes...Its a slimmer width belt (as opposed to the others offering a wider belt) but a WIDER Belt is insignificant in performance issues AND detrimental in Performance , Drag(centrifigul friction) & Wear concerns.
A Wider Belt will wear *faster* and cause excess drag coefficient issues as opposed to a slimmer belt that will run smoother off/and around the pulleys with less drag coefficient and centrifigul wear.BAKER Pulleys are Rockwell Hardened and Made of STEEL-as opposed to the cast and aluminum multi-piece pulleys the competition makes theres from.

Wide belts look cool but offer NO excessive extra power,torque,contact or response issues *UNLESS* you are running a Top Fuel Bike with 700 Horsepower and Cylinders that eclipse the width of My H-1 Hummer seats
You are welcome to write or call me for ANY advice,prices,TRUTH or technical questions regarding BAKER Belt Drives made Exclusively For your Big Dog.
Vince

How much does your shop sell the Big Dog Baker Belt Drives for?

 

[chihuasbigdog]

Yes Karata is still around and IN Business .
My Personal Advice - Opinion and Reccomendation would be the BAKER Belt Drive Made Exclusively FOR Big Dogs.
Heres a few reasons why:
BAKER Is THE ONLY Unit with Hardened Stainless Steel Clutch Basket,Pinion,Ring gear and Crank Pulleys in 14 MM Tooth Depth for the Proprietary Belt Tooth Depth in 2.4 " wide.
Yes...Its a slimmer width belt (as opposed to the others offering a wider belt) but a WIDER Belt is insignificant in performance issues AND detrimental in Performance , Drag(centrifigul friction) & Wear concerns.
A Wider Belt will wear *faster* and cause excess drag coefficient issues as opposed to a slimmer belt that will run smoother off/and around the pulleys with less drag coefficient and centrifigul wear.BAKER Pulleys are Rockwell Hardened and Made of STEEL-as opposed to the cast and aluminum multi-piece pulleys the competition makes theres from.

Wide belts look cool but offer NO excessive extra power,torque,contact or response issues *UNLESS* you are running a Top Fuel Bike with 700 Horsepower and Cylinders that eclipse the width of My H-1 Hummer seats
You are welcome to write or call me for ANY advice,prices,TRUTH or technical questions regarding BAKER Belt Drives made Exclusively For your Big Dog.
Vince

heres a lotta guys who have Karata and have had NO ISSUES but excellent comments!!! KARATAS IS JUST BADASS, BAKERS LOOKS LIKE IF THEY WERE MADE FOR JAPS!!!!:angry::bang:


just sayin....