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The Bowman Cadet Arrow is based on the very successful, Cadet race kart that won numerous British Championships.

The frame is chrome molybdenum steel tube, a high quality specification material, with excellent torsion qualities. The frame is hand built and welded and given a tough durable powder coat finish.

A hard wearing polyethylene floor panel is fitted, as are deformable sidepods, rubber mounted bumpers and side wraps. The side wraps give great side impact protection, and increases the savings in repair damage to wheels, stub axles and other components.

The Cadet 4hp Honda motor fits in the centre of the kart behind the driver. This unique design permits the driver to sit central in the kart, and gives greater handling qualities, better kart balance, improved braking and better tyre wear. As an alternative to the standard Honda gravity fed fuel system, a central mounted plastic fuel tank under the drivers knees can be employed. A low mounted exhaust system with or without catalytic converter is also available as an option.

To compliment the above the oil integrated clutch, driven by a 50mm wide belt, is easier for the novice driver, gives less noise, smoother transmission and no oily chain lube on the back of the kart.

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Standard Specifications Arrow Cadet Options
  • Hand built chrome molybdenum 28mm dia frame
  • Powder coated paint finish
  • Racy plastic nose panel
  • Polyethylene front & rear bumpers
  • Rubber mounted front & rear bumpers
  • Polyethylene side wrap protection
  • Polyethylene deformable sidepods
  • Polyethylene floor panel
  • Self adjusting hydraulic brake
  • Armour brake line
  • Solid rear axle
  • Quick release rear axle bearing carriers
  • Eccentric locking rear axle bearings
  • Heavy duty chrome steering column
  • Tough nylon track arms
  • Steering lock stops
  • Plastic axle cover
  • Oke alloy rims
  • Slick durable tyres
  • 50mm drive belt
  • Red/green pedal controls
  • Tough plastic small seat
  • Brake disc guard protector
  • Honda GX 120cc - dry clutch
  • Honda GX 120cc oil integrated clutch
  • Centre 3 litre fuel tank- vacuum pump
  • Low mounted exhaust system
  • Low mounted catalytic exhaust system
  • Roll hoop and safety belts
  • US rear engine cover
  • Upholstered seat
  • Pedal extensions
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Dry Centrifugal Clutch:

The dry clutch engages by steel clutch shoes being spun out into contact with a steel drum that turns the rear axle via a chain. The chain requires regular lubrication with chain oil, that is available in an aerosol can.


Oil Integrated Clutch:

The oil clutch comes affixed on the side of the Honda motor. The clutch consists of three friction plates and two disc plates that run in oil. On acceleration the plates have a progressive action of engagement, that improves the transmission to the rear axle. The oil clutch has a greater longevity than the dry version which is pone to overheating and subsequent wear. The clutch is easy to replace, and requires no additional maintenance other than regular oil changes.


Belt Drive:

Bowman use a 2 inch /50mm wide belt only available with the oil clutch. The belt is really great, has good longevity and keeps the back of the kart completely free from oil lube residue that combines with rubber and general track debris that normally creates a black oily engine compartment. The drive belt is also quieter than the chain drive. On the electric we use a 30mm wide drive belt.


Side Wraps:

To help protect the driver and kart, Bowman fit polyethylene side wraps that run the length of the kart and are attached to the front and rear bumpers and side of the kart. The wraps and bumpers give complete all round protection from impact damage. Operators have seen accident damage reduce by 75% since their introduction; side wraps also help the risk of wheel to wheel contact and karts being flipped in to the air.


Low Mounted Exhaust & Catalytic Converter:

As a safety option Bowman offer a low mounted exhaust system that is safer than the normal Honda exhaust as it tucks under the engine out of harms way. It is also more reliable than the Honda system that tends to crack after a few months. This system can also be upgraded to include a catalytic exhaust, to help reduce emissions in an indoor environment.


Central Tank:

The standard Honda top fuel tank is removed and a 7.5 litre plastic tank is fitted to the steering support between the drivers legs. On the Cadet we offer a 3 litre plastic tank. A vacuum pump operating off the inlet manifold feeds fuel to the carburettor. The system is completely maintenance free.


Roll Hoop Package:

A roll hoop behind the driver with either a lap and diagonal inertia safety belt or three way safety harness that consists of two over the shoulder straps and a strap between the legs, all joining together in a quick release clip.


LPG/Propane Conversion:

The LPG/Propane conversion to the Honda motors is an opportunity for operators to improve air quality and conditions for their customers. Apart from emission improvements, Operators will realise a gain in PROFITS due to the reduced cost of LPG/Propane over gas/petrol prices. There are no performance losses with LPG/Propane in fact the engines run cleaner and more efficiently.


Brake Disc Guard:

A 6mm/1/4” steel plate is mounted under the brake disc to protect disc when punctures occur.


Colored Pedals:

A red brake and a green throttle pedal. RED for STOPGREEN for GO.


Upholstered Seat:

The standard seat is plastic, we can offer quarter upholstered and fully upholstered seats as an alternative. The upholstered seats are a bit more comfortable as they have a certain amount of padding in the trim, but the trim is prone to ear after constant use.


Seat Insert:

We offer a rubberised seat insert that fits inside the seat on the kart and will help push the smaller drivers about 3 inches closer to the pedals and steering column.


Pedal Extensions:

On the Bowman kart a simple drop in 4 inch pedal extension is used to give the smaller driver extra reach to the pedals.

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