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The Bowman Storm has been a major success with
kart operators Worldwide. Originally designed as an
electric kart, it was then developed to accept LPG/Propane
tanks for use with a 9hp Honda motor. The success
with the Honda power, prompted Bowman to produce
the kart in a petrol version, with considerable success
and subsequent sales.
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 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 Storm will accept 5.5hp, 6.5hp and 9hp Honda
Motors. The 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 great 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.
Most rental operators choose the oil integrated clutch,
driven by a 50mm wide belt. It 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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Storm Kart Options |
- Hand built chrome molybdenum 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
- Plastic axle cover
- Oke alloy rims
- Slick durable tyres
- 50mm drive belt
- Red/green pedal controls
- Tough plastic XL seat
- Brake disc guard protector
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- Honda GX 200cc oil integrated clutch
- Honda GX 270cc oil integrated clutch
- Centre 7 litre fuel tank- vacuum pump
- LPG propane conversion PDF
- Low mounted exhaust system
- Low mounted catalytic exhaust system
- Roll hoop and safety belts
- 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 STOP – GREEN 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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