Used Go Karts Aren't Created Equal
Go Karting is gaining in popularity all around the world. This sport is seeing more and more newcomers purchasing go karts. For most, buying a go kart is a new experience. A buyer who has never owned a go kart will have many questions.
Before running out and buying the cheapest go kart on the market, there are some things you need to know and some questions you need to ask before laying out cash for a go kart.
For starters, you need to figure out how you will be using the go kart. Are you buying it for the kids to ride around the yard or will you be taking it off road. Many consumer go karts will not hold up under severe off road use.
If you'll be buying a used go kart, then you'll need to pay special attention to several areas of the go kart.
Check the front and back wheel bearings by supporting each end on blocks. Pull in and out on the wheels checking for wobbly wheels. Then check them again by pulling side to side. Bad bearings can lead to spindle damaged and any wheel bearing found to be bad should be replaced immediately.
Start the engine to see how it runs. If it's hard to start or dies often, this could mean a problem with the carb or ignition. Also, if the oil is milky colored, it means there is water in it. Be sure to smell the oil to see if it has a gas odor to it or a burnt odor. Either one is bad news and may mean an overhaul or replacement.
The throttle cables, steering linkage and brake linkage should all be checked also. Rust or damage on any of these parts means replacment.
Check the cables that operate the throttle and all brake linkages. Worn, rusty or damage connections can mean big trouble down the road.
By following these easy to do tips, you can go a long ways in ensuring yourself of getting a good reliable used go kart. Using the advice above doesn't take any special skills, just some patience. A dependable go kart should give you years of enjoyment.
To ensure you get the very best possible go kart you can for your family and you, simply follow the above tips and use a little common sense. If the deal sounds to good to be true, it probably is! - 2368
Before running out and buying the cheapest go kart on the market, there are some things you need to know and some questions you need to ask before laying out cash for a go kart.
For starters, you need to figure out how you will be using the go kart. Are you buying it for the kids to ride around the yard or will you be taking it off road. Many consumer go karts will not hold up under severe off road use.
If you'll be buying a used go kart, then you'll need to pay special attention to several areas of the go kart.
Check the front and back wheel bearings by supporting each end on blocks. Pull in and out on the wheels checking for wobbly wheels. Then check them again by pulling side to side. Bad bearings can lead to spindle damaged and any wheel bearing found to be bad should be replaced immediately.
Start the engine to see how it runs. If it's hard to start or dies often, this could mean a problem with the carb or ignition. Also, if the oil is milky colored, it means there is water in it. Be sure to smell the oil to see if it has a gas odor to it or a burnt odor. Either one is bad news and may mean an overhaul or replacement.
The throttle cables, steering linkage and brake linkage should all be checked also. Rust or damage on any of these parts means replacment.
Check the cables that operate the throttle and all brake linkages. Worn, rusty or damage connections can mean big trouble down the road.
By following these easy to do tips, you can go a long ways in ensuring yourself of getting a good reliable used go kart. Using the advice above doesn't take any special skills, just some patience. A dependable go kart should give you years of enjoyment.
To ensure you get the very best possible go kart you can for your family and you, simply follow the above tips and use a little common sense. If the deal sounds to good to be true, it probably is! - 2368
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