I was thinking about buying this kart
http://www.mademoto.com/Go-Kart-GC1687.htm
What do you guys think
My price limit is $500
http://www.mademoto.com/Go-Kart-GC1687.htm
What do you guys think
My price limit is $500
Buying advice
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My pet peeves about go karts are I hate vertical steering columns and I hate steering wheels with the throtle and break stuff on them. I don't like to be hunched over the steering wheel or potentially loose my grip on the throttle or breaks when turning
That a nice looking kart, but there are loads of other second hand karts that can be found running for the same price. It is up to you what you prefer. Not many karts have the throttle and brake on the wheel, so you are OK there
Doc Sprocket
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I don't think I have ever seen a go kart with a vertical steering column.
FatCat
2 stroke Addict!
Barstool racers are the only ones I've seen. Definately form over function. Bet they're pretty difficult to drive.
HaM551
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who would pay that much?
$500 for that!!
That is one of the very very very few karts with vertical steering. They are in the EXTREME minority
How fast do you think the first kart I posted a link to would go
They don't give a horsepower
They usually have 6.5HP engines. Speed will all be determined by gearing. If they don't say, you will just be guessing
OzFab
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How fast do you think the first kart I posted a link to would go
They don't give a horsepower
Did you read the specs? Let me translate for you
2. Piston Displacement: 168cc
3. Fuel Tank: 4.5 liters 1 gallon
4. Fuel Type: 93#
5. Engine type: single cylinder, water-cooling Not the engine pictured
6. Starting system: manual/pull start
7. Outer dimensions: 1800X980X760mm 6' x 38.5" x 30"
8. Power transmission: chain drive
9. Ignition method: CDI
10. Max power:10.0kW/7,500rpm 13.5hp (Rubbish)
11. Torque: 13.5N.m/6,500rpm
12. Brakes: rear disc brakes
13. Wheel Side: front: 13X5-6, rear: 13X5-6
14. Minimum ground clearance: 105mm
15. Max loading: 100kg/220lbs
16. Max speed: >70km/h >43mph
17. Climbing ability: <20 degrees
B.M.800
TheBeal.
Not to through a wrench in the works here... but i would sugest looking on local classified adds before ordering something like that...
You could find something much cheaper, and probably better too.
You could find something much cheaper, and probably better too.
B.M.800
TheBeal.
Keep at it, theres stuff out there.
Heck, if youve got $500 you might be able to build one...
Heck, if youve got $500 you might be able to build one...
jamyers
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friteful, you might put your location in your profile, there may well be a board member relatively near you.
Keep after the craigslist, classified ads, and garage sales. Around here there wasn't anything for months and now there are several good deals / projects for around $200 or so.
I'll also second what B.M800 said, for $500 you could probably build your own if you shopped around
Keep after the craigslist, classified ads, and garage sales. Around here there wasn't anything for months and now there are several good deals / projects for around $200 or so.
I'll also second what B.M800 said, for $500 you could probably build your own if you shopped around
beansdaddy78
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i usually check several different craigslist locations, depending on how far your willing to drive, you may find one very cheap and have plenty of cash left to modify it.
i have a few that i have paid between $30-$150 for .
another thing i do when im looking is post an ad on craigslist wanted: you wouldnt believe how many people dont know how to post an item and just surf CL also people dont always think about the kart in the shed until someone throws some $'s at them
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