Carter Bros XTV 150

[Mr. Awesome]

Hello all:

I'm new to this site. Looks like a lot of people sharing cool pictures and ideas. I wanted to reach out. I have a Carter Bros XTV 150cc. I have done a bigger carb swap. New brake caliper and master cylinder. Next I would like to fix the steering. I haven't found anything online, that even comes close to what is on the kart now. I work at a facility that has a water jet. Our tech said he could make the the steering plate. The teeth are a bit chewed up and bent. Was wondering if anyone has seen this style of steering, maybe knows where to get parts. Or maybe I should swap it out with a rack and pinion set up. Any ideas, advice would be appreciated. Here are some pics of the cart and the steering.

 

[Denny]

That steering system is like the kind used on yard tractors. I would go to a true rack and pinion instead of repairing that hybrid. Just make sure the rack you get is all metal and no plastic. Welcome to the nut house by the way!

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Thanks for the advice. I assumed it was Frankensteined. I will look into the rack and pinion. I'll update as I move along. Thanks again.