Hello everyone

[chaser]

I just purchased a yerf-dog go-kart 3203 for my son. I purchased it from a guy this last weekend who stated it only had about 2 hours of riding on it. Judging the condition it is in I would say he was accurate on the time used.

My son's birthday is at the end of the month so at this point I am going through it and basically making sure it was put together properly.

I am not familiar at all with the Yerf Dog with 6.5 in it. If anyone has time I am looking for any insight on what I should do to it, adjustments that you have needed to do to make it run well. (idling a little rough but it may be just the original tank of gas in it)

I drove it once when I picked it up. Seem to run well, a little doggy but for my sons age and until he gets use to it that is ok.

What I did notice was its inability to turn very sharp. It will not even turn around on a average width of a road. Anyone else bothered by this and if so what have you done to it to help?

I am sure I will get to know you all over time but any info or insight you can give me I would greatly appreciate!

Sean

 

[B man]

I would clean the carb. check for any broken welds. and as for the turning. i would need to see the steering setup.
Pics?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I'm not very familiar with "factory" karts, so you'll forgive the line of questioning... Regarding the steering, does this kart have a "live" rear axle wherein both wheels are driven by the engine? If so, that would go a long way towards explaining the less than stellar steering. Re-engineering the frontend could improve things for you, but by nature live axle karts don't steer well on pavement.

If only one wheel is driven, then perhaps something is not quite right? Some pics would help.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[chaser]

I will take some pics once my son is gone long enough for me to uncover it. Yes it is Live rear axle and thinking about it that could certainly explain it.

I would like to make it steer sharper though. I will up load some pic of it.

 

[anderkart]

I agree with toystory but just something else to keep in mind here is your kart will probably turn much better with a lightweight child driving compared to a heavier adult.

Besides issues caused by poorly designed steering geometry, the rearward seating position and engine ends up placing a much higher percentage of the weight on the rear tires. So the kids lighter weight will probably work to your advantage here. Adjusting or modifying the seat as far forward as possible is usually the easiest way to increase steering ability by helping to balance out the front/rear wight bias.

 

[chaser]

AnderKart, I do think that is part of the issue also. The front wheels seem to slide a bit even at low speeds when trying to turn. With that aside, I wonder if they designed such wide turning radius for safety. I can see where I need to either cut out a piece of the frame where its hitting or grind it down a bit. I will post pics here and see what you all think.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Sounds like a plan.

 

[bighead]

Check your shocks. Also you can adjust them on the shock and the mounts.

I had a 3203 that was the same way. New shocks helped some. As far as your tire hittng the frame. Somethinf is going on there. This model has a steering stop on the A-arm right?

Look it over good you may find the problem.