Trike conversion from a cheap Chinese Zyliathor go kart

[Ralphie999]

Bought this on Amazon, can't install the steering column or shock absorber. Ive been building, racing, etc for the last 70 years
Sellers say im.the first to ever complain about it
Amazon denied my A-Z guarantee claim. 1st time I've ever filed a claim. Ive been a prime member since day 1.
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[Hellion]

Awesome! I made a thread on these and other Chinese karts that are the closest to our forum mascot up there at the top.
We'd love to learn more about it and assist if possible. Can you take some photos, upload them to the site in a reply and show us the issues?

I understand this kart style is based on the now-ancient (in dog years) Go-Ped Trail Ripper Quad.

 

[Ralphie999]

Shock does not compress. Only way to mount top bolt was to remove spindle.
Forced spindle back on and it was fully binding and not moving.
All I hear from mfg is oh, 1st time we hear of problem or flatout deny their is a problem

 

[Ralphie999]

Also no over steering STOPS, except top of bolt smashing into frame

 

[Ralphie999]

Awesome! I made a thread on these and other Chinese karts that are the closest to our forum mascot up there at the top.
We'd love to learn more about it and assist if possible. Can you take some photos, upload them to the site in a reply and show us the issues?

I understand this kart style is based on the now-ancient (in dog years) Go-Ped Trail Ripper Quad.

How

Awesome! I made a thread on these and other Chinese karts that are the closest to our forum mascot up there at the top.
We'd love to learn more about it and assist if possible. Can you take some photos, upload them to the site in a reply and show us the issues?

I understand this kart style is based on the now-ancient (in dog years) Go-Ped Trail Ripper Quad.

Hello, just signed up. How do.i get to searchs?

 

[Denny]

Chinese quality at its finest. Sounds like you are in charge of your own fixes. That sucks. Can you take the shock apart to figure out where it is binding?

 

[Hellion]

How

Hello, just signed up. How do.i get to searchs?

You can click the main header "Go Kart Discussion" and scroll to see the different posts, but I will link it here. The thread is nothing special, just an ongoing information dump. These China karts are the closest thing to the classic go karts from the late 1950s and onward.

Chinese Go-Karts

...in the classic sense of the word. Single seat karts with no brush guards/roll cages, and at a lower price point than the average two passenger China ATV-buggy with lights, mirrors, horns and turn signals. The first one I ever saw was probably a Zooma Ty-Rod (I, II, III or IV versions) and it...

www.diygokarts.com

 

[Ralphie999]

Shocks aren't binding. Spindle tweaked when you try to put it back on. I had to stand both feet just to compress shock a little to get to start nut on spindle

 

[Hellion]

Shock does not compress. Only way to mount top bolt was to remove spindle.
Forced spindle back on and it was fully binding and not moving.
All I hear from mfg is oh, 1st time we hear of problem or flatout deny their is a problem

That is a wild spindle arrangement--it is supported by ball and socket heim joints (tie rod ends) and has no rigid bracket... that's sick, man, and not in a good way.

 

[Denny]

That’s the problem when your the first kid on the block with a new toy.

 

[Ralphie999]

Im about to toss the chassis & sell the motor n tires

 

[Denny]

Step away and calm down. We’ve all had projects like that. Just step away, relax and calm down. Then come back at it later with a clear head. Maybe grab a grandkid or 2 and have them help you with it.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Try putting the a arms together first. Then attach the shock.

 

[Ralphie999]

More force needed

 

[Master Hack]

Chinese quality at its finest

I'm in the mood for some China bashing! Ordered taps from fleebay. 3 pack 1/4 x 20 $15. Waited aweek...
#1 broke before it got a full start.
#2 cut some unknown threads that no nornal bolt fit, metric or 'merican.
#3 went in the trash

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

So you didn't even give #3 a chance? That one was the good one.

 

[Hellion]

I wonder if there's an assembly video for these Chinese karts that might shed more light on the matter.
I would explore all avenues before breaking out the sledgehammer…

 

[Jimmyjoe]

Shock does not compress. Only way to mount top bolt was to remove spindle.
Forced spindle back on and it was fully binding and not moving.
All I hear from mfg is oh, 1st time we hear of problem or flatout deny their is a problem

The Chinese are are laughing at us. Hope you didn’t spend to much on it.

 

[Hellion]

The Chinese are are laughing at us. Hope you didn’t spend to much on it.

One should always pay bottom dollar for the Chinese stuff. Always do the sales, Black Fridays, etc. or buy used.

 

[Ralphie999]

Amazon's AZ guarantee claim granted n I can keep the go cart