What to look for when making that Racing Go Cart purchase
With all the choices in chassis and motors, it can become a dilemma if you don't know what you are looking for when making that racing go cart purchase. If you have an unlimited racing budget, then by all means just buy all new stuff, any of the major go cart manufacturers make a great product. If your racing budget is small, and you are looking for the right cart for your money, I will give you some things that I look for in buying a potential cart for resale, or for personal use.Overall appearance is most important, because you can see just how well the cart has been treated by the way it looks at first glance. From there I look at the axel and all components linked to it, I am looking for the axel to have little or no rust on it and I spin the tires to make sure the axel isn't bent, and that the bearings roll free. You should not hear the bearings when the axel is turning, if you do they will need to be changed soon.
Then check the brakes out to make sure there are no leaks in the system and the brake petal is solid when pushed down, and also that both sides of the caliper are working properly. When checking over the steering, you can tell if the cart has been maintained or bolts checked regularly by the amount of play in the steering wheel, remember loose bolts cause stuff to wear out faster. Finally lift the cart up and inspect the underside of it out for scratches and or gouges in the frame, the underside will tell the real story of wear, lots of scratches and dings, means lots of racing...............few scratches and dings means one of three things, a good driver, a good painter, or you actually have a go cart chassis that is a good candidate for you to buy.When buying used motors, whether its a 2 or 4 cycle, you must be prepared to have the motor gone thru unless the seller is a trusted cart seller or will guarantee what your getting will be race ready. As long as the motor runs and you can test ride your cart you should be ok, remember this, if the guy you are buying the go cart from has a problem starting it, it probably is a sure sign you will have the same problem when you get the cart home. On the other hand you would be amazed at the good deals I have bought that ran bad and were fixed with the replacement of the spark plug! Good lesson learned, go carts foul spark plugs, I don't know why, but they do, so change your spark plugs regularly.A go cart that comes with extras can be a blessing or a pile of garbage, depending on the parts and pieces that come with it.
Good parts are useable gears and wheels and a kart stand and starter. Bad garbage parts are old chains, wore out gears and a bunch of cracked up sidewall tires that you will never use and will just clutter up your soon to be taken up space in your garage. Price is the determining factor............ don't pay to much for what you are buying. Do your homework, check on what the new price would be for what you are looking at.
A good price for good used go carts and parts would be around half the new price, if the cart you are looking at is like new then buy accordingly, some carts are worth almost new price, as some just don't ever get ridden much less raced.If you are making an online purchase, have the seller send you close up pictures of the cart from all four corners, so you can get a good look at the frame and components. be careful when making online purchases that use a good buying outlet that tracks their buyers as well as sellers, so you don't get ripped off. Well I hope this will give you a little help in making that racing go cart purchase, and don't worry no matter what you buy, you can win with it, just stay at it, and remember practice makes perfect.Article by Rob Elting of BoneKarts.com. Visit http://www.RacingArticles.com for more "how-to" info on racing. Don't have time to visit the site? Subscribe to their Free, monthly newsletter: mailto:join@racingnewsletter.com.
Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet?
(NC)?Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires or should you stay with your all season tires? We always question is it going to snow a lot or is it just going to be cold and will our all- season tires be good enough. Well here is some news for you, winter tires are not only designed to work better in snow, slush and ice but also when it simply gets cold.Bruce Bridgman, National Marketing Manager Toyo Tire Canada Inc. says that among other things the tire's tread rubber needs to remain flexible to do the job it was designed to do. "Good winter tires are designed to handle every aspect of winter driving."In a study done by the Quebec Ministry of Transport comparing all season vs winter tires, results showed that you can get up to 25 percent better breaking and 38 percent better collision avoidance by using a proper winter tire. The ministry summary concluded: "Winter tires perform better than the All Season tires, particularly in very cold temperatures.
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Offroad Tires - Getting Dirty With Style
What to do with the inherent urge you feel every time you quick spot an opening in the brush, in a trail that may or may not lead to an off road utopia?
What do you think you should do, you Nancy, slam the brakes, twist the wheel, apologize to whomever is sitting next to you for the fact that they will not be making it to their intended, particular destination at that moment and tear off road and into the liberation of street sign-free good times.
Well, wait, hold on for a moment.
While it's true that I do think that, for the most part you should do that, there may be a thing or two slightly over-impulsive to that off roading call to arms.
First off, really you should drop your passenger off and let them walk to their destination (we are members of decent society after all).
But, more importantly, consider if you truck is ready for the offroad.
One of the biggest considerations here will be what your tires are...
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How To Reduce Fuel Consumption Amidst Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Gas prices keep skyrocketing. But there is a lot a motorist can do to reduce fuel consumption. There are quite a few easy and inexpensive maintenance steps that can be taken to add miles to every gallon and save money.Consumers waste millions of dollars everyday because of dirty oil, worn spark plugs, faulty thermostats, loose gas caps, underinflated tires, malfunctioning engine controls, poor wheel alignment, dirty air filters, and so on. These problems are basic and easy to take care of, yet still they are major causes of wasted fuel. As they say, "a stitch in time saves nine".
With proper maintenance you can save a lot of fuel. Avoid gas vaporization by ensuring that your vehicle gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing. Your tires must be properly inflated; otherwise it can cost you a few miles per gallon. Replace your spark plugs regularly to avoid misfiring and fuel wastage. Replace clogged air filters and improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
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North American Power Sports Celebrates 2nd Year in the ATV Industry
May 18, 2005 -- The majority of ATV riders aren't looking for their ATV Tires and ATV Accessories online. But more and more ATV enthusiasts are finding the web to be a fast, fun, and fair shopping experience.While many e-commerce merchants are out to make a quick buck at the expense of poor customer service, limited products and inflated prices, North American Power Sports (NAPS) is setting a different trend.The ATV Tire and ATV Accessory industry is cut-throat. But NAPS has survived the crucial first two years that start up businesses face, thanks to their commitment to sales, selection and service.NAPS ATV was started in the spring of 2002
with the intent of making the shopping experience for ATV enthusiasts the most positive one possible. They pride themselves on setting competitive prices, having a wide array of products, and most importantly having the best customer service around.Once just an average website with only a few ATV Tires and ATV Accessories to choose from,
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J & W™ TireTrax™ Launches New Tire and Mobile Service Website
Calgary, AB (ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- J & W" TireTrax" Inc, a leading distributor of tires and mobile tire services, has launched a new website today.
The website design reinforces J & W" TireTrax"'s commitment to its customers by providing a fast, reliable and easy-to-use online solution for all their tire and mobile tire services.J & W" TireTrax" Inc. prides itself on maintaining a quality user experience. The website was designed to further enhance the customer experience, by providing expanded product lines, additional product information, along with highlighted
promotional opportunities and improved search tools.
The latest design not only gives a more contemporary look, but
ensures that consumers find the website efficient and easy to use.J & W" TireTrax" Inc.'s new website was undertaken after numerous consultations with...
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