Importance of Go Kart Maintenance
by Robert
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Go Kart Maintenance - The All Important Up Keep, Pennies Today, Saves Dollars Tomorrow
When first buying a go kart, consideration for how often the go kart will be torn down and looked at, is usually not in the cards for most go karters. Because of this, many suffer broken down go karts that sit idle most of the year...
What To Look For...
The go kart should be torn down completely and examined for cracks and wearing parts. All joints should be examined for premature wear, and all high stress areas, like the steering knuckles and the seat areas should be examined for cracks and pealed paint.
To keep the go kart from rusting away, the paint job should be updated about once every two years. Usually the paint will chip off where rocks and brush hit the frame-work. Application of rust resistant paint is encouraged.
Obviously, change the oil at the end of every season. Use of a reputable engine oil is recommended. I personally use a treatment, that introduces a blend of soft metals into the engine. This particular treatment is amazing because of its ability to actually prevent wear. Piston rings and cylinder walls definitely benefit from this treatment. And what's even nicer is it does not hurt the environment (ie where as lead does)
Also, before storage, drain the gas tank, and the carburetor. To dry out the carb, you can either take it apart, or run it completely dry. The safest, is to pull off the carb bowl (if it has one) and let the gas dry out. If you do not do this, then you will end up with dried out crusty gasoline in your carb, that will not come off.
Sometimes we get overzealous with the power washer and over clean the go kart. It is very easy to drive all the good lubricants from the joints, especially in bearings and chain links. Be sure to soak the chain and grease the bearings after a power washing.
A good maintenance program will save you hundreds of dollars in the long run if you are consistent with it.
My rule of thumb is: Every 10 rides = a thorough going over
- Chain check
- Clutch check
- Bearing check
- Steering check
- Oil check
- Brake check
- Engine gasket
- Engine head bolt check
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Airheart Mechanical Go-Kart Brake Caliper Sale Price: $44.99  |
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Replacement caliper for many popular OEM go-karts. Made of high-grade friction material, complete with floating mount bracket. Installs and adjusts easily. Shown with disc, Item#s 13854 or 13855, sold separately... |
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GTX7A YTX7A 50cc 90cc 110cc 125cc 12V 6AH ATV Quad Scooter GO Kart Moped AGM Maintenance Free Battery Sale Price: $23.61 |
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This battery will fit: ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Kasea 65 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 90 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 125 KS, KU Models, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 150 Skyhawk 150, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 170 Skyhawk 170 All Years Kasea 250 Skyhawk 250 All Years Suzuki 90 LT-Z90 QuadSport 2007 - 2010 Suzuki 450 LT-R450 QuadRacer 2006 - 2010 Motorcycle Aprilia 450 RXV450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 450 SVX450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 RXV550 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 SVX550 0 - 2010 Honda 200 TR200 Fat Cat 1987 Kawasaki 250 EX250, Ninja 250R 2008 - 2010 Scooter E-Ton 50 Sport 50 0 - 2010 E-Ton 150 Sport 150 0 - 2010 Kymco 50 Agility 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50 People S 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50S uper 8 2009 - 2010 Kymco 125 People S 125 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150 People S 150 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150Super 8 150 2009 - 2010 SYM 50Fiddlell50 0 - 2010 SYM 50MIO 50 0 - 2010 SYM 50SYMply50 0 - 2010 SYM 1130Fiddlell125 0 - 2010 Yamaha 125YJ125T Vino 125 2004 - 2009 Yamaha 125Zume 125 2009 - 2010 |
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Razor Dirt Quad Electric Four-Wheeled Off-Road Vehicle (Red) List Price: $479.99 Sale Price: $359.54 Used From: $291.37 |
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Kick up a fuss with the Razor Dirt Quad, a miniature electric off-road quad that's perfect for trail riding. The compact vehicle--which supports up to 120 pounds--offers such features as authentic dirt quad frame geometry, a high-torque gear ratio that provides excellent climbing opportunities, a terrain-tracing droop-travel rear suspension that delivers a smooth ride, shatter-resistant plastic fairings, and a powder-coated tubular steel frame that's durable in all weather conditions... |
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UTX7A-BS YTX7A-BS 12V 6AH ATV Quad Scooter Go Kart Moped Maintenance Free GEL Battery Suzuki LT Z90 R450 Quad Racer Sale Price: $26.56 |
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It fits the following model: ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Kasea 65 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 90 KS, KU Models All Years Kasea 125 KS, KU Models, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 150 Skyhawk 150, Adventure Buggy All Years Kasea 170 Skyhawk 170 All Years Kasea 250 Skyhawk 250 All Years Suzuki 90 LT-Z90 QuadSport 2007 - 2010 Suzuki 450 LT-R450 QuadRacer 2006 - 2010 Motorcycle Aprilia 450 RXV450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 450 SVX450 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 RXV550 0 - 2010 Aprilia 550 SVX550 0 - 2010 Honda 200 TR200 Fat Cat 1987 Kawasaki 250 EX250, Ninja 250R 2008 - 2010 Scooter E-Ton 50 Sport 50 0 - 2010 E-Ton 150 Sport 150 0 - 2010 Kymco 50 Agility 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50 People S 50 2009 - 2010 Kymco 50S uper 8 2009 - 2010 Kymco 125 People S 125 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150 People S 150 2009 - 2010 Kymco 150Super 8 150 2009 - 2010 SYM 50Fiddlell50 0 - 2010 SYM 50MIO 50 0 - 2010 SYM 50SYMply50 0 - 2010 SYM 1130Fiddlell125 0 - 2010 Yamaha 125YJ125T Vino 125 2004 - 2009 Yamaha 125Zume 125 2009 - 2010 |
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Oregon Replacement Part WHEEL AND HUB ASSY FOR GO-KARTS # 72-807 List Price: $47.91 Sale Price: $32.99 |
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WHEEL AND HUB ASSY FOR GO-KARTS |
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