Posts tagged ‘Go Karts’

When you were a kid growing up you loved to go on vacation to the beach and ride the go karts with the family. Something about driving before you are old enough to drive a car is really appealing especially for young boys. Anything motorized is always appealing at any age. But go carts are not just for kids and they get bigger and faster all the time. They are basically considered an all terrain vehicle to some people. You can buy a street racing go cart or you can get an off road go kart as well.

The size and design of the kart determines whether it is made for off road duties or street racing. The off road go karts are made to handle very rough terrain like a 4 wheeler. It is an off road buggy with massive tires and heavy duty running gear to withstand tough bumps. The size of the kart is also much larger and thus the engine has to be bigger to handle the heavier workload. Now this kind of riding is safe and dangerous at the same time. The roll cage is usually very heavy duty and larger so you have a safer ride as long as a helmet and seatbelts are worn. Continue reading ‘Go Karts Are Not Just For Your Kids Anymore’ »

There are three different types of three wheeled go karts:

- Two Wheel Drive Single Steer
- Two Wheel Steer Rear Wheel drive
- Two Wheel Drive Front, Rear Wheel Steer

Two Wheel Drive Single Steer Go Kart

The predecessor to the 4-wheeler was the 3-wheeler, and we all know the controversy surrounding the 3-wheeler. It was and is a highly unstable configuration causing roll overs to occur in multiple operating modes: cornering and braking especially. It is real easy to get on two wheels with the three wheeler. Continue reading ‘Three Wheeled Go Karts – Steer Away From Them’ »

Off-road vehicles can be motorcycles, ATVs, dune buggies, go-karts, mini-bikes, even Jeeps and other trucks. Riding an off-road vehicle can be a blast. But riding carries its own dangers. Continue reading ‘Off-Road Vehicle Safety – Ten Tips to Increase Safety’ »