We are thinking about buying a gokart or something similar for my 11 year old son. Any brands you would recommend? Anything to avoid? Just looking for any advice.
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Go Kart Recommendations
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He doesn't really have a place either but hopefully just around the neighborhood
Avoid being like my neighbor and making one out welded rebar, a lawnmower engine, and a centrifugal clutch from a chainsaw.
We had several of them when we were kids. Look for one with a variable pully belt system instead of just a clutch & chain if they are still around. It accelerates much faster and does better on hills. It is like having a variable speed transmission.
We're looking at one of those mini Jeeps which are classified by the sellers as a go kart. My boys are 9 and 6 and we have 4 acres and a gated neighborhood for them to terrorize.
The one at tractor supply is by Massimo, and there's a Coolster as well, both 125cc 4 strokes and pretty similar. My wife leans towards the Coolster because it has a roll bar and shoulder belts. I like it because it has a chain guard which will help when they drive it in the dirt and rocks on our land.
The one at tractor supply is by Massimo, and there's a Coolster as well, both 125cc 4 strokes and pretty similar. My wife leans towards the Coolster because it has a roll bar and shoulder belts. I like it because it has a chain guard which will help when they drive it in the dirt and rocks on our land.
I had a homemade kart as a kid- 5hp centrifical clutch…..it was the BEST! My first experience with death wobble was on that kart- long downhill run 30-40mph… had to go home a clean my shorts
It is a bit of a trip down to Bell Buckle, but Twin Fountains re- opened recently under the name of Music City Kartplex. They have nice modern karts if you just want to test the waters. I believe they sell karts too.
I've been to K1 Indoor with my daughter and is a lot of fun. We usually go on Tuesday when it's buy 2 get one free.
https://musiccitykartplex.com/
I've been to K1 Indoor with my daughter and is a lot of fun. We usually go on Tuesday when it's buy 2 get one free.
https://musiccitykartplex.com/
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