The first purchase of a Go-Kart, no matter how often the go-kart will be demolished and I've seen usually not in the cards for the most part are Karter. For this reason, many suffering broken after go-karts, which are most of 'years of inactivity ...
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The go-karts must be completely torn down and examined for cracks and wear parts. All joints should be examined for premature wear and all high stress areas, such as the knuckle and the premises mustexamined for cracks and paint peeled.
For the Go-Kart by rust, the paint should be about once every two years to update. Usually the color flakes, where the rocks and brush men do yard. Apply rust-resistant paint is recommended.
Obviously, changing the oil at the end of each season. The use of a reliable engine oil is recommended. I personally use a treatment that requires a mix of soft metals in the engine. This special treatment is amazingbecause of its ability to effectively prevent wear. Rings and cylinder walls will surely benefit from this treatment. And what is even more beautiful does not harm the environment (that is, if this is the case, lead)
Even before storage, empty the tank and the carburetor. To dry the carbohydrates, you can disassemble it, or run dry completely. The safest way is to pull the carb bowl (if fitted) and allow the gas to dry. If not, then you will end up with crispy drygasoline 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
