Go Karts For Your Family Enjoyment
Posted on 10. May, 2009 by in Go Karts
go karts or go carts if you prefer are like anything else motorized in that they have an overwhelming appeal to young boys. Its all about going fast and the thrill of riding something that goes faster than you can walk or run without effort. Horsepower is something we as young boys naturally gravitate towards. Its a testosterone thing and no matter what age you feel the urge to want to go fast. Its a natural progression and these little motorized machines can satisfy that hunger when you are young. Whether its a dirt bike, pocket bike, 4 wheeler or a go kart, atvs are becoming increasingly popular year after year. Pocket bikes are on the rise as well as fast go karts growing in popularity and there are even competitions for money on certain circuits.
Go karting has been around for decades and every year more and more go karts can be seen on neighborhood streets or in yards alike. Children can’t get enough and every Christmas new kids go carts show up on the street reaking havoc on the rest of the neighborhood. But they are not just for street use many of them are off road go karts that have been setup for dirt trails and street as well. There are street go carts and off road go carts alike. Many of which are gas powered as well as some electric go carts. I have seen many of them on mountain ranges riding through trails like they were an all terrain vehicle and its impressive. Gas go carts are much more powerful than their electric counterparts. I have even seen pedal go carts for the much younger children who are looking at safety first.
When your a kid growing up
Go karts are fun but also dangerous at the same time. Safety is the most important factor with anything motorized and these are no exception. They are setup from the factory with a 3 point harness or seat belt and padded roll cage so if you do flip it or wreck you drastically reduce your chances of being injured. Its just like a car and should be treated like one. Helmets are also a requirement at all times and can be accessorized to look like the cart itself if you so choose. There are half and full face helmets and as any parent would guess full face is definitely the way to go.
There are videos and manuals on go karting and they should be studied before any child takes a ride. Its the parents job to make sure they properly educate themselves and their children before letting them loose on anything that has speed. Your first plan of action is taking your child out to an empty lot or field and teaching them the basics of throttle control and braking before letting them go wild.
You can find cheap go carts at several local locations like pep boys and Walmart especially in the fall and winter months. There are used go carts all over the newspaper and internet. Brands such as Carter go carts and Manco go carts offer great dependability and safety. Your local Yamaha, Kawasaki or Honda dealers typically have go karts for sale as well but if that doesn’t suit you the internet is always a great place to find reviews on certain models and the best prices available.
Delilah Knause
24. Aug, 2009
My brother has a Minimoto 36 volt go cart. He would like to know what they cost new, and where to buy a new one.