Used Go Karts

Used go karts are a way to give the kids some fun for the summer and they are typically more affordable than other motorized things like an ATV. Go karts for sale can be found in different places on the Internet, in the newspaper or sometimes on auction websites. New go karts are considerably more expensive than used go karts, but you have to be careful about how much wear and tear they have had.

Sometimes, go karts for sale may be as a result of a go kart track upgrading their stock so you know that they have had all kinds of wear and tear. This can also be looked at a couple different ways. It is possible that they have been better maintained on a regular basis than other go karts for sale. On the other hand, they probably have a lot more mileage, too.

Some mechanically inclined parents have actually made their own go karts for their kids, so sometimes you don’t really know what you are getting. I’m sure you might remember as a kid, the neighbor Dad that took a used lawn mower and made it into a go kart. Because of this, you may want to look at the manufactured stock used go karts so that you can get parts and instructions.

You can find go karts for sale from a few hundred dollars up to a few thousand dollars for a racing used go kart. Some of the go karts are made for off road and others look like Formula One racing stock. You can get go kart accessories to “trick out” your basic go kart and some enthusiasts modify them for racing at the track.

The off-road go karts are used for recreation and there are dirt tracks around the country where enthusiasts gather. Many of these look like miniature dune buggies and they are loads of fun! Sometimes, this style of go kart is made from a pre-existing chassis of an old car, but they typically have large wheels for traction, an open chassis and they are easily able to climb and race on dunes in the desert or on the beach.

Used go karts aren’t just for kids, many adults enjoy them, too. Of course, what kid wouldn’t be the envy of the neighborhood riding his go kart up and down the street? They make a great gift and can provide hours of fun and teach a kid some mechanical skills, at least on a basic level.

Go karts are a four wheeled cart that has no suspension or differential and they are maneuvered using a flexible chassis. Most of the used go karts have gasoline engines, although they are manufacturing electric motors now. Recreational go karts operate on a fixed gear while professional go carts may have a six speed manual transmission for more speed.

As with any motorized vehicle, it might be recommended that an ATV course is taken to help prevent serious injuries or death. Like ATVs, there are some safety issues that need to be known, especially with your child.

Used go karts are great for hours of fun and entertainment, so it’s the season to start looking at the go karts for sale!