i have a problem with my 125 shifter kart where the steering wheel starts going back and forth like crazy, during left turn exits. i cant figure out the problem i just got the front end aligned and bled the brakes and it still does it...

 

Is the steering column loose? Are the ti-rod ends loose at all?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM Factor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is the steering column loose? Are the ti-rod ends loose at all?</TD></TR></TABLE>

nope, i actually just took it to a local shop and they change the bearing on the steering shaft. and the thing i dont get is that it only does this on the exits

 

I have a feeling you need to balance your wheels.

AJ

 

The kart might be bent

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM Factor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The kart might be bent</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep...throw it on some scales.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delinquent &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

yep...throw it on some scales.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what scale? are you talking about weight distribution on the kart on four tires, if so i already did and it was perfect.

 

You could take the motor off, turn the wheel to the left, see if the tire is raised off the pavement on the right and do the same thing for the left side as well to see if it's bent. If not how are the front spindles?

 

Maybe you could be binding up(grip) because your not getting enough wheel lift.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _BEN_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maybe you could be binding up(grip) because your not getting enough wheel lift. </TD></TR></TABLE>

are talking about having too much grip, how do i get less grip?

 

Ill let you read these because I will probably give the wrong info.
http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=35238
http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=34515
http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=34091
http://www.ekartingnews.com/vi...nding
http://www.ekartingnews.com/vi...nding
There is a bunch more on that site.
None of them may solve your problem but they probably atleast shed some more light on it.
Im sure there is some tech articles on there too but I dont have the time to search for them now. sorry.
Good luck.

 

If that's the problem just move the back wheels out a bit. With new tires it's going to hop a bit. It's ideal to widen the rear axle with new tires.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM Factor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's ideal to widen the rear axle with new tires.
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Just make sure you stay within spec if you race.

Here's a couple more articles.
http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=161
http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=173
http://www.ekartingnews.com/news_info.php?n=176


Modified by _BEN_ at 9:37 AM 5/27/2005