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Hurricane Man
Post Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:02 pm 
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Hey all,
I need some help. Is it pretty typical the buggies turn more in one direction (right) as opposed to the left? Mine does. Trying to keep the toe correct on the wheels and keep the wheels aligned properly(straight with the kart) , I find the kart just doesn't want to turn left worth a darn. Everything else is great. Just lose so much turning radius to the left as to the right. What am i missing? Is there a way to modify, or adjust something differently.

any suggestions? If a picture helps, please say so, and I'll figure out how to add to the next response.
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Post Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:02 pm 
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Hurricane Man wrote:
Hey all,
I need some help. Is it pretty typical the buggies turn more in one direction (right) as opposed to the left? Mine does. Trying to keep the toe correct on the wheels and keep the wheels aligned properly(straight with the kart) , I find the kart just doesn't want to turn left worth a darn. Everything else is great. Just lose so much turning radius to the left as to the right. What am i missing? Is there a way to modify, or adjust something differently.

any suggestions? If a picture helps, please say so, and I'll figure out how to add to the next response.
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Are you centering the steering wheel on the rack before making alignment changes? check the rack to insure there is equal throw right and left. I have observed a rack skipping a tooth to one side after a hard hit

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Post Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:05 pm 
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is this a single seat or double? if its a double its probly the weight on the left side of the buggy giving you this discrepency
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Post Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:27 pm 
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Definately make sure the rack is centered. Also you want the front tires toed in a little instead of straight ahead. Maybe a 1/2" or so. The handling will be better at speed and the kart will turn better. Toe in in case your not sure would look like this: / \, with the narrow end being the front of the kart. If you look at your rack you may find a way to adjust the left steering stop.
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