Let’s discuss intricacies and place a perspective on frames for your go-kart. The chassis as it is called in professional and enthusiast circles, is by far most important piece of this machine. The construction is paramount in maintaining a solid go-kart. What constitutes a frame? Think of a frame simply as parts holding a component together. In case of these speedsters, frame is welded together by torsion bars. Stiff frames are a result of shorter bars crossed together, and more flexible frames are associated with longer bars.

Stiff frames that do not provide flexibility were backbone of earlier go-karts and broke down easily. First off, simpler go-karts do not have specifications needed (most important, suspension and tire traction) to ease punishment frames go through while turning, accelerating, and stopping. Running on 2 or 4 cycle engines does not help compensate health of a frame. A lack of traction on your tires will cause uneven weight transfer and stability on your frame, ripping one or both sides loose at same time. In essence, frame is responsible for determining how well your vehicle moves zipping on asphalt, concrete, or dirt – dictating your performance on wide turns and shorter turns.

A sturdy, well-built frame is key to manoeuvring well on track, especially when turning. Wait, isn’t a frame supposed to be resistant to rigors and demands of punishing your go-kart as it explodes forward? Of course – but most important criteria for an excellent frame is to negotiate turns well. Frames are directly responsible for how well go-karts turn left and right. Weaker go-karts with cheap components are known to slide and drift along turns – in some instances, flipping to its side entirely with careless driving. “Side bite” is referred to keeping a go-kart planted to track without sliding. Without proper frame, go-karts will manoeuvre out of control, even shutting off in some cases due to over pressure to engine.

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