| Where do I start? That is a great question. I get asked | | | | on his lap was not very safe or realistic, so once they |
| that question every day. People ask "I want to build a | | | | got the go kart, it sat. It sat because only the father |
| go kart, but I just don't know where to start." | | | | could enjoy it, and that proved to be only so much fun |
| I have people every day who look at the web page | | | | before the go kart sat idle. |
| and they are asking the same question but differently | | | | If the go kart choice had been made in the beginning to |
| "How do I build a go kart?" | | | | accommodate more than one rider, the go kart would |
| Well I am glad you pursued that question, because in | | | | have been used a lot more. |
| this ten part series (Go Kart Building 101 ) is about | | | | Another family having the same a similar dilemma had |
| asking the right questions. I know that sounds silly or | | | | smaller boys who loved riding around in go karts, but |
| too simple, but it really does come down to asking the | | | | the go kart was too big for them at that age. To get |
| right questions. | | | | the go kart to be able to allow them to ride would |
| Asking the right questions will believe it or not make | | | | have taken extensive modifications, and was never |
| the difference between 4 crying boys and 4 happy | | | | undertaken. Not until the kids became older was the go |
| boys. Asking the right questions will make the | | | | kart accessible to them. But by that time they had |
| difference between $200 and over thousands of | | | | drivers licenses and were disinterested in the go kart. |
| dollars in your go karting experience. | | | | As we go down the list you will see how each one of |
| Contained in these articles is 10 of the most essential | | | | the 10 things correlates, or relates to "Who?" is going |
| things or questions that you need to ask yourself | | | | to ride this go kart. Make sure this question is |
| before you commit to building, buying or fabricating a | | | | answered and clear at the outset. |
| go kart. Each one of these items needs to be | | | | Those remainder of the questions are: |
| addressed to really have a fulfilling go karting | | | | - How Is the Go Kart Powered? |
| experience. Go karts are about having fun. Why not | | | | - What Kind of Material Am I Intending To Make This |
| maximize your fun and look at these questions? | | | | Go Kart Out of? Is It Practical? |
| Question #1 | | | | - How Much Am I Going To Spend Over The Next 5 |
| 1. One Seater or Two Seater? (Who is riding it?) | | | | Years On This Go Kart? |
| - The biggest question most people over look, is who | | | | - What Kind Of Drive System Does This Go Kart |
| is riding it? | | | | Have? |
| - How Many People are riding it? | | | | - Where Can I Drive This Go Kart? |
| - Can an adult and a child ride it together? | | | | - Accident Prevention? What Kind of Insurance? |
| - Will the go kart be any fun with just one rider? | | | | - Safety: How Am I Going To Drive It? |
| - Is the go kart too big for even small riders, and will | | | | - Where Am I Going To Store It? |
| they actually be left out? | | | | - What Kind Of Tools and Equipment Do I Need? |
| - Is the go kart going to be able to accommodate | | | | - What Kind of Maintenance Is Going To Be Required |
| small riders and larger drivers? | | | | On This Go Kart? |
| These questions should be answered before you | | | | - Is The Go Kart Modifiable? |
| proceed further. Even before you discuss price. | | | | Each one of these has an Ezine article discussing the |
| There was this family that had three boys and a | | | | ins and outs related to this question. Search for the |
| father who was enthusiastic about go karts. All the | | | | question and get your answer in EzineArticles for |
| kids wanted to ride the go kart, but in reality only the | | | | continuation of this series... |
| father could ride the go kart by himself. Putting the kids | | | | |