Hah... me or them? I like drugging them... I can handle them when they drool and fall. It's when they talk it gets a little touchy at times. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I emailed a bunch of folks that bought the things on e-bay.... (I don't believe they all are real)


The last buyer that left positive feedback was called entertainment11 ... this is the reply...

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Great seller..good communication......we love the sand rail!!!
Buyer entertainment11 ( 18) Oct-26-04 12:35

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You can see , it was just yesterday they left the positive feedback... NOW... this is the response they sent me to my e-mail:


"We bought ours for about the same price as we sell ours on our web site. www.dirtridesandmore.com



Thanks"


Tell me that isn't B.S. ... totally amaturish website... prices inflated... too funny. Has to be someone on the inside...

I mean, why would a seller of these have just bought one off of E-Bay!!???!!!??

Unbelievable

-Steve

 

Well if nothing more I feel good about the price I paid ($1000 off discounted retail) I'm not convinced they are directly related but something is certainly not right. The photos are the same as KPX but they could have just clipped them from the KPX website or Ebay auction. My sluthing is over, lets get back to discussing how to enjoy these karts instead of focusing on conspiracy theory. Good luck with your quest. BTW, why not buy another Twister?

 

Just some FYI. You all should go check the planetary drive(the reverse mechanism) on your karts. Both of mine and my buddie's Dazon's were bent and on the verge of failure. It's an easy thing to overlook until it breaks. I built some custom brackets last night for both of mine. We'll see how they hold up with paddle tires at Glamis this weekend.

 

What should I be looking for?

I took my to the dealer to get the previously stated wobble in the gear assembly looked at. You can guess the result of that. I said I would bring it back when it blows up and then they can fix it! I don't know why this is such a big deal to them, what do they care, its under warranty. Just order the thing, I'll put it on myself! Good grief.

 

How does he like that Dazon? I keep hearing that they are faster, but I don't see how that is, since it's the same engine and all... right?

-Steve

 

When you say it was bent..what are you referring to? The only issue I experienced was with respect to having it engage properly, when putting it in reverse it chattered but did not reverse. I adjusted the cable at the shift lever and all was fine. Could you elaborate? What type of bracket did you fab and what does it do? thanks

 

The engine's in these karts are all VERY similar but they are not exactly the same. They use different CVT/gearcase ratio's and piston/head combinations. The Dazon appears to have the best of all those parts. Lower CVT ratio for better off the line sprints, and bigger valves for better top end breathing. So they are faster from the factory. Even my ported and polished big-valved KPX is unable to beat my buddie's piped-only Dazon. He'll get the holeshot, and then we stay even(me about 2 karts back) until they both top out.

 

The "C" shaped bracket mounted to the planetary case twists.

I've fabbed up a dual bracket setup to better distribute the load. If it makes it through this weekend, I'll post pics.

 

Wow.. okay, good to know. And he is in the double seat Dazon, too?? If that's the case... imagine how much faster off the line the single would be.


Now... is the price worth it? Big price difference there.


Have any experience with the Carter Brothers Talon line??? Wondering how they top out... all three of these are apparantly built by the same factory.

Some sites seem to claim 13 hp on the carters... but I see 11hp claims as well. Get's confusing here.


-Steve