Should I buy a Trailmaster xrs-150?

[trailmaster]

What do you experienced members think of the Trailmaster Karts? I have never owned a buggy before. I have been looking through a bunch of forums trying to find the best buggy to buy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[bear]

It just depends on what ur buying. New or used?, does it have everything ur looking for in a buggy?,is the price comparable? lots of different things, but as for the buggy its self I here its as good a 150 as the others out there

[bear]

by the way welcome to the addiction!!!

[trailmaster]

I am thinking about buying a new one. I am just trying to get something that is decent. I don't want to end up with a piece of junk like I keep hearing about with the cheap Chinese buggies. This all stated out by looking for a go Kart for my daughters. I wanted to get something American made, but it appears that they are all made in China. Now I have evolved into getting a Kart for me and my wife and one for the kids. Talk about addiction!!!

[bear]

See if this helps u any, in the general discussion part of this forum buggymaster does a review of used buggys to buy, check it out!

[trailmaster]

Yeah, Thanks. I checked out the reviews and didn't see much about the Trailmasters.

[bear]

Sorry, just thought it might help u see what all there is to offer out there maybe someone else on this forum will have some personal input?!

[sargentargent]

I have been researching this buggy. I found it on line for $1629 delivered. According to the spec's it is a good buggy. I have watched the you tube video about assembly of this buggy. Appears to be well made. I have also watched a video of the buggy in action. Not certain about the quality of the 150CC engine they are using in this buggy but it appears to be a standard 150CC engine except that it has a built in reverse instead of a separate reverse unit. Probably an ATV type engine. From what I read it uses a short case 150CC with the standard 743 belt, Variator and Clutch which means it should accept a Dr. Pulley Variator and Hit Clutch. According to the spec's it has a weight capacity of 500lbs and will comfortably seat 2 adults. The only thing I didn't like in the spec's is the fact that it has a speed limiter. If they are referring to the stock CDI that would be an easy fix. I intend to purchase this buggy for myself to use along with the Roketa GK-06 I have sitting in my garage that I use frequently. It has a Dr. Pulley Variator and Hit Clutch as well as a 'no rev limit' CDI. The first thing I am going to do when I get the Trail Master Pro 150 CC G0-Kart (after checking the fluids) is install a Dr. Pulley Variator and hit clutch and a 'no rev limit' CDI. Should be a blast! Check out the videos on you tube. They may help you to make a decision.

[mb1134]

I would recommend the Trailmaster buggy. I have the XRX which is the same buggy except for some minor cosmetic differences. The buggy is nice once modded. Just temper your expectations of the performance stock. You will definitely want to mod it so you can really enjoy it.

[bear]

This is a nice looking, solid buggy! I believe the engine is compatible to the carbide 150, and hammerhead. The internal reverse is no problem to work on if needed also!

[MASTERBATES]

trailmasters are good buggies,stock is pretty decent,but once you invest in a few mods,that opens the doorway to alot more fun! its funny when u zigzag past ur buddies riding rhinos and rzrs on the trails due to thier width,lol. just be sure on your fresh break in,about your first 3 oil changes,should be changed every few hours of riding. the gy6 oil filters are only a screen style filter,fine break in shavings can slip past your screen. i did not have this issue with mine,but it is better safe than sorry. welcome to the forum!

[bear]

Thats what I tell people about my single seaters, most of the places I go, the guys riding the big $ rigs cant believe what they can do & where they can go!!!

[wildbob]

I loved mine stock. I went mod crazy anyway, but it was nice out of the box. My only complaint with the stock form was a rear axle bearing that failed at about 43 miles on the odometer. It was an easy change once I got the old bearing housing off (borrow a slide hammer), and I took it as an opportunity to replace them with more expensive and better bearings.

[JERSEYDEVIL]

Originally Posted by trailmaster

I am thinking about buying a new one. I am just trying to get something that is decent. I don't want to end up with a piece of junk like I keep hearing about with the cheap Chinese buggies. This all stated out by looking for a go Kart for my daughters. I wanted to get something American made, but it appears that they are all made in China. Now I have evolved into getting a Kart for me and my wife and one for the kids. Talk about addiction!!!

yep you are correct they are ALL chinese and the chinese are really the only ones manufacturing them. the trailmasters are the exact same buggy as the Hammerheads and this variation of the 150 motor identical in the two of them and the ASW carbide. most of the parts are swappable. i have seen a defective TM motor and had to rebuild it for a customer, there was a flaw in the casting in the motor but the motor is made by Hammerhead and i'm pretty sure this guy just hit the poop lottery and got a lemon by chance. if you were going to buy new i wouldnt say that between the three of those that one is heads or tails better than the other. ive never bought a new buggy nor would i because i just cant keep my grinder, saw and welder away from on. but if your a handy guy who thinks you wouldnt be happy w/ performance limitations long then i would say scope some used ones. you might save alot of money and if you are handy and never satisfied there wont be any cutter's remorse.

[zman007007]

did anyone notice the date the last time this person posted on here? LOL

[zman007007]

damn I didn"t mean to break up the party. lol

[mb1134]

Way to empty the keg zman! I cant say I noticed the dates he posted. I usually just respond if its at the top of the homepage.

[zman007007]

sorry MB I will get us another keg. LOL Check out my thread on chain oiler and see what you think.