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Old 06-03-2012, 10:29 AM
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Question Our new Buggy fleet!
I bought 3 buggy's for use on my family's ranch in Texas. It's all flat with some very minor ups and downs. One very big hill we made (a rock crusher rents a lot of property from us and we have access to everything) but otherwise no hills. Just woods, creeks, and trails on about 400 acres. One lap on our "course" takes about 8:33 minutes on a Hammerhead 250cc but that's pushing it HARD and getting beat to death lol.

At the bottom are pics of all the and the tracks. I'll rearrange once I'm back home on a computer.
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Old 06-03-2012, 11:26 AM
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Well the guy with the SunL went down to $1000 and is willing to bring it to meet me South of Dallas so i'm really leaning towards that one now. It's really a good looking cart.
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Old 06-03-2012, 11:46 AM
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Welcome- The sunl does look clean.
I'd be worried about the Carter too and the fact he hasn't repaired it himself.
The Fox is over priced but a solid toy
This Maxxam is high priced too
The Roketa GK-28 150cc looks okay (BS on the 50mph!!!)
Just curious why the reverse on the Crossfire is a negative?
The Maxxam says it needs an ignition- I don't take that as a starter- I'd be worried about it.
That's a lot of choices!!! Good luck. I hate to say it but untill you see/drive it there's too many unknown's to say whether the price is too high on any of these.
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Welcome- The sunl does look clean.
I'd be worried about the Carter too and the fact he hasn't repaired it himself.
The Fox is over priced but a solid toy
This Maxxam is high priced too
The Roketa GK-28 150cc looks okay (BS on the 50mph!!!)
Just curious why the reverse on the Crossfire is a negative?
The Maxxam says it needs an ignition- I don't take that as a starter- I'd be worried about it.
That's a lot of choices!!! Good luck. I hate to say it but untill you see/drive it there's too many unknown's to say whether the price is too high on any of these.
The review on here listed the lack of reverse on the Tomberline as a con. This Tomberline has reverse so that's a positive.

The guy with the Talon said he can and will repair but he doesn't have the time for a few weeks. He's a 1 man repair shop. Seems to me if you want to sell it you can make the time?

The guy with the Roketa was really nice but unwilling to go below $1250 because he "has paperwork showing it was a $3000 kart. I'm sorry but I can buy a brand new Roketa in Dallas for $1600. I already talked to the dealer.

The Maxxam needed the actual 5 wire key ignition part. While I was on the phone with the guy I looked it up and emailed him the link. He was a bit surprised by that. Simple $30 fix.

Off topic but the SunL doesn't have front mud flaps/fenders and I'm having a devil of a time finding them online. Any suggestions? Found some here: http://www.shop.kidnmekarts.com/PLAS...ACKETS_c32.htm
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Old 06-03-2012, 07:20 PM
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If I saw a crossfire up here in NY that looks as good as that one WITH reverse...for $900 starting price, I'd have a hard time saying no.
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Old 06-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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If I saw a crossfire up here in NY that looks as good as that one WITH reverse...for $900 starting price, I'd have a hard time saying no.
I definitely intend to look at that one however just tonight a guy called me and has two Hammerhead Super 250's and he's considering my offer of $3000. He's asking $3400. He may also throw in another mint condition 250 that has engine issue for $300-400.
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Old 06-03-2012, 10:31 PM
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Hammerhead 250's-That sounds like a super deal if they're in good running shape-(the extra buggy is inexpensive icing on the cake!!! spare parts if nothing else assuming you have the storage space for it)
I definitely agree with stugots about the Crossfire as well (proven durabilty,solid engine,parts are available & fairly simple to work on regardless if there's no manufacturer support nearby)
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Hammerhead 250's-That sounds like a super deal if they're in good running shape-(the extra buggy is inexpensive icing on the cake!!! spare parts if nothing else assuming you have the storage space for it)
I definitely agree with stugots about the Crossfire as well (proven durabilty,solid engine,parts are available & fairly simple to work on regardless if there's no manufacturer support nearby)
Yeah I'm stoked. It looks like they're in good shape. Here's a pic



If all else fails I'm definitely going to take a look at the Crossfire. I'm lucky I don't live in Texas full time or I'd snap up 5-6 of these things. Addict in the making.
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Old 06-04-2012, 10:51 AM
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Carter, Sunl, and Baja are good buggies to stay away from. Carter is no longer in business and in the later years 2007 up made everything just a bit different so you would have to go to them for parts, Sunl used an off version of the GY6 engine and is almost nill on replacement parts if it has the off engine, Tomberline had tranny issues and although nor out of business they no longer carry parts for them. HH, Roketa, and Kinroad are the best bet. Crossfire is OK unless it has the internal reverse parts are hard to come by.
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Carter, Sunl, and Baja are good buggies to stay away from. Carter is no longer in business and in the later years 2007 up made everything just a bit different so you would have to go to them for parts, Sunl used an off version of the GY6 engine and is almost nill on replacement parts if it has the off engine, Tomberline had tranny issues and although nor out of business they no longer carry parts for them. HH, Roketa, and Kinroad are the best bet. Crossfire is OK unless it has the internal reverse parts are hard to come by.
Thanks man! I just worked out a deal with the guy who has the Hammer Head 250's. We're getting three of them for $3600. Two run great and one is having "engine issues". So really two for $3100 and then at worst a mint condition rolling frame for $500 that needs an engine. I'm picking them up on Thursday and I'm PUMPED! Pics to come soon!
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You just purchased one of the top buggies, congrats
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Congrat's on a super deal.Can't wait to see your new toys and a grin from the owner getting down & dirty!!!!
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Here are the other two. I'm SUPER pumped because the guy was wrong about the issue (he's just coordinating the sale because he's internet savvy). The issues with the blue one are broken brake caliper, broken headlight, broken shifter, and it won't shift gears. I found a new gearbox, head light, shifter assembly, and caliper all for $240 shipped.
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NICE!- Now get the shot of the proud owner out playing with a BIG grin!! I'd be cheez'n for days with those buggies.
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I emailed this guy and he never replied.


Now I know why... he'd already sold 'em

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These go karts are insanely awesome. Oh and the broken one? Not broken at all. Spark plug disconnected. Needs front right brake pads, caliper, and new ignition. Runs like a champ! It also only has 92 hours on it!!! The silver one has 285 hours and the black one has 292. 7 years old and ridden 40 hours a year on average.

The ranch they were on was amazing. Oil millionaire. Straight mind blowing. He's upgrading to Razors.
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Now I know why... he'd already sold 'em

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Yeah sorry man I was the first reply he said. He took 3 days to respond. It's a realtor buddy he does business with who is selling them for him.
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Congrats on the even better buy then!
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Awesome buy ... great deal !!!
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Old 06-11-2012, 01:20 AM
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Some more pics





GPS Map of our course. I used my Nike Map My Run App which even recorded how hard I was pushing the karts. Totally dictated by terrain. It's a sweet enduro style course.



Distance view 2.42 miles in 6:42 mm:

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Nice job fitting all those on the trailer!!! I love the course- did someone make the course for buggies or motorcycles?
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Nice job fitting all those on the trailer!!! I love the course- did someone make the course for buggies or motorcycles?
We grew up riding dirt bikes and there are trails all over for those. These re trails are made with a 6ft shredder for the karts.
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Great pics.and the trail should be a blast.But i think you need a 20ft trailer.Bag'm and sack'm.LOL
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The trails are really fun, curvy, creeks, dips, a big dirt pile, steep drops, and switch backs. My Dad is really creative with making them.
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Great have a good and safe ride.
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So we added to the track and it's now 3.12 miles long. Also added a long loop that's .42 miles long and then started on a dirt track.

The karts after a pressure washing







Longer track


Loop at north end of propert along fence line.


Making the dirt track
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I envy you.
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I envy you.
Well I'm planning on trying to host a "Buggy Weekend" in 2013. I only get to go home once or twice a year. central Texas might be a haul for you but I'll plan it with plenty of notice.

Maybe your company would sponsor it by paying for your gas? I'd let you set up a tent for your company.

We bought them for family and friends to ride and for my upcoming wedding in September.
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Miller time and a victory cigar after running the tracks hard.
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Sounds like a plan to me! Never been ridding in Texas.
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Old 06-13-2012, 11:08 AM
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eagleatvparts.com.They are in dallas.Great guys to deal with and will have what you need.
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Nothing like a Chrown and Sevin and a Paratags
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Buggies look AWESOME and the track is SWEET! Nice pic's of you too!!!! can't tell if you're grinning though!!!
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Thanks guys. Miller lite and a Cohiba Red Dot from Dominican Republic. I prefer beer and jäger bombs myself. I like nice bourbon and whiskey too.

Thanks for the heads up about eagle atv.

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