I saw the post of Dazon vs. Carter. I am preparing to buy a kart and I was wondering how you compart a Dazon Raider Max 175R Single vs. a Jehm Naigator? They seem very similar. Both are 4-stroke and they have similar suspensions. The Jehm is water cooled and has a significant edge in ground clearance (9.3' vs. 5.1").
I bought a Jehm an ended up returning it. What a piece of you know what. I had nothing but problems. I am now looking at these different companies trying to find something more durable. I thingk the Raider Max 175 will be the ticket when they are available. Question? Has anyone ever had an overheating problem with the forced air Raiders?
After about a month of research, I decided to buy a dune buggy rather than a kart. Since I weigh 230, I just thought a buggy would suit me better. We will see.
quote: Originally posted by: Anonymous "The one to buy is the TJ Powersports. They have a better frame, turn signals, a horn, and fenders(that keep the mud and rocks from hitting you!.) I do not know anything about the Jehm, but the Twister Hammerhead from TJ has a lot of extra features for the same price as the Dazon."
The Twister (and Kasea and most other Tong Jian importers) are not certified for use in California. That's one very good reason (for Californians) to go with Dazon (like I did). Dazon's karts are green-sticker certified (for the "Classic" 150R at least) for California.
I bought a twister and the frame snapped after day three. We were not doing anything extreme either! Now our dealer says tough. The suspension has a worhtless design. So we are here looking for something new.
How is the rear suspensin on the Dazon?
We don't need long travel just quality construction for little jumps.
quote: Originally posted by: Anonymous "Twister Kart I bought a twister and the frame snapped after day three. We were not doing anything extreme either! Now our dealer says tough. The suspension has a worhtless design. So we are here looking for something new. How is the rear suspensin on the Dazon? We don't need long travel just quality construction for little jumps. GreenBaron"
The Dazon, Kasea, and Twister karts are all basically identical (manufactured by Tong Jian in China). I bought a new Dazon a month ago and haven't had any problems with the frame. It sounds like something that could be fixed easy enough. <shrug>
quote: Originally posted by: digitalman " The Dazon, Kasea, and Twister karts are all basically identical (manufactured by Tong Jian in China). I bought a new Dazon a month ago and haven't had any problems with the frame. It sounds like something that could be fixed easy enough. <shrug> -Rob"
Thanks Rob I had it welded. Actually I met a guy down at the track who had the new Dazon single seat 150r. Side by side we could see many differences in the two. I don't know much about welding but his welds looked cleaner. Mine has many bumps and even some holes in it at some of the seams. His looked more finished. Plus the design of his 2004 frame was much different and way cooler. I am gonna sell my Twister ASAP if anyone wants it. I want a 2004 Green Dazon like that guys. It is sweet lookin!
Although the Dazon & TJ look similar they are different units, from different manufactures with different engines. The Dazon is a much more reliable kart with a much stronger engine. Although the TJ has turn signals, a horn, etc, the buttons end up braking anyways and then you cant get the parts to fix them. The Dazon would be the better way to go for a quality unit.
Baron
