Kz550 in golf cart

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Kz550 in golf cart

28 Dec 2020 18:38

Not bike related kz550 in golf cart put in gear cart moves but very slow give it gas engine reves but still wont go any faster was wondering if has to do with gear ratio between chain and rear end

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

28 Dec 2020 19:14

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Is the engine reving it's guts out at 10,000 rpm (or something approximating that based on sound?) If not, the gear ratio isn't the problem.

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

28 Dec 2020 19:14

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Maybe the clutch is slipping? Too much load for the stock clutch?

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

28 Dec 2020 21:00

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What's the gear ratio between the output sprocket and the rear axle? Stock kz is around 2.5:1

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

29 Dec 2020 07:07

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Yes it reves like crazy still wont go any faster

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

29 Dec 2020 07:11

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Not sure will find out what ratio for cart is thanks

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Re: Kz550 in golf cart

29 Dec 2020 10:11

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Based on the picture I'm guessing the rear axle includes an internal gear reduction, in addition to the chain drive reduction ratio. It's important to understand the axle gear ratio is as well.

But my guess is that the clutch is slipping.

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