[Topspinmo]

Going up BV today just pass 466 in the right lane moving along with traffic about 37 MPH. Guess what passed me in the left lane? Black Yamaha golf cart running at least 40 plus MPH. At least I know how fast my golf cart could go if I tamper with the governor!

Ok let's here it from the ones that see nothing wrong with it

[Retiring]

A few months ago I was in the golf cart dealership in LSL. I asked the service guy how difficult is it to alter the cart to run faster. He said that would be insane. These carts are not setup, from a safety standpoint, to go fast. Limited braking to short wheelbase to no impact protection to…

I quickly got that idea out of my head. I’ll stick with 20mph, or less.

[rubicon]

That is just plain insane.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by rubicon

That is just plain insane.

No more insane than a motorcycle doing the same speed.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

No more insane than a motorcycle doing the same speed.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

No more insane than a motorcycle doing the same speed.

RickyD: A point well taken. And for that matter a bicyclist traveling above 20 mph determined not to break his momentum.

But then reasonable men can differ on the assumption of risk?

Then again a motorcycle is designed with the thought in mind of distance and speed. A golf cart is not and its breaking system etc is just not designed for much more than 20mph. The 20mph rule may be arbitrary, indeed considering the vast expansion of this community. However, this black Yamaha has gone beyond the pale.

Personal Best Regards:

[Chatbrat]

Yes, but you don't hold an infant in your hands or lap while driving a motorcycle-Can't fix stupid--if you must transport an infant or child use your CAR not the cart

Could be the worst or best decision you'll ever make

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by rubicon

RickyD: A point well taken. And for that matter a bicyclist traveling above 20 mph determined not to break his momentum.



But then reasonable men can differ on the assumption of risk?



Then again a motorcycle is designed with the thought in mind of distance and speed. A golf cart is not and its breaking system etc is just not designed for much more than 20mph. The 20mph rule may be arbitrary, indeed considering the vast expansion of this community. However, this black Yamaha has gone beyond the pale.



Personal Best Regards:

I believe that street legal carts have upgraded brakes, seat belts etc. I'd rather take the 4 wheel risk over 2 wheel, if given the choice.

[Jima64]

Stupid is, stupid does until he hits a object bigger than him.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Yes, but you don't hold an infant in your hands or lap while driving a motorcycle-Can't fix stupid--if you must transport an infant or child use your CAR not the cart

Could be the worst or best decision you'll ever make

Saw that on Hillsborough Trail yesterday! Dad was a cart passenger holding a (6~9) month old.

[Chatbrat]

Wish our paper would post a picture of an adult holding an infant & caption it " what's wrong with this picture"

[GaryW]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Yes, but you don't hold an infant in your hands or lap while driving a motorcycle-Can't fix stupid--if you must transport an infant or child use your CAR not the cart

Could be the worst or best decision you'll ever make

OK so where does a child come into this post? Not sue how that came about.


It is all about Saftey, Street legal carts are still designed for a set speed, just because they drive on the street as so called " STREET LEGAL" does not indicate they have upgrade to a stronger brake system. Some carts set up higher thus more prone to turn overs if they had to swerve or turn real fast to avoid something.
Just called a friend with SCSO. He indicated to me he just stopped a cart couple weeks back. Doing 37 in a 25. He told me the cart had a hard time stopping. So I am thinking even street legal carts are not designed for speeds above factory settings.

Just a thought

[red tail]

Originally Posted by GaryW

OK so where does a child come into this post? Not sue how that came about.


It is all about Saftey, Street legal carts are still designed for a set speed, just because they drive on the street as so called " STREET LEGAL" does not indicate they have upgrade to a stronger brake system. Some carts set up higher thus more prone to turn overs if they had to swerve or turn real fast to avoid something.
Just called a friend with SCSO. He indicated to me he just stopped a cart couple weeks back. Doing 37 in a 25. He told me the cart had a hard time stopping. So I am thinking even street legal carts are not designed for speeds above factory settings.

Just a thought

street legal vehicles have 4 wheel hydraulic brakes. don't comment if you don't know what a lsv is. it takes more than ability to go 25mph to be have street legal designation.

[asianthree]

Don't you love when you get passed and get flipped off for going the legal limit on cart path

[flyerguy]

Personally, I think common sense has gone out the window for a lot of folks operating a golf cart beyond it's purpose and design. I also believe much of this is an "ego", "macho", "look at me" attitude". I fail to see why someone wants to go fast(er) in their golf cart. Why in the world are you in such a hurry, where are you going? If it's essential that I drive over a safe speed (20 mph or less) in the golf cart, I'll take the car. We like to just leisurely cruise around in the cart and enjoy ourselves. Less stress, on me and the equipment.