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DRIFT BAR FOR ADJUSTABLE REAR CASTERS
The rear wheels on the Crazy Cart XL are mounted on casters, like RipStik wheels. By altering the angle of
the support for these wheels, the Crazy Cart XL can either "track" in the same direction as the drive wheel is
going or allow the rear end to "drift" in response to turning or acceleration forces. The Drift Bar allows control
between the two driving modes: normal mode for straight tracking (down or default) and Crazy Cart XL
mode for drifting (when the Drift Bar is pulled up). When the Drift Bar is in the down position, the Crazy Cart
XL will track in-line with the front wheel like a traditional vehicle. As the Drift Bar is raised, it changes the
angle of the rear casters and allows the rear of the cart to drift. The more the Drift Bar is raised, the easier the
cart drifts. When the Drift Bar is all the way up, the casters are in "Crazy Cart XL mode. " The Crazy Cart XL can
thus actually turn itself around in circles, and the size of the circle the cart will spin in depends on how much,
if any, the Drift Bar is pulled up. The higher the Drift Bar is, the tighter the circle the cart will spin in.
NORMAL MODE
(DEFAULT MODE)
In Crazy Cart XL mode, the frame is able to rotate any direction, regardless of the direction of travel. In the
Crazy Cart XL mode it is possible to drive in a straight line with the frame oriented any direction, including
backwards and sideways. The Drift Bar must be raised all the way up to travel backward in the Crazy Cart XL.
SPINNING, DRIFTING AND STOPPING THE Crazy Cart XL
The best use of the Crazy Cart XL involves careful coordination of the steering, the Drift Bar, and the
accelerator. The majority of spins and drifts that can be done in the Crazy Cart XL are accomplished by careful
accelerator control. Learning when to add or reduce power is the key to smoothly connecting tricks. Smooth
riding also increases the run time between charges. When first getting oriented with the Crazy Cart XL, it is
highly recommended that riders carefully apply the accelerator and take time to get familiar with the variable
effects of the Drift Bar and steering at low speeds.
There is no separate brake on the Crazy Cart XL, but with practice it is easy to stop. Of course, removing your
foot from the accelerator will slow the cart down as a result of friction in the drive train. To stop the Crazy Cart
XL's forward motion immediately, take your foot off of the accelerator and turn the steering wheel 90 degrees
to either side. Removing your foot from the accelerator and turning the steering wheel will result in the Crazy
Cart XL spinning or drifting in a circle and slowing to a stop. By turning the steering wheel 90° and taking
your foot off the pedal, the rider can immediately arrest forward motion and instead turn away. In this way,
the Crazy Cart XL can avoid collisions and evade things otherwise in its path.
For your safety, take the time to get familiar and comfortable with various combinations of accelerator,
steering, and Drift Bar applications to learn how to slow down and how using the Drift Bar affects stopping at
slow speeds. Practice these skills for maximum rider safety.
These basic steering exercises may help to familiarize riders with their Crazy Cart XL's capabilities:
1. First steer in a circle with the Drift Bar down.
2. Do the same circles, but raise the Drift Bar to different heights, and note how the chassis reacts to
drift differently based on lifts and steering.
3. Practice bringing the Crazy Cart XL to a stop by turning 90° to the left or right-- note how much
more tightly the Crazy Cart XL turns with the Drift Bar raised.
4. Practice staying "tucked in" in tight turns or spins.
WARNING: Recognize that these specialized riding features affect how the Crazy Cart XL functions and require extra caution and attention
to safe riding conditions and practices. Read and review the Safety Warnings on pages 21 and 22, and be extra careful with the Crazy Cart XL to
avoid traffic, obstacles and downhill environments. This is not a "bumper car" and is not designed to engage in collisions, jumping activities or
for use on surfaces other than hardened, smooth, flat and dry areas.
Crazy Cart XL MODE
(DRIFTING MODE)
Crazy Cart XL MODE
(DRIFTING MODE)
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RIDING TIP: With the steering
wheel at 90°, the Crazy Cart XL
will move in a circle using the
rear inside caster as the "pivot
point" if the Drift Bar is down --
but will rotate around its center
if the Drift Bar is fully raised.
NORMAL MODE
(DEFAULT MODE)
RIDING TIP: The front stabilizer
posts help to keep your Crazy
Cart XL from tipping when you
are first stepping into the cart
and when you turn too hard.
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