99 ds stock height hits rev limiter at 18 mph

[mattbossmcgee]

Is this normal? Seems awfully slow. At 17 to 18 the engine turns off for 2 seconds and keeps doing it till I slow up. Rev limiter? I have the bypassed governor by loosening the nut and spreading the clamp apart on the Gov arm shaft. I had a Yamaha g22 gas cart that ran 30 mph without governor. So I'm not use to hitting the rev limiter at only 18 mph.

[CP241]

Yep. That’s the rev limiter. And That’s about all she’s gonna get assuming stock tires and everything else. You may have a worn clutch, or belt. But even new clutches and belt you won’t get much more than about 20 on a stock cart

I’ve never tried bypassing the governor like that, I just put a zip tie on the gov spring. But either way, if you want more speed you’ll need a lift and bigger tires or a set of gears.

[mattbossmcgee]

Originally Posted by CP241

Yep. That’s the rev limiter. And That’s about all she’s gonna get assuming stock tires and everything else. You may have a worn clutch, or belt. But even new clutches and belt you won’t get much more than about 20 on a stock cart

I’ve never tried bypassing the governor like that, I just put a zip tie on the gov spring. But either way, if you want more speed you’ll need a lift and bigger tires or a set of gears.

I'm going to change it to the zip tied governor. I like how with the zip tie you can adjust it just right to preven hitting the rev limiter. I'm not sure if I will lift the cart or keep it stock. If I keep it stock height I definitely want 6 to 1 gears. If I lift it I would go with 22 inch tires and no hs gears.
I use this cart for driving through town to the park with my kid. Its street legal

[CP241]

Not sure what state you live in, but 6:1 gears on a fe290 won’t be real happy on large hills. 8:1 would be better I’d think.

I always adjust my zip ties so that it will barely “kiss” the rev limiter... not all the time but that on a long flat straight if I keep it floored it will hit it. Then I can control speed with the pedal and know I’m getting as much as I can out of her :)