advanced dc motor replacement

[crock921]

hi, looking for some direction.

i have a txt 2001+ with a bad motor (continuity between s1 and a1) that i picked up used.

when i pulled the motor, i saw that it is a bd4-4001 advanced dc motors hispeed.

I have no idea what controller is in it, but the cart was going about 21 the way it was.

is this a good motor, or should i use a different brand for replacement? is it best to do the sol/controller too, or should i ride them until they go? I want to do the job right, but also dont want to drop a grand if it is not necessary.

any guidance for this noob would be appreciated!

[cgtech]

That was a good motor for general purposes. so if you can find a deal on one locally, go for it. The thing is that there are many other motors that can work with a stock controller, while giving a little more performance, it's kind of a wash. I bet someone had fun at the "downhill races" and ruined that motor. Question is, what's Your application? Lift/bigger tires? Need more speed? What do you have, and what do you expect from it?

A free tip- whatever speed your cart does on flat ground should be used as a guideline for it's top speed down hills too. Just because it can hit 35 down a hill doesn't mean that won't cause the motor guts to explode doing that.

[crock921]

It's basically for cruising around the neighborhood. I'm going to either lift it or put 14" street tires on it. I'm not sure of the controller brand, but I want another high speed motor like I have. I enjoy being the fastest cart around!