Looking at a G1 issues?

z4lunch · 08-28-2009, 09:41 AM

Steve here... Any thing I should be concerned with on G1. I found one for sale an few hours from home. or should I look for a 4 stroke. My wife an I will be primarily using it around the yard.
Thank you
Steve

ic746 · 08-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Hi Steve I have 2 G1's and their a strong running machine, but since their the age that they are some of them need a little tlc. Check it out see if it will start and check compression a good compression should be at or around 120lbs. Except the 82 model which is a little lower. Id make sure that it will run frontwards and backwards because those type engines were designed to run either way. I have a 82 G1 that I stretched 10 inches longer and it will pull me and a friend and my dog and I can also pull my camper all over my property with it no problem. Their a strong running machine if you go over them real good and there are a lot of people on here that own one or 2 hope that helps alittle.
Calvin

krimepays · 08-28-2009, 04:22 PM

I guess my first question would be how much are you looking to spend if you have some cash to spend then I would deffinately look for something a little newer and in a 4 stroke alot easier for parts etc.. if your working on a budget and you can pick up a G1 cheap then in my opinion you cant go wrong with a G1 I picked mine up for 500 I have a total of 600 into it and I can out run and out climb my parents ezgo 4 stroke I am totally happy with it not to say that if I had a couple grand to spend I wouldnt have went with a newer 4 stroke Good luck!

lobo · 09-03-2009, 04:47 AM

If the G1 is in good shape I say go for it.I've had my 83 G1 for nine years lots of miles no problems.

sho305 · 09-03-2009, 10:32 PM

G1 make more noise, go faster, stink some, and they look like they look. Newer 4 stroke are nicer for above things, even ride a little better have a little more room, otherwise the carts are nearly the same far as construction. They are all pretty durable, so it comes to budget, availability, and above needs/wants. Also if you want to mod them, the newer ones have more stuff available for them.

08-28-2009, 09:41 AM	#1
z4lunch Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI Posts: 8	Looking at a G1 issues? Steve here... Any thing I should be concerned with on G1. I found one for sale an few hours from home. or should I look for a 4 stroke. My wife an I will be primarily using it around the yard. Thank you Steve

08-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#2
ic746 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 651	Re: Looking at a G1 issues? Hi Steve I have 2 G1's and their a strong running machine, but since their the age that they are some of them need a little tlc. Check it out see if it will start and check compression a good compression should be at or around 120lbs. Except the 82 model which is a little lower. Id make sure that it will run frontwards and backwards because those type engines were designed to run either way. I have a 82 G1 that I stretched 10 inches longer and it will pull me and a friend and my dog and I can also pull my camper all over my property with it no problem. Their a strong running machine if you go over them real good and there are a lot of people on here that own one or 2 hope that helps alittle. Calvin

08-28-2009, 04:22 PM	#3
krimepays Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 89	Re: Looking at a G1 issues? I guess my first question would be how much are you looking to spend if you have some cash to spend then I would deffinately look for something a little newer and in a 4 stroke alot easier for parts etc.. if your working on a budget and you can pick up a G1 cheap then in my opinion you cant go wrong with a G1 I picked mine up for 500 I have a total of 600 into it and I can out run and out climb my parents ezgo 4 stroke I am totally happy with it not to say that if I had a couple grand to spend I wouldnt have went with a newer 4 stroke Good luck!
krimepays Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 89

09-03-2009, 04:47 AM	#4
lobo Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sand Springs,Ok Posts: 873	Re: Looking at a G1 issues? If the G1 is in good shape I say go for it.I've had my 83 G1 for nine years lots of miles no problems.

09-03-2009, 10:32 PM	#5
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,443	Re: Looking at a G1 issues? G1 make more noise, go faster, stink some, and they look like they look. Newer 4 stroke are nicer for above things, even ride a little better have a little more room, otherwise the carts are nearly the same far as construction. They are all pretty durable, so it comes to budget, availability, and above needs/wants. Also if you want to mod them, the newer ones have more stuff available for them.

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