Trailmaster 300 XRS real owner review

30 miles of trail riding, real owner review, features description

[@coldsoup8958]

Just ordered this exact one but black. Hope to have it within a couple weeks. Pretty pumped!

[@saulromero5129]

Its super fun and cant beat what you get for the price.

[@The85F0X]

I have a 150 and you can do just about anything to it. I've had it for two years and I have flipped it and ran the dog mess out of it. As long as you change the oil every ten hours it will stay good.

[@saulromero5129]

Yes sir. I’m due for an oil change on this one now. Might get a 150 for my kid. After he outgrows the mid xrx.

[@henry9024]

Saul Romero get a 150xrx for your child. I got one for mine, he’s 14 and has had it for 4 years. He drives it every day and has 1,018 miles on it right now. Works dam great. Only had to do minor fixes with electrical

[@aaronhuff8013]

I'm interested in buying a kart exactly like this used. Where can I buy?

[@saulromero5129]

Not sure about used. I would look inline for a local dealer.

[@jasonurban3597]

And please post any upgrades. U da man

[@naciremasti]

Great video man.

[@matframpton8656]

Great vid sir. Thank you.

[@drewslife5734]

How fast does it go, and also I thought It came with a wind shield

[@saulromero5129]

About 46 mph tops. No you have to buy windshield.

[@drewslife5734]

@@saulromero5129 Alright, thank you

[@marcneon69]

i love my 300. forest hill ride next

[@elijahevo6859]

What problems have you had? And xrs or xrx

[@MrSchmidty6969]

I have a 2021 in red with the fuel injection, so far its got about 50 miles on it. I also have the tuner for it too, my question to you is, do you know if the clutch apply has an adjustment or can you lower the engagement rpm? I'm asking because I have to rev it pretty high to engage and when it engages its rough

[@saulromero5129]

Aounds like your gearbox is engaging quickly but if you want toa adjust clutch you have to change out the sliders/rollers. What tuner do you have?

[@sykal]

can you change the tune safely with stock exhaust/intake? just ordered the 200e (efi) xrs and wondering what setting is ok to use on stock...comfort sport or competition?

[@Jarrett2409]

How much maintenance does it need? What specifically does it need maintenanced regularly? How often? Is it expensive to take it into shops for regular maintenance? Sorry, had to get all of my questions in. Gonna buy this so i'd like to know how reliable it is or if it is just constant money spending

[@saulromero5129]

Honestly I have about 80 miles on it and really haven’t had any major issues. Maintenance is really low. You change the oil after the first 5 hours of use after break in and keep changing ever so often as shown in the manual. Check the spark plug every now and then and clean the air filter and replace after it gets too clogged to clean. Not sure about shops since I do it all myself but I doubt its expensive. I bought at dealership and they gave me warranty for a year. Only small issues I have had was had to move radiator hose around under passenger seat to keep the seat from rubbing on the hose, had to lock tight and put pressure washers on intake manifold screws to keep from coming loose and replace a couple fenders after some hard riding. Other than that it hold up great and not much maintenance. Parts are cheap and available online also.

[@Jarrett2409]

Wow that doesn’t seem too bad of maintenance. I pretty much know how to do all of that. I guess my biggest fear is something expensive constantly going wrong or having to fix a lot of stuff. But from what you’re saying a lot of the maintenance seems pretty minor. Would you be willing to give an update in a couple months?

[@saulromero5129]

Yes sir will do. Seems like all the major stuff is holding up.

[@Jarrett2409]

@@saulromero5129 Awesome I will keep my notifications on. Will be buying in the months to come. Let me know how this turns out. Like to stay in touch 👍

[@saulromero5129]

For sure. i just subscribed to your channel.

[@oscargloor7213]

thanks for the video, How do you adjusts the idle? not sure from manual diagrams where screws are and how to properly adjust.

[@saulromero5129]

There is a dial that looks like a gear on the carb. Very easy to adjust. You just turn it.

[@oscargloor7213]

@@saulromero5129 thanks 👍

[@hd.astrixx5714]

dumb question, you need a liscence right?

[@SRT__618]

What’s the difference between the xrs 300 vs the xrx 300 ?

[@saulromero5129]

BRE__2054
The xrx has independent rear suspension and it has turn signals and side mirrors. It also has bigger storage in the back. The xrs has a solid rear axle, no turn signals or side mirrors. Both have the same engine and power. Newer ones will say xrxe or xrse. Those are fuel injected but still the same power.

[@oldcreepyhouseexplorersclu3657]

Hello
Thinking about getting one for the farm? How's it been, are you still liking it? Trouble getting parts?

[@saulromero5129]

Parts are easy to come by. Make sure you get trailmaster original parts though.

[@shannonfreeman1072]

Just bought this exact kart for our kid for Christmas. Did you ever have battery issues? He rode it all day Christmas Day and then went to get on it later that day and battery is dead. Any ideas on what is wrong? Thank you

[@saulromero5129]

No batter issues but maybe just a loose cable on the battery.

[@dezmonseth674]

Will this fit in a truck that is 8ft long 5ft wide?

[@ayooitzel18]

Hello! I have one of this but in silver. Quick question. Is the parking break supposed to be forward or back?

[@saulromero5129]

Itzel Zepeda
Back it is on. Forward it is off. Mine is a little loose and might need some adjustment.

[@ryanbruce2678]

Do you regret not getting the independent rear suspension? I'm buying either this model or the xrx model and your input would be appreciated

[@saulromero5129]

Not really. Most of my terrain is flat enough where the solid axle and shocks with swing arm do just fine.

[@ryanbruce2678]

Picking up my xrs tomorrow silver only 60 miles.

[@waynemackenziesr5005]

So did your XRX 300 come with the electronic control on the carb? Mine did and the manual that came with it has the old style carb so dont have a clue how to adjust it.

[@saulromero5129]

My carb has the electronic choke. Not sure how to adjust that either. What are you trying to adjust? Idle, air fuel, or just the choke?

[@waynemackenziesr5005]

@@saulromero5129 I k ow how to adjust the idle since its the only obvious adjustment and the star k ob is at the top. On either side of the carb, I see no brass slotted screws. Only what appears to be the screws holding the choke on the right side and a small vertical bowl? On the left side. Nothing screaming "turn me!"

[@saulromero5129]

@@waynemackenziesr5005
I dont think the choke can be adjusted. If you want to mess with air fuel, you have to change the jets. I haven’t done that, i think 6 sigma sells some for that carb. I will probably dump the stock carb and electric choke and get a 32mm mikuni flat slide once i do custom exhaust and intake. Mikuni has Manuel choke.

[@waynemackenziesr5005]

@@saulromero5129 I don't mint the auto choke but since MOST carbs I see have at least a fuel if not a fuel and air adjustment screw, it would be nice to know where they are because the manual shows an older carb from what I can tell.

[@Jesus_Saves_J2415]

What if the engine is idling fine and revs up but no forward or reverse? Belt fine and chain is fine.. what could be the problem?

[@saulromero5129]

Not sure. Make sure cables for the shifter are fastened up tight and correctly.

[@elijahevo6859]

You have a rear transmission that has a shifter hooked up to it and has its own gear oil, if it's not shifting or there's damaged gears in there that could do it, make sure to change your gear oil every like idk 10 oil changes

[@theunseen8054]

In your opinion, is this a good buy? Also can a 6'2 man fit in it??

[@saulromero5129]

The UnSeEn
Yes it is a good buy if you get a good deal. Perfect for moderate riding. Goes anywhere a 4 wheeler can. I’m 6 ft and I fit fine. 6 2 should be no problem.

[@theunseen8054]

@@saulromero5129 Awesome! Thank you! They're currently $3400-$3600...depending.

[@elijahevo6859]

I have a 300 xrx that I've modded a bunch, fits my 6'5 frame very well

[@DarthFrodo]

I want to get one. But can you get some air with it? Nothing major just a little craziness.

[@saulromero5129]

Yes if you pick up enough speed you can catch a little air. This isn’t a polaris rzr so I wouldn’t get too crazy with it. Good thing is if you break something, parts are cheap.

[@DarthFrodo]

@@saulromero5129 Was gonna pick one up in Jax Florida but they won't be available until after the first of next year. All this Covid bs.

[@waynemackenziesr5005]

The specks say it climbs only 18 degrees but my experience as a 220 pound man and my 130 pound kid beside me, we were climbing nearly 25 degree bowls straight up. As for air? If you hit a jump of any significance at the speeds this is capable of, you will be in the air a lot. Make sure your suspension is set a little on the stiff side to minimize the spine compressimg inertia upon landing.

[@dianecrespin2219]

Do you happen to know where I can get parts? I’ve tried online but they keep sending me the wrong part. Needing a replacement choke cable. tyia

[@saulromero5129]

This one has an electronic choke. It doesn’t have a manual choke. What model is yours? Gokartmasters or gopowersports is a good site. Also steele powersports has parts for the 300 xrs and xrx.

[@UnapologeticConservative]

What's the measurements width from out side wheel to outside wheel.

[@elijahevo6859]

Little under 5 feet wheel base on the rear wheels

[@jasonurban3597]

Im picking up a 2021 tomorrow. Is tgere any difference that u kno of. Thanks in advance

[@saulromero5129]

Yeah man. The newer ones are fuel injected. I will post upgrades soon.

[@jasonurban3597]

@@saulromero5129 my man. Yeah this guy bought a brand new 2021 it's the XRS e I guess the xrx has the different rear suspension what he's selling it dirt cheap I guess he hurt his back at work it only has like 35 hours on it I can't pass it up

[@zwiefelnathan]

The TrailMaster 300 XRS states its liquid cooled. Is it water, or a 50/50 mix of antifreeze? Thanks

[@saulromero5129]

It’s 50/50 mix just like a regular car.

[@saulromero5129]

Stays cool. Fan kicks on and cools it back down quickly.

[@zwiefelnathan]

Thanks, that's what I assumed but you never know. Had one company online tell me water and was having a hard time believing it.

[@zwiefelnathan]

If you don't mind one more, what oil weight are you running?

[@saulromero5129]

10w 30 mobil full synthetic. Changed the oil after about the first 5 hours of use.

[@saulromero5129]

New videos on the buggy. Check them out!

[@huncho.lilwill]

Do the seat adjust

[@saulromero5129]

William _lazy
Driver side seat adjusts alot

[@huncho.lilwill]

Saul Romero ok

[@ikonic189]

I have the trail master mid xrx/r

[@saulromero5129]

I have a mid xrx as well. I was trying to buy the mid xrxr but they wouldn’t sell it because it was missing a seat belt. I ordered the reverse and engine mount and installing it this week. I put 20” tires in the back and moved the fenders. Any mods to yours? I’ll make a video on the mid xrxr soon.

[@ikonic189]

That pretty cool I haven’t did any mods on it tho

[@saulromero5129]

von von
I have the reverse installed on the mid xrx now. It was a pain but I got it to work really good. It rides about 4” off the ground at the sprocket guard now with the 20” tires in the back. I’ll make a video on it soon . I

[@zebduffey5698]

Whatever you do don't take this thing in the mud without rerouting the air intake much higher. Ive got 6 of these and have had alot of problems with them but have learned ALOT about how to fix them. If anyone has questions you can ask but I'll tell you the main problem is the carburetor... alot of people say don't use carburetor cleaner on them... but I'll tell you if it's running like shit carburetor cleaner does the trick. Also you need new fuel filters and petcocks... and by all means. REROUTE YOUR INTAKES IF YOUR GOING ANYWHERE NEAR MUD!. Water gets down in that air box and once you go down any decline water just pours out of the box and directly into the carburetor. That one took a long time to figure out.

[@saulromero5129]

Zeb Duffey
Thanks Zeb, I wont be taking it anywhere mud without re routing. Mainly dusty trails. Haven’t had any issues with the carb yet. Wish I could
Swap a Mikuni with better
Intake and exhaust but I haven’t seen it done.

[@allissonresendiz9258]

where did u get it from

[@saulromero5129]

Moto in El Paso Tx.

[@dezmonseth674]

Nice go kart. Could 10 year old drive it?

[@saulromero5129]

Yea you can adjust the seat all the way forward and lower the steering wheel. Set the screw on the pedal to limit his speed because it does have alot of power for a 10 year old. My 10 year old drives it.

[@dezmonseth674]

Thank you so much for the information! The speed limiter is that something that comes with the go-kart? Or did you fabricate it?

[@saulromero5129]

@@dezmonseth674
It come with it. Its just a bolt and 2 nuts.

[@dezmonseth674]

@@saulromero5129 Thanks again for the information 👍

[@zwiefelnathan]

Just received my XRS a week ago, have you had any trouble with engine bog at higher rpm, say anything above 38 mph? When im at about 38 and accelerate the engine bogs as its starving for gas.

[@saulromero5129]

Not really. I hardly ever get it above 38 mph but i haven’t experienced that. Maybe clean out the carb and make sure you are running 90-91 octane fuel. Make sure the gas pedal isn’t being limited either. Check throttle cable as well.

[@saulromero5129]

Still having issues?

[@richieonyt5815]

It could be an electrical issue. I thought it was something to do with the carb aswell but me and my dad worked on it and found out something was loose in the wiring. We made it tighter and sure enough that was it.

[@triggeringliberals405]

Pro tip disconnect the emissions b.s and that thing will haul ass without a tuner

[@saulromero5129]

Done

[@henrygreene9285]

How?

[@triggeringliberals405]

@@henrygreene9285 because instead of recirculating exhaust fumes and reburning them which is what that emission system is doing if disconnected and blocked off it will get constant fresh air all the time hence more power . in order for China to be able to sell their junk here they need to pass strict emissions I was a diesel mechanic for 15 years and used to do EGR Delete on semi trucks which is pretty much the same BS emissions stuff but in a diesel form

[@henrygreene9285]

I know the principle… just what did he take off to bypass it. I’m sure I can figure it out… just trying to make it easy.

[@elijahevo6859]

​@@triggeringliberals405 What did you take off?

[@wolfweb]

How well does it handle hills?

[@saulromero5129]

Climbs hills easily. I have some steep ones around here and I haven’t had one problem climbing anything.

[@wolfweb]

@@saulromero5129 thanks for the reply. What is steep to you? Have you been up 15 to 20 degree slope? Any video?

[@saulromero5129]

I have one hill here that is close to that. Handled it well. Wasn’t a very tall hill, maybe 10 feet or so but i got up it really easy. Look up some videos of the 300xrx. Same power and you can see how they do.

[@naciremasti]

@@wolfweb 11 gram sliders will fix your climbing issue. Don't get rollers, get sliders they'll last linger.

[@tonysoprano1045]

Can 2 adults ride with lots of room??

[@saulromero5129]

2 adults fit fine. 2 large adults would be a little snug.

[@tonysoprano1045]

@@saulromero5129 an will it still climb hills with 2 adults in it?

[@saulromero5129]

@@tonysoprano1045
Yes. Climbed a pretty steep long hill with me and my brother in law both. We both weigh over 200 lbs.

[@saulromero5129]

@@tonysoprano1045 same hill in my other video it climbed with both of us .

[@tonysoprano1045]

@@saulromero5129 thank you, your friend Tony SOPRANO

[@haydenshinkle3249]

Is it pretty fast?

[@saulromero5129]

Hayden Shinkle
Yes, top speed is 50 mph. Plenty of power off road.