Kraton Kraton out of control when in reverse

[Crumb]

Just got my Kraton 6s a few days ago, and I’ve noticed a small annoyance. The truck works great when in forwards but in reverse is fine for about 5 feet then the steering starts turning all the way to each side, or in other words, violently wobbling out of control. I’m not using reverse a ton so it’s not super annoying but is still something I’d like fixed unless it can’t be. Only had crawlers and on road cars before this so something of this power level is new to me, hence why I’m asking. Model is the v5 by the way

 

[Jackjax801]

Similar thing happens to me when I'm using a gyro. If you've got a gyro, turning it down/off may do the trick.

 

[Hammer Down]

Just got my Kraton 6s a few days ago, and I’ve noticed a small annoyance. The truck works great when in forwards but in reverse is fine for about 5 feet then the steering starts turning all the way to each side, or in other words, violently wobbling out of control. I’m not using reverse a ton so it’s not super annoying but is still something I’d like fixed unless it can’t be. Only had crawlers and on road cars before this so something of this power level is new to me, hence why I’m asking. Model is the v5 by the way

It’s the steering geometry that causes this, caster angle if I’m not mistaken.

 

[pstill9302]

You will find yourself using reverse only to back away from things you can't power over or through in time, usually in less distance than the wobbles will appear in. So the the problem goes away as your driving experience increases.

 

[Sargent_Horse]

Stronger servo and servo spring will help reduce this, but it's really a byproduct of the tire angle that makes going forward nice.

 

[slick2500]

It’s the steering geometry that causes this, caster angle if I’m not mistaken.

This is what I was told as well.

 

[Crumb]

Similar thing happens to me when I'm using a gyro. If you've got a gyro, turning it down/off may do the trick.

Thanks, not sure if kraton has a gyro but if so TIA.

 

[Sargent_Horse]

Thanks, not sure if kraton has a gyro but if so TIA.

Stock does not

 

[Crumb]

It’s the steering geometry that causes this, caster angle if I’m not mistaken.

Ok thanks, I’ve seen other people comment on it online but in their examples it has never been as severe as in my case, so thanks.

Stock does not

Ok that’s what I thought

You will find yourself using reverse only to back away from things you can't power over or through in time, usually in less distance than the wobbles will appear in. So the the problem goes away as your driving experience increases.

Got it, thanks