Mini Bike Mods: Dirt Cheap Front Suspension Upgrade

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  • Learn how to upgrade the rigid front forks to front shocks on your mini bike. These modifications are inexpensive and provide an excellent ride. Check out the parts here:
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  • @JohnWheels
    @JohnWheels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video! I'm going to do the cheap route when I convince my parents to let me buy a mini bike. At least I got them to let me have a go kart. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @KarpucMotoring
    @KarpucMotoring 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thank you so much!! Gonna order this now and post up my install

  • @fatbuddycat
    @fatbuddycat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to grant! I've since learned to weld since seeing some of your videos. Time to try some new things. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @cromwell1974
    @cromwell1974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea thanks for the link to the forks.

    • @scottpeck1149
      @scottpeck1149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, Eli bent his stock forks on the 1st day lol...dango chicken wallers, no crashes yet good fun.

  • @rdill6371
    @rdill6371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job. Thanks for the links.

  • @mozezcen-valley7555
    @mozezcen-valley7555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like it came out good

  • @scottpeck1149
    @scottpeck1149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the link!

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem

  • @kiheirc3195
    @kiheirc3195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super cool buddy thank you for the video by the way say thanks next time Colin

  • @druface12345
    @druface12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mono suspension stretched rear swing arm! (Ultimate Overlander)

  • @xrick76tube
    @xrick76tube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want you do make a bolt on wheelie bar with either skateboard wheels or roller blade wheels

  • @Od_13
    @Od_13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using this to add front suspension to my atc

  • @brunopacola
    @brunopacola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! What are the tire sizes? And what is the distance between the two shock absorbers?

  • @trewatkins530
    @trewatkins530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size drill bit did u use to oversize the holes

  • @krtmyr
    @krtmyr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    rear shocks or springer seat?

  • @Captainkleen
    @Captainkleen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Mega Max the company went out of business so I found Monster max front suspension factory parts but even though their both 212cc and same size the bearings are to large for my mega max and mine are to small to fit over threaded neck. Any ideas or suggestions would help. Thanks.

  • @sebastianb5997
    @sebastianb5997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size tires are those?? I’m trying to build from scratch a frame but looking for tires and wheels first

  • @Mario-nd3sh
    @Mario-nd3sh 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hows the quality holding up ?

  • @mustanger1942
    @mustanger1942 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this video is older, But thanks for the info! I ordered the build your own forks as well and am wondering what handlebars you used on the bike. Thanks!

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eBay handlebars pro taper

  • @gamerjoe5026
    @gamerjoe5026 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awosome video! Question tho do you think I can fabricate the shocks to be longer for a taller bike ??

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just get longer shocks

  • @sandmanbub
    @sandmanbub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Add a front brake. Front brakes have more stopping power than rear brakes do and they should be used together.

  • @Angelhernandez-uw3rw
    @Angelhernandez-uw3rw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put a front brake one it

  • @carvis328
    @carvis328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size wheel axel is used in the new shock forks? Is it the stock M12 diameter axel bolt?

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stock

  • @dougdroen7519
    @dougdroen7519 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got a question do these shocks require oiling at all

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  ปีที่แล้ว

      They have no oil

  • @waydweaver7596
    @waydweaver7596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could I use just the front end of an xr50??

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes but it may require additional mods. It has been done

  • @cornwasher
    @cornwasher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems a lot of work cutting off those forks from the cross supports, grinding and welding. Why not simply fab up new cross supports. Seems much simpler?

    • @mtnsleder2829
      @mtnsleder2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MM Reporter Your idea sound like a lot of work...

  • @ChrisBusy
    @ChrisBusy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the link you refer to??

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Description

  • @drumtwo4seven
    @drumtwo4seven 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the seat?
    Thanks 👍

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came with the mini bike. I just recovered it

  • @jeremyfizel5127
    @jeremyfizel5127 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not go to the computer just seen you on build break repeat so I want you to look up turbo Kart walk around. Sean N . TH-cam. And turbo Kart death machine. Sean N. TH-cam I like to see it on the dyno but y'all do awesome work Buddy love your channel have a 1970 Rupp but mine has a stock 10-inch tires & Rims 5 horse Tecumseh stock of course you know it gives me problems carburetor sucks . I like your videos on the Flathead Briggs as I'm doing old school man I'm 40 people don't realize you make some decent power with flatheads but this is the only way I know how to get ahold of you I'm not a big social media guy . I like the Mako 13 horsepower go-kart I guess it was the one that got flipped that's awesome cart just just too much power for some people though and two others a lot of fun keep it up buddy awesome videos

  • @eddiecomstock2725
    @eddiecomstock2725 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wheelybars for shore.

  • @stephaniehart8241
    @stephaniehart8241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Extended swingarm and suspension and that ugly exhaust Gone

  • @ADVENTURE_HP
    @ADVENTURE_HP 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the shocks metal on the bottom still or aluminum?

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the tube is steel, the bottom part that bolts to the front axle is aluminum

    • @ADVENTURE_HP
      @ADVENTURE_HP 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KartFab will you do a video on how to find engine specs. Like how to find the torque of the connecting rod ring gap and spacing. All the way threw the whole engine.

  • @mtnsleder2829
    @mtnsleder2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still waiting on a super charged engine build

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turbo engine dyno video coming out on Sunday for build break repeat.

    • @mtnsleder2829
      @mtnsleder2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      KartFab he still have to stock internals on that engine?

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. They were thinking going EFI after this since it actually made good power.

    • @mtnsleder2829
      @mtnsleder2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      KartFab needs more tuning and billet internals and over sized valves etc... should be able to get 25 hp easily with that. Nice dyno set up though

  • @trewatkins530
    @trewatkins530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What caliper is that from and did u have to fab a bracket

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check my other videos for mini bike brakes

    • @trewatkins530
      @trewatkins530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KartFab so funny later that note that video popped up where u did the caliper swap over thanks love the videos funny as hell lol dry comedy 😆😆😆🤟🤟🤟🤟

  • @xenogenion
    @xenogenion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    will it fit on a ct100u?

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      probably, just need to do stage 1 mods and maybe a peanut style gas tank

  • @releasedpsycho
    @releasedpsycho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can these shocks be tightened and lossen for better rebound over bumps?

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope

    • @releasedpsycho
      @releasedpsycho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KartFab really? I thought the Allen wrench spot on top was for adjusting

    • @KartFab
      @KartFab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@releasedpsycho nah these are cheapo shocks. IIRC they were like $40 and only have a spring in them, no hydraulics.

    • @releasedpsycho
      @releasedpsycho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KartFab o ok thanks. I wasn’t sure but it is better than no shock

  • @JasonStaleyFitness
    @JasonStaleyFitness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its kinda hard when not everyone has a welder lol

    • @mtnsleder2829
      @mtnsleder2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BackWoods Riding just use JB weld it’s the same thing!

    • @marshy_4599
      @marshy_4599 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you really want some front suspension then you could try puting 4 extra collars on the top side and torque em down

  • @Gazanova85
    @Gazanova85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    no shock is lame

  • @jeremyfizel5127
    @jeremyfizel5127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kids nowadays test out the shocks he banged it on the ground hard spazzin out man priceless that that describes the whole generation Millennials spazzes that's what I'm going to call them the spaz generation now on they ain't like us buddy that grew up in a different time the Xbox brain damage syndrome side effects no common sense entitlement and know-it-all, sense of accomplishment that ain't deserved, destructiveness.

    • @mechamoto6102
      @mechamoto6102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What in the hell are you rambling on about?

    • @SiguysGaming
      @SiguysGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The retirement home must've been late with breakfast huh?

    • @waydweaver7596
      @waydweaver7596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go home boomer.