I've been with you guys from the almost from the beginning. You have come along way. . I still enjoy your video s the same now. And when you guys were looking into old barns for old go carts. I'm happy for you guys. Have a good day
SOOOooooooo, you guys finally starting to understand my comments on getting actual coil-overs (adjustable dampening/rebound). not gopowersports china overs. a little more travel and ground clearance will do you wonders, especially whilst dampened correctly. very proud that you two finally made a real build
Yea, it runs like shit, sounds like its running only on two cylinders in full throttle. I always gringe when they drive it and say '' whoa this thing is so fast''. Wtf rly, stock predator is probably faster :D
@@didyliduu I think you should give them more credit, sure it still has issues, but saying a stock predator has more power? I wouldn't mind having this cart. It needs better suspension and engine work but sure looks fun!
@@Jasonoid Why ? Its painful because you can clearly hear it runs like crap and they just dont do anything about it. Focusin on small things instead of a properly running engine. Pff.
This build has brought me to your channel and I’m loving it all. Already gathering materials to start building my own in the spring. Thank you guys and keep it up.
I think the greatest thing about youtube is being able to watch people's life change in front of your eyes and from where you guys started to were you are now is just amazing
you guys freindship is something never take fir granted thats as inportant really mire important than all the awesome shit you guys bring back to life !
Now that we have taller tires, it could use a re-gear, but above all, it needs a carb tune (or just a switch back to the 4 carb setup). And mufflers (we're working on em). Anyone know where we can get the stock carbs rebuilt professionally?
If you were close to pa I could’ve hooked you up for practically nothing. My buddy Chris is a motorcycle carb guru. He’s had to tune and sync carbs on a ton of different bikes old and newer. He has a 1100 v-star right now he’s been tweaking with, and the thing rips.
That cross kart is the best thing u guys have owned and made, great job I have watched every video since u started the cross kart and I get so excited every Monday and Wednesday to watch the videos!!!!
My all time favorite build!! Finally overtook the Black Widow!! It definitely needs is taller tires all around. My opinion it looks like a body builder whos never made leg day, like EVER. It also could use the body panels you guys talked about, to make it look cleaner and more show ready. After that, its just tiny little finishing touches. Overall though, awesome build guys!!
That thing looks menacing man! The white is perfect for it. Its just has a mean look to it and it sounds great. I can see where it could get scary. Good job you guys.
A little trick I’ve used on smaller tires that are hard to get to seat. Take a ratchet strap and wrap it around the center of the tire and hook the hooks to each other. Then cinch the strap down so it squishes the center part of the tire. It will help force the beads to seat. Doesn’t work on all small tires/rims but it’s saved my butt on those occasional pain in the ass lawn tractor tires.
Guys after watching this run I would suggest off setting the upper front a arm about 6 degrees toward the rear, there are several videos out here that discuss this. I used this set up and it handles so good.Nice job on your build I always enjoy your videos, Stay safe
So tip of the day #1: When mounting tires that have sidewalls that won't touch the rim, try a tow strap in the middle. It tends to make the sidewalls bow out and you don't have to "lose an eyebrow" mounting tires. Back in the day we mounted 10" wide tires on 8" wide rims with a tire band. It compressed the whole tire and kept it from stretching when airing it up.
she's a great basher, goes like hell, sounds awesome, and she's solid. i'd agree with ike, 7/10 for first attempt. if you build another later on, it's going to really hit the nail on the head. good work fellas
Don't listen to the haters, you guys stepped out and tried something, awesome! 1st attempt, awesome! Needs some work, yep, what build wouldn't at this stage. Keep at it, it can only get better. Good job guys, looking forward to the next installment!
Congrats boys on the awesome build! My “ to do list” would be Quick Rack steering. Quad shocks. Proper carb setup. Exhaust system. But this project is defo coming on really well! 👍🏻👏
Reminds me of what I said playing dirt 4 with the Logitech steering wheel. The feed back is crazy from that wheel. And reminds me a little of when I did have a truck I didn't care about and would go beat some fields with friends.
There are great 20 and 22" options for 8" rims that we use on our off road golf carts. The issue may be that GoPowerSports does not have them. Grip it and rip it fellas!!
How wide are they though? We need something relatively skinny. As you saw in the video we had to space the wheels out slightly with these 9.5" wide tires.
@@CarsandCameras the best fit out the for an 8" rim will be a 22x10x8. There are 20x7x8 also. The best option is to go to a 10" or 12" rim. You will be able to get almost any size tire. I run a 22x8x10 on the front of my golf cart and 22x11x10 on the back. I also changed the backspacing on the rims for more clearance. It's less than 30bucks each for the rims.
Its come along really nice and I'm rather happy with what its come out as. Very nice work thus far, as an engineer in training, I think you two did a splendid job on it. Looks really exciting to drive as well. But on another note, what about finishing the exhaust system? It'd run easier and make more power if you merge them into a common pipe, maybe a quarter inch bigger than each pipe on its own. Keep in mind that the merged pipe barely needs to be larger than each runner, and it'll need exhaust clamps to hold the merger to the runners so it can be taken off, preferable in 3 sections (that being the left runners, right runners and center merger to the muffler). Oh, and it'll be quieter so your neighbors will notice it less if you start it up in the shop. And at the end of the day, the runners themselves (the pipes currently on there) need to be equal length, so their length from the exhaust port to the end of the pipe needs to be the same as its siblings, after that it needs to be mirrored between each side, a merger from, what, 1.5 inch to 1.5 or 1.75 inch, then those pipes join directly under or just behind the fuel tank into a 1.75 or 2 inch merger which goes to a 1.75 or 2 inch diameter glasspack muffler. You can get one from Thrush in 1.75 inch and 2 inch models at their smallest. And I'd suggest ending the exhaust runners sooner so they can merge. Modularity of the exhaust seems to be the right way to go here. But alas, despite the exhaust being a pet peeve of mine, my rating for this project is a straight 9 out of 10 since I love it anyways and think you two are awesome for making it. Love the custom front suspension tho, using those joints ended up being a good idea :)
It's a great first try. Like Grind Hard Plumbing, I see some suspension modifications coming soon. You have a street suspension set up on that buggy. It's too spongy and too close to the ground. You're doing a lot of bouncing down the drag strip. The trick is to keep the rear tires in contact with the earth and keep the front end from shoveling you into the ground. Even Carroll Shelby had to adjust the steering and suspension on his Cobra's. They were very powerful, but squirrely as hell. Keep on progressing. You guys are going to have a neat vehicle when you get it worked out.
Should strike up a deal with busco and see if you can get yourself a dedicated proving ground for your projects. Cool video and sweet shots of THE TROOPER! Keep up the good work guys.
I really like the Storm Trooper guys, Great Job. John, off road racing is like any other type of racing, it simply requires lots of practice, stamina and focus. As for the cart, I would switch all 4 shocks and springs to something more suitable to off road use.
For off road racing skinny front tires with decent tire pressure and tall wide rear tires with low air pressure. When you let the air out the side wall tread bites in and gives you more grip. Simple tips but they usually help. Plus running less pressure in the tires will make it feel like you have a bit more suspension.
Very cool....videos are getting shorter, but still cool. I really dig the cross cart....too bad I’m 6’9 325 lbs I’ll never be able to enjoy stuff like that.... I’m living through you guys!!!!⚜️🤙🏽
I am impressed guys. Cool machine. I think either motorcycle style fenders over each wheel or sheetmetal sides on the frame with Dzus type fasteners would keep the dirt off of you and the drivetrain. I think you guys may have made one of the coolest buggies I have ever seen!
That build is gnarly.. Outside of the tweaks with steering and breaks.. I would consider putting a turbo on it.. That would really complete the motor aspect of it..
Great job guys. Tires are a huge improvement im sure. Suspension is a major factor in anything offroad related. Check into the Lucas Oil Offroad series buggy class or short course buggies. That may give you guys some ideas on your geometry
Stunning build, looks amazing. Those tires really added something, although for the looks, some even bigger tires would be real cool, shame about the gearing issue though. Anyways, favourite build by far this one, looks amazing and sure looks like a lot of fun to drive.
Look into a atv front hub set breaks,rim& tire combo, would have a much better tire selection for the understeer it has, and should probably do a elka style piggyback shock for the front end, but she looks very smooth out there, and fun to rip. Once you fix the front tire's it won't feel so out of control at speed
Dear IKE and John, I think this kart is the most creative kart and the coolest looking one so far. Personally I think it would be cool to see a vtwin harley engine in there or maybe in the near future. PS Love ur channel and keep up the awesome ideas.
Possible idea, build another so you guys can race each other. Use a more modern engine so you can put a rekluse clutch on it that way you can shift it up and down without having to worry about using the clutch, more travel up front and call it a day. A more modern engine could probably be found for $500 from a wrecked street bike or something similar. Just some ideas, love how it turned out! Glad to see that old cb750 engine running quite well considering how the carbs are. There is a company that makes a 2-1 intake and carb setup for that (it’s a bit expensive) but maybe it would help on the low end? Props for how much time and effort went into this project. 👍🏼
Zip tied like a pro, have fun with it guys. I do think it is not running the best but I know y'all will figure it out and hit it again. Maybe check exhaust with ir temp gauge?
Ive found a bunch of aggressive tires with 8 inch rims on some Chinese atv parts sites I use to fix Chinese quads and dirt bikes. I have a mini set of bear claw mud tires on my son's 110cc Chinese quad. You guys should look into a performance Chinese motor build cheap parts and you can get performance parts like a flat slide performance carb with nitrous hook up, high performance cdi, coils and everything else.
You guys should fab up a front bash bar I noticed around 8:16 it almost bottoms out. Maybe some body plates welded to the frame and it will look like a full cabin and totally BAD ASS!
I give you 10 out of 10 for a first attempt. Yes, your not exactly noobs, but most first attempts fail. You didn't fail, you only need improvements that can be done to the existing if you wanted. Front shock upgrades could fix that. The steering, well swap it, add a bigger slave cylinder to the brakes, and work on the paddles and guess what? Your first attempt is 100% a success. Most experienced mess up the first of everything, but instead of fixing it, they stop and start again, so they say their first attempt is this when no, their first, second, third and forth were used for scraps until they found what they decided to build on. Great job guys! Glad I watched you through it.
When settting the bead on the tire, the way ike did. Do you think its better to do it with the needle in the stem, or take the needle out with a tool. asking for a friend
Hey John and Ike I have a question that may be kind of stupid but, what would happen if you linked 2 torque converters together? The rear one would have to have to be always engaged but would you go twice as fast? Or would you be the same?
That thumbnail is the perfect desktop wallpaper. But on a side note, i have a curiosity question. I'm learning the basics of wiring by wiring a set of head and taillights on a bicycle to a switch using a 12V battery, but what if I wanted to have multiple devices hooked up to different switches? Do I run the lead from the battery to the leads of the switches that head out to the lead of the devices? Then the grounds meet up to the battery ground in some way?
man just look at you guys I am very proud of the both of you guys i am not going to split hairs but i can say this i have watched the both of you grow in character and gracefully i may state you two have the ability to compromise and come up with a common denominator that doesn't always happen i am very glad things have come to be what they have because i enjoy the videos i think yours are some of the best i have seen and they just keep getting better don't change don't let anything take that glitter that i see out of your eyes stay young keep your wheels in motion and long may you build ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;show the world
I love that cross-cart. That thing is sweet. It looks like an absolute blast. It looks like the suspension might be set a little soft. Is it? Thanks for the video guys.
Finally you call it an UTV and Glad you are going to work on the flaws, Also i am going to say it you guys need to man up (Ike less as already has bit of crazy ) or find someone who will give your kart a real go. You built something for a purpose and haven't even tested it properly to see if there are real flaws (like bottoming out / tipping in high speed skids, jumps etc) Its why they call it the first real run a suicide run you thrash it and if comes back fine then you know you did good and can fix little issues, or next thing you know you'll crash and find out it wasn't safe. Just remember i don't do this out of hate cause i enjoy what you do, but like a big bro ill give you credit when due and shit the rest of the time. Keep it up
What tire machine brand and model are you working with. Super rad it can do 8" wheels. I have classic Mini's with 10" wheels and finding a shop that will do a 10 these days is tough. Nice attachments too to lift and work the rim. Thank you!
That kart needs an exhaust with a spark arrestor. I saw a Kart catch fire because of a backfire. A twin exhaust setup, in my opinion, would be awesome. Nice build.
Definately agree with the spark arrestor idea. Wouldnt even be allowed to run it at the dunes here in michigan without an arrestor on each bank of pipes..
Washers will do in a pinch but you really want to make a spacer out of thin metal and get that contact area to spread the forces. Washers may bend....... ........the lugs. ;) Made some out of a good aluminium blend for a Nissan with a weird rim/tire setup, worked great for years and rode it like crazy.
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Out of all the builds you guys have done this one is my opinion the most awesome.
Colt Hattaway Agreed.
Drag rail and the mover with the drag rail engine Is way more awesome 😎
Looks like an Odyssey with upgrades or a small hp one man dune buggy. They have a lot of fun toys.
Agreed.
Switch to a 10 inch rim. It'll open up your tire options more. Be able to run a 22 inch rear with a 22 or 23 inch front.
It really needs bigger tires
Yes. Off roading needs the girth and the width. This ain't grass karting anymore
22" are easy to find for a 8" wheel
I agree David, a 10" rim would solve a lot of issues. It would still allow the tire itself to help the shocks.
Agreed, the little 8 in rims look ridiculous
I've been with you guys from the almost from the beginning. You have come along way. . I still enjoy your video s the same now. And when you guys were looking into old barns for old go carts. I'm happy for you guys. Have a good day
No no i want more, more crosskart this is my favorite build i need this in my life
SOOOooooooo, you guys finally starting to understand my comments on getting actual coil-overs (adjustable dampening/rebound). not gopowersports china overs. a little more travel and ground clearance will do you wonders, especially whilst dampened correctly. very proud that you two finally made a real build
You don’t notice bogging when you have low gears and wheel spin. The intake manifold needs equal length runners.
It needs a proper setup not some pvc pipe. it still runs like shit.
@@curtism7203 Yeah, he said it boogies...it looked pretty slow from this end. The second gear grab just seemed to bog terribly.
Yea, it runs like shit, sounds like its running only on two cylinders in full throttle. I always gringe when they drive it and say '' whoa this thing is so fast''. Wtf rly, stock predator is probably faster :D
@@didyliduu I think you should give them more credit, sure it still has issues, but saying a stock predator has more power? I wouldn't mind having this cart. It needs better suspension and engine work but sure looks fun!
@@Jasonoid Why ? Its painful because you can clearly hear it runs like crap and they just dont do anything about it. Focusin on small things instead of a properly running engine. Pff.
This build has brought me to your channel and I’m loving it all. Already gathering materials to start building my own in the spring. Thank you guys and keep it up.
I think the greatest thing about youtube is being able to watch people's life change in front of your eyes and from where you guys started to were you are now is just amazing
you guys freindship is something never take fir granted thats as inportant really mire important than all the awesome shit you guys bring back to life !
Now that we have taller tires, it could use a re-gear, but above all, it needs a carb tune (or just a switch back to the 4 carb setup). And mufflers (we're working on em). Anyone know where we can get the stock carbs rebuilt professionally?
If you were close to pa I could’ve hooked you up for practically nothing. My buddy Chris is a motorcycle carb guru. He’s had to tune and sync carbs on a ton of different bikes old and newer. He has a 1100 v-star right now he’s been tweaking with, and the thing rips.
Hey, helpful tip! That bead breaker wedge is supposed to go right up against the bead and rim!
Would mufflers and some back pressure help you to get it running smoother? Sounds way lean -- or something.
Guys that cross card has a mean growth and I love it. Good job guys.
You guys have come a long way since building rigid minibikes. The cross kart is absolutely off the hook !!!!! Nice job guys. Fanfrikintastic
The look on his face when he couldn't remember what a wheel stud was called 🤣🤣
😂
Brainfart...Happens to all...He just looked funnier during.
That cross kart is the best thing u guys have owned and made, great job I have watched every video since u started the cross kart and I get so excited every Monday and Wednesday to watch the videos!!!!
My all time favorite build!! Finally overtook the Black Widow!!
It definitely needs is taller tires all around. My opinion it looks like a body builder whos never made leg day, like EVER. It also could use the body panels you guys talked about, to make it look cleaner and more show ready. After that, its just tiny little finishing touches.
Overall though, awesome build guys!!
That thing looks menacing man! The white is perfect for it. Its just has a mean look to it and it sounds great. I can see where it could get scary. Good job you guys.
I like the slightly still shots you were getting when you were doing the old flame in the tire trick
That thing is misfiring or nkt running right it sounds like
Seth McDonald sounds like it’s running on 2 or 3
It's because of that stupid intake manifold, outer two cylinders are starved for fuel
A little trick I’ve used on smaller tires that are hard to get to seat.
Take a ratchet strap and wrap it around the center of the tire and hook the hooks to each other. Then cinch the strap down so it squishes the center part of the tire. It will help force the beads to seat. Doesn’t work on all small tires/rims but it’s saved my butt on those occasional pain in the ass lawn tractor tires.
This is so awesome. You guys make me want to set up a shop in my garage and do this all day 🥺
Guys after watching this run I would suggest off setting the upper front a arm about 6 degrees toward the rear, there are several videos out here that discuss this. I used this set up and it handles so good.Nice job on your build I always enjoy your videos, Stay safe
After the slomo drift in the water
I could see the smile right through Ike’s helmet and sunglasses 😂
I like how there is a white Ariel Atom in my suggested video, actually looks similar to your kart! :)
Doug demuro lmfao
Get rid of the intake, 2 cylinders sound like they are starving.
I keep telling them, it is down about 30 HP because of that jank ass set up.
Fix/replace, and get two for both? Idk.
I agree whole heartedly
It was designed for 4 carbs. Nuff said
So tip of the day #1: When mounting tires that have sidewalls that won't touch the rim, try a tow strap in the middle. It tends to make the sidewalls bow out and you don't have to "lose an eyebrow" mounting tires. Back in the day we mounted 10" wide tires on 8" wide rims with a tire band. It compressed the whole tire and kept it from stretching when airing it up.
she's a great basher, goes like hell, sounds awesome, and she's solid. i'd agree with ike, 7/10 for first attempt. if you build another later on, it's going to really hit the nail on the head. good work fellas
MAN! I love that! What a great Build! You will get used to it the more you drive it and get use to the faults..brakes and steering,and adapt to it...
Don't listen to the haters, you guys stepped out and tried something, awesome! 1st attempt, awesome! Needs some work, yep, what build wouldn't at this stage. Keep at it, it can only get better. Good job guys, looking forward to the next installment!
Congrats boys on the awesome build!
My “ to do list” would be
Quick Rack steering.
Quad shocks.
Proper carb setup.
Exhaust system.
But this project is defo coming on really well! 👍🏻👏
Reminds me of what I said playing dirt 4 with the Logitech steering wheel. The feed back is crazy from that wheel. And reminds me a little of when I did have a truck I didn't care about and would go beat some fields with friends.
I just love when they say whats up guys i am John i am Isaac and we are car's and Cameras
There are great 20 and 22" options for 8" rims that we use on our off road golf carts. The issue may be that GoPowerSports does not have them. Grip it and rip it fellas!!
How wide are they though? We need something relatively skinny. As you saw in the video we had to space the wheels out slightly with these 9.5" wide tires.
@@CarsandCameras the best fit out the for an 8" rim will be a 22x10x8. There are 20x7x8 also. The best option is to go to a 10" or 12" rim. You will be able to get almost any size tire. I run a 22x8x10 on the front of my golf cart and 22x11x10 on the back. I also changed the backspacing on the rims for more clearance. It's less than 30bucks each for the rims.
Its come along really nice and I'm rather happy with what its come out as. Very nice work thus far, as an engineer in training, I think you two did a splendid job on it. Looks really exciting to drive as well.
But on another note, what about finishing the exhaust system? It'd run easier and make more power if you merge them into a common pipe, maybe a quarter inch bigger than each pipe on its own. Keep in mind that the merged pipe barely needs to be larger than each runner, and it'll need exhaust clamps to hold the merger to the runners so it can be taken off, preferable in 3 sections (that being the left runners, right runners and center merger to the muffler). Oh, and it'll be quieter so your neighbors will notice it less if you start it up in the shop. And at the end of the day, the runners themselves (the pipes currently on there) need to be equal length, so their length from the exhaust port to the end of the pipe needs to be the same as its siblings, after that it needs to be mirrored between each side, a merger from, what, 1.5 inch to 1.5 or 1.75 inch, then those pipes join directly under or just behind the fuel tank into a 1.75 or 2 inch merger which goes to a 1.75 or 2 inch diameter glasspack muffler. You can get one from Thrush in 1.75 inch and 2 inch models at their smallest. And I'd suggest ending the exhaust runners sooner so they can merge. Modularity of the exhaust seems to be the right way to go here.
But alas, despite the exhaust being a pet peeve of mine, my rating for this project is a straight 9 out of 10 since I love it anyways and think you two are awesome for making it. Love the custom front suspension tho, using those joints ended up being a good idea :)
It's a great first try. Like Grind Hard Plumbing, I see some suspension modifications coming soon. You have a street suspension set up on that buggy. It's too spongy and too close to the ground. You're doing a lot of bouncing down the drag strip. The trick is to keep the rear tires in contact with the earth and keep the front end from shoveling you into the ground. Even Carroll Shelby had to adjust the steering and suspension on his Cobra's. They were very powerful, but squirrely as hell. Keep on progressing. You guys are going to have a neat vehicle when you get it worked out.
Amazing job Ike and Mr Safety sweet kart. Now you gotta make another so you both have one.
Finally!! :) It was killin' me, seeing it sitting there in the last video.
This thing is so awesome, it's my favorite build you guys have ever done!
Should strike up a deal with busco and see if you can get yourself a dedicated proving ground for your projects. Cool video and sweet shots of THE TROOPER! Keep up the good work guys.
I really like the Storm Trooper guys, Great Job.
John, off road racing is like any other type of racing, it simply requires lots of practice, stamina and focus. As for the cart, I would switch all 4 shocks and springs to something more suitable to off road use.
An absolutely great build! Loved every minute of it.
Best project!!! And best channel!!! Love you guys 👍🏻
22x12-8 for the rear right on amazon . Put those 18 on the front . Awesome build !!
For off road racing skinny front tires with decent tire pressure and tall wide rear tires with low air pressure. When you let the air out the side wall tread bites in and gives you more grip. Simple tips but they usually help. Plus running less pressure in the tires will make it feel like you have a bit more suspension.
Very cool....videos are getting shorter, but still cool. I really dig the cross cart....too bad I’m 6’9 325 lbs I’ll never be able to enjoy stuff like that.... I’m living through you guys!!!!⚜️🤙🏽
May help to lengthen the intake up and forward so the air filters are up behind your head. That short ride looks like it covered the filters in mud.
By far my favorite build
I am impressed guys. Cool machine. I think either motorcycle style fenders over each wheel or sheetmetal sides on the frame with Dzus type fasteners would keep the dirt off of you and the drivetrain. I think you guys may have made one of the coolest buggies I have ever seen!
I do the light it up technic on my truck tires ever time I change them . Works awesome but be careful and have an extinguisher handy
That build is gnarly.. Outside of the tweaks with steering and breaks.. I would consider putting a turbo on it.. That would really complete the motor aspect of it..
Love this little ripper
Great job guys. Tires are a huge improvement im sure. Suspension is a major factor in anything offroad related. Check into the Lucas Oil Offroad series buggy class or short course buggies. That may give you guys some ideas on your geometry
You guys need to keep uploading videos of this series even tho its just small changes or big changes.
Dang she rips!🔥
Love the water shot
I love that kart. So awesome. Should build another one that is taller for some serious trails.
Great job guys
My favorite project so far.
You guys are an awesome team
Stunning build, looks amazing. Those tires really added something, although for the looks, some even bigger tires would be real cool, shame about the gearing issue though. Anyways, favourite build by far this one, looks amazing and sure looks like a lot of fun to drive.
Dang. Y’all build something extremely cool once again. Well done guys
the only reson i gave it what i did is bc john picked it apart i think that you did great and you should be happy great job !!!
I got to say I love that go kart that thing is badass great job can't wait to see the next one
Look into a atv front hub set breaks,rim& tire combo, would have a much better tire selection for the understeer it has, and should probably do a elka style piggyback shock for the front end, but she looks very smooth out there, and fun to rip. Once you fix the front tire's it won't feel so out of control at speed
Dear IKE and John,
I think this kart is the most creative kart and the coolest looking one so far. Personally I think it would be cool to see a vtwin harley engine in there or maybe in the near future.
PS Love ur channel and keep up the awesome ideas.
I would say that thing is a winner. Nice job guys.
Super awesome guys! 🔥You need some stormtrooper helmets while riding it. Would complete the look. 👍
Such an awesome build.
Possible idea, build another so you guys can race each other. Use a more modern engine so you can put a rekluse clutch on it that way you can shift it up and down without having to worry about using the clutch, more travel up front and call it a day. A more modern engine could probably be found for $500 from a wrecked street bike or something similar. Just some ideas, love how it turned out! Glad to see that old cb750 engine running quite well considering how the carbs are. There is a company that makes a 2-1 intake and carb setup for that (it’s a bit expensive) but maybe it would help on the low end? Props for how much time and effort went into this project. 👍🏼
That slow motion in the water was sick
Great job guys this thing ripped at busco.
Looks great. Carbs seem not quite synchronized. Breaking up a bit. Any thoughts to gearing to rev it out more?
That thing shreds!
John, while you were doing your wonderful monologue about offroad racing, all I could think about is how well this white monster suits you
Zip tied like a pro, have fun with it guys. I do think it is not running the best but I know y'all will figure it out and hit it again. Maybe check exhaust with ir temp gauge?
Ive found a bunch of aggressive tires with 8 inch rims on some Chinese atv parts sites I use to fix Chinese quads and dirt bikes. I have a mini set of bear claw mud tires on my son's 110cc Chinese quad. You guys should look into a performance Chinese motor build cheap parts and you can get performance parts like a flat slide performance carb with nitrous hook up, high performance cdi, coils and everything else.
You guys should fab up a front bash bar I noticed around 8:16 it almost bottoms out. Maybe some body plates welded to the frame and it will look like a full cabin and totally BAD ASS!
I like it with the normal tires on the front and the off-road tires on the rear. Paddle tires would make it an off-road drag BEAST!
Bad Ass!! Great Job boys! Looks freakn slick as hell!
I give you 10 out of 10 for a first attempt. Yes, your not exactly noobs, but most first attempts fail. You didn't fail, you only need improvements that can be done to the existing if you wanted. Front shock upgrades could fix that. The steering, well swap it, add a bigger slave cylinder to the brakes, and work on the paddles and guess what? Your first attempt is 100% a success. Most experienced mess up the first of everything, but instead of fixing it, they stop and start again, so they say their first attempt is this when no, their first, second, third and forth were used for scraps until they found what they decided to build on. Great job guys! Glad I watched you through it.
8/10 Great build guys🔥🏁🚫🧢
When settting the bead on the tire, the way ike did. Do you think its better to do it with the needle in the stem, or take the needle out with a tool. asking for a friend
Looks and sounds awesome guys.
Hey John and Ike I have a question that may be kind of stupid but, what would happen if you linked 2 torque converters together? The rear one would have to have to be always engaged but would you go twice as fast? Or would you be the same?
think it would look sick with a Wing LOL, Good Job Guys sick build been one of my favorite Series on TH-cam so far!!!
That thumbnail is the perfect desktop wallpaper.
But on a side note, i have a curiosity question. I'm learning the basics of wiring by wiring a set of head and taillights on a bicycle to a switch using a 12V battery, but what if I wanted to have multiple devices hooked up to different switches? Do I run the lead from the battery to the leads of the switches that head out to the lead of the devices? Then the grounds meet up to the battery ground in some way?
man just look at you guys I am very proud of the both of you guys i am not going to split hairs but i can say this i have watched the both of you grow in character and gracefully i may state you two have the ability to compromise and come up with a common denominator that doesn't always happen i am very glad things have come to be what they have because i enjoy the videos i think yours are some of the best i have seen and they just keep getting better don't change don't let anything take that glitter that i see out of your eyes stay young keep your wheels in motion and long may you build ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;show the world
IT LOOKS SO AWESOME!
I love that cross-cart. That thing is sweet. It looks like an absolute blast. It looks like the suspension might be set a little soft. Is it? Thanks for the video guys.
FINALLY!!! would love to see some better shocks on the front maybe some second hand air shocks off a harley or something more adjustable.
You guys have done a real good job on this,I like it!
Finally you call it an UTV and Glad you are going to work on the flaws, Also i am going to say it you guys need to man up (Ike less as already has bit of crazy ) or find someone who will give your kart a real go.
You built something for a purpose and haven't even tested it properly to see if there are real flaws (like bottoming out / tipping in high speed skids, jumps etc)
Its why they call it the first real run a suicide run you thrash it and if comes back fine then you know you did good and can fix little issues, or next thing you know you'll crash and find out it wasn't safe.
Just remember i don't do this out of hate cause i enjoy what you do, but like a big bro ill give you credit when due and shit the rest of the time.
Keep it up
Like others have noted, you absolutely need to put on larger rims so you can put on larger tires. AWESOME build btw!!!
What tire machine brand and model are you working with.
Super rad it can do 8" wheels. I have classic Mini's with 10" wheels and finding a shop that will do a 10 these days is tough. Nice attachments too to lift and work the rim.
Thank you!
That kart needs an exhaust with a spark arrestor. I saw a Kart catch fire because of a backfire. A twin exhaust setup, in my opinion, would be awesome.
Nice build.
Definately agree with the spark arrestor idea. Wouldnt even be allowed to run it at the dunes here in michigan without an arrestor on each bank of pipes..
Just freaking awesome guys !!
that ended up being a pretty cool build!
Washers will do in a pinch but you really want to make a spacer out of thin metal and get that contact area to spread the forces. Washers may bend.......
........the lugs. ;)
Made some out of a good aluminium blend for a Nissan with a weird rim/tire setup, worked great for years and rode it like crazy.
Cross Cart looks so awesome.. sure it may need as little work but overall it's awesome
I think if you still did the body panels, but did some of them in gloss black it would looks sick and add to the storm trooper look imo.
Looks fun