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- Went out to rip up the yard. Had the GoPro on board and an external mic setup for some awesome footage & sound. Over drove it a bit to keep the video interesting! It is powered with a Honda Interceptor 700cc street bike engine. This was shot with GoPro H3 Black & edited with Power Director 11. To watch the first video of this on blacktop far from done yet (~1991) click here • Homemade Go Kart Donu... or a burnout on the blacktop in the middle of the winter click here • Homebuilt Go Kart in A... I hope you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching Jeff.
This is just an incredible build by some super talented and fun guys! So cool to watch this thing come to life through the different videos. It must be insane fun to have and drive!!
gratefulRed69 Thanks man! There were times that I wondered what posses one to do such a project. I do like when you get to the point where it is considered done and probably no more things will get added on or changed. I guess the best part is on how hard it gets run and stays together. It does drive great and is easy to handle with the longer wheel base and the 4 pedals. Not much time for day dreaming when your hard on the throttle tho...
go kart? that thing looks about the size of a jeep... it's freaking sweet though!
This is the coolest thing on TH-cam the dune buggy is too!
Thank You Taylor. Thru the years one does end up with some time invested in those builds. The sweet cameras these days - I like how how one can get a feeling almost like your riding along!
Just found this, you have a massive amount of time in it, and the finished project shows it. I love how all the gauges/lights work, and that you take the time to tear it all down to paint. I see welding, engine, machining, electrical, fabrication and body work, and it all looks top notch!
Hello stretch44875. I had built many karts in the past and wanted to create one that would exceed the past builds. My older builds looked crude but preformed nice. I actually have some 8mm video of some of them. Maybe I'll post it someday! There was a lot of things we'd weld up and didn't look strong enough or maybe perform properly so they got scrapped. I must admit I never visioned this look for the final results. I would like to Thank You for your appreciation of all the efforts involved to create the kart!
love the rear veiw!
love everything except for the half a-arms on the front.
That's awesome
Awesome
You're fucking wild man! Badass build.
JoshKing530 Thanks Josh. Glad you enjoyed the build & yard rip!
How long did it take for you to build this?
It took over a year of spare time. It started out as a single seater with much smaller wheels. We'd weld things together, didn't like it and cut stuff back apart again. Some kind of plans would of been a good idea but we had a lot of fun on the build & it had a happy ending! I do have footage of the build but it's not as clear as today's standards. (1990) Still might see if I can produce it in the future as time permits.
I would love to have one.... if i could get my wish back from make a wish foundation it would be to get one of these
how much did it cost to build
Had many of the parts on hand. Never really kept track.
FLIP IT!
crazy
We might get old but burnouts never do.
+Robert Palmore So very true!!! Let the fun begin....
Hey Jeff I live in Wisconsin too, what city do u live, if that's too personal that's ok just wondering, I live in Marshfield
You're having WAY too much fun on that :)
How much to have one built
Never had any plans. You get a vision in your head & start building. There was a lot of weld something up ~ It don't look strong or nice enough so cut it apart & try something different.
Yeah there is no time for daydreaming when the hammer is down. Got a bit closer to the trees than preferred on that one shot with the camera pointing to the rear!
Wish I had one of those in Idaho...lots of great places to run full tilt...and trek through the mountains.
I can see where that would be a fun time I bet! Not a lot of area here to go riding for sure... Had the studded tires ready for last winter to do a wide open run on the lake but too much snow and the ice was crap all winter.
i have a honda cbr f3 600 enhine in my dune buggy putting out 109 HP. fun shit man
Hello Arthur. Yeah through the years I given a lot of rides & let people drive this. It would sure be neat if everyone who likes the video would be able to experience a test drive!
Yeah I like to run that on the edge to keep the video entertaining! Those new GoPro camera's are really additive. They include a remote now too. Mount camera anywhere & turn on / off and view status at a glance + 3 view angle adjustable. I was very happy on the mic setup too with no wind noise or volume loss where they accommodate for wind noise. The mic was a mod creation here too. Spent a bunch of time on setup's & tests. But hey - Really glad you enjoyed the vid :>)
Awesome!! My son and I are building a 4wd go kart with a kz650 engine from a Polaris sportsman frame. Nice build.
Love it great work! You set the bar high and I hope I can build something that's in your league. But for now my kids jeep will have to do.
Daniel nuttall Thank You Daniel. My first builds were far from cute but anything with a motor in it is always a fun way to spend the day!
After a long search, I found one of my fav vids.Why have you stopped making vids? Are you fine?
I don't know. Judging by the footage, I think I would have killed myself with this already, or at least by the way this daredevil drives, that is!
Hi jethross12, Thank You - I really like the GoPro camera. You get the feeling so much more what the kart is really like!
If I had that bad boy I would drive it on the streets and when ever I saw a cop I would just floor it down the road or make my own trails. Cool ride man.
Great ride, it does seem more like a scaled down jeep. Cool though. Helmet might be a good idea.
Oh hell yeah
That thing is so amazing. :) Thanks for the link! I'm going to look into that and see if i can do a similar thing, and hook up an external mic to it.
Glad to help out Tom. External is a bit more inconvenient but the audio comes out so much better!
I want that,build me one or sell me that one. What size engine,,wicked damn thing.
Yes ~ Oh I thought on that so many times. That would be a riot on the street, even on the freeway :>)
Homemade go cart? that thing is like a Porsche if you are considering that a go cart.
Nice work, Lets put some flange wheels on and ride the train rails.
i would love to build one of these but not smart enough for all that! so next thing i need to do is just fine one for sale and buy one!
what type of engine? i have a 1000cc engine out of an old generator that id like to put into a toy like this...
The engine is a Honda Interceptor 700cc motorcycle engine. Where you have that 1000cc engine sounds like a great idea!
Before you ride with gopro i was sure its project from 60s or 70s :)
i wish i know where this storage location is i would steal your shit!!!
sounds like a wrx at lower revs
This is one Badass Ride i'm Jealous!
make it for professional development you will get some$
awesome vid bro breath of fresh air instead of listening to frig this and frig that cheers
i think u made a buggy not a go cart very sweet great build
Hi 2jeffs1, I love the videos and really like what you do with go karts. I'm just getting into karting and I have a few questions. I was wondering if you could Turbocharge a go kart and actually get good results and if i put two 16hp engine in a kart and use tires that weigh up to about 20 pounds per tire if you think it will go fast? Thank you for the awesome Go karts and videos!
hardr0cker64 Hello hardr0cker64. Your ideas there would make for a aw sum build. I do enjoy turbocharged engines but never claimed to be an expert on them. What is more readily available is what gets used here to make the build easier & keep the costs down. If this would be your first build even keeping things more simple don't matter. The fact is that it is something you created. I hope you got some ideas on my vid's to help on your build & Thank You for watching, Jeff
That things awesome imagine how good it would go with atv tires
what did it cost to build.What state can I come and buy it.
awesome! I'm going for the same thing using a Honda Civic and Acura Integra for drivetrain parts and dimensions. hopefully I'll have a video posted soon, anyway it just makes me happy to see people actually following through with great ideas like this
polish0my0knob That sounds like a fun build. Home creations are neat to see. What on has the easiest access to for parts seems to get used and can make for a very interesting build!
I doubt if many people realize the amount of trial and dedication a build like this entails because it's so difficult to really show all the work involved. After watching the construction videos from the early 90's, I doubted this kart would still be around. It's fun and inspiring to see it in gorgeous shape and still in the builder's hands. Huge kudos.
Thank you for your thoughts. I very much enjoy reading all the comments. There are times where I look back at that and wonder what possessed me to take that build on. Once one gets the first ride then things seem so worth all the time invested. I always hope the younger kids that watch these vid's don't think this was my first build. They should realize that many karts were built previous to this which were all a learning experience to work my way up to this one.
I briefly had a 1984 VF 700, aka the tariff beater (700cc vs 750cc).
What mods to produce 25% horsepower?
+More Core The engine on that is stock other than I went up 1 jet size on the main jet. Not really much for the power gain just so it runs better in the cold. I'd like to give you some good thoughts on that but never done much to those for as far as adding more power.
Looks like you can have a business going on here sir
one of the nicest go karts ive seen. with all the gauges, windscreen, exhaust... it doesn't look home made. it really looks like a production kart of sorts! great job!
hngarza386 Thank you for your nice comment hngarza386. There was more time invested this than a total car resto takes. So many things were unknown on how to pull it off until that day arrived. Of course then one has the things that were supposedly done but a week later didn't like that idea so... There are times too where I'll be working on a project and a friend stops in. They will actually mention a way which something could be done/look a little better. I really like when others see things that I didn't and speak up where they know that won't upset me!
I am totally impressed with that "Kart" using the term Kart loosely lol. It is a very nice machine, I think it could qualify as more of a beast than a typical shifter Kart ... Nice Nice Nice ... thats all I can say. I want one hahaha
Black Majik Yeah - original intentions were to build a simple one seater with a big motor. Then the why not's took over and the Go Kart name still stuck with it except the girlfriend started calling it the Cadillac Go Kart! Have a vid I've just shot & been working on where I put pizza cutter tires on the rear and ripped up the blacktop. How long will they last? LOL Will be posted shortly...
that bike engine woud b great in off road dirtbike
Is this a refab or a new build from scratch from old blueprint. Anyways nice to see you loving & enjoying your toy even after 24 years.
+Gurman Sandhu This was a build from scratch. Never have any prints just a vision and go from there. What ever parts on hand or things I seen in the past which are cost effective/easily available is what ends up getting used. Did a lot of re-do before it was finished. Get so far, didn't like something or think of a better way, well then make some changes. We always laughed the changes off. We called it "Put the part on cut the part off" Actually at first it was supposed to be a 1 seater with no suspension. Many why not thoughts came into play while building so.....
just about time to put it on a trailer and try it out in baja.
looks like its going to tip over lol and not very go karte
you should see about making this street legal, it's awesome!
Go straight down your yard and see how fast it it
Very impressive fabrication. That is awesome. What about a posi rear end? Anyway nice work sir I'd order one if it so happens to reproduce!
patspina707 Ideally to have a narrowed posi car rear end vs the live axle setup would be the hot ticket. When both rear hubs are locked in and you are turning there is a noticeable binding - especially on the pavement - and if your pushing it by hand out of the shed. That would be neat to put into production but I'm just a small time shop here. :) But hey - glad you enjoyed the vid and Thank You for your comment!
You had a short in the "hosing"??? LOL
so cool I'll give you 900 dollars for it
Dude that looks like so much fun!!
+Joseph Althaus It sure has been! The best part is where it can be driven on so many surfaces. Makes for many different areas that it can be driven then.
how much did it cist to build and was it hard
Hi Anthony. Never kept track of the cost to build where many of the parts used were things that were on hand here. The rims and tires were the most expensive thing and don't remember the cost where that was many years ago now. The engine was obtained on a trade for an old Honda 750 air cooled and some $ to boot. Keep in mind too that I did build multiple karts prior to this one which made it easier but still was a challenge. Some trial and error is going to be involved on these one of a kind builds!
Are those drifting tires on that car because you must really like drifting on concrete with that car i'm not trying to be mean I'm just asking
Hi Benevolence. Those are just regular street car all season tires. Years back I had ATV tires on the back but do like how these tires work on all surfaces much better. The ATV ones wore out too quick!
is that thing street legal. if so I want one pl
is the setup in the rear a solid axle?
+BeyondTheRedLine It is setup with independent rear control arms with an integrated sway bar on a solid rear axle and the chain has never derailed. One does need a large chain to insure that. I am running a 630 chain. If you wish to see how it works/built here is a link to the video. th-cam.com/video/sWAMB4605-8/w-d-xo.html
Dude I love all of your videos I truly do haha so fun and so awesome. Question of the day? How much total did you spend for the motor and six speed transmission and ect?
Dustin Allen Hi Dustin, Glad your digg'in the vid's. Where this was built in the early 90's The build was in the area of $1,500.00 at that time. The Honda engine/trans had only 3,000 miles on it so paid a bit more cause of that. I traded the 750 Honda air cooled engine that was first installed and can't remember the exact figure. If thinking on doing a build maybe look for something with higher mileage & save some $$$. Usually the motorcycle engines just need the carbs cleaned out to run good again. Deals are out there. The problem can be being patient for them to come about....
This thing could pass for a car.
That thing is awesome! Too bad u can't make it street legal
Why is the gas pedal so far to the right?
very nice. needs a rollcage
What an awesome kart ! That's a hell of a fun toy you have there and you have the satisfaction that you built it . Beautiful work .
+cronos222 I thank you! Real happy how it's been staying together for all the abuse it gets!
where can i get one lol best go kart ever
do you still keep in contact with the people who are on your build videos? it would be cool to see another build from you guys haha.
ghostrider433 Great question. I still see all of them - not as often as years back tho. Sadly the one with the tattoos at the start of the first build video passed away from cancer 3 years ago. When we were in junior high he'd stop over before school and we'd be out on my first builds ripping up the yard. Yes we arrived late to school a few times! I'd love to do another build - can't say no where that's a word preferred to be avoided.
How much would it cost to make one ?
+filbert Bottomsby , $10,000 ?
any walk-arounds of this thing? was kind of disappointing that you only showed on board footage :/
If you go on my main channel click on playlist and there are vid's of external view rides and of the build too. Do appreciate your comment where you are right - a walk around first would have made the video better for someone who hasn't seen other videos of it first!
That is a nice ride. honesty I would love to build with him. I always wanted to build my own ride
You might be ted nugent....you sound a lot like hime lol. Sweet cart too, thing looks like a blast.
+Martin Scheuer Jr. Yes - Always enjoy some of Ted's music here! The kart has held together quite well thru the years. Several years back because of the age it did need some general/expected maintenance tho...
looks like alot of fun! Ive got one but its was made from a small dunebuggy frame and ai welded a honda 300 engine/rearend to it lol. yours looks like a blast too!
Hey Thanks man. Too bad you don't have video of yours. Sounds like a nice ride. Every one has their own way to build things. I find it fascinating to check other builds out - Isn't this TH-cam thing great!!
ive got a few videos on my channel!!
Oh - WOW. I see I had to get them first thru G+. Thanks,. Going to check them out. Have a little spare time today:>)
700cc and 103 hp ? cool thing !
haha 103bhp? you lunatic lol
That looks like a Hell of a lot of fun !!!
I would love to have this go cart
can you sell me it for 100
Its worth thousands
Awesome video! That hd tho I can almost feel the g force haha 👍👍👍👍👍
jeremy janzen Thanks man! It has been a fun ride. Not much time for daydreaming when you mash the gas pedal. :>O
get fun with cars when we get old
You would get a bigger top speed if you put a bigger sprocket on the axle but less exeloration
No, its vice versa
Could you help me modify one . Lol.
Ok just found my next project! THAT THING IS BOSS.
Hi - Thanks Ryan, glad you enjoyed the ride. Homemade projects can be a lot of fun when you get done!
yeah dude im looking for stuff right now for mines i already have it a name. project coster. lol
super cool!
Haiz, I wish I could live in a garage and build things like that too :-D
Can u tell me the list of Parts ?
It sounds like a gsxr bike
Hi awesome cart ad can u send me the plans please
I will trade u a Yamaha dirt bike
Hello Jeff from SE Pennsylvania. I really like the cart and hope you’ll be able to repair or rebuild it soon. Maybe you’ve seen some comments here requesting more info on the build? Like others, I’d be very interested to know what components were used so I’ll check other vids on your channel to see if you’ve already covered this elsewhere. Thanks, and God’s speed to you for a full recovery on your loss.
I have the Honda 200x pretty much done, Pulled the frame here. Took the kart to a car frame shop several days ago. Another friend told me that guy is really good. Stopped Monday - weird for me to have someone doing things for me. Looks very, very good what he has done so far. The kart will live on!
2jeffs1: that’s the spirit!
That cart could be street legal in Arizona where I Live.
That thought makes me want to re-locate! Too strict on everything here.
So fuckin jelly man!