The $1200 Cyclekart The Porsche Experimental

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Dennis Thomas

2 жыл бұрын

This Cyclekart has an interesting history. Fabricated 9 years ago and still going strong

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@Ch-ui6mw 9 ай бұрын

Kendall has fantastic taste in color!! The black and silver with the red and white seat....best looking cycle kart I've seen!!!

@tomtruesdale6901 2 жыл бұрын

Dennis, it is great that you and Kendall worked on her car together like that, she looked like like she had a blast working on the kart and than driving it.

@kevinbaker6168 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Good to see Kendall and you working on it together. I think if a kid can work on a project like that you develop skills, knowledge and interests that will last thier life.

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Kevin. Kendall is showing interest in things mechanical and she also has a flair for drawing artwork. I would like for her to be a maker of things. You are right, she can use these skills her entire lifetime. Thanks for watching.

@jasonyoungokc 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can do a video documenting the progression of your cyclekarts and compare upgrades, front suspension styles, rear axle styles, engine placements (in front vs behind the axel), steering setups, build materials…etc. I would love to here your thoughts on all of the different techniques you’ve used/learned. Thanks, J

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Jason, there has been a steady progression for sure. I'll start pondering how I might put it all together. Thanks

@RDarrylB Жыл бұрын

Greetings to you and Miss Kendall from Kendall, NY! Nice to see a simple kart, and the wooden construction. I am only building in my head at the moment, and I tend to over-complicate things. This might bring me back in line. Lightness = speed (or quickness). Thanks!

@StephenCameron 2 жыл бұрын

Cool to see cyclekarting taking off. Back when I was building mine (2009 - 2012) I felt like I was the only one. Just wish I had a little more money stashed away so I could travel around with it to events.

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, I remember watching your video of you building your car in your driveway when I was designing my first Cyclekart Old #27. That was 2012. You had the only video I could find about a cyclekart construction at that time. I believe that there were only about 30 Cyclekarts worldwide at that time. Things have sure grown. I still hold out hope that you can join us at one of the events at some point.

@nbandpinportugal 9 ай бұрын

One of the most elegant cyclecars I've seen.

@vancemacd6315 10 ай бұрын

I can get over how perfect they pook and apear to ride. Such nice work.

@danbarone7643 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that you got your daughter involved in Cyclekarts.

@SgtBrewdawg Жыл бұрын

This is very cool and inspiring. I love the simplicity and workmanship. Thanks for sharing and your parade post was also very enjoyable. Ride on!! 👍

@thomashowlett8295 2 жыл бұрын

A nice Stevenson Formula Cyclekart! Too many "cost no object" Cyclekarts out there, but I know that's human nature in racing...winning.

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Thomas. The bodies can get pretty elaborate and can cost a few bucks. We are ok with that. What we don't want builders to do is spend money on big engines to go faster. We have a gentleman's agreement that we won't do that. So far everyone is adhering to the agreement and we are keeping speeds and spending in check. Also there are no prizes or trophies or recognition for winning. Thanks for watching!

@idiotluggage 4 ай бұрын

Really cool to see Kendall doing all of the work.

@domenicozagari2443 Жыл бұрын

Once you get going a centrifugal clutch is good enough :)

@jasonyoungokc 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know who todo-gnocchi is, but that CK is SWEET!! Love the look! Dennis, I came out to your place and rode the ol’ 27 around your lot about 8 years ago. Great time. You had 27 complete and the mono car was about ready for paint. Still trying to finish mine. I raced to get it driving, had a kid, and now 6 years and three kids later it is still in the exact same condition! Hoping to get this house built and moved in this summer. Then I’ll be doing a take down and rebuild. I want the differential and hydraulic breaks on the rebuild. Need more room in the cockpit as well for my little passengers! I’ve been watching every video and keep them coming. Huge inspiration!!

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that Jason! I also remember watching your video of your Cyclekart outing. I am glad you still have you car and plan on the upgrades which are well worth it. I built the BMW for my wife and Kendall to ride in side by side so I understand your need to make the cockpit bigger. Good to hear from you and thanks for following my videos!

@fireh8r 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video Dennis! Thanks for sharing.

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you take the time to watch my videos, thank you!

@gerard4444 Жыл бұрын

One lucky girl, you must be a great dad,👍👍

@chuckb9867 2 жыл бұрын

Great craftsmanship here

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck!

@aleksandrssliseris373 7 ай бұрын

Hi😊 i learnt from your video a lot if about this beautiful cars. Keep doing this stuff 😉 greetings from Eastern Europe 😊

@meradu2 5 ай бұрын

Very nice work I’m definitely in I need to start building one of these soon Ty for sharing

@Ch-ui6mw 9 ай бұрын

LOVE the Porsche 356 grille!!

@johnkoury1116 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! I ma out in Pennsylvania and I am starting to work on a Morgan three wheeler replica and just found cycle karts. I definitely want to join in the fun with the cycle karts...

@autofiend3785 Жыл бұрын

The young lady has great taste in anime 'My Hero Academia' is a fantastic show. Also great seeing kids getting into making things and working with their hands.

@nothingelsetolose7661 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this project it was wonderful to see the end results and I learned so much about cycle carts which I have taken an interest in as well as Vintage rc balsa kit airplanes funny as a younger man I never Had much of an interest in models and although I did have a go kart growing up and worked on it this has sparked my interest in and go karts, cycle carts and airplane models

@funone8716 2 жыл бұрын

Go ahead, hide a turbocharged flat 12 in there, I DARE you

@EMNM22 10 ай бұрын

Nice job! I think it needs a rear bumper.

@profetasilasdavi1329 2 жыл бұрын

great Car

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

It has been a good Cyclekart, thanks for watching.

@profetasilasdavi1329 2 жыл бұрын

@@dennisthomas8597 you are welcome

@drlong08 8 ай бұрын

I love that he literally used a grill for a grille!

@userjarabecko 4 ай бұрын

Maaan real nice 😌😆 wish my dad made one for me

@russellrader8786 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for making the video. Do you know of any cyclekart groups in South Carolina?

@funnerthanbefore4947 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks FTB!

@randytinney6854 10 ай бұрын

Very nice vid.

@TreDeuce-qw3kv 10 ай бұрын

👍👍

@jerryjohanan4511 2 жыл бұрын

That what I like to build

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Very simple construction and a good design for a first Cyclekart. By changing the grill you can make it look like any number of inspiration cars.

@pudnbug 9 ай бұрын

On the plywood box, are the joints reinforced? Or is it just carpenter's glue? Thanks.

@CiceroFSilva-ik1nn 9 ай бұрын

Muito bom

@JohnPaul-jg7es Жыл бұрын

Where would you use this?

@huzaifashahid 2 жыл бұрын

Why you are not building cycle karts??

@dennisthomas8597 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I have 5 Cyclekarts I am going to build another very soon. Thanks for watching

@romanromanyk4322 3 ай бұрын

please tell me the dimensions of the frame

@mirdallke2 10 ай бұрын

wc Polsce za jazde taki pojazdem po drodze publicznej juz byłby mandat

@pagebedson3203 2 жыл бұрын

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