The Simplest DIY Go-Kart Build

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Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't love a go-kart?
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Spindles: www.bmikarts.com/Complete-Spi...
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Seat: Search Ebay
Clutch and Chain: amzn.to/3csuryk
Sprocket (72T), Brake Drum, Brake: www.bmikarts.com/72T-35-Sproc...
Throttle Kit: www.gopowersports.com/throttl...
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@carnamay_by_hamza 7 ай бұрын

THIS IS THE BEST GO KART BUILD TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN

@DadDoingThings Жыл бұрын

Great little kart project, I like how you kept it simple but mentioned adjusting the governor and changing the sprocket to keep the speed down. Thank you for taking the time to record this build.

@Mikefestiva Жыл бұрын

Nice work Tim! Awesome project, it’s nice to see that you kept it simple and affordable for others. Hopefully this video inspires some dad’s to get out and build a kart with there kids! 🙂👍

@T3glider 8 ай бұрын

The kid is going to figure out how to adjust that governor pretty quickly!

@mrjklee Жыл бұрын

This looks like so much fun. My dad built us a push cart about 30 years ago. It's still in use today by the grandkids. But I think we should definitely go and try out this one. Wow so simple.

@andyf1235 Жыл бұрын

I can tell from the smile on your face how much fun you had doing this project and using the cart with your kids! Great fun project for Dad and fun for everyone when it is finished.

@Hey_Its_That_Guy Жыл бұрын

Great project, Tim. Thanks for putting all of that together. Well done!

@skizzysmith1146 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim! I acquired an old stick welder , didn't have a use for it and stuck it in a corner. Years later, a friend wanted a bracket repaired, I thought I would have a go. Several hours later, I made a new one that didn't need welding! Should have found your channel first ! Wish I had a Dad like you when I was young, I wanted a go-kart above everything else! Yours goes well, Wonder if my grandson would like one? Thanks for super clear instructions, you have a great channel.

@maxnine57 Жыл бұрын

Right on! , Mr Tim, I remember in auto shop we welded a go-kart together with a 750cc Yamaha engine and the transmission, we took turns burning out lots of fun, thanks Tim

@Rideitoutyoutube Жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos dude! little but fun projects for beginner welders would make an epic series. well done dude

@kwillis623 Жыл бұрын

nice this is what I want make more content like this. I really appreciate your channel it helps me learn to weld because I can see the welding process in your videos instead of just bright light. I really appreciate your camera work well done sir.

@dirtyjobs3995 Жыл бұрын

What a great project with simple tools, something every grandpa can do with the grand kid’s thanks for sharing this with us!

@jasonmurphy5217 Жыл бұрын

ITS SO SIMPLY A BABY COULD DO THIS

@nathanielbarbeau4821 7 ай бұрын

I found an old used 2 seater frame on FB marketplace. I stripped it down to the frame and my little man is gonna help me assemble it. Predator 79cc won’t do though….301cc should do fine. 🤠

@AJRestoration Жыл бұрын

I love these gocart builds, you should do more of them, I like to see what you come up with!

@-DIYPRO- Жыл бұрын

I was watching this my kid and they asked when will I do that! Thanks Tim, now I get to make a go kart from scratch!

@Knobbgobbler Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the links for what you used for this go kart. First craftsman Ive seen bother doing that.

@Fukkeduck Жыл бұрын

You should clean the galvanized bolts with an angle grinder. Metal fume fever, which is the result of inhalating the zinc oxide when welding, is not fun.

@jimyeats 7 ай бұрын

He went over allowing for enough ventilation and using a respirator before he welded the bolts.

@bradydobson5970 7 ай бұрын

Is that what they say is happening when you start feeling nauseous and light headed in the shop?

@jimyeats 7 ай бұрын

@@bradydobson5970 It doesn't typically start that rapidly. Usually a within a day or so of heavy welding with galvanized. Not immediately, typically. Edit: It has to be pretty heavy welding with the fumes not being ventilated at all. In my experience it's fairly hard to do.

@craftymulligar 2 ай бұрын

Or build one out of wood.

@marksadler877 Жыл бұрын

Great build. I like the simplicity of it. Makes it look like a newbie welder like me could actually build it. In case anyone's curious and I missed it in the comments, I added up the cost to be around $500.00. I'm sure that will vary based on location (tax) and cost of steel in your area. I'm not trying to start any discussion on whether this is cheap or expensive, I just thought it would be helpful to know either way.

@EliB0217 10 ай бұрын

@0:28 he shows the total cost was $530, but still thank you for your effort

@richardsmith9605 8 ай бұрын

@@EliB0217Yeah true... he very quickly flashed it in the top right of the screen, and pretty easy to miss. So @marksadler877, here too your effort is appreciated figuring out that ballpark estimate!. 👍

@fredshiffer727 7 ай бұрын

Very nice Tim !!! Very clean relativity easy build too. As a CWI welding inspector it was hard to watch the vertical fillet welds performed in the downhill direction !!! I do realize that it not a structural steel assembly. Thank you for your content.

@MIK3_C0X Ай бұрын

Thank you for making this! This is the best build i have ever seen.

@randomschittz9461 Жыл бұрын

I knew you would make a video about that go kart. Pretty cool to have it sitting in the background in another video

@roberthowland4503 Жыл бұрын

Looks like you had fun. Thanks for sharing.

@lucasandri5462 Жыл бұрын

It will definetly go in the to do list! Thanks for the video, very good as always

@-DIYPRO- Жыл бұрын

You have been teasing for too long, finally we get to see the kart! Looks awesome!

@brettmasek9453 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome... I might seriously have to think about building one too!

@BurntEggoTeggo Ай бұрын

You’re a very intelligent man, I don’t even know how engines work! I used this tutorial and built this exact go kart with my dad, it was so fun I bought a go kart with a WW 500 motor. Thanks for inspiring me in my “Go Kart” Career! 😊❤

@arunkrishnan147 Ай бұрын

Hey, I am trying to build one for my kid. Would you know what the width of the frame is? I was wondering if 24" is appropriate; not sure if that would accommodate the tie rod.

@Venexionn Ай бұрын

@@arunkrishnan147 test if first with the frame without welding, if it looks ok for you/him you can make it this size, i think 24" is a ok size but it depends on your kids size

@Venexionn Ай бұрын

(btw im no professional, im Just making a advice, dont take my words as a professional)

@BurntEggoTeggo Ай бұрын

@@arunkrishnan147 Yeah that’s what I used 24” if your kid feels comfortable on that size

@alexc.8424 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see an adult size cart using the harbor freight ghost engine

@davidbent3855 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video, brings back fond memories of the one my father built for myself.

@danlynch1154 Жыл бұрын

Great project! Well done!

@SgtBrewdawg Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing and the instructions. 👍🏁

@rigo5467 Жыл бұрын

Excelent Job amigo. 🙋🏻‍♂️ Cusco 🇵🇪.

@eCitizen1 Жыл бұрын

Nice simple build. I like it. I was thinking about using a jack shaft to get the reduction rather than using a huge sprocket, and am planning to set the engine behind the rear wheels for more seating space.

@Thatguybikes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I’m saving the video I’m building one for x mas

@arduinomaquinas 3 ай бұрын

I like your job 🇧🇷😉👏👏👏👏 great show, subscribed thank you man !

@jimbob78ify Жыл бұрын

Great overview. Nicely done

@tkelker Жыл бұрын

More simple projects like this please

@TwinTurboToyota Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I have a 22 can am outlander 850 atv but after watching this i now want a go cart. As a kid I never had one.

@briantruck2284 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@CircuitsAndStrings Жыл бұрын

That’s an epic project. Love it. 🤩

@reuellee4451 Жыл бұрын

Really nice and simple job 👍

@sirdeakia Жыл бұрын

This kid best be happy as hell

@SuperAWaC Жыл бұрын

For just using nothing but a mig welder and chop saw you sure are using a lot of other tools ;)

@richardfigueroa2470 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por Tus videos!. I liked this project.👍

@Pearl-hs4zh 7 ай бұрын

U make it so easy. Keep it up. Inspired

@isaamvibez8913 6 ай бұрын

this is so fun man your kids are gonna love you, W dad

@danielchambers1958 Жыл бұрын

Very nice project Sir . . . with your skill level, the sky is the limit. Enjoy!

@ZILAwelds Жыл бұрын

What an awesome project !!!!

@Sanny987 Жыл бұрын

Great projects!

@user-ej8lm2pz5j 11 ай бұрын

Nice build going to try this

@themixeduphacker2619 Жыл бұрын

Bro actually just put parental controls on a go kart 💀

@5nik6las Жыл бұрын

Well done!!! Amazing!!!❤

@tedbastwock3810 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing, perfect way to share a great learning project that people will actually want to make. Thank you very much! p.s. broken link on spindle in description

@johnquijote7194 Жыл бұрын

I'm a teacher, and I have a three week class where we make karts. I'm def stealing some of your design ideas, but would happily pay you for any files you have. Thanks for the video!

@seanbryers29 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video thanks I can't wait to try

@Boomhauer69 Жыл бұрын

I myself plan on turning a old boat trailer frame into a gokart . Definitely good video. The only things I don't know how to weld plus my electric service can't support a welder so I have to find a shop around Michigan that can help me on welding part.

@AnotherCogTX Жыл бұрын

I built this for my kids. I recommend getting the all terrain 10" tires from Harbor Freight. They have flanged wheel bearings. The tires like the ones in the video were only lasting me 30 minutes before the bearings disintegrated.

@sil8088 Жыл бұрын

Dope video man! Keep up the good work! Maybe we can see some modifications in the future 😎 for the culture!

@apexcustomsmokers Жыл бұрын

Awesome Tim! My son has been waiting for this video since early summer when you first mentioned it. Great father (or mother) and son (or daughter) project!

@2035jim 9 ай бұрын

Tim you oughta build one for yourself it looked pretty easy to do I’ll have to build one myself but with a bit more speed and horsepower

@user-zw5is1yl2q 4 ай бұрын

nice work make more videos like this

@mattyoung5084 Жыл бұрын

I love this project! So cool.

@TimWelds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@arcticgummibear4500 7 ай бұрын

How fun. Nice build.

@donaldhalls2189 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I can understand why you tried it out, to make sure it's safe 😉🤣😂 I wouldn't be able to resist eather I'm playing with a 200cc one it's fun still a bit small for me 🤣😂 hope you get year's of fun out of it, all the best to you and your loved ones

@justayoutuber1906 Жыл бұрын

Cool build!

@wispyondoodlemantwotimes 8 ай бұрын

Do you happen to have a list of hardware that is needed for this build?

@domenicozagari2443 Жыл бұрын

You could build a cycle kart and go racing.

@pauldonica7506 Жыл бұрын

do you happen to have the plans available for download? I've got my welder, mask the 20-ft stick of steel and all the items on your shopping list. going to give it a go. you made this video so well and confidence inspiring.

@ronaldcline423 Жыл бұрын

Cool little build 😎

@bertgrau3934 10 ай бұрын

Sir, you are a very good engineer. I want to build a go kart for myself, so its going to have to handle about 200 pounds. The thing is, i can still go along your plans just make them heavier and longer.

@MAGA-Foundry Жыл бұрын

Very cool Tim.

@electrobangs1583 2 ай бұрын

Sick bro very good

@bobkillada5376 Жыл бұрын

i did this with my dad but we added a more powerful engine to the front

@rbclima Жыл бұрын

Nicely built! I'll make one myself. Hopefully, it turns out half as nice as yours heheh

@CameronPenner Жыл бұрын

0:39 no fancy tools like CNC 6:26 uses a laser cutter 🤷‍♀

@YoYoD4 7 ай бұрын

Love it!

@BTKSPENCE Күн бұрын

Looks fun

@fastbusiness Жыл бұрын

Wished I had one of those when I was a kid. I'm not too sure about those HF tires though.

@dansacco1964 8 ай бұрын

What wall thickness tube? Nice simple build.

@mikelamuraglia5645 Жыл бұрын

Nice I like it

@mikerhinos Жыл бұрын

My dad made me an electric one almost 40 years ago with a car battery and wipers motor it was damn fun ! :D

@james10739 Жыл бұрын

That laser cutting service is nice and less than I would have expected but unless it's planned far enough ahead or it's just real precise you could just knock it out yourself with an angle grinder, drill ,files and stuff

@clintbriant8508 10 ай бұрын

buld a bigger one for sure! be a fun video to watch.

@TimWelds 10 ай бұрын

It’s just about done, video coming soon. 😃

@user-rl3ms5wk9h Жыл бұрын

church parking lot always has the best test rides

@Altie8 Жыл бұрын

Noice now I might build this for my first

@emlo9103 11 ай бұрын

i like the fact your thinking of the common man on this build

@NotThatBob Ай бұрын

I'd love to build this with my grand sons. I'm more of a weekend carpenter than metalworker. So my question is, is there a way to build this without welding? Are nuts and bolts an option? Or would the frame just rattle apart? What a great project. Thanks Tim.

@alliaballard5586 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Going to tackle this with my son for his 8th Birthday. Wondering what type/model welder you used for this project? Thanks a ton Tim!

@midasdeblaauw 8 ай бұрын

the technique used in the video was mig welding

@shaineriches4369 Жыл бұрын

And a freebee pack of eddies 👌🏼👌🏼. Cant complain bro haha 😉🔥🤪

@davidlanfair Жыл бұрын

really cool

@cjr801 11 ай бұрын

I am going to build this with my son and was going to order the steel precut. Do you have the measurements for the other frame pieces (other than the 4 ft sections)?

@badjaeaux Жыл бұрын

dude with this skill set you can build a simple hyper car or an F 35 engine

@ueltrades9479 Жыл бұрын

I can’t afford a project car. But this, this I can do. I’ll have it adjust some things but this video is a good start. I see a drift cart in my future 😎

@stewartlindsay2275 Жыл бұрын

As soon as he said 'it sounds pretty good' I knew he wanted one himself, by the end it was confirmed lol

@chuck762 Жыл бұрын

Great job man. At about 5:10, as your checking your drill markings, you check with a caliper and say your checking to make sure you’re at least within “pi”? Can someone tell me what that means? I know what pi is but never heard it used this way.

@tinksartcreations Ай бұрын

Very nice 👌 ❤

@jamestaylor8217 Жыл бұрын

I see you have two fire extinguishers. What types do you recommend have in the welding area? Thanks.

@roadbully7895 7 ай бұрын

Hey love the video! Referencing it a lot and wondering what kind of metal and the size of the metal tubing you used for the frame? Also where’d you purchase it?