I Bought a 100-HP Motorcycle Powered Go Kart for $1300 

“It runs on meth and food stamps” greatest B&B quote ever. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

You guys should talk with Cars and Cameras about doing a collaboration where you overhaul this thing. They know home-built stupidly high power go-karts, you know motorcycles. I think it has a chance of working especially since they really know what they're doing and they're pretty well versed in anything go-kart, mini bike, snow-mobile, etc.

I found this channel last night and I have been binging all your videos. You guys are awesome and do some of the coolest, craziest stuff. My dad and I had Dyna Wide Glides. But we were only able to enjoy them for about a year before he wasn't able to ride anymore and I became disabled and had to sell my bike. We did get to go on one trip from Jacksonville Florida to the middle of South Carolina for that solar eclipse a few years back. I can still ride. I just can't afford to buy another bike on disability income. I miss it so much. Maybe one day I can save enough to get another bike. Until then, I'm living vicariously through this channel. Thanks for all the fun and God bless.

If everyone had a Craig in their life, there would be world peace.

$1500 and it needs to be jumped. Sean...my brother in Christ...do we need to have an intervention? 😂

My first bike was a 1990 Katana 750. Ran the same way. Carbs were probably wayyyy off. Hardly idled but ran great above a certain RPM

Great video ya'll!! Sounds pretty strong when you get in the higher rpm range. Reminds me of a homemade cart I get back in 70s 360 Honda shift cart couldn't keep chain on but about 60 mph in dirt frame broke in half hell of a ride. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

This brings back memories. After a nasty collision with a car executing a badly timed farm equipment pass and 3 months in the hospital after the fact, I found myself with a DT 250 Yamaha motorcycle engine needing a new frame to reside in. The most likely available candidate was my old farm Kart who's old B&S 5hp engine had given up the ghost long ago. After some primitive grade school level welding and fabrication the dependeble 250 engine fit in the old kart like a 454 chevy big block in a chevette. Surprizingly the karts simple brakes did actually work in this case, it just took them a bit longer than usual to bring the rig to a halt at higher speeds, a minor problem easily overcome by careful calculation of stopping distance and avoiding tight situations. Questionably legal highway testing of the machines capabilities demonstrated it was capable of speeds well exceeding 80 mph,, however that apparently was beyond the capabilities of the original knobby tires to attain and sustain. Upon acquiring 'racing kart slicks' promised to hold together at such speeds it was back to more performance testing. During one such test it was discovered the hot rod kart was capable of eluding the wrath of a highway patrol officer, due more to its ability to fit through a narrow walk path gateway than speed. After that close call with the law later roadway excursions were kept to local gravel roadways where the kart was discoverd to have an uncanny ability to drift through corners like a W.R.C. pro. Alas all this fun came to a sudden end during one such drifting demostration when unnoticed fatigue in the old kart frame finally caused a catastrophic break in the frames main rails just behind the seat resulting in a parting of trajectory by the occupant and the powerplant and drivetrain. The drivers portion came to a skidding halt in the ditch with only minor bruises and scratches and a nasty rash from questionable ditch weeds encountered during the excursion. The Powerplant free'd from the burden of pushing said operator and the forward structure of the kart around suddenly went into a screaming WOT setting upon the throttle cable being ripped out of the top of the carb jamming the slide into a wide open position. Due to the majority of the weight now residing behind the engine/transmission assembly the dragging subframe kept the drive wheels down and heading down the road until it wandered off into the ditch, tumbled then went flying screaming like a banshee and spinning wildly until it contacted the ground with excessive enough force to damage the engine beyond repair. Needless to say that was the end of that wild ride, and i'm probably alive to tell it's story due to it's demise truth be known.

I would love to see Craig build a real one to see what a proper motorcycle go-kart looks like

Other than the fact it's held together by electrical tape, doesn't turn and can't stop, I think it's a fine high quality go kart!

A vacation is going to buy a $1300 toy and recording it. The work is editing it 😅 Cool video guys. I've been away from RU-vid for a bit but came right back to see what you guys have been up to. Not disappointed. Cheers 🍻

People who didn't come from tiktok are allowed to like this.

Change the axle gear to about the size of the brake rotor to get rpms up . the last builder was limited to what was in stock at the hardware store .

That's crazy man... Back in my highschool daze ('69) a couple of guys put a Kawasaki Blue Streak 500cc engine, no tranny or clutch on a kart. Push to start. When it started they claimed it did a wheelie (never saw that myself). Glad as least some people didn't grow up and become sensible.

“Tank straps the only straps I use when I’m tying down my meth motor” I’m dying💀😂😂

Smart to locate the starter button in a place that requires the buddy system. Increases the chances of someone being available to call an ambulance for the driver.

The guy knew that Sean was the only person that would give him over a grand for that thing. If he put that on Marketplace, he'd be lucky to get a couple hundred bucks. I'd love to know what he traded for it.

I love how the rear-view mirror keeps spinning loose lmao only a true ‘death-trap’ will do that 😂

Hey Craig my man I've got a converted wheelbarrow with three wheels with a Honda C50 engine in it, The engine is seized up solid after it hydro-locked in a lake when I spun out on a bend, It has got a bucket for a seat, and steering from a lawnmower, the final drive is off chainsaw it has got no brakes no gears all the tyres are threadbare and flat but I only want £1500 for it, It's yours anytime you can come and collect it mate, it's in the dumpster at the end of the street, just take it and post the cash through my letterbox if I'm not in. cheers mate. I knew it was one for you.

I think if Craig would just use less throttle, Shawn could totally take him.

You should build it right with good components. I would watch that. You don't always have to do dumb stuff.

"my dad did, he has more faith in redneck engineered devices" lol😂

"Well I'm glad we got your blessing" "You do not have my blessing" LMFAO

Mine has a 1976 honda cb 550-4 on it. Four cylinder. Stock engine but it has been up to 130. It was only in fourth gear and had plenty of throttle left to go but I was afraid one of the tires would blow out so I slowed down

"I think I prefer brakes". Best line ever!

Yup, it's a pretty sketchy kart. I like how you're not afraid to try out the mad ideas people build, I'd love to see how it or your 190cc pocket bike would hold up against the Blata Origami B1 or the Blata Elite 14 WRS. The B1 is a 39.9cc liquid cooled speed demon, stock - 65mph but there are upgrades for it. The Elite is a quick little air-cooled 39.9cc, stock - 50mph and there are upgrades for it as well

Y'all have to do a full go kart rebuild cause that would be sick

There is a 250cc kart class, drives on regular circuits. Has front snd backwings and with 80 ps twostrokes. Squary fast.

“We’re buying something dangerous AND stupid.” “Nice!” That’s true friendship right there.

I want to see craig build one of these for real and see how insane it is

Should be called something like “life insurance” 😂 nice video!!

You can make for individual pipes for the exhaust just wrap them down around the bottom of the cart and under the motor it will make it sound better me do the emergency brake and the shifter use a motorcycle clutch handle bolted to the side of the by drilling a hole through the clutch handle both it to the side of the make a mount for it to bolt to run the clutch cable in the clutch😊 handle so when you grab the it will disengage the clutch by pushing or pulling the clutch handle you can put it in gear letting out of the handle will let the clutch out

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I think you guys should do a collab video with Ike and John at Cars and Cameras, they like crazy janky go karts that are just absolutely insane and crazy fun. They also build mini bikes.

I am so glad you tried to make it better. That is the fun and challenge.

“Glad we have your blessing”😂😂😂 Love this video

This still seemed safer than your half wheel motorcycle. Great content guys. Keep it up.

I have also heard of this thing called , "Family Vacations." I asked around online and not much information is available but using my memory from growing up in the 1980s here goes. Vacation was once a way for a family to spend a few days together once a year and it reminds them that they really do not need that much time with each other. No cell phones, portable CD players or DVD players you just got smelly feet, your brother and sister would try touch you and miss causing you to yell extra loud to "knock it off or I am telling" You learned your parents taste in music is awful and in my case we got to listen to his sermons extra loud in four speaker stereo. (Cruel and Unusual Punishment) When you returned home after a week or so, you were refreshed in the reasons why you love them but get away from me for another year. It was originally a medieval torture, but watered down to what we have today. "Knowing makes all the difference'

I once bought a way smaller version of this (seller said 125cc but when we got under the engine it had 108 stamped on it) and i can confirm, on the off chance it's working it feels awesome

I laughed out loud when you drove that thing. Hhahaa that thing is hilarious.

I would love to see you guys build a goKart of your own, and call it the "GOATKART"

Dude, I've always wanted to drop a gsxr engine in a gocart! I been out wipping my kid size kart 5.5 hp around and its so much fun.

So happy you both still are alive👍🏻👍🏻

If Sean didn't have God on his side, he'd be done for. "Are your wheels falling off?" "Yeah they might be falling off... rolling start let's go again!!"

Get an airbox,tuneup and some bigger tires for ground clearance and that thing could be great!

best camera person ever in history..... shes cute! --- i liked the little smile when you talked about it being sketchy

17:41 I had to replay that at least 5 times to make sure you didn't say what my wife thought you said. haha

I’m most great full that you finished in one piece. That cart is real sketchy it’s a blessing the motor was not cooperating. Thanks for sharing this video, Ric

Back in the early 2000's we built a go-kart from scratch powered by a KZ1000 motor. It was insane. As scary as that was...this thing I wouldn't get in and drive. Hats off to you guys.

That cart is crazy. Well done lads

I saw a KZ900 powered cart at Daytona one year back in the late 70's but it was first class all the way .

He said "I've never seen that look of fear before on his face" 😆 💀

My favorite part of this thing is the 1900’s combine style shifter. The only thing missing is giant exposed flywheels for your hands to get caught up in.

Please don't give up on this. Would love to see it brought back.

I love that REPSOL CBR. I saw it in a shop near me in Philly. I wanted to get it but then I thought about how if I want my bike to stand out that much I'd rather have a custom paint job. It does look sick tho.

“Runs on meth and food stamps” - quote of the day. But also Craig made me spit out my morning coffee with that. You owe me coffee Craig! 😆

it’s running on 2 or 3 cilinders, this thing is a best when it runs right 🔥

Craig is the solution to all world problems

Hearing this bearded guy say his Catch phrase Everytime all anticlimactic like an what not is hilarious 😂😂😂 “Nailed it” 😅

I love how the tweeker that designed and built this uses the legs as the frontal impact point. That’s usin the old noggin.

The girl in the back didn't have a beard. 😢

I recognize that motor, you'll need the stock air box from the cb750 to make the vacuum operated carb rail work properly. Got a replacement motor from someone's project lawn mower to put back in my bike for cheap because it wouldn't run right without the air filter box 👍

In 1972 my friend and I had a real nice tube framed go kart with no engine, but we had a Yamaha RD350 two stroke twin with a wrecked frame so we installed the RD 350 onto the go kart frame rigged the shifter by a linkage to the left pedal and welded a top hook to that pedal so you could up shift and down shift easily, the right front pedal became the brake…good for one application of stopping every 1 minutes or longer… the brake was a small drum attached to the live rear axle, the steering wheel was a half wheel like the newer Tesla’s, the clutch was the same as on a regular motorcycle lever and the throttle was off a motocross RR with just a quarter turn to full throttle… so incredibly fast and all rigged systems worked perfectly… even the single small drum brake worked great… under 20 mph 😳 !!! We didn’t really know how fast it was, because when we passed cars on the beltway around Washington DC in Maryland and we could not stop other than downshifting , we got scared…that at the ages of 18 that was as far as we were going to get in life ! When a Montgomery County Police officer got us on radar at 76 mph at 1:00am on a Sunday morning with no lights, (we did have a full moon), encouraged us to get rid of that thing before we got hurt badly or killed… no tickets if we promised to sell it within two weeks and he would not tell our parents. I remember his name, Mack Smith a Sergeant, he did us a favor. We had about 200 bucks into it and sold it for 500 bucks. Those were the days my friend… as the song goes !

So.... Is there a way to have one of these bad bois shipped my way? hahaha - Monthly reminder to everyone BTS of the incredible job producing and editing!

I love your videos, keep it up!

😂😂😂😂💕💯 it makes a great show and video😂😂 keep up the good work I just subscribed

I subscribed to Craig's channel. He needs lots more video's!

Should have cleaned the carbs ! Sucks !

I would love to see your guys actually build this cart out (Take engine, place on new frame lol), I think you could turn this into a thing of beauty!! At a minimum, take it from a sketch factor of 15 to maybe a 7?

Well, can't wait to see it again when you have it running better. I've seen a Suzuki 1300 Hayabusa run all through town and passed a cop

Still laughing. Praise God you made it to another day to laugh and giggle. Great video reminded me when I was doing a whole lot of crazy stuff.😎😎

Wow! Speechless, the more I look the sketchier it gets 😂. ❤your silliness Guy’s keep on keeping on!

I have an R1 engine that I was thinking of doing something like this with.... I just need to find someone who can help me weld something like this up! :D

"'Well I'm glad we got your blessings"," You do not have my blessing." "No way 😅😂 "I WILL SAY THAT ON FILM"

I thought Jeep was the only death wobble machine 🤣

There's got to be a metric ton of potential parts in your garage. Time to speed it up.

I love how the gas tank is right on top of the engine...if you crash and hit that thing it's guaranteed to spill all over the engine and you LOL

Use to race with Jeff Rathfon back in karts, always fast an a great guy, also builds a great clutch!

Did y’all do anything else to it? Like a severe tune up! Looks like a blast though guys, thanks for all the great content👍🏻🤙🏻🙌🙌

Can you look for an ice speedway bike? It would be cool to bring light to this badass fringe sport and its bikes

That little gas tank made me laugh

Youz guys are STILL my hero's... 😂

It looks really fun

Ok in the UK Cart racing and supper go carts have maximum of 250cc engines and they put out well over 100HP top speed 170MPH depending on race most will easily do 140mph but they are made to go around corners at speed plus breaking disc breaks.

I've seen a couple of these & riding w/ no brakes & flat tires...... Ummm, might as well not wear a helmet either but other than that it will take right off...... love it man & I hope your shoes have some tread b/c they ARE the Brakes now!! Good luck

Looks like that thing needs a complete overhaul!

I would love to see this cart rebuilt into something awesome.

The camera woman reaction in the back is priceless and cute.

Shawn-“We need something safe like a cardboard box or something”😂😂

That thing is so sketchy but awesome at the same time. I love it!

FYI, carbs do not like running without some type of air resistance on the intake side because it changes the venturi effect, so running without filters will screw up the ratio. Also, 2 with filters and 2 without will cause synchronization issues between the carbs/cylinders.

Dude Craig always puts the biggest smile on my face

Crazy idea crazy video but worthy to watch

Needs a new plate -“will run, won’t stop” 😂

That thing is methed up for sure.. "I like how it has re-bar, that's awesome." I thought the same thing lol

The Repsol livery on the CBR is awesome!

The man has on sunglasses . Yet you still saw a look in his eyes. But I feel you😂.

I swear Sean and Craig are the Tavarish and Jared of the motorcycle world😅

"How did you drive it without brakes on?!" "Very carefully!"

Thank you for the video!