The Simplest DIY Go-Kart Build

Подписаться 368 тыс.

Просмотров 577 тыс.

50% 1

Who doesn't love a go-kart?
Learn welding and fabrication with my $39 online courses:
courses.timwelds.com
Save 15% off laser cutting at SendCutSend: sendcutsend.com/timwelds
(Not an affiliate code, they're just an awesome friends of the channel)
Parts I used for the build:
Steering Wheel: amzn.to/3B1Qy8d
Drawing Files for Laser Cut Parts (zip file): timwelds.com/kart-laser-cut-f...
Bearings: amzn.to/3RlvJtI
Tie Rods: amzn.to/3wJur3D
Pedals: amzn.to/3B0un2f
Cables: amzn.to/3R9OAZ6
Spindles: www.bmikarts.com/Complete-Spi...
Spacers: amzn.to/3R46VGQ
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...
***Favorite Fabrication Equipment***
Evolution Mitering Chop Saw (The best chop saw I've ever used): bit.ly/EvoS355MCS
More Affordable Evolution Chop Saw (I used this for years and it's great too):
bit.ly/EvoS355CPSL
HTP Welders: usaweld.com/?ref=timwelds
*Metalwork and go-karts can be dangerous. This video is provided for entertainment and general information purposes. TimWelds assumes no responsibility for anything you choose to do. This description contains affiliate links.

Наука

Опубликовано:

9 сен 2022

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 296

@DadDoingThings Год назад

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.

@carnamay_by_hamza 9 месяцев назад

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

@Mikefestiva Год назад

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! 🙂👍

@mrjklee Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@skizzysmith1146 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Hey_Its_That_Guy Год назад

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

@Rideitoutyoutube Год назад

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

@kwillis623 Год назад

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.

@Fukkeduck Год назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@bradydobson5970 9 месяцев назад

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

@jimyeats 9 месяцев назад

@@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 4 месяца назад

Or build one out of wood.

@user-gc8xg2ic9w Месяц назад

Just drink milk

@-DIYPRO- Год назад

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!

@marksadler877 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@richardsmith9605 10 месяцев назад

@@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!. 👍

@Knobbgobbler Год назад

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

@AJRestoration Год назад

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

@themixeduphacker2619 Год назад

Bro actually just put parental controls on a go kart 💀

@dirtyjobs3995 Год назад

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

@Soyyocan Месяц назад

I love this! I am watching your video to get some understanding on cart engineering. Thanks!

@randomschittz9461 Год назад

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

@MIK3_C0X 3 месяца назад

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

@roberthowland4503 Год назад

Looks like you had fun. Thanks for sharing.

@fredshiffer727 9 месяцев назад

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.

@-DIYPRO- Год назад

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

@TwinTurboToyota Год назад

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 Год назад

Agree

@lucasandri5462 Год назад

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

@brettmasek9453 Год назад

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

@davidbent3855 Год назад

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

@mikeingeorgia1 5 дней назад

That’s awesome! I wish you were my neighbor lol

@danielchambers1958 Год назад

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

@jimbob78ify Год назад

Great overview. Nicely done

@SgtBrewdawg Год назад

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

@danlynch1154 Год назад

Great project! Well done!

@BurntEggoTeggo 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

@@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 3 месяца назад

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

@BurntEggoTeggo 3 месяца назад

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

@rigo5467 Год назад

Excelent Job amigo. 🙋🏻‍♂️ Cusco 🇵🇪.

@alexc.8424 Год назад

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

@johnquijote7194 Год назад

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!

@reuellee4451 Год назад

Really nice and simple job 👍

@sil8088 Год назад

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

@AnotherCogTX Год назад

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.

@T3glider 10 месяцев назад

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

@eCitizen1 Год назад

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.

@nathanielbarbeau4821 9 месяцев назад

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. 🤠

@apexcustomsmokers Год назад

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!

@tedbastwock3810 Год назад

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

@tkelker Год назад

More simple projects like this please

@SuperAWaC Год назад

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

@Thatguybikes 7 месяцев назад

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

@Boomhauer69 Год назад

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.

@Pearl-hs4zh 9 месяцев назад

U make it so easy. Keep it up. Inspired

@jasonmurphy5217 Год назад

ITS SO SIMPLY A BABY COULD DO THIS

@seanbryers29 Год назад

Awesome video thanks I can't wait to try

@isaamvibez8913 9 месяцев назад

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

@Sanny987 Год назад

Great projects!

@richardfigueroa2470 Год назад

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

@CircuitsAndStrings Год назад

That’s an epic project. Love it. 🤩

@sirdeakia Год назад

This kid best be happy as hell

@arduinomaquinas 5 месяцев назад

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

@ZILAwelds Год назад

What an awesome project !!!!

@bertgrau3934 Год назад

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.

@bradnerling7156 5 дней назад

I’m a welder and a machinist. Just wanted to see what you did. And how. Then I’m gonna go next level ( home made ) that is.

@user-ej8lm2pz5j Год назад

Nice build going to try this

@donaldhalls2189 Год назад

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

@5nik6las Год назад

Well done!!! Amazing!!!❤

@rbclima Год назад

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

@justayoutuber1906 Год назад

Cool build!

@arcticgummibear4500 9 месяцев назад

How fun. Nice build.

@user-zw5is1yl2q 6 месяцев назад

nice work make more videos like this

@electrobangs1583 4 месяца назад

Sick bro very good

@messwithchucky 9 месяцев назад

What sort of welding method / welder is generally used for this type of work as I have to buy one and not sure what’s best for a general range like this.

@ronaldcline423 Год назад

Cool little build 😎

@MAGA-Foundry Год назад

Very cool Tim.

@pauldonica7506 Год назад

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.

@cjr801 Год назад

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)?

@salvador2k1 Год назад

How wide would you recommend the rear and front tubing part of the frame be cut?

@mattyoung5084 Год назад

I love this project! So cool.

@TimWelds Год назад

Thanks Matt!

@kittydestroyer9030 Год назад

Im new to go karts but how do you get the material for a frame and where to get them

@hellonerds2255 Год назад

Hey tim the laser cut link dosent seem to be working for the parts u had laser cut can u probably fix that or help us out?

@BTKSPENCE 2 месяца назад

Looks fun

@chuck762 Год назад

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.

@mikerhinos Год назад

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

@jamestaylor8217 Год назад

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

@Asadmunsifdar Месяц назад

Very well explain

@salvador2k1 Год назад

I was wondering if you can help me out I’m trying to order all the parts off your list but the spindle link is not working and I’m not sure what size you have on there any help would be awesome .. great video by the way I’ve seen all your vids!!

@roadbully7895 9 месяцев назад

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?

@The_Potato_Boi 11 дней назад

What is the length of the steering wheel tube? Will you have a schematic for nuts, bolts etc?

@ericjulian5610 Месяц назад

I like your build thanks. I wanna make one

@stewartlindsay2275 Год назад

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

@YoYoD4 9 месяцев назад

Love it!

@kspots.1 Год назад

im building a gx390 honda 13hp go kart any tips and tricks?

@shaineriches4369 Год назад

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

@mp3llll Год назад

Any know here to find information about size all the Part?

@NotThatBob 3 месяца назад

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.

@ueltrades9479 Год назад

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 😎

@GetRealwithMike Год назад

Always wanted to build one but didn't know how. I'm going to build a grown up sized one after I build one for my grandsons. Do you have the cad files to order? Thanks and great video.

@james10739 Год назад

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