Was thinking about an electric cyclekart as a way to use local bike paths through parks and the like to get back and forth to work. But looking at the design you're working from, I'm a bit shocked at how heavy the chassis frame is, and how basic the suspension is. Curious about why you chose the big heavy motor instead of a pair of Hub Motors to fit inside the rair Honda wheels? Same goes with swapping out the factory bearings, instead of building Stub Axles that match those factory bearings? Think I'd be more inclined to do a 'birdcage' style chassis and body, with heated and curved plastic sheeting for body panels.
@murrayhorn88174 сағат бұрын
Add a collapsible steering column. Solid ones become human skewers in the event of an accident.
@randyanderson56534 сағат бұрын
Hey Skippy. I've been looking into building an electric cycle kart too. Can you give us more information on your next video on how to connect all the electronics, and how you selected the correct motor and controller? I'm here in Phoenix, and I went out about a year ago November and met the folks. Nice people. I don't see why they wouldn't allow an electric. I'm gonna build one too. I've got to modify the frame to be a little wider for the occupant. My son is a big boy, and so I'm making it special for him. I'll probably do some torsion bar suspension in the back like a VW has.
@mitchib144011 сағат бұрын
Hahaha this is awesome! Yeah you made the right move with it being electric. I don't understand the appeal of putting a stinky exhaust machine on this kind of thing. Electric is technically better anyway.
@SkippyRockGame7 сағат бұрын
Also. This thing is quiet zipping around my neighborhood. People would be way more likely to complain if it was loud.
@mitchib14407 сағат бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame I bought an RC car the other year, a hobby grade one and it's pretty big. It's electric and while it's still louder than your cyclekart (basically because it has gears not a chain) I'm still very happy I went with an electric one instead of a petrol powered one. Love the video! If this is what you do on your channel I'd probably count it as a DIY/Crafts/Projects channel. Vlogging is more just filming your normal everyday life and isn't as creative in my opinion.
@SkippyRockGame6 сағат бұрын
I don’t know if people would want to watch me watch KZbin and eat chips. That’s what do with the majority of my time. I’ll stick with a DIY channel!
@noob31n2920 сағат бұрын
what is the box at ur back of the kart ?
@SkippyRockGame19 сағат бұрын
The is the motor controller
@TheBlackEventorizon21 сағат бұрын
Definetly behind Electric Cyclekarts! How are you going to style the exterior? In the UK they're often made to look like late 1800's race cars! I question the wisdom of cutting away over half of your Box Section to get the axle in. The cast pillowblock bearings can crack if shocked which they would be vulnerable too as the box section they are bolted around can flex because of the missing U of metal. I'd suggest fitting some opposing U-shaped lasercut pieces that can be bolted onto the remaining bolt lenths to ensure the stress avoids the pillowblocks and the frame doesn't bend.
@SkippyRockGame21 сағат бұрын
The open section is how it’s done when using a diff. But I didn’t know that about the pillowblock bearings. But I have seen people make and use a piece like you are describing. I’m in the process now of tearing it down and designing the exterior. It should look pretty awesome when it’s done!
@TheBlackEventorizon18 сағат бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame I await the finished article! - And yeah, cast pillowblock bearings are fine but don't like shocks. You can get billet aluminium or stainless ones but they are WAY more expensive (Like 5-10x the cost) - Just make it part of your regular inspections and you should be fine.
@SkippyRockGame15 сағат бұрын
I really appreciate the advice. There are some simpler ways to re-enforce the u channels I cut. I’ll do something with them before I’m completely done!
@BobSmith-qq3igКүн бұрын
wtf, the algorythm has blessed me, so stoked to watch all the videos now, commenting for engagement and all hail the algorithm
@SkippyRockGame20 сағат бұрын
That’s awesome. Thanks for the comment and the views!
@colinmetzger6755Күн бұрын
You're going to need some rim tape for those wheels, or the spokes will dig through the tubes and cause flats
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
What about a bead locker? Will I need that?
@Lets_Get_CreatingКүн бұрын
This looks like the most fun you could ever have. I'm looking at getting a welder and this is a project I would like to undertake. "If you could learn anything, learn that even an idiot can do this stuff" ~Skippy Rock, makes me a little more optimistic!
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
Haha. That’s kind of what I want my channel to be about. Most stuff just takes trying. Worse case is it doesn’t work out and maybe your next try will. But it definitely won’t work out if you don’t try!
@TrueHelpTVКүн бұрын
its probably street legal if it's a 3 wheel.. just stick a big sticker that says 750W on the motor, and try not to exceed 20mph in front of anyone lol... theres laws for most "electric bicycles" and "motorized bicycles" in most states, or it may be under "low speed" vehicle legislation
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
Maybe I can add lights and get it registered. Like a golf cart?
@TrueHelpTVКүн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame very possible, golf carts typically fall under low speed vehicle legislation.. depending on the state they don't even need to be registered or insured. I found loopholes in my states legislation for motorized bicycles that demonstrated they can't/shouldn't be registered with the DMV and thusly, since that document for registration exempts them, then insurance can't be required either. But idk where you're from
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
North Carolina. And I can limit the top speed on this thing with the programming. Currently I have it set one setting is topping out at 32.
@Sir-DexterКүн бұрын
nice
@littlehills739Күн бұрын
turn up ur amps on welder that hard to watch
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
I believe your advice, but I’m curious. How can you tell I have them too low? Is it from the final results of my welds or can you tell from the shots of me welding?
@littlehills739Күн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame sound and the tall welds means its not hot enough wire feed - speed was wrong in some clips too. we start new welders off on simple "pad welding" to learn temp and travel speed. spend 2hr pad welding and you could weld this.
@SkippyRockGameКүн бұрын
So I was just basing my settings on the chart on the welder. So I’ll start turning up the settings!
@littlehills739Күн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame test 1 hold mig tip 3 fingers way from steel listen to the sound then 2 fingers then 1 then 10mm. test 2 pull the mig tip from left to right with the tip facing left while welding chalk scribe a star and end point some where in the middle of the steel try a slow pull then med then fast. test 3 run i long weld starting slow then med a fast wire brush learn to look ate the difference. a "cold" weld is high like placing rope on the steel. to hot weld is flat like melted butter.
@7x7792 күн бұрын
This was awesome, after watching a bunch of unnecessarily lengthy and Goofy poor quality redneck videos of people trying to put this thing together, I was thinking I can make my own in less than a minute but you did it for us!
I forget my kids names sometimes. I can’t be expected to remember part names!
@mattparker97262 күн бұрын
8:43 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Same, was riding my 79cc motorized bike the other day with a SPRINGER seat, thinking, MAN! I REALLY need one of those cool foam slip on pads, cause this thing is hurting my butt.
@mattparker97262 күн бұрын
2:15 did you have to pay for those plans or can I go and download a PDF or something?
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
I did pay for them. It was $50 dollars for the print out or $20 for digital. www.etsy.com/shop/ArizonaCycleKarts
@WhatsTheWordBozo2 күн бұрын
I was so dead seeing you smack the metal trying to beat it down at the beginning. I was just like "Why is he hitting the end of it? All its going to do is act like a spring 🤣".
@mitchib14407 сағат бұрын
@@WhatsTheWordBozo Yeah, but sometimes you just gotta hit something with a hammer to make sure it knows who's the boss here. You gotta assert your dominance somehow.
@Behr-hammer2 күн бұрын
Lol. 10/16?
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
What?
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
Oh. Yeah. Counting on the tape measure!
@Chris217092 күн бұрын
You're like a kid in a toy store at the auction site!
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
Yeah. The auction is fun. I really want to go check out one of the co-part auctions with the wrecked cars!
@0007JO2 күн бұрын
your builds are better then your car stuff
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
The builds are my favorite thing to do. They are just so costly. The nice thing about the cars is it’s easy to get the money back out of it (well, most of the money). But im working on the next phase of the cyclekart!
@MrWarfd0012 күн бұрын
Worst go kart I've ever seen. Just buy a used go kart and covert to electric? 🤔
@SkippyRockGame2 күн бұрын
It’s a cyclekart, not a go kart.
@D3c198719 сағат бұрын
Brother why so negative it's a DIY job for a bit of fun
@dmoore7643 күн бұрын
That was the same sheet
@SkippyRockGame3 күн бұрын
Haha. True. But I did run it through the wash, since I needed time for expansion anyway.
@andybain31774 күн бұрын
Inspiring stuff! but rear spring hangers need to be mounted further back on frame as spring elongates on compression?
@SkippyRockGame4 күн бұрын
Yeah. I think I got that backwards. Because with the way I have them leaning I’m restricting movement. So I’ll drill new holes when I take it apart for final painting
@SkeetRadar4 күн бұрын
pretty impressive that it could go over 50. that chain definitely has too much slack. a front bumper also might be a good idea, to protect both you and the batteries.
@SkippyRockGame4 күн бұрын
Yeah. It needs some more fine tuning. I’m going to make the mount more adjustable so I can tension the chain. Also. There’s going to be a an entire shell around it. It shall be beautiful!
@popahontas4 күн бұрын
Remove swaybars for better ride offroad, 4x4 guys do it. There are even quick release for it. Suspension gets more articulation...
@SkippyRockGame4 күн бұрын
So for off road or dirt road use that won’t cause any issues? This thing never goes over 40mph.
@poepflater5 күн бұрын
would love to know what size wrench that star thingy was...
@SkippyRockGame4 күн бұрын
Im not sure of the size but the star shape drivers are Torx drivers. You can get a set of them pretty cheap on Amazon.
@tomaserincasablancalarocqu50865 күн бұрын
Old fan is a Harbor Breeze Bellevue.
@SkippyRockGame5 күн бұрын
A particularly crappily put together version
@tomaserincasablancalarocqu50862 күн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame They ain’t really good fans, so I agree.
@waynethomas36386 күн бұрын
1" x 3" square? i'd call that rectangular!
@SkippyRockGame5 күн бұрын
You say potato, I say tomato (the joke is I’m an idiot!)
@thepeoplesupdates6766 күн бұрын
Hey bud never heard of your channel until this pops up in my recommended! I absolutely love this build and I think you could go far with doing more builds like this! Next video will decide whether I subscribe however.( I don't like my yt cluttered with stuff not interested in. Please take no offense to this as I will be liking the video and want to say, good damn job on this man 💪 hope many good things for you in the future!🎉
@BergeCorp6 күн бұрын
To shreds you say ?
@SkippyRockGame6 күн бұрын
And his wife?
@contessa.adella7 күн бұрын
Just nobody from UK try this unless on private land with no public access (ie. Not Tesco car park)…or the law will substantially fine you.
@SkippyRockGame6 күн бұрын
Also. In the US be careful. I have a couple of things going for me. I’m in my neighborhood which “allows” non road legal golf carts to drive all over the place. And the fact mine is electric is quiet. If I was zipping around in something loud and pissed a neighbor off I’d be shut down pretty quick. ALSO! What you see in the video is about all I do in the neighborhood. I’m not out there driving it around every day for hours.
@MHLivestreams4 күн бұрын
Under 150kg and 8mph, it's fine to use on road as mobility device.
@foxtonstreetКүн бұрын
🙄
@deanstandridge95097 күн бұрын
Super glue and baking soda
@jatt-jatt-jatt31817 күн бұрын
this shit is top teir brainshot edit: yt glitched out meant to comment on a skibidi toilet vid
@SkippyRockGame7 күн бұрын
Word!
@jatt-jatt-jatt31817 күн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame yo I meant to comment this on a different video, however youtube glitched out somehow💀💀💀
@alexeyev27 күн бұрын
The speed are in kph or mph
@SkippyRockGame7 күн бұрын
MPH! So 80 kph.
@alexeyev27 күн бұрын
@@SkippyRockGame thanks, Nice speed
@user-rt5ep4ux2g7 күн бұрын
Just shut the switch off
@SkippyRockGame7 күн бұрын
That’s not going to fly on KZbin, I’d have gotten so much flack if I didn’t show cutting off the breaker.
@puntloosPD8 күн бұрын
wow
@rishab0B8 күн бұрын
Its like Sona's car from Conan O'Brien
@SkippyRockGame8 күн бұрын
I remember that! I’m going to have to find that clip now.
@Darkraider29969 күн бұрын
Ngl that looks like shit man 😂
@jamesbarbello44289 күн бұрын
Find someone with a 3D printer 😮
@SkippyRockGame9 күн бұрын
My Brother has one! But it was too small for this size. I need a big one!
@jamesbarbello44289 күн бұрын
Last of the good Merc quality years!
@SkippyRockGame9 күн бұрын
This car really is amazing!
@TrojanMars110 күн бұрын
I’d there an option to install it flush to the ceiling?
@SkippyRockGame10 күн бұрын
No! There wasn’t, because I thought the fan would look better closer to the ceiling.
@PinpointR10 күн бұрын
The 968 was my dream car 20 years ago, I was going to get one, my EX ultimately said, its a two seater what good is that. The car writings have been much better
@MichaelScreamMachineEvans10 күн бұрын
Uh baking soda and supe glue a little sand paper and a trip to auto zone for duplicolor
@SkippyRockGame10 күн бұрын
the replacement vent from Amazon was cheaper than super glue and spray paint!
@jimmyz17110 күн бұрын
Just turn the fan off...no need for shutting off the breaker
@SkippyRockGame10 күн бұрын
Ha. Yeah. Then I’d get yelled at by everyone on KZbin!
@NonieTools10 күн бұрын
I have that screw driver it's big and it sucks!
@SkippyRockGame10 күн бұрын
Haha. I like the ratcheting function. But yeah. It doesn’t fit in tight spaces!
@alecthedragonwhowalksontwo437611 күн бұрын
you have space for those insane industrial motors, but you did not take the chance sadly enough
@SkippyRockGame10 күн бұрын
Do you have a link? This cart isn’t about being as fast as possible. But I have an idea do another one!
@V8V8811 күн бұрын
I wouldn't call that a g wagon 😂.
@SkippyRockGame11 күн бұрын
G class?
@playbird-tv11 күн бұрын
not bad but you have big radius for rotation and not good brakes big weight...
@SkippyRockGame11 күн бұрын
The key philosophy of a cyclekart is looks are more important than function. So while it’s fun to push the speed up(which I will do) it’s ultimately about maki by a pretty machine and the end performance will be fun to drive. Not a speed demon!
@ericmad25411 күн бұрын
Also may help if you cure it in oil like motor oil
@SkippyRockGame11 күн бұрын
Cure the plastic in motor oil? Does that add back some of its elasticity?