100+HP Crosskart Build Full Time Lapse and Best of KJ Raycing

[@a7d3nmedia]

Hey there KJ! I bought your plans and parts list about 6 months ago, haven't gotten around to starting the project just yet. My biggest issue so far has been trying to find A arms. my understanding is that I cannot use two sets of front A arms for this build (front A arms in the front and front A arms in the back). That being the case, Is there a different ATV model i could find IRS a arms that would fit your plans? I am also curious what the eye-to-eye measurement is for the shocks used. The reason I ask all this is I have found it extremely difficult to find a polaris 525 IRS in any useable condition, and the rear suspension parts are equally as difficult to find it seems. if you know of any places to find them that I don't know about, that would be much appreciated!

[@KJRaycing]

Hey, thank you for joining in on the fun! Rear a-arms are included in the plans. They have worked great on everyones builds. The shocks are roughly 16” eye to eye but the chassis is pretty easy going as far as shock mounting so they don’t meed to be a specific length. You can use polaris predator front shocks on all four corners as they are very similar to the outlaw shocks. I’ve been picking them up for under $100 each on ebay. The ktm 525 is definitely my favorite but all kinds of different engines have been used with great success. I hope you get started soon, we all love new builds!

[@a7d3nmedia]

@@KJRaycing Awesome! thanks for the info, I cant wait to get started!

[@stephanemadrange1233]

Dominique 😃👍🇹🇫

[@mohamedalgerien1830]

​@@stephanemadrange1233❤jkh🎉😊hhj

[@barracudalife7720]

Немоглибы поделится планами ?

[@JOSHUAloves1]

He keeps things so clean makes it look so easy. Years of experience I think. He's Living the dream..

[@jaketester9555]

Also having all the equipment helps a lot!! Especially the tube bender.

[@jigs.89]

The stability of the cart at high speed when turning is just crazy. Amazing project! I'd like to make my own modified version. 😮👍🏻

[@KJRaycing]

Well the chassis is definitely made to be a blank canvas for whatever you are dreaming of. So many different builds with their own personality from the chassis. Check the description for a link to downloadable plans to get a huuuuge head start. Enjoy the build 👍

[@damonbeddingfield2958]

Man your ability to piece those things together is very impressive. You got something special man.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you! There are lots of people piecing together their own works from the plans too, that’s my favorite part.

[@patrickraco9327]

These are awesome! I've dreamed a lot about opening up a karting place with karts like these on a dirt track with a bunch of features. I think it would be so cool! Almost exactly the types of karts i was envisioning!

[@ReactionIdeas-kts]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen in a while. This guy here is someone who truly wants to show someone how to do something because every other video you could find someone trying to do this is spending thousands of dollars or is not showing you how to do it correctly this man here is an example of someone who could do something correctly and cost-effectively. I was gonna build one of these over the summer, and I had no clue where to start but this man here showed me how to get started correctly and at the same time it looks pretty cost effective so if the man who made this video sees this, I would love to say thank you and you could truly do good work in the world

[@bobcornley]

It is one of the coolest dads I've ever seen. Good luck. Amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much. I love building these things so much!

[@saadhassan3362]

just pure talent. i enjoyed watching the process

[@DOITWITHDAN]

You're living my dream here! Amazing build

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you! It’s been my dream for almost 20 years, I’m glad I finally got to do it. 👍

[@cartech91]

Hay quá bạn

[@charleshicks9685]

This is my dream as well.

[@darrylnicholson1640]

Nice work. You have inspired me to get back to the workshop and finish my cross cart. Its been sitting to long but not anymore.

[@KJRaycing]

Heck yeah man! You will be so happy when you finish it. A lot of the things I use on my karts can be used on most home builts.

[@BlackDynamite901]

Same, going on 3 years now

[@Pixel_FX]

Came for the car build and got amazed by your driving skills and the place you live. its beautiful. cheers.

[@devjyarn]

I'll just tell the better half "it's practically a roll cage on wheels!" Looks like so much fun!

[@KJRaycing]

Oh man it is a blast! My wife likes driving them too, I guess I’m pretty lucky like that.

[@mattj338]

You should be very proud of that.

[@denverduncan]

Denver Duncan Hello 10

[@cartech91]

Động cơ khỏe quá

[@michaellaroche2010]

This comment should have more likes. If I was the father I want to be I would be able to do this with my children. God bless ya brother

[@BallBusta]

God the drifting on those are nutty. Must have spent all week ripping around in them.

[@KJRaycing]

Thanks man! The drifting and controllability is absolute insane! We rip on them whenever we get the chance! Start building yours and come play 🦾

[@mr.norman3814]

I can only imagine the things he built with Legos as a child ….. amazing!

[@heftycat]

Super envious! I have a ton of ideas, but not a shop to bring them alive!! Well see, maybe one day.

[@KJRaycing]

Set goals! I slowly built my shop up over 15 years to be able to do this stuff.

[@Lebron2ez]

Those frames with the shifter setup. SICK.

[@dannygrumble]

That one with the pushrod suspension is super cool!

[@KJRaycing]

Oh I know! He is so close to running it for the first time, all of us in the facebook build group are anxiously waiting.

[@RealRickCox]

I absolutely LOVE what you did on this Kart. I've got a rebuilt R1 engine that I'd love to put in something like this... but I don't have the welding or fabrication skills/tools to do it. Wish I knew where I could buy a frame that would let me drop my motor into!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you! When it comes to fabrication, the hardest part is to start. Once you bend, notch and weld your first piece it's all downhill. It's extremely difficult to make a roller because there are sooo many different engines out there. Take a crack at starting fab work, you won't be disappointed, and I show you everything step by step. I wish you the best!

[@FingerJam12]

Love it! That thing rips! Love seeing people fabricate things instead of just buying. Great job, looked like you really enjoyed building it. I can't decide what I want to build next myself...

[@gabeperez9947]

you are the man when it comes to fabricating hope one day I can meet somebody like you to teach me how to fabricate

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much. I try to show you guys everything from idea to design to fabrication so I hope you are learning a lot!

[@nathanmciver6496]

I really get this feeling because this project looks rather large and all, that taking on a task like this would be better in a persons home shop or garage of choice rather than in a driveway freezing thier ass off! I think that's fair to say with how junkie countires have got with quality! And shows here the work is still tough enough! I mean kindness goes a long way becuase this work is accomplished with love! I would think that makes this go alot longer with care in mind! What a quality build! Idk, the camera angels where as quality as the welding!

[@chrismustry9302]

Huh?

[@christophervickers9685]

And that, my guys, is why this man makes the big bucks

[@braydondorgelo6649]

what a great episode! love the shifter you did for it, really great idea using heim joints and locking colors!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank You! Necessity is the mother of invention. I like simple things with lots of adjustment.

[@sea_clicks]

Which engine used here? Amazing work bro❤😊

[@chrismustry9302]

@@sea_clicks all five of the karts KJ has built have different engines, the "VF" stands for Variable Frame

[@chrisminter7776]

WOW! That blue kart #5 doesn't play around!! uncontrollable fun.

[@KJRaycing]

It can get a little rowdy for sure!

[@chrismustry9302]

It's actually very controllable

[@Jimyur]

Salom Mening ismim Mirolim men bu ijodingizga havas qildim bundan keyingi ishlaringizda omad UZBEKISTAN

[@NestaChidyamakono]

Nice speed meter

[@fredpenix5719]

You have mad skills and can build some monsters! I've built a few awesome ones, nothing like yours. Helmets of to you and your team sir!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much!

[@federicomorelli1744]

veramente cazzuta la dima per il montaggio, complimenti!!!

[@frankschwartz7405]

This looks way more fun than an ATV. I think that would be a good donor source for all kinds of components, in fact almost everything except the frame. You could probably use much of the front and rear frame clips for the suspension....just fabbing up the cage and cockpit area.

[@KJRaycing]

Yup! That was the idea. And man does it work well! I do make tabs for the suspension just to customize it and align it correctly, but yes. The VF-1 Chassis is a blank canvas for however you want to set up a single seat kart.

[@joerhea5785]

The quality of your work is impressive!! Just awesome!!!

[@victormanuellagossanjuan8544]

hello my name is Victor . Sorry my English, I use a translator. I really liked the one you build

[@mgplayz3752]

Wow that is absolutely crazy. I am looking to build something like this using your blue print. Could you approximately tell me what each thing cost. Because I don't want to spend money on the blue print and then find out I can't afford it. Also how long of a time did it take. But great job! Work Of Art. Looking forward from hearing from you.

[@KJRaycing]

Man they are so fun!!! Fun to build along with fun to drive. All of the info you are looking for is on the channel. This is a well documented build and I walk you through every step to build yours. Here is a video to get you started… kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnZoWqbhJuKaNU In short these can be built for under 2k all the way up to whatever you can afford. My average build cost for the ones with gears is around $6k. Enjoy the build 🦾

[@aurorarodrigueztorres6776]

😢

[@therealcomment1811]

You definitely got skills brother... outstanding build.... so much for the grass though...

[@KJRaycing]

Thanks man! I bought my house with a little extra room for fun. These do make great lawn aerators 😁

[@francyszz3]

13:44 lol i really like this shot, it looks like the intro of a anime, awesome project

[@KJRaycing]

There would be so much more drone footage if I could drive and fly at the same time 😁

[@MrTargetU]

Tremendous video! The build/the carts/the driving and the filming, editing and music was top notch. Wish we were best friends!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you very much! 👍🦾

[@TheDillberto]

i like how it had like 5 diff engines in it pretty cool

[@562frankrivers2]

That’s a lot of work I am impressed..great job it looks amazing

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you

[@Mitra689]

Хорошая техника получается, сбалансированная!

[@joeyfussell1691]

You could open a factory building these. You built a bad ass machine sir.

[@KJRaycing]

Man I’d love to! Gotta work my way up there though!

[@solidtangent9953]

This man is a legend

[@LuisDiaz-kg1fy]

I’m glad your channel is getting the recognition it deserves bro!!!!!! It was was just a matter of time!!!!!!!

[@KJRaycing]

Holy smokes I know! Now the pressure is on to keep the momentum up. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

Gettin ready to plant some crops? cause your sure plowing that field son! I’m have fun just watching✌🏻

[@KJRaycing]

It’s hard to not make some ruts from time to time. I should market these to farmers 😁

[@byt290]

brilliant.....every petrol heads dream / fun"". Great choice of engine. I like everything you have done. My own preference would be keeping stock carbs air box & exhaust, instead of air filter pods.

[@cykablyat8513]

I need to build this for my five year old, I feel like this would be the perfect entry level kart

[@KJRaycing]

The “budget” crosskart is an amazing entry level kart. My 9 year old daughter absolutely shreds in it.

[@KrepostiZvezdu]

Парни,вы красавцы!

[@jstc89]

I gotta say it's pretty damn sweet to build your own toys versus going out and buying a 20,000 or 30,000 dollar machine.

[@KJRaycing]

It is amazing. And when I smoke the sxs guys it makes it even better 😁

[@georgef1176]

Now that is a true crosskart

[@KJRaycing]

I love it when you comment. Thank you, George.

[@CrossWindsPat]

Daaamn going hard with the IRS!

[@chrismustry9302]

The only way to go

[@metricdeep8856]

Now that's a go-Kart. Nice work.

[@KJRaycing]

Hell yeah! Thank you.

[@sf6362]

I wish I had the skills to build something like that, it is really cool.

[@KJRaycing]

Lot’s of first time builders having success… I did a budget kart that has a predator 420 and tops out around 50, great way to cut your teeth before building one for lightspeed.

[@mikemoss6045]

I just wish I could afford it.. too many things not enough money.

[@Underbottom.Sandydown]

you guys work faster than I've ever seen!

[@KJRaycing]

It’s what happens when you mix monster and red bull 😬

[@NBC_NCO]

Very cool. The only thing I would have done differently. Make adjustable shock mounts on the top side. ( 3 or 4 different positions 1 .5 inches apart) You have alot of mechanical leverage working against the coils in you current setup. Moving them out to a more upright position (might help out for different tracks) will give you maximum spring pressure. One more thing. No background music when your driving. We want to hear the engine noise.

[@KJRaycing]

Well that is the beauty of this, you can build it however you want 😁. I did the math on the suspension before I mounted it if you check the channel. I’ve been driving this for over 2 years and couldn’t be happier with the setup; mounted outboard the shocks are a little stiffer and there is less travel with lower ground clearance for smooth/asphalt. Mounted inboard softens the shocks a little, increases travel and clearance for rough/off-road. Exactly as I had planned. You have a lot of good insight on how to make everyone else’s anything better. Maybe you should start your own channel and do some builds so everyone can leave comments like yours to “help” you… Thank you for the “very cool” compliment, and I ask you SHOW us the rest of your comment to back up your theories 👍 I wish you the best.

[@NBC_NCO]

@KJRaycing Very nice response, but I was never picking on you. Appreciate you taking the time to explain the details. How to back up my theories ... you'd have to look at race cars with their adjustable suspension . Gumpert makes a production car with front and rear adjustable suspension or even hobby grade RC cars. I have well over 700 videos. Not all of them deal in suspension. You're more than welcome to check them out Ooops. Gumpert is no longer in business. But you can still read about it.

[@KJRaycing]

I know you weren’t picking on me, no one ever is. A small detail is that I made the most of my $350 used atv shocks instead of opting for a full race setup. The 100hp Crosskart cost me under $4000 to build. Comments like yours are for big budget race cars. It’s all perspective, man. I personally try not to help anyone unless they ask for it, guess I’m weird like that. Keep doing your thing and I hope you get the chance to build an awesome machine. -Kyle

[@NBC_NCO]

@KJRaycing I don't have the budget of you. I dream a lot. My garage space is barely big enough for my table saw and one vehicle. If I had a big enough shop, I would definitely do something similar to you. So, I primarily deal with small-scale. It was very nice chatting with you. I hope you have a good day and continue on with your success. NBC NCO.

[@pablolopez-sr5cb]

The blue anything for sale...good video very entertaining

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you for the compliment. They are all for sale for the right price 😉

[@DavidWeibel-tr6hd]

That's one badass ride there great video. Thanks

[@thomasd9237]

That thing is pretty awesome ☺️ Nice build 👍👍

[@KJRaycing]

Thanks 👍

[@masitaatisam3679]

Topquality craftmanship. Nuff said👌🏾

[@hammerT2997]

Holy shit, this thing is bad ass!!!! Great job man!!!

[@DoubleTOutdoors1117]

Awesome job, I appreciate and definitely notice your fabrication skills, just a heads up, if you throttle up on those jumps it will level out the buggy, just from listening to the sound, when you guys hit the jump, you instantly let off the throttle, causing your nose diving that you guys are experiencing. Go the speed your comfortable at hitting the jump, then once you hit the jump, pretty much go full throttle. You usually wanna hit jumps in a lower gear so you can get your rear wheels up to speed faster while in the air to level out your vehicle.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you. It always takes guys a few jumps to figure that out but we film all of them, I left the first few in there to show the front end doesn’t dirt dart when you are learning how to jump. I’ve ridden dirt bikes for 20 years so I know about goosing it on the lip. Once guys (and gals) figure this out they can’t get enough!

[@jiri_vanek_blog]

Absolutely amazing work. Awesome.

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

Little rocket ship! Very cool!

[@BLOOM-23]

AMAZING BUILD very talented

[@panosdel5709]

fast I hope and with an electro-hydraulic gear change system from the steering wheel just amazing work

[@KJRaycing]

Heck yeah! That would be so fun!

[@КобзарьШевчены]

Отличная работа! Шикарный каркас.

[@sandovalandrade1701]

BELO TRABALHO. VERY NICE.🇧🇷👍 ONDE NA INTERNET EU POSSO ENCONTRAR ESSE PROJETO?

[@daltoncollier838]

This video rules! Like you and your family inspire me to try and teach myself how to build one of these.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much! There are plans and step by step build videos to take the guesswork out of building. I wish you the best!

[@raitec]

Excelente video, great build! The only dislikes on this video came from that grass! Backyard will need some repair too, but nothing big!

[@KJRaycing]

Thanks so much! I get a lot of comments about the yard, but I bought the extra land for testing and playing so I could’t be happier. It’s pretty rocky but healthy so you can’t even tell someone had the time of their life after two weeks and some rain.

[@mark1981]

Bad ass. I need 3 so I can race my 2 sons.

[@Rudimentary007]

Looks like a blast to drive.💪👍🇺🇸

[@gymratt88]

very cool. i particularly like the old school Army PT t-shirt.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you. That shirt was issued to me in 1999, makes for a pretty good garage shirt.

[@TDK054]

Wow... outstanding job. You are extremely talented 👍

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelbradley7529]

What a great project. If you improve your welding skills, you will be unstoppable. I was surprised how rough the welding was considering how good you were with all the other fabricating and engineering work you did. If you work with a pro welder even for just a few days, I think the improvement would be night and day and add to the list of things you do very well.

[@KJRaycing]

My welding is fine, it’s just not very pretty because I don’t weld every day. I’m a father, husband, and military aviator so this is just a hobby I’m sharing with you guys. I’ve built 5 of them with no failed welds and you can see I’m not easy on them. Thank you for the compliment part of your comment. Stay classy 🖖

[@michaelbradley7529]

@@KJRaycing Then we agree on everything. I never had any worry that any of your welds would fail. It's purely cosmetic, when everything else looks so good, it's the one thing that stands out (at least for me). Don't ever stop building. The video was very enjoyable.

[@chrismustry9302]

Can we see the things you've built, or are you just an armchair scrutineer?

[@michaelbradley7529]

@@chrismustry9302 I decided not to put my life on the internet to be scrutinized. That and my eyes work just fine. smh there's always one. 🤦‍♂

[@Sigma-Eren-m7t]

مهندس ماهر وصانع محترف وبطل سباق الرالي 🎉🎉❤❤

[@doralmccart8636]

Guy has some great tools

[@gabrielemaurizio7747]

Sir, you actually built one of my childhood dreams. Very inspiring, keep up the great work 😁

[@KJRaycing]

Heck yeah man! Thank you, I dreamed of this for a long time too. It’s still hard to believe it all came together like this and now over a thousand people are building my designs; and loving it. Thank you again. -Kyle

[@murdock6450]

@@KJRaycing They should name a race after you dude :)

[@KJRaycing]

That would be something! As long as dudes are getting to build fun machines that’s enough for me. Thank you again 👍

[@luisfernandocastroavila6135]

Donde puedo conseguir tus planos hermano

[@James-ut2ez]

That's some awesome work looks like a lot of fun 👍

[@zacksrandomprojects9698]

Lose the wing. Its crazy bad ass though! Love it! 🍻

[@KJRaycing]

There's always going to be the wing vs no wing critics, so I made it easily removable. These have been in my head for almost 20 years and they are waaay better that I imagined, thank you so much!

[@zacksrandomprojects9698]

@@KJRaycing Its a work of art! 🍻

[@nino_dark]

I need one of your vehicles, they are wonderful...

[@TheBoss_4151]

Very cool man. Bet it's super fun to drive

[@KJRaycing]

It is!

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

Sick fn build man !! I want one

[@prestonbinder637]

Those look soo badass!!! Has anyone seen the movie Heavyweights? The go-kart race at the end was sooo cool!

[@KJRaycing]

Thanks man! Heavyweights definitely had a heavy (no pun intended) affect on what I wanted for a hobby when I grew up. One of the best filmed go kart races of all time.

[@linlin-xq4fb]

hi you are so happy

[@dansonpancrdansonpancr8997]

Wow amazing 👍👍👍

[@miguelpagansr6128]

Great fun but I feel bad for your lawn😊, nice job.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you. I feel bad for the guys that care so much about their lawn that they can’t enjoy having the time of their lives on it.

[@hrkam7]

こう言う一から造る系の動画は、見ていて楽しいですね。ビルダーのセンスと言うかこだわりが制作車に現れるんでしょうね。 私的には、ローパワーな農機エンジン搭載車が欲しいかなと思いました。

[@NatanJesusthilson2009]

Que massa!!! Meu sonho ter uma dessa. ❤

[@jordanwoods6906]

Excellent build! I’d love to see a racing series involving these

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you! If we build them they will make racing series to accommodate. It’s only a matter of time. 👍

[@jacksonwheel1464]

this just makes me wanna complete my shifter street kart motor swap even more. someone offered me a kawi 636cc motor but i said no because the frames to small.

[@ARNIE-w8j]

You gotta add a reverse on that dude looks fun

[@bobcat9314]

Butch Cassidy would tell ya...you got vision, where the rest of the world needs eye glasses Very impressive...thank you sir

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you, that is awesome. I really appreciate it.

[@shaunhunter1668]

I really enjoyed this video. You're truly a talented person. I will have to try this someday. Nice work brother.

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much! There are so many people building this, and they are all successful. We have a real movement happening. I wish you the best with your builds 🦾

[@VTX1029]

Looks like a ton of fun! Impressive fab skills!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you, they are an absolute blast!

[@6iyn]

Good job, I love businesses like this

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much! This is not a business. It is my hobby that I’m sharing at the request of like-minded garage builders. So many guys want a project like this so I was happy to help out.

[@William1987GTA1]

Wow. That is really cool. I wish I could weld like that. I'm working on it.

[@KJRaycing]

You’ll get there. I fishmouthed a piece of tubing, welded it to another piece; and when I could hit it with a sledgehammer and the tube bent before the weld broke I started building. I wish you the best!

[@Oliveritac]

Simplesmente fantástico, uma mente brilhante e inovadora, parabéns.

[@Patryk_Klimara]

Good morning, sorry that I am writing now but I can get the dimensions and plans of this project thank you in advance 😁👊. it turned out nice for you.

[@KJRaycing]

This has turned out nicely for all the guys building them. Link to plans in the description 👍

[@jackbuchanna3935]

Well done!!

[@KJRaycing]

Thank you so much!

[@marcoslucas8253]

I enjoy watching your videos 🎉

[@KJRaycing]

I appreciate that

[@orlandobatistaAcre13]

Obra de arte!! Good work!

[@TacTechMic]

I want, I Want, I WANT!!