200cc Shifter Kart Build Ep. 1

Today we start the build of the 200cc shifter kart. This is going to be a nice little off road go kart and should be a ton of fun. Let us know what you think of the build and what you want to see done to it. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!
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[@ihus9950]

Great seeing you and your brother working together on this build! Can't wait to see it running

[@holtpage8226]

I am really looking forward to this build. This is along the lines of what I want to build for myself.

[@danieljohnson8020]

About 14 years ago when Dustin used to live across the street from where you live now he gave me a 200 cc Honda e x three wheeler and a 2-seater Murray go kart. I cut the go-kart from the seat back and I cut the neck and down tube off of the three wheeler and welded them up. it was way faster than the shifter kart I sold you I gave it to my cousin and he sold it a week later LOL but I love the video and can't wait to see more.

[@andrewmeadors]

Can't wait to see this build completed. That's going to be a fun ride right there.

[@HobbitHomes263]

Perfect timing. I just acquired 1985 SUzuki 250cc ATV for free. Going thru the engine and tranny right now and will begin building a frame in March

[@BakedPrawns]

Looking good! Love to see something other than the usual predator stuff that seems so popular these days. This seems like more work but I’m sure it will pay off!

[@kingavegarage8722]

this is going to be another build to watch progress. Can't wait!

[@timwinka9729]

I totally dig all the FORD sighns hanging. Im a Ford man for life. Awesome work by the way

[@williewise1609]

take it apart rinse and do it again till its right life of building a hot rod great show keep it up brothers

[@seanpereira6961]

Awesome project and opening vid, thanks RBG!

[@twiztedmowers2]

Now this is my kind of video and build. Nice

[@omwtfyb4485]

Cars and cameras vs red beards garage. The build off!!!

[@ttali211]

I’ve been waiting on this!! I used this exact motor on my racing mower..when I geared it I went from 18t on motor to 18t JS IN / 18t JS OUT, to 48t I believe in the rear and it tached out so fast that I thought the gearing was messed( I got the motor used, in rough shape and rebuilt the top end and now she starts every time!) I was running some 6” Dunlop slicks on the front and rear and I ended up putting some bigger wheels on and it was going through all gears, so due to the wheels being so small my gearing was 2 short so I had to change my JS OUT gear to a 30t !!! Now she will go 60-65 no problem!! I actually used the old lever that put the blades up and down as my shifter.. I just put a handle bar grip and a clutch lever on it so I pull the lever in and bang that thang in gear! It’s a lot of fun! People look at me like I’m crazy in my neighborhood , but who cares if your having fun right? I put a 30mm carb on my 200 and she runs really good and strong! Along with the UNI dual stage filter.. just my experience with my build not sure if that helps or not.. AWESOME VIDEO! Can’t wait to see the final product!!

[@nickgoble2378]

I just bought this motor and I’m having trouble trying to get it to turn over using the functions on the wiring harness, any tips?

[@rcman6895]

Hey mr. Red I want to tell you you and your friend there you guys do some real nice clean work I like that and you kind of gave me some good ideas on how to build my go-kart that is a sweet video thanks

[@Bizego_innovations]

Fab a heat shield, and cover inside with thermal foil insulation. Using paper for a template will help making brackets.

[@LuchMobGarage]

Love the hammerhead exhaust brother I put it on the trailmaster 150 xrs with the jet kit and it is a big time difference from stock . Yet another good video bro you da man !

[@udizzy1969]

I like the Engine, want to see how she moves the Kart. Cheers Dizzy.

[@shawnmcintyre4773]

Cars and Cameras is do a 200 cc build also... Very cool !

[@BorosTheGamer5021]

omg this is awesome :) i cant wait for part 2

[@thatbuelldude189]

Boostedboiz for life

[@blakegman7479]

Ya rurnt it bo! Lol sweet build, my little boy would flip if he seen this

[@NeilPost71]

Awsome, this aught to be cool!

[@Trlhound]

This thing is gonna be sweet!!!

[@pogonick55]

RBG is like an addiction. Always quality work never skipping steps, makes me want one of these engines haha

[@ZrubekFamily]

Hey Red, maybe you can modify that plate your brother made for the upper mount and have it capture the lower mount. then you could get rid of the square tubing or whatever you have holding the engine up now. Would be a lot cleaner. Awesome build, looking forward to seeing it complete.

[@The88katana600]

cool build

[@tanka5700]

Used one of these in a buggy when the 150 died. Rated to 12-14hp. Used a 9 tooth sprocket on the motor and a 39 tooth rear. With 22inch tyres it could do donuts on the road with a clutch kick. Try to use all the mounting locations on the motor or you can crack the case and snap the mounts off.

[@whataboutbob9326]

gonna be fast i think :) looks sweet

[@live4545]

Bearings come off before axle , sand the axle where you mount the accessories , also they make a mount for the jack shaft assy that weld up

[@darinhedlund5441]

Judging by the thumb nail on the next episode you guys thankfully ditched those brackets holding that jack shaft in mid air. I’m a heavy duty mechanic for 25yrs I still occasionally over engineer when problem solving, so not throwing shade. Always a great feeling when you have those breakthroughs and find the most efficient and creative solutions.

[@jarradpowell8231]

As I said to carsandcameras, welcome to the dark side!! I bet you are loving this motor and having the gearbox. Also, common mistake, lifan is pronounced Lee-fan!! keep up the awesome builds man!!! would love to see you guys come out to Australia for a family holiday and some off reading, you will have a blast. Peace and Love!

[@catmastercatfishing7436]

Great video 👍🏆

[@Bizego_innovations]

Drill a hole at the end of your cut hole so you get a nice clean slot hole. All those over cuts will crack over time

[@jaidengarcia4485]

If you pull off the clutch cover you can install a kick start that spot next to the oil fill up that sticks out is we’re the kick start would be

[@lindad.8412]

One of these days you definitely need to get a two-stroke dirt bike motor yes they are pricey but they make a lot of power and are good for shifter karts

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Oh we want one bad theres just no good deals out there right now

[@DrewskiusMaxiumusTheThird]

BOOSTED BOOOOIZZZ

[@dirtrider1877]

That thing is cool

[@jackharris8932]

Make it a race go kart! Put nitrous, quick release steering wheel hub, hand brake, slick tires, and race it against the 420cc street go kart.

[@dansmessygarage6720]

Super build, I have some suggestions. You can eliminate a lot of that jack shaft overhang by either sliding the engine over to the right or just notch out and reinforce the old mounting plate so the chain can drop down thru it. A sprocket out on the end of a jackshaft far away from a bearing can and probably Will bend that jack shaft. You guys are going to be doing hole shots and popping the clutch to wheelie. That will put a Huge load on that jackshaft. If you don't want to do either those suggestions, you can get a longer jackshaft and fab up another pillow block on the end to support the shaft. I have a Good welding tip. When you butt weld steel plates, put a big bevel on ALL edges to be welded together. That will assure the weld penetrates to the center of the plates. If you just butt weld without the bevels then grind away the welds to make the plate flat, you have very, very little holding the two pieces together. Your jackshaft plates will probably crack or separate where you welded them. Keep an eye on them. Nice build, I love it. I'm just trying to help and give you some info to make it better. Keep up the good work.

[@Customwinder1]

Dan's Messy Garage i agree lose the jackshaft.

[@dansmessygarage6720]

Customwinder 1, I wasn't saying remove the jackshaft. He needs the jackshaft. I was offering suggestions on how to make it better.

[@Customwinder1]

Dan's Messy Garage I've built an off roader with an NX 650 motor. It's on my channel. I don't use a jackshaft and i don't think one is necessary on this build.

[@ohiojunkkid2617]

Ya are pretty damn good!!! Keep it up man!!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks for watching brother

[@thatbuelldude189]

I would loved to have that shifter Have a f100 sitting around lol

[@alexmosley8600]

That seems to be a popular motor must be good for the price.

[@luanaaldemiles1297]

Quero fz um eixo pra uma com motor de moto central

[@matthewherring8042]

I'm ready man

[@markssmallengines3542]

Hey Red Beard, if you do a shifter kart again buy that same engine suited for a quad bike because you get a reverse gear included. I used one for my racing mower an it rips great in my class. Though it'll be getting a much bigger displacement motor when i find something decent 😀 i also put one of these lifan motors on a kart like yours an had an issue with the chain touching the casing near the gear selector seal, i got around it by making a chain tensioner. I will lovve to see how you get around your set up 😀 cheers Mark

[@markssmallengines3542]

My apologies i should have watched the whole vid first, the jack shaft is a fantastic idea 😀

[@thomasmarquardt8435]

It would be really cool if your built a big mud kart

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

I'm thinking , I'm seeing the next fad in karting and I like the direction it's going. It wont be long before vendors start making performance innards for this new bullet and so on. Greg, I'm hoping that you and your brother have a successful outcome on this build.

[@ryanrohauer5940]

The piranha engines are basically the same onpy a lottle better and they make a ton of parts for them

[@mckenzie4003]

They already do, I got a 200 built to a 310.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Me too Okie. Can't wait to ride it now

[@roadkillsf.f.cgarage386]

I put a 400cc on my Murray Explorer, built the swing arm and front suspension ✌✌✌

[@nutroll4205]

That engine mount is genius.

[@willtrautman6243]

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reddragonstacking5247]

Hi red beard with the sprocket that's on the motor you could could try turning it down so it clips same size chain that you usually use the boys at cars and cameras did the same thing

[@texomaspeedway1122]

Bubba you got to get yourself a plasma torch, I bet you spend $1000.00 a year for cut off wheels.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Already got one. When this was filmed I was waiting on tips

[@kontrolledkhaos4853]

Eyeball Engineering at it's finest the most creative projects come from the imagination

[@davinlyda1461]

This thing will be really cool. Carsandcameras is doing a 5 speed 200cc on a race kart. When is the 670 fire coming out?

[@sykwookiee]

This thing is gonna be badass...for those that think Red Beard is copying Cars and Cameras? It'll be fine...lol! ...ďà wòöķįęè

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We did this build on January 4th over a month ago we didn't know they was doing one

[@jordancoyle6168]

I was thinking that too lol. Its cool they are doing shifter carts now tho. I want to build one of these so bad

[@secondgendan3158]

Red Beard's Garage dont worry about it they didnt post it on youtube they did it on another platform

[@corbinbicknell762]

love your video

[@redmanley6570]

Can't wait to see more

[@MrSaaadpanda]

@Red Beard's Garage : You could have mounted the motor the other way around and use the other end of the jack shaft to put a gear on it and run to the axle so that the exhaust could have poured out the back end of the kart and you could use a belt/chain tensioner so that you don't have to keep adjusting the chain.

[@jpwipeout99]

I love this build can’t wait until it’s done! Are you going to weld some gussets on the front engine mount so it doesn’t torque?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Probably will

[@motleygarage420]

epic bro i would love to do this to my trail master xrx mid

[@codysudiedoo4011]

antione motley I'm thinking of the same my only thinking point is a gear lever with a suspension.

[@chuckpierce5606]

Just a suggestion,Use header tape to keep the heat away from the seat. Awesome vids!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Actually already have a roll ready for it lol

[@gr8hairy1]

Can you feel any change to the steering from the new axle? Is the new axle a different width?

[@sunnyray7819]

John is gonna be mad lmao....

[@Ole.red_4.6frmda252]

Hi from North Carolina

[@matthewgreeson358]

I'm sure you would agree that a shifter kart is going to be a lot more fun than a regular go kart that doesn't have any gears?

[@32calvinboone]

Sale me that go kart Red lol yooo that go kart going to be niceeee Bro

[@JSMachineWorks]

Oh yeeeah!

[@dasutr]

gotta see a race between you and cars and camera

[@97integraRS1]

Did you guys get it done? I’m looking for the rest of the videos and cannot seem to find them.

[@rickburnout666]

I would have mounted the engine lower and avoid the chain hitting the gear shaft. Good work lads !!

[@romainhebre]

I'm waiting for the test !!!!!!!!!!

[@kriskling6854]

Is there a pt 2 to this, for the life of me I can't find it

[@see2323]

Do you know how to wire this engine up I am having a problem wiring up from scratch it's almost a wire connection off starting

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

Get a Cut50 plasma cutter off eBay. I love mine, just rite for this kind of thing

[@zanecrocker9091]

You jus quite this series wth man: editnvm foumd them haha

[@Waynemanner]

Red Beard, have you ever played with the 350cc atv chinese engine? I see they have a 200/250cc version that will fit a 200x atv but not sure if the 350cc is the same physical dimensions as the 200/250. Thanks, Al

[@Bizego_innovations]

Tungsten carbide, 😲. A china built frame? Use a die grinder and a calipers to find the right size hole. That eay you can open hole easier, and offsets.

[@ngk330]

Red beard, please make a detailed video on front suspension. I’m trying to build a buggy with this same motor and the only part I don’t understand is front suspension.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I plan on it sir

[@markmitchum1961]

My Red Beard is not scare

[@leevans9693]

If your going to continue building machines , I suggest you invest in a plasma cutter. It will pay for itself in time saved before you know it.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I have one just was waiting on a new tip when this was filmed

[@jaidengarcia4485]

I have that same motor but I just did a rebuild on it

[@jacobanderson5343]

Rather Be Fixin where you get he motor

[@lonnieburchfield5377]

Hey guys me and a buddy do simalar builds we just use 4 wheeler frames so we love the videos

[@6bettyboo9]

Heard that shout out to boostedboi’s ! Lol !

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Following 👍👊

[@markmitchum1961]

Who can build the fastest dragster, red beard or cars and city boys, R for re beard, cb for city boys, we want to see this, in 2 month red beard

[@miladds-ho5ms]

from iran . you good man

[@Ratkill9000]

I might be looking at this engine for a mini buggy. Hope it's plenty powerful.

[@mckenzie4003]

Ratkill9000 they are! They are insanely tough! I got a 200 built to a 310

[@Ratkill9000]

Brandon Mckenzie Well I'm looking to build something like an Edge Sidewinder or Piranha, but smaller. Can't find much on watercooled bike engines so oil/air cooled is my best bet.

[@SWETHOR02]

Get a 125cc 2 stroke they are much better go four like a yamaha or susuki they have real power

[@Customwinder1]

Ratkill9000 I built a Sidewinder with an NX 650 Honda Dominator motor. It hauls arse.

[@Ratkill9000]

FaCe Vattenkanna I'd use a 2 stroke if they were quieter. Only company that did better mufflers, folded a while back and people want good money for those. Plus I'd rather not deal with more oil mixing, already have to do that with my Blaster. I rather not have to wear ear plugs under my helmet.

[@brandon2076]

I'm a little worried that that air-cooled engine won't get enough airflow directly behind the seat.

[@brianortiz2200]

True

[@nightmareinaction629]

on my gokart 110cc 3 speed automatic it's right behind the seat and it overheats so you are right

[@dryzl3910]

What engine is that and is it good I just got a blown ssr150 and wanna swap

[@bradcochran2494]

Anyone know what clutch plates to get for replacement

[@XLTJeff]

it would be a good idea to set the motor level both ways , front to back and side to side , the way you have it's too high in the front and if you try to use the sight gauge to check the oil level you will have too much oil in it , just my two cents

[@dave1135]

Shifter carts are fun, I built one as a teen in the 80's, used a Kawasaki 900cc four cylinder with 22" tires on the rear...wonder I didn't kill myself.. But, oh, so much fun!!!!! 😁😁😁

[@RedBeardsGarage]

That does sound like death lol

[@dylanhanstad]

Cars and cameras vs RBG

[@technobuzzXD]

Cars and cameras all the way. Lol

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Cars and Cameras for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markmitchum1961]

Red beard got this

[@jordancoyle6168]

Cars and cameras has a Ducati kart lol.

[@maxtrigga9952]

Dylan Hanstad RBG defiantly

[@notimegarage8632]

Do you have the wiring diagram for these engines? I have a Cleveland cyclewerks 250cc same as lifan looks the same, got everything wired up the best I could but still not getting spark on the kick start nor getting power to the push button, any info would be awesome I'm stumped never done wiring before

[@clauslundberg9224]

The Lifan being an ATV engine - will you run into cooling issues?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Im not sure. We will put a temp gauge on it and keep an eye out for high temps

[@brianortiz2200]

Good

[@dave1135]

Only potential issue I see is you set the engine with the cylinder straight up. Most motorcycle engines, this one included which looks to be a Honda cb200 clone, have the crankcase level with a slight angle to the front of the bike on the cylinder and head. The way you have it should be fine, but checking oil level might be a problem, as the crankcase is higher on the front than the rear.

[@optimusprimer4392]

I want to use one of these on a homemade rail cart or a Honda clone with reverse

[@matthewbarthus380]

Hello did you ever make more epicodes on this gocart

[@epicanimefights4486]

I have the same exact motor I’m wondering what wiring harness you used for it

[@M.TTT.]

ever find out? It seems relatively simple, but I haven't researched yet.

[@anthonymelbye2903]

Hey red beard I have a motor like that but I need the oil screen with the spring and cap but I need to know the dimensions of the cap

[@codysudiedoo4011]

Hey redbeard just wondering what's going on with this build? I'm doing one myself on a trailmaster xrx 150. Will follow your build dude! Keep doing what you're doing

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We are waiting on the twin engine to get done then we will start back on this one. Very soon sir