Backyard Shifter Kart Goes Airborne on First Test Drive!

[@Videoswithsoarin]

can we just appreciate having Charles full time this guy is a perfect addition to the show

[@CarsandCameras]

We're pushing the power limits of the yard kart chassis!

[@stoddern]

Ike quote of the year, "Don't do what we do, now hold my beer!"

[@carlmccallister1059]

Princess cart?

[@ggg_2414]

Ya think? 😂

[@Jomama1993]

I have a go-kart idea I'd like to share with one of you guys for your build off

[@robertvicks9139]

Definitely that chassis was flexing alot. Wonder how much it can take? 😅

[@brokeboi_heady710]

i remember when you guys hit 10k now you got 1mil much love

[@dilloncrain1302]

I need something like this in my life. Just got the solid axel yard kart frame. THE BUILD BEGINS!!!

[@ReverendBow]

Look into Cyclekarts...

[@wjpreslar]

Post yer build on KZbin.

[@ReverendBow]

@@wjpreslar mine is

[@tslim250]

Charles just earned his spot in my mind as the bravest of the three. OMFG! Wet conditions too lol! crazy dude.

[@michaelrodgers6559]

First the haltec and now this!? Good job, guys. I like where you're headed.

[@charleslynch1618]

Hell yeah guys free video Charlie Western PA 👍👍

[@hammerT2997]

Bad ass cart guys!! Bro. Y'all gotta get ol Charles a full-face helmet, half helmet will have your jaw ripped slap off. We want y'all around.

[@elarr8733]

THE MACHINE!! Bert looks great!

[@roryrice8742]

I suggest getting a decent quality rain suit to wear during wet riding times. Keeps you dry and warm!

[@Yohosun]

A Jeb certified power shifting machine right there !

[@Mrshotshell]

Whenever you need to weld on or near a gas tank you can drop a chunk of dry ice in it and the co2 will displace all of the air and fuel vapors.

[@davea2407]

You guys are making giant leap for mankind doing something that everyone only dreams about

[@lukemeier1853]

It is so much better with a transmission, it is way more interesting to watch too! Impressive! This is one of my favorite builds...

[@Tommysmess]

It's like you guys just steal these ideas out of my head lol, love seeing it done though especially by my favorite channel on KZbin, I've been watching your channel for almost 6 years now

[@rad8078]

I’ve always wondered what the limits of the pump-style engines are and a dog box transmissions is definitely the key to that. If I have the time, money and knowledge I’d love to make a proper transmission setup for one using the gearset from an atv or something and probably a custom crankcase cover/transmission housing system

[@lonewolfandcub668]

It's utterly fearless Charles lol

[@ericwilson2585]

Wow I'm really impressed with how well it worked with a crankshaft driving another crankshaft.

[@RattyFlyer]

You are giving it a column shifter neat.

[@carlandrews3475]

Badass I thought about doing something like this years ago but never pulled the trigger you guys did it flawlessly I love it great job

[@aspiceronni4462]

You guys are still the kings of karting. Great build. That thing GOES.

[@Catholic647]

Epic ride you guys made Happy New years to y'all

[@jameswarren423]

I think this is one of the coolest builds you’ve done yet and man does this thing have a lot of potential! Can’t wait to see this once you get all the bugs worked out and the course is a little more rideable. Great work guys.👍🏼🤩❤️

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

I love that shifter setup. Simple and effective. That thing is gonna move when you get the bugs worked out.

[@Jalen_Knight8526]

Well you’ve done it again. Good job guys

[@u.p.tinkering]

That kart hauls the mail!!!!

[@BlockGod_1832]

WOO HOO! you guys always make the best craziest projects, I love it

[@cedhome7945]

Always thought a small 4speed box on carts would make all the difference.now if someone can sell us one they be making a good amount of sales!

[@erikcourtney1834]

Funny that I did this exact same thing back in the early 2000’s when I was 16. Used a kx80 motor and a 10hp Briggs powering it. But I did a direct drive to the transmission and used its clutch. Also it worked out great having an up and down gear shift on my left side. All in a big off-road kart with 4 wheeler rear tires.

[@mrpopps6322]

Would love to drivee that one. Back in the mid 60's I had a go kart that had a little 3 1/2 horse Briggs. Straight drive, no brakes. My dad paced me in the 61 Rambler at about 67 MPH, man I loved that thing.

[@TheShepard5348]

It,s a fine build - scary fast and maybe even faster when your track dries out.

[@That1E_K1129]

That's probably my new favorite build by you guys. Who would have ever thought of combining those 2 together? And IT WORKS AWESOME!! I'm seriously impressed!

[@samsunggalaxya1136]

Me i gave them the idea

[@samsunggalaxya1136]

I seen a really old video of some dude making that was talking about it

[@chrisreese3320]

Fill the fuel tank with water while welding, love the content keep it up

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

That was great guys, time amongst friends is the best way to have fun. 😀 Awesome videos that bring back memories of my go-cart, mini bike times in the 80s.

[@jdshanahan4215]

You guys should use a box blade and a tractor to grade that stretch of the driveway the Charles was ripping down.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Any OIL inside the case for the bearings?Looked Fun as heck.( Fen-Ders) If the shifter rocked,1 side Up-shift,other Down,instead of push-pull.A double- L across for fingertips.?Edit=Paddle shifting,but as a rocker.

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

We do have oil in it

[@cro-thehacker7018]

You should fill the case.

[@derpydog1008]

@@isaacitllbefine7231 hi Ike. I hope yall had a great Christmas.

[@jafferm1938]

That’s a great paddle rocker idea

[@jacksonwheel1464]

@@isaacitllbefine7231 yall should clean this up. also this also has me tempted to do this over a juggernaut pulley

[@sugsug8025]

That's awesome! I'm working on a 1978 rear engine sleeper Murray lawnmower that goes 80mph! Bring back the lawnmower!!! Charles is a firefighter!!!???

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

He was kidding

[@sugsug8025]

@@isaacitllbefine7231 I figured....

[@Keegandimitri]

Love the vids guys Been watching for a long time I’m now 17 and you guys have motivated me to start my own build and to build up pit bikes thanks you so much for the entertainment and the knowledge that you guys pass in your videos

[@JMKGarage]

Very cool to see the blaster transmission used with that motor. Nice work guys 👏

[@werewolfsharptooth]

When I saw you setting up that shifter I thought you were going to go with paddle shifters but what you got works too.

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Yours is the first channel in 15 years that I found myself mysteriously un-subscribed from. But, I’m back again. 😊👍

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff guys thanks. Happy New Year!

[@reddog543211]

Well done guys....great inventions

[@lesheath6216]

Man oh man we need to see a top speed run at the airport for this one!

[@billbates5475]

That thing seems like it has more than 25 HP. Probably has impressive torque too and even a good top end, You guys designed this very well.

[@mrgmc6314]

I kinda wish it had a real clutch and direct gear to gear on the motor and transmission instead of the centrifugal clutch on the Tillotson tho its still really cool

[@byron7165]

I rode motocross for longer than Charles has been alive. You only need a clutch twice in a race. At the start line, and at the finish line.

[@nelsondavis4310]

agree

[@Minibike-Isaac]

Guys that is 1 rowdy a$$ kart hot damn!

[@johnohear4644]

i remember when you guys built that “delorean”. That series was what got me into your channel, i haven’t stopped since.

[@mjcolts94]

Is Charles really a volunteer fireman? Already think he is an awesome guy and that would just add to it since I am a volunteer fireman myself

[@blakeconnor8440]

Just a heads up some people may be getting unsubscribed from your channel by youtube. Just have people double check as you guys deserve all the subs you can get! Love you guys and all that you do.

[@GoPowerSports]

Great job guys!

[@jamesbarnard1384]

Loved it guys looks real fast lots of potential.

[@kirbyloulewis3826]

Run exhaust fumes thru a hose into the tank and that will get rid of any gas fumes left in a tank after draining it and flushing it with water. I have welded up alot of motorcycle tanks in the past and have never had one problem what so ever. Love your guys channel!

[@Asphaltsquadron]

Holy Sheeeeet that thing rips! Props for him having the stones to send it, too!

[@craigbowley6783]

Good to see Charles out there enjoying the fruits of his labor's 👍

[@El_Chompo]

wowww!!!! that thing rips!!! nice job!

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Red Loctite on that bolt. It'll never come off again! Blue if ya think you might have to take it off someday.

[@mistermacgray]

I say keep it semi auto transmission, takes some thinking out of the setup and more focus on driving.

[@190SkyTeam]

So it's a manumatic?

[@mistermacgray]

@190SkyTeam yup...auto clutch, let off the throttle and the engine slows down enough to disengage the clutch and you can shift. My Suzuki lt125 is this way.

[@jt101c]

Dump the clutch and do a burnski 🔥🔥

[@mistermacgray]

@Jt101c with a 25hp engine, it will "clutch dump" with the clutch it has now. But also a clutch dump will put alot of shock on the system and the current engine drove to the stator wheel they welded the sprocket too, the woodruff key amd the end of the crankshaft is the weak point and not made to be taking such loads. We shall see how things hold up but over all this is a very cool mad max setup happening.

[@jlucier59]

It will be but having a clutch pedal as needed would be awesome

[@Munoz387]

This is revolutionary. We’re gonna see a lot of guys using blown up sport quad/dirt bike engines and converting them to transmissions

[@kevinsellsit5584]

What a ripper! Awesome way to make use of what would otherwise be a scrap 2-stroke. The "dry time" on this kart will be directly proportional to the ⚽⚽ on the driver.

[@miketejero]

Mud guards is a must with that one. Great build!

[@SOLDADITO76]

I know before welding on a propane tank you fill it up with water then drain it, could just remove the fuel tank if your worried. But boys will be boys. I know these are just go karts but have you ever thought of putting some splash guards on some for those wet muddy days? Had to put flares on my driving rig because one it's the law and two it cut down on my side mirrors getting dirty.

[@gorgosanma]

John sure is good at throttle control, it shows in many videos.

[@Trooperuss]

Love the channel, been watching for years. I've got a challenge for you. I've been wandering about the performance difference between a motorcycle 6spd trans and an ATV/snowmobile dual clutch & belt setup. So the challenge is: 2 go carts that are identical except for 1 thing. One has a snowmobile/atv belt driven dual clutch. The other a motorcycle 6spd. Can also play around with different sprockets but other than that, identical. (Obviously different shift linkages, clutch master/slave, etc) Same tires Same frame Same engine (preferably a 600cc or better) Gas tank Etc, etc. Might be easiest to copy an existing shifter kart, and adapt the dual clutch belt setup.

[@PeterVoight]

Need some knobbies on the rear to put that power down! And it’ll help stabilize it.

[@byron7165]

Gotta do the new Rock Paper Scissors Lizzard Spock.

[@KodyHarpers-rx8iv]

bazinga

[@D1NKERR]

That was an EXCELLENT episode! I really enjoy watching you guys flying around your track. Now I kind of want to go back and see what the hell the lawn dart was.

[@hydealmen5280]

Really hope you guys bring back the original back to the future, clean it up and put it back to its original form

[@GodschildinNC]

I have thought of something like this too! I am glad to see that you guys have done it. Next one needs to have reverse on it.

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

That's how i shift on mine and it's really fast. My wife she has one also and she loves it. Ours is lifted higher about 5 inch's off the ground cause we go trail riding all the time. We can switch from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive easy. But to take it out of 4 wheel drive u gotta back up a few inch's. The youngest son he has his RZR and he loves it. We have one and we go mudding all the time. I had a good friend of mine put a suspension lift kit on it and my wife was like WTH it's higher. She can easy get in and out of it good.

[@tylerseabook9423]

What go cart do you have that’s 4 wheel drive?

[@susanriley6414]

God bless you guy's for providing good clean fun!

[@bigmattbowlz88bowlz15]

Dude this is effing awesome it’s my favorite so far with the torque converter and the manual it’s like the old gallardo’s with the flappy paddle gear box and when you put the clutch on it it’s gonna be like the tt vipers with the sequential transmission lol

[@garethwick1972]

What an epic yard kart boys. So much fun

[@troydavenport5638]

Hey good deal that thing looks fun

[@Bikescameras849]

That thing is fast, Charles was movin!!!

[@MarkMarvin1983]

Omg that kart is awesome! I had no idea that setup was possible.

[@henryandejbelcher7902]

That is a bad kart love it. when did you all git a Opel GT love the Opels

[@BLAZINLOUDPAK]

Awesome kart!!! Keep it up

[@jamesbarnard1384]

One thing im really hanging for is the power wheels build can't wait to see another video. 👍

[@tommymartin4827]

This is probably one of the better concepts fellas. My belief the centrifugal clutch is saving the engine from a certain demise. Once you go direct and try using the clutch it's more likely to break the crank or the rod. With that said and your willing to test it I'm willing to watch. Happy New Year and best of luck 👍

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

That thing definitely needs some fenders, lol. Looking like a blast to ride. Once you have the clutch figured out and don't have the centrifugal clutch, it really going to be wicked.

[@philmckrackin1731]

Here’s an idea for future builds. Make paddle shifters using cable. Run the cable through the chassis to the main shift rod. Run up/down shift cable out either side of a pivot on the rod. Just a thought so you can shift without letting go of the wheel. You guys are living my dream, just keep livin man….L I V I N! Lol

[@justinarseneau4450]

wow d’idnt know charles was a volunteer fireman 😄

[@aarond4628]

Purchased a 110 4 speed with a blown top end recently and I think I found it's use

[@MAD450r2]

Cool seeing you gys try new hhings im sure others have done tis as well i know chris from ratherbwelding did this years ago

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

Great content. Reminds me of the go kart my brother and I build in the early 80's with a motorcycle engine, before shifter karts were a real thing. Your shift direction of forward upshift would confuse me though. I believe serious race car sequential shifters are usually move back for upshift. I suppose this point is debatable since a lot of modern cars are forward upshift on the manually shifted automatic transmissions. I have a suggestion for you: you seem to have a lot of loose bolts that fall off. Think about implementing a final check list before the first ride to include rechecking all nuts and bolts. And think about using those torque wrenches a little more.

[@jamesdavid5997]

Hoping you guys the best for 2023 can't wait to see some of the projects I heard y'all talk about... Rock on! Happy holidays

[@justincase8239]

Let's see that Opal GT!

[@WyFoster]

Not much to see! It's mostly Swiss cheese! 😆

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Coming soon

[@MrMadenuff]

Love them, quite rare now,

[@williamwillie4008]

Agreed- we need a restoration series lol

[@williamwillie4008]

@@WyFoster They came from the factory that way hahahaha

[@rydplrs71]

A converted hand brake could be a manual clutch, or you could modify the shift linkage so it disengages the clutch before shifting in both directions.

[@jeffmurphree2937]

Happy and Safe New Year to all of you who make these crazy awesome cars!

[@g50stang72]

We need more of the shifter kart. Build a second one, go head to head.

[@shotsrodder]

Cool build 😎

[@DudleyDoRight]

What's up fellas always good to see you guys post ready to watch the video under 20 for comments whoop whoop

[@lloydbaker7099]

Great job been watching you guys for a hot minute and working on a similar idea to this hope to be able to show you something one day

[@ervingoertzen7233]

What an awesome idea using an atv transmission

[@tmchase7]

May want to consider making that a paddle shift. the way it's set up it would be easy to do, pull one side for up the other side for down. Either way cool kart!

[@tinarobinson5133]

To keep a fuel tank from exploding, drain and flush with water, run exhaust fumes through it from another vehicle for at least 45 minutes, then put any spark to it and it will not blow up.

[@anthonycoach4551]

I love this build this is what I'm talkin about you guys got a heck of a cart there I'm glad u guys decided to put this rig up on a go cart much much better now I've got ask how are u keeping oil in the transmission in the blaster moter u should have the oiler from the engine flow threw the transmission so it gits proper oil so u don't burn up the transmission..I love the shifter rig up nice 👍..

[@bryanwalters7682]

Awesome video guys