Crosskart Kit Frame Assembly: No Bender, No Problem! KJ Raycing VF-1 Go Kart Kit

[@scottjohnson7263]

With bending, notching, and fitment adjustment, that’s like 80% of the time to build one. Well worth it for the accuracy. Well done! I fully believe you could have a crosskart built from start to finish, by yourself, in under 100 hrs. And that’s being conservative.

[@KJRaycing]

Agreed! People always ask how long does it take to build one but I honestly don’t know because I spend a lot of time filming it. This chassis went together VERY quickly and easily.

[@Definitely_Not_Joe_Exotic]

​@KJRaycing will you be making a vf-2 kit?

[@CrazyCat229]

Glad to see your project taking off. Congrats!

[@forgivenx1947]

I’m definitely gonna start saving for one of these kits. You’re awesome for offering these

[@Dawahbrothers-d4l]

Can you make a video on how to put all the other components such as steering, axle, brakes, suspensions, and headlights with blinkers for street legality.

[@veterantraveller-dq4re]

The amount of thought and planing that went into this, thanx

[@timshinnastyhayes5847]

There’s going to be 1000s of these ripping around here soon 🤘🏼 can’t wait till mine is done. Thank you again Kyle

[@davecarnevale8017]

I wasn't there for the assembly, but seeing the kit beforehand and the assembled frame after I can't help but be blown away; Kyle's enthusiasm is genuine and he can't wait for people to get their hands on these well made and user-friendly kits. I've used the Rogue Fab bender and notcher to make CrossKart frame parts alongside Kyle, but I'm super excited to get one of these VF-1 kits.

[@Shaneshvac]

I got the go kart going I bought from you Dave! I can’t wait to get one if these either

[@davecarnevale8017]

@@Shaneshvac that's very cool, looking forward to seeing that

[@thomasfabbri7096]

Hi, I have purchased plans from you but I do not do any social media - not a member of facebook... Is there another way to purchase a kit other than on facebook?

[@darrenlocke5627]

His website, link in bio

[@KJRaycing]

I’m a 25 year military aviator and still serving. This is not my full time job. I highly empathize with you as I did not do social media at all before KJ Raycing. But at the same time if I wanted to build a crosskart and this was available before all of this started, I would have definitely joined the build community on Facebook to get one. I wish you the best and I’m sorry I can’t do more for you. -Kyle

[@KJRaycing]

The idea of selling something online seems very easy, we all do it every day, right? The actuality is that it is extremely difficult to set up, manage and add customer service to the whole thing. The facebook group is a way to connect me to you and you to the other builders. My online presence will always be directed to make the internet a useful tool. I just don’t have the resources or time into making this a full blown business, and hiring a company or even another person to handle all of this for me would make prices go way up. So which would you prefer, higher prices or joining a Facebook build group?

[@davecarnevale8017]

@@rsn8122 common sense would dictate not cheaping out on safety if you're going big on your powertrain donor

[@tstaccount8347]

@@KJRaycingAwesome, what branch?

[@JesseInman-t9s]

i hope these are still available when i have saved up for one thank you so much

[@vzxe1]

Does this kit ship to the UK or anywhere in Europe? Would love to pick this piece of art up!

[@DarrensWorld120]

Excited to see kits coming out!

[@Barrett_Fodder]

Great system and approach to it. Thanks for doing this and creating and sharing with the community.

[@mklaus6779]

Incredible job! Are you able to propose the plan with the metric system?

[@alligatorguy101]

I am super stoked for this. Gonna be buying plans soon so i can get in the group to start. Im so excited, i dont really have all the funds together but i dont care. This is an amazing opportunity for me to hone in my welding and basic fabrication skills. Ive been following the channel for about 3 years now and ive always dreamed of building one of these amazing machines. Like you i am super intimidated by bending and more so afraid of opening my wallet. This may not be dirt cheap but its the hardest part of the build made SUPER simple. Love this channel and i cant wait to become a bigger part of the community ❤❤❤

[@JohnUllrey]

Like you I'm blown away by how quickly and easily you put this together.

[@KJRaycing]

It could have gone together so much faster, it was actually difficult to film. Thanks man, this is really cool.

[@DesertDawgs]

So glad you are offering this kit! Will be saving up and hopefully getting one soon.

[@Shaneshvac]

Hey @KJRaycing I live in Ballston spa I actually bought a go kart off of Dave he told me he was buddy’s with you can’t wait to build one of these I bought the plans hopefully winter time

[@KJRaycing]

Heck yeah man! We we have to schedule a play date 😁

[@Shaneshvac]

@@KJRaycingYes for sure, that would be awesome!

[@josephfoster5593]

How much is shipping roughly?

[@David-vs4rt]

Guess im gonna start saving my overtime money for the prebent kit

[@dougjohnson6265]

my guess is your next project is sketched on the white board @ 11:47 in the video ... maybe.....awesome kit...great job as always

[@davecarnevale8017]

That's one of my dune buggy doodles, I leave them everywhere including CarsAndCameras HQ

[@tommyyates4639]

I gotta have one of these kits!

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

Outstanding. This is what I’ve been waiting for. Thank you!

[@CornelioEliseoLopez-em8yi]

Muy bien hecho, felicitaciones. Soy aficionado a esos tipo,de vehículos hecho a mano. Ya me retiro este año. Y tengo,todo los patrones hecho hecho, para fabricar uno si Dios quiere.

[@brianswelding]

It's really amazing to see how far you have taken this thing. I remember when you're first video came out. 💪💪💪

[@KJRaycing]

Man this is cool, right? I love the energy that comes with this stuff.

[@bertpulaski2492]

I’m looking forward to seeing these kits come out. I’ve been watching out for a Polaris Predator for a hot minute now.

[@ByTheSlice]

I can't wait for my kit to come in!

[@bigdogbigben]

Wow I am so excited to see these kits.

[@Josh-i9y3k]

I see that you use a Rogue Fab bender. Did you happen to get the bend tech software as well?

[@KJRaycing]

What is bend tech?

[@KingsleyAnosike]

@@KJRaycing A

[@hottubtoohot5815]

When the vf2 kit comes i will buy instantly!

[@bobbywillis9065]

I will be getting my plans so I can get in the Facebook group. And I will be ordering the kit and jig. Hopefully I can ride with some of you guys soon!!!

[@funkgremlin2765]

I’ve been looking at bmw e30s for months now cuz I’ve been wanting something light and fun to drive I can throw around. I think I might have found the perfect alternative. Tbh I don’t love working on cars but I do like building stuff so this is everything I’ve been looking for. Instead of spending 10-15k on a 40 year old high mileage German sedan I’ll spend 5-7k on a sick cross kart. Will absolutely be buying the plans and joining the group soon to lock in my order 😎

[@axelzanelli6475]

Outstanding design and fab! Thanks for all the Great videos.

[@jeepcherokee24]

Are you going to do something similar with the 2 seat design? or not?

[@Shiddyvet]

I’m gonna build one! You’re phenomenal

[@keithwolff1186]

Ok I'm going to have to get the kit. It makes building one possible for me

[@jumpercabledadz]

YUS!!!!! FINALLY!!!

[@KJRaycing]

You are the best!!!

[@trevorwoods2580]

Man i would love 1 of these kits but think it would be a lot of money to get it sent to me in Ireland. Keep the good work up. These are amazing kits.

[@bepisdevs]

This project is so awesome

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Do you include plans for building the front suspension and A arms?

[@KJRaycing]

Nope, I use atv or utv front ends to make fabrication easier.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

@@KJRaycingI was hoping to spare the expense and hassle trying to find a donor…

[@davecarnevale8017]

@@bobsbarnworkshop you don't necessarily need a whole donor just for the front end, I've bought complete front ends for as little as $200 hub-to-hub

[@gmanlv1425]

@@bobsbarnworkshop I’m with you. Not having front suspension is a big omission. Incorporating front suspension would add a lot of value to the plans. I like the look of the cart but front suspension is a dealbreaker 😢

[@minnesotamilsim1640]

How much does it cost?

[@ninerout399]

$2,400 + shipping

[@Dawahbrothers-d4l]

I wish to get one but this thing is expensive ( for me ) and I really wanted to go through building this because I will learn a lot and it will be my daily driver at the age of 16 or 17. Wish me luck

[@sammykebede4257]

On your plans website, what’s the difference between the frame only and the jigs and frame?

[@KJRaycing]

The frame only just has the frame and rear a arms, the frame and jig includes all of the building and alignment jigs with the frame.

[@sammykebede4257]

@@KJRaycing thank you, i have sent you and email, looking forward for you response.

[@genelong203]

How hard would it be to put in a front polaris diff and have 4 wheel drive?

[@irenechelangat7757]

Hi.nice project.let me ask about the metal tube which type is it.the one you use to build the frame..kindly.from kenya

[@johnjoenks8114]

i cant remember is the different lengths done on the jig because i know if i get one i will have to build all three lengths

[@AllenArnold-d9o]

How do I get the plans and or buy one of your kits plus the jig?

[@KJRaycing]

All of the links are in the description of all the videos. Or kjraycing.com 👍

[@kentnecessary499]

I wonder how hard it would be to extend the frame to allow a passenger to sit behind you jet fighter style?

[@KJRaycing]

Pretty easy as the plans include instructions for how to stretch it however much you want. I recommend using the XL though.

[@mhirman2216]

I can not wait to buy one of these kits. I hope u do one for the VF-2 as well.

[@KJRaycing]

If this goes well I will definitely get started on the VF-2 kits!

[@mhirman2216]

@KJRaycing I can not wait I have a gsxr 750 just waiting to be built it's either that or the wife is gonna make me sale it

[@carloscorona6649]

God I love this man. Good soul

[@FuglyOldCowboy]

I live up in the mountains of Montana. I have an old Arctic Cat 500 4x4 ATV. Is there room to add the front driveline without jacking the up the center of gravity???

[@KJRaycing]

I designed the VF-1 XL with extra room all around to fit 4wd. But it is not available as a kit yet. It will always be fun and very worth bending up your own frame.

[@Gokartsandstuff82]

I’m trying to save money so I can get a pre bent kit ❤

[@jaredearl6767]

Man if I had the space I would be ordering this ASAP. Also what size stretch would I need to fit someone who is 6’4?

[@KJRaycing]

Awesome! I’d say 3 or 6” depending on if you want tight or roomy

[@TacTechMic]

I will make one to begin with, and go from there

[@bryanborger]

May I ask how much the two person caross cart kit is

[@jaxonPadgett]

Are the kits Able to come to Canada

[@s7ormblas7]

What about VF2 when we can expect new videos?

[@DeweyBlanton-c7s]

Got my engine for one just rounding up my nickels for the frame! Mt09 should be fun in one.👍

[@KJRaycing]

MT-09 is my dream motor for one of these, so jealous!

[@ninerout399]

How big of a person can fit in one of these?

[@acd2505]

Is there going to be a vf-2 kit?

[@aplong1911]

I love it!!!👍🏼👍🏼🤠

[@carl4234]

I just Bought the VF-2 plans and parts plan but im in South Africa can you ship to here?

[@joshua3194]

Can you just buy the jig after you purchase the plans??

[@SirMaximum]

What do you think of using a honda xr500r engine. Im going to build a kart.

[@moisesvargas4543]

How long would it take to be ready to ship after i put an order in ? Thanks

[@KJRaycing]

Production times have been 6-8 weeks after the order is put in. Shipping costs around $500.

[@thedubdon9586]

Im have a frame desgin that i have condered doing scale production with. Would it be overstepping to ask who you chose to manufacture your kits? Their quality seems outstanding

[@davecarnevale8017]

Sure seems like a big overstep from where I'm sitting, as you'd be direct competition.....

[@thedubdon9586]

@@davecarnevale8017 why? I don't make rally carts. I am working on my own design of super car? Not even the same market. I probably should've specified that. And I wouldn't settle for $50 profit , so he would underprice me on kits even if I made something similar

[@davecarnevale8017]

@@thedubdon9586 Still sounds like a serious conflict of interest, just let it go

[@BOOSTerrific]

I am going to buy one of your kits and build my first crosskart. I however need to builld a level platform beforehand in my basement. What is the average footprint of these so I can start building my platform and start my journey

[@65BAJA]

Has anyone from California built one of these yet? Have you registered it? Is it even possible?

[@KJRaycing]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@moisesvargas4543]

Around how much would shipping cost to iowa? Thanks sir

[@KJRaycing]

Shipping is around $500

[@Invertedmavrick]

Do you do international shipping???

[@KJRaycing]

Buyers expense, and it would be a very big expense. I may look for partners around the globe in the future.

[@RC_Trailblazers]

Any of these come pre welded together? I understand shipping would be much more expensive but like me, I'm very mechanically clined. I can build all sorts of stuff by I don't trust my welding skills to keep me safe at 80mph.

[@KJRaycing]

We were all the same way, this is how I gained my confidence in welding fast things… How to Get Started in Fabrication kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjHYnaAfdKHbMk

[@RGD-Audio-Repairs]

Im considering buying these plans, But im quite a big person, height wise, (6ft 4, fairly muscular, gym go'er build) What are the dimensions please? Full width of chassis (not including the Arms and wheels, just the chassis?) Also chassis length. and most importantly, the height, from bottom rail to the highest point, above drivers head? Many Thanks

[@jaxonPadgett]

Will they ship to Canada??🇨🇦

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I think I want to build a two passenger model, do you sell a pre-bent frame kit and is a Honda 750 four cylinder engine a good fit?

[@KJRaycing]

Not yet but I’m always working on things for you guys.

[@titoine1998]

Hi, do you ship in france ?

[@fabiancarrillo8134]

Hello, is it possible to ship to Colombia?

[@Wienerbrods]

How long should you be to have these

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

How much are the kits? Roughly, how much are the engines and all that, say a 750 plus transmission?

[@KJRaycing]

I say how much the kits are in the first 90 seconds of the video and cost of a 750 is however much you can find a donor bike for. 👍

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

​@KJRaycing thanks. I used to race karts many years ago. I may also find some engines there.

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

@@KJRaycingwhen my dad and I raced karts, i got used to solid axles and no transmission.

[@brrbleh9246]

Where do i go to buy the prebent frame?

[@KJRaycing]

Crosskart Frame Kit Assembly: No Bender, No Problem! KJ Raycing VF-1 Go Kart Frame Kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ_Phn6FZ6iZjJI

[@znelson7083]

How much would this kart cost to purchase if it was fully built with the motor ?

[@KJRaycing]

More than you or anyone else wants to pay… no one wants to pay for labor. Get started on building your own man, the hardest part is to start 👍

[@znelson7083]

@KJRaycing My plan is to start a small business building cross carts from scratch. I'm in the process of making a business plan and Im trying to figure out how difficult it would be to find customers for this type of thing or would I have better luck selling kits like you? I'm also curious about the pricing on fully assembled custom carts so I know the the profit margins?

[@KJRaycing]

If it were profitable more would be available. I don’t do it for the money as I have a 25 year military career and still serving. You’ve never even built one and you have a business plan for making money, I’m sure builders will line up to give you their money…

[@KJRaycing]

Yeah I’m well in the red; it costs around $10k to have a company set up the machines to start making kits. I charge $50 over cost per kit, I do not have a business plan nor do I want to take as much of the hard earned money that I can from good people. I do this for the builders, not the money.

[@gorkemcosgun]

great project

[@fpvrcstuff]

Can you ship to Canada ?

[@TacTechMic]

How to search for the what group? I am buying plans now. I would rather be working on something, than sitting waiting for everything to be perfect. See you soon.

[@KJRaycing]

Check the description for links to everything and thank you so much!

[@TacTechMic]

@@KJRaycingdone sir! You are amazing Kyle! I cannot wait to build and connect with you all. I am a semiretired firefighter/EMT and love being creative and building beautiful things. peace and love

[@KJRaycing]

You are going to love this!

[@osark6gamer979]

Hola, me gusta mucho tus vídeos, me emociona ver cada proyecto, apoyanos con la traducción, hay personas que les gustaria comprar tus kits, pero no todos entienden, yo me incluyo con ese detalles. Muchas gracias y mucho éxito

[@UndiagnosedGenXer]

Would love to buy a kit, but I'm not on Facebook anymore.

[@KJRaycing]

I’m really sorry. I’m doing my best but this isn’t my full time job and it’s the best way I could come up with.

[@UndiagnosedGenXer]

@@KJRaycing Sell the kit _with_ instructions and a contact email or number for texting?

[@KJRaycing]

So do business while I’m in my flight suit keeping 100 other people and a 60 million dollar aircraft safe… I’m sure that would go over very well with my commanders. Or you could just join a build community to do a build.

[@joshpunton1804]

What metal do u use

[@melvingrimes7886]

What build would you recommend me being 6,4 with 34 inseam.

[@KJRaycing]

3” or 6” stretch. I think I’ve figured out a way to help guys decide what length to go with, I’ll start a discussion in the group, but you can also ask the other builders that are 6’4” with a 34” inseam how much they stretched theirs and how they like it. That is the cool thing of a build community.

[@jtoaderamma]

Awesome👍

[@thehoodtruckertv86]

Roughly how much

[@kanibullykennels6043]

Can we order starch lx plans

[@paramotortheory]

Very cool!

[@davidlayton4310]

Im gonna be building one of these for a daily driver gonna get it registered and insured gonna try and throw a 1000cc engine in it for the power. Cant with to save money in gas and insurance. And not to mention have fun making the rounds.

[@DenesPap-i9s]

Hi,could l have the dimensions of the buggy?

[@KJRaycing]

Kjraycing.com

[@johnnyb5653]

I purchased the plans ,how do I get into the Facebook group? Thanks

[@KJRaycing]

Link is in the description or search facebook groups for KJ Raycing 👍. And thank you so much!

[@hunterlogan2913]

AWESOME!!

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Do you build for customers?

[@davecarnevale8017]

That's unfortunately a no, as KJ has a full-time job and family

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@@davecarnevale8017 understandable. Some of us lack welding skills but have the financial means to pay for one. Ever thought of building these full time lol

[@davecarnevale8017]

@@thecommonsenseconservative5576 of course it has been considered, but we love our day jobs and turning your hobby into a job can take the fun out of it

[@EfrainTorres-x1n]

Pasa las medidas porfavor

[@chrismustry9302]

Buy the plans please

[@whatcanilearnhere9158]

hee hee, i'm here to steal ideas for my own build, nice option! (naw, really, i'm considering purchase)

[@NagiCheeks]

I'm 6 foot and 300 pounds, can I fit in one of these?

[@KJRaycing]

I’ve had some pretty tall/big dudes in these karts. I would recommend a 6” stretch if you did a VF-1 kit. if you are looking for more room or comfort I designed an XL frame, but it’s not available as a kit.

[@arnoldjoers5538]

They're nice, if you're a welder!

[@KJRaycing]

Not too hard to become a welder… buy a welder and start welding 👍. How to Get Started in Fabrication kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjHYnaAfdKHbMk

[@AlexSilva-gn2tn]

Manda as medidas ou o projeto

[@davidowen888]

Perfect 👌