Cyclekart! I build and shape my Electric CycleKart!

[@fairlaneboy66]

Glossy clear over the beautiful wooden body for my vote.

[@floppydisk4500]

I think the wood absolutely gives it so much character as a project car goes

[@derrickboatman1560]

I would have somebody pinstripe it real fancy like a lowrider and clear coat over that wood. What a beautiful toy I want one now

[@SkippyRockGame]

This is what I’m leaning towards. But I’ll probably using vinyl stripes so I can change them when I screw them up

[@lennartb]

This is fantastic! Can't wait to see it all come together with the finishing touches, I'm really liking the wood finish so I'm with your neighbor on that one!

[@Chris21709]

Blue metallic wrap, absolutely! 🚙

[@SkippyRockGame]

Maybe I can find a transparently wrap? So it’s blue and shiny yet you can still see the wood strips? But I like the idea of a wrap. So it’s not permanent.

[@Chris21709]

@@SkippyRockGame I love great wood, and use it for furniture, cabinets, guitars, etc., but the wood strips you used for the CycleKart are really plain, and the filler would also show. Now if you had used cocobolo, or bubinga . . . The wrap will make the car look like a professional show car; exposed wood would look half-finished.

[@felderup]

@@Chris21709 glossing it like a cedar strip canoe would make it look finished, maybe tape it so patches could be roughed... it'd be an interesting texture.

[@bones2430]

KZbin recommendations know exactly what I like. Great build!!

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thanks for watching!

[@williekern4883]

Beautifully work!

[@renegadecyclekarts]

Hey thanks for the shoutout and for the business. Bravo on your build.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thanks for the products! I do need to call you guys about adapting sprockets for this diff to change tooth number

[@DwayneGillett-k7w]

Clear. Coat. With. Varnish. That's. My. Vote

[@JezyYT]

The wood looks great! The front looks like an old Jag race car.

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s kind of what I was going for. I like the old jags and Ferraris. They all have a similar look. Even the Shelby cobras. I’ll never own a real one. Maybe I can make a replica?

[@JezyYT]

@SkippyRockGame I've seen some Cyclekart replicas and some look really awesome 👌

[@bubberiffic]

Absolutely killing it man, I think it will turn out great either way! I’m making an e-go-kart now because of your inspiration! Keep up the great work!!

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s awesome! Let me know what motor and controller you end up picking. There are a lot of choices out there.

[@bubberiffic]

⁠@@SkippyRockGameI don’t have a crazy budget, but I’ve went with 48V 1000W. It should be able to go around 25mph which I’m all for. I’m not gonna race in this thing lol 😂. Keep up the good work!

[@IAmChat]

Fantastic Build. It looks like a mini F1 car. Put a spoiler on the back !😉

[@stevevinson6030]

I love the wood strip body building and using the wood boat technique will make it super strong and durable. Well done.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thanks man, I’m really glad you found my video! I was watching a ton of your videos before I even ordered my first part.

[@kuyucaklicoskun]

Çok güzel olmuş, emeğinize sağlık.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertjaramillo5962]

Keep it up looking for more vidiooos

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’m working! Im trying to figure out how to make cushions. Anything to avoid the more sanding I need to do!

[@deviceu]

Beautiful project and nice execution! Thank you for your hard work.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thank you! I’m glad you found my video!

[@Hazdazos]

What an awesome build! Love this so much. I would definitely recommend keeping the wood showing but add some painted stripes. Some big round headlights would look killer too. I made a suspension seat for my ebike over the summer and wrapped it in some baseball mitt brown leather. Something similar would look great on this build. Instead of marring up that wood finish, consider putting bump stops on the steering rack so it stops the wheel from rubbing the wood.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Nice leather seats are in the plan. I just need to learn to sew! I like the bump stop idea. It really turns fine without cranking the steering wheel.

[@Hazdazos]

@@SkippyRockGame if you can't sew, wrap it and then staple it on the underside where no one can see it. A little bit of heat and water helps with the pliability until you can get all the staples in. Good luck!

[@ptonpc]

Very nice :) I like the wood finish and yes to the support van.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Support van would be awesome. Something like the Ram promaster. I’d love to get anker or someone involved, I’m still small so I don’t know how that stuff works. But if they sent me a free sticker i could probably mentally justify the project!

[@robertjaramillo5962]

Love it looks good

[@iGregory67]

Wrap for sure... Also, you need a luggage rack and spare tire on the back:)

[@SkippyRockGame]

A spare tire would look good there! Strapped to a chrome rack with leather straps.

[@TheDeelunatic]

Finishing touches and lights are all you need now. A nice lacquer seal on that wood would look great.

[@SkippyRockGame]

The epoxy and fiberglass will really make the wood pop. I’ll see what I think after that step!

[@michaelnoardo3315]

it is different bro, here you used wood to make the Frame and really well finished , thank you for really generating real content for youtube

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thanks! The wood on the first one really was more of a place holder so I could get the size of everything figured out. It would have been lighter to make like an aluminum tub and a could have support rails for the shell. I’ll likely build a second one after I finish this and for even lighter and sleeker. Thank you for watching and the comments!

[@Rarkmeece]

I think just coat the wood, it looks classic. Some Maroon cushions, maybe a buttoned side rail cover. Awesome build though, very impressive!

[@Steve-rc1ws]

You kart look so cool buddy, congratulation for your project man, I just landed here by chance, but I'm already a fan of your channel, saudations from Brazil.

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@KyawSheinClover777]

That is a great car. 🗿

[@tomaswolsink7620]

That looks so good !

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thanks! It’s probably one of my favorite things I’ve built, so far!

[@segue2ant395]

Amazing work. I went on your channel just yesterday looking for an update cos I remembered how exciting this project was. My tuppence: you gotta keep the wood, man, it's such a classy look. Maybe some brass or aluminium-looking accents to really lean into the boat aesthetic juuuust a little bit?

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’ll see how it looks once I have it fiberglassed. That will darken the wood and add a nice gloss. I will add some metal accents. I’m working out how to do an emblem for the front grill. Chrome bug eye lights would look good! Maybe a metal luggage rack in the rear like you see in an mg?

[@lesheath6216]

Definitely keep the wood finish! Also, you should glue the edges of the strips as you install them

[@SkippyRockGame]

I did! But it’s pretty quick and kind of disappears in the time lapse

[@jaymcintosh2918]

Not sure if you have a random orbital sander but that is what I used on my Cedar Strip Canoe and that will make light work of your sanding.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I do. It still just takes forever with lots of different grits!

[@Endelin]

Maybe keep a few windows of wood paneling, like those old surfer station wagons.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I like this idea. Have like a strip of wood running along the side!

[@Chris21709]

Fantastic!😁

[@Jojo44138]

excellent build, just some idea's. A center column for battery % and speedometer (misspelled) Love the wood but I would have covered the shell with thin aluminum so you can shape it as you would like. Also what was all the electric parts that you have looked in description and wasn't there. I'm possibly thinking about building one but instead of metal (don't know how to weld and don't own a welding machine) i'm planning on using wood (don't know how long it would last because when it dry's it starts cracking.) keep up the excellent job and excellent craftsmanship. You have inspired a lot of people. :D

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’ll add a link. I bought all the electrical stuff from electric and Co. It’s there qs138 90h kit.

[@TheAfricanGarage]

Brooo. You don't know what you did to me. Ever since I saw your last video of the Cycle kart I've literally been hooked and obsessed by cyclekarts in general. And I've literally been waiting for the second part release since 3 months😅😅

[@SkippyRockGame]

This project has taken longer than I wanted! But the driving I do at the end of the video was last weekend! Next video won’t have any major changes. Just finishing touches to bring it all together. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it! I might build a second one. I have some ideas forming.

[@dailyrider2975]

Amazing. Really fun videos to watch. One thought, might not be doable, replace chain with belt? Quieter and less oil needed is my thought.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I would just have to find the sprockets for belt drive for the diff and the motor. Which is doable. I like to build things using stuff I’m already familiar with to get a finished product first. Then go back and modify and refine.

[@TheAfricanGarage]

In terms of questions, how efficient is it? And did you consider maybe getting a flexible solar panel to be mounted as the body of the car like the Aptera? That way, you'll have lesser range anxiety.😂 Also, how comfortable is it without any read suspension?

[@SkippyRockGame]

So when I ran out of battery. Which apparently I ran out of go pro battery also, so it wasn’t recorded. I hadn’t charged the battery since the last use. Which was right before the last video came out. With a full charge I made it to the front and back of my neighborhood. Which is a mile each way. And the full loop which was another 2 miles. Then my kids and neighbors tried it just up and down the street. That didn’t even put a dent in the battery meter. I bet this thing could drive further than a 2012 Nissan leaf! The issue with charging is it’s a 72 (technically 76v) volt battery. So the best way to charge would be from one of those Anker power banks that have the fold out solar panels and have inverters for 120/240 output. Then I could just have that thing charging up while I drive. I bet at an event I could drive as much as I wanted in a day on a full charge. Then charge up over night and be ready to go the next day.

[@Nightshardyeet]

I love the part where you strip!

[@SkippyRockGame]

Ya gotta do whatcha gotta do to make it big on the internet!

[@makerslife]

Fiberglass over the wood to keep the grain and add strength and protection!

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’ll see how it looks after. But if you just fiberglass and epoxy. You have to varnish. Which is just more sanding!

[@makerslife]

@@SkippyRockGame The sanding never ends! Lol

[@AndersBergh]

Leave the woods as racing strips front to back on top or on the sides. but yes. one "solid" color for the rest..

[@SkippyRockGame]

I like this idea!

[@jaymcintosh2918]

I am just about finished building a Ford Transit Camper Van and have been looking for the next project. You have inspired me. I have also built a cedar strip canoe and your build is very similar. Can you give me a rough estimate of how much money you have in this and was that really going 50mph?

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s awesome. I’m currently trying to find a sprinter van for a build! I want it to be able to travel and camp. And maybe haul this thing to events! Yes. It really went 50. And honestly if the programming was right on the controller, it would go faster. But it doesn’t need to, 30-40 is really where it’s fun and not terrifying. I have close to $5000 in it. The motor and controller combo was 1300, and the battery another 1000. This is versus using gas which would just be a couple hundred dollars. The parts from renegade cyclekart were about 1200, you could save some by making your own. Then metal. Wood. Wheels. Pain. Epoxy. Nuts and bolts. All that little stuff adds up for the rest of the cost.

[@robertsbrastins661]

Wrap it in a nice tin foil and add some dinosaur stickers on please

[@SkippyRockGame]

What if I just wrap the entire thing to look like a dinosaur?

[@WinterLag]

Please leave it wood. Imo it looks more "retro"

[@felderup]

i'd go for something like that, but round here, without functional pedals it'd be illegal on road without registration as a car... also sub 500watt motor. after figuring out the task of getting the pedals to work, it'd be tonsafun.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’ll have to limit public street driving to not get in trouble. But if I stick to the speed limit my neighborhood is pretty safe. We already have lots of 13 year olds driving golf carts around the neighborhood!

[@patricksimas1193]

You could try mixing the wood with painted areas, something in a nautical style.

[@SkippyRockGame]

Yeah. Maybe wrap it then leave a racing stripe of wood. I don’t want to paint it though. I don’t want anything permanent.

[@patricksimas1193]

@@SkippyRockGame Yes, it makes sense. Just don't do like me and protect the wood as soon as possible. I made a recumbent bike out of wood, a hollow frame, epoxy and fiberglass, laminating maple like skateboard decks. It was beautiful and comfortable. I went for a walk to test it. It rained and stained all the wood...

[@SkippyRockGame]

Man. That sucks. The epoxy and fiberglass I’ll be using is marine grade. So it should be good for water. But UV is bad for epoxy. So if I leave it just wood. I’ll have to varnish the entire thing.

[@patricksimas1193]

​​@@SkippyRockGameAfter drying I covered it with a thin layer of epoxy. The bike is stored out of the sun and I cycle on the beach on the weekends for a few hours, so after almost 10 years everything seems to be fine. Just a little yellow on the outside. I follow a channel where a couple has been building a wooden catamaran with a beam of about 65 feet for 3 years. They do everything themselves and with very simple equipment. One detail is that the guy is over 70 years old. They went around the world a few years ago in a boat like that. They have a lot of experience and usually waterproof with epoxy diluted in alcohol, then apply a layer of UV varnish. If you're curious, the channel is "Guruçá ao sabor do mar". It's a Brazilian channel. They record the process in great detail from the beginning. There's tons of content there.

[@MomoPrior]

Watching it kind of wobble as you get in and out it probably wouldn't hurt to add a handbrake, lest it one day slip out from under you. If your luck is anything like mine it's only a matter of time 😂

[@SkippyRockGame]

Haha. I did try to get out of it to take a picture of it and it started rolling down the hill and I had to jump after it! A hand brake would be easy. I did one on my other go kart. I can even but the caliper on the same disc.

[@webslinger67]

i love the wood ...i say light stain n seal it

[@briandhuff]

Adult cub scouts pinewood derby. Wrap it!

[@SkippyRockGame]

I think that would look more classic race car!

[@InvasionAnimation]

Car looks awesome! How is the camera not recording part of the pole when you attached it to the car?

[@SkippyRockGame]

It’s an insta 360 camera. It records in all directions and then in the software you pick the angle you want. It edits out the pole as part of its software.

[@InvasionAnimation]

@@SkippyRockGame That is so cool! The car looks great!

[@dailyrider2975]

I like the wood look, why bother with all the hard and beautiful work of strips otherwise? If your just going to paint it, pink foam and fiberglass would have been quicker.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’ve used wood strips before. So I was kind of sticking to what I knew. I am going to fiberglass and epoxy the shell. So the wood should really look nice. And I wouldn’t paint it. Just wrap it. That way I can change it in the future.

[@randomness_regularly]

how much did the electronics cost, also can someone please tell me a motor to use thats not super expensive (even if it is less powerfull)

[@SkippyRockGame]

So this motor and controller kit from electric and Co was $1074. Plus shipping. You can find this motor for cheaper and get a different controller and save money. But you’ll need to make your own wiring harness and do all your own programming. Which id be more willing to do now than when I got it. But, in one of my other videos I got a $299 motor from amazon, 3000w 72v motor with controller and lots of switches. It would be fun if you built something super light. And if you look up my power wheel video. I used a $200 2000w motor and controller from Amazon and it works good for that. But in a heavier build it just isn’t fun. And you’ll burn out the motor.

[@randomness_regularly]

@@SkippyRockGame ok cool

[@ericlondon5731]

Make a higher battery capacity. There is a weight to useful battery life, but it looks like there is enough volume to contain a lot more batteries.

[@SkippyRockGame]

The problem is the cost! That’s a $1000 battery in it already. But besides the cost, there is plenty of room!

[@Endelin]

Could the back still fit a little Honda 2200 watt generator?

[@SkippyRockGame]

That would be hilarious! Carrying a gas generator to keep the battery charged!

[@greg1268]

Sure is a zippy little thing! I stopped by a golf cart dealership to see about getting a drive train and the cost was prohibative and the motor was stupid big. Im hoping you include a cost analysis of the parts you purchased for this project.

[@SkippyRockGame]

I’m dreading adding it all up but I will in the final video!

[@reimerracing1]

electric is awesome. I have an electric and gas cycle cart

[@SkippyRockGame]

Awesome! Do you have any pictures of them?

[@gregarmstrong4653]

please dont cover the wood

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s what she said…

[@JoshuaKalinzi]

What about making it aerodynamic

[@JoshuaKalinzi]

For e.g, add a working DRS for a rear spoiler?

[@JoshuaKalinzi]

Making a front wing😅

[@JoshuaKalinzi]

Making a smooth nose

[@SkippyRockGame]

This thing goes plenty fast especially considering who built it! But I’m more going for a particular aesthetic than for pure speed. But I’ve already got plans for my next build rolling around in my head.

[@LukeWoodcock-d9g]

Leave the wood

[@JJK713]

You have to start saving cardboard boxes for you tracing dude.... that thin plywood isn't cheap

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s true, but. I have lots of pieces left over from a previous kayak and paddleboard build (which now I’m mad I did before I was recording projects for KZbin).

[@faithhealer1008]

why using heavy Steel?

[@SkippyRockGame]

That’s what the guy used I bought the plans from and that’s what I know how to work with. I’m looking into aluminum welding though!

[@LukeWoodcock-d9g]

Add dual batteries

[@SkippyRockGame]

That would work, just expensive!