I Bought a 100-HP Motorcycle Powered Go Kart for $1300

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[@thefreedomwarrior]

“It runs on meth and food stamps” greatest B&B quote ever. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@illegalcumtrader56]

Bed and breakfast

[@anthonykelley5122]

I was literally about to comment the same thing when I read this😂! I feel like that comment alone shows Craig deserves his own Chanel!

[@TrollingHistory]

I want a wife that runs on meth and food stamps. For meth food stamps. Seems like it would be fun. Year 1 anyway. Not year 5 you have that.

[@TrollingHistory]

​@iambob shhhh it if you lived in a great country you'd get free cash like me. Teacher salary money 😉 cash. 😊 But no..... You live in USA so have the food stamps to really rub it in your face you worthless. Like me. Jokes on them though cos I never even tried to get anything worth losing.

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

I've been there. don't give up. you'll find exactly what you need, as long as you trust yourself and God. That line is still FAF, though..

[@Demo12345]

You guys should talk with Cars and Cameras about doing a collaboration where you overhaul this thing. They know home-built stupidly high power go-karts, you know motorcycles. I think it has a chance of working especially since they really know what they're doing and they're pretty well versed in anything go-kart, mini bike, snow-mobile, etc.

[@percfiend69206]

B&B and C&C 😎

[@xliquidflames]

I found this channel last night and I have been binging all your videos. You guys are awesome and do some of the coolest, craziest stuff. My dad and I had Dyna Wide Glides. But we were only able to enjoy them for about a year before he wasn't able to ride anymore and I became disabled and had to sell my bike. We did get to go on one trip from Jacksonville Florida to the middle of South Carolina for that solar eclipse a few years back. I can still ride. I just can't afford to buy another bike on disability income. I miss it so much. Maybe one day I can save enough to get another bike. Until then, I'm living vicariously through this channel. Thanks for all the fun and God bless.

[@QarsMotorSports-ku4eo]

Busa episodes let's go!!

[@BblastedD]

If everyone had a Craig in their life, there would be world peace.

[@angelcelis9090]

Craig is world peace

[@tophernuttle420]

Imma blame that on our guy Jesus,but thats just me....

[@Lemke_85]

Facts

[@ex35240sx]

Especially if he had a *list*

[@alexanderr.l.t.w.3890]

I’ll take Sean and get a six pack from laughing everyday

[@UnitedGaming_12]

People who didn't come from tiktok are allowed to like this.

[@albertpeugh9367]

YOU SAID IT BROTHER!

[@ytoldschoolgod1104]

They have a tik tokkkkkkkkk nah i like the long videos better

[@jamilsabbatt9942]

Tik tok ????

[@tideofamoleculeweonceknew5935]

What if the Tik-Tok CEO commented and said he had 1,000,000$ USD for you?

[@mikerequa820]

Great video ya'll!! Sounds pretty strong when you get in the higher rpm range. Reminds me of a homemade cart I get back in 70s 360 Honda shift cart couldn't keep chain on but about 60 mph in dirt frame broke in half hell of a ride. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@CommentingTheTruth]

My first bike was a 1990 Katana 750. Ran the same way. Carbs were probably wayyyy off. Hardly idled but ran great above a certain RPM

[@pootmahgoots8482]

$1500 and it needs to be jumped. Sean...my brother in Christ...do we need to have an intervention? 😂

[@farrismoore7524]

😂🤣💨

[@csb772]

I have been wanting to buy one of these for a while. At least a great starting point and he at least got that. If u have a dream that $1500 isn't crap.

[@Chocolate_dragon]

He made way more money in a sponsorship and ad revenue….

[@BDogs10]

@@Chocolate_dragon yeah sure it’s a big picture purchase but seriously, this can’t be more than a couple hundred bucks of contraption. The seller did well

[@geraldmartsy2165]

Not yet...I'm trying to sell him a superbike that's actually 3 broken weedwhackers duct taped to a flat lawnmower tire. $2200 firm - no lowballs, I know what I've got.

[@shilohstore6086]

I would love to see Craig build a real one to see what a proper motorcycle go-kart looks like

[@davidweilbaecherjr9417]

that should be the next challenge, especially since they have a lot of the parts.

[@dustywarner3139]

​@@davidweilbaecherjr9417 should use a snowmobile engine with a jack shaft...game over

[@spotteddog54]

that would be amazing 🤣

[@erikrhafer6644]

When I grow up I want to be like Craig, problem is I'm 57 ?

[@AndrewTSq]

if you want to see how a proper gokart goes, just search superkart isle of man :) then there is someone for a long time ago who had a camera on his superkart. The modern ones do around 10secs at 1/4 dragstrip, and have around 85-100hp.

[@magaisacult2023]

Other than the fact it's held together by electrical tape, doesn't turn and can't stop, I think it's a fine high quality go kart!

[@paulcantiller]

Won't go and speed wobbles if it does too

[@illegalcumtrader56]

Perfect for any kids aged 4-8

[@moosecat]

Meth-American Engineering!!

[@stevelacombe5291]

At least it sounds good when it's running. 🤣🤣

[@concernedcitizen2868]

yep

[@ARTPLAYSGAMES86]

A vacation is going to buy a $1300 toy and recording it. The work is editing it 😅 Cool video guys. I've been away from KZbin for a bit but came right back to see what you guys have been up to. Not disappointed. Cheers 🍻

[@95Everan]

Hearing this bearded guy say his Catch phrase Everytime all anticlimactic like an what not is hilarious 😂😂😂 “Nailed it” 😅

[@appanooseguy615]

This brings back memories. After a nasty collision with a car executing a badly timed farm equipment pass and 3 months in the hospital after the fact, I found myself with a DT 250 Yamaha motorcycle engine needing a new frame to reside in. The most likely available candidate was my old farm Kart who's old B&S 5hp engine had given up the ghost long ago. After some primitive grade school level welding and fabrication the dependeble 250 engine fit in the old kart like a 454 chevy big block in a chevette. Surprizingly the karts simple brakes did actually work in this case, it just took them a bit longer than usual to bring the rig to a halt at higher speeds, a minor problem easily overcome by careful calculation of stopping distance and avoiding tight situations. Questionably legal highway testing of the machines capabilities demonstrated it was capable of speeds well exceeding 80 mph,, however that apparently was beyond the capabilities of the original knobby tires to attain and sustain. Upon acquiring 'racing kart slicks' promised to hold together at such speeds it was back to more performance testing. During one such test it was discovered the hot rod kart was capable of eluding the wrath of a highway patrol officer, due more to its ability to fit through a narrow walk path gateway than speed. After that close call with the law later roadway excursions were kept to local gravel roadways where the kart was discoverd to have an uncanny ability to drift through corners like a W.R.C. pro. Alas all this fun came to a sudden end during one such drifting demostration when unnoticed fatigue in the old kart frame finally caused a catastrophic break in the frames main rails just behind the seat resulting in a parting of trajectory by the occupant and the powerplant and drivetrain. The drivers portion came to a skidding halt in the ditch with only minor bruises and scratches and a nasty rash from questionable ditch weeds encountered during the excursion. The Powerplant free'd from the burden of pushing said operator and the forward structure of the kart around suddenly went into a screaming WOT setting upon the throttle cable being ripped out of the top of the carb jamming the slide into a wide open position. Due to the majority of the weight now residing behind the engine/transmission assembly the dragging subframe kept the drive wheels down and heading down the road until it wandered off into the ditch, tumbled then went flying screaming like a banshee and spinning wildly until it contacted the ground with excessive enough force to damage the engine beyond repair. Needless to say that was the end of that wild ride, and i'm probably alive to tell it's story due to it's demise truth be known.

[@chrisleach4245]

Wow have you ever thought of writing a short story or book? You are a great story teller and I was able to picture it all in my mind. 👍🏻

[@glennjames7107]

Good job , very entertaining !

[@PaulMacklinAmazing]

a great tale well told!!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Dude, that was freaking awesome!

[@LtJackboot]

I put a Husky 250 in a gocart frame- Had to start out in 3rd feathering the clutch real good unless you're doin donuts in gravel.

[@daveco1270]

The guy knew that Sean was the only person that would give him over a grand for that thing. If he put that on Marketplace, he'd be lucky to get a couple hundred bucks. I'd love to know what he traded for it.

[@bigfanpics8496]

Any running engine is worth more than a couple hundred bucks.

[@dancarlos1216]

@@bigfanpics8496 It barely runs, it’s definitely down a cylinder maybe two.

[@jethrolionheart182]

Lifan enters chat....

[@jasonk876]

40k views in 3 hours...Sean is doing fine with that purchase!

[@rogusmith2630]

@@bigfanpics8496 engine is worth like 200 max, the whole thing is like 600 max.

[@Dibster12345]

The girl in the back didn't have a beard. 😢

[@Ganganggang]

Bro what😂

[@Lt.ShinySides]

I love how the rear-view mirror keeps spinning loose lmao only a true ‘death-trap’ will do that 😂

[@jonniecrabb7272]

You should build it right with good components. I would watch that. You don't always have to do dumb stuff.

[@BikesandBeards]

i think we need to do that

[@paulcantiller]

But we love the dumb stuff

[@bigfanpics8496]

​@@BikesandBeards do it, please.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

@@paulcantiller IKR!! We love the dumb stuff!! Someone make Jonnie pay for his insolence!! 😉🤣

[@jasonk876]

I mean... you're already watching!

[@Skooozle]

Smart to locate the starter button in a place that requires the buddy system. Increases the chances of someone being available to call an ambulance for the driver.

[@clydeterry2289]

😂😂😂😂💕💯 it makes a great show and video😂😂 keep up the good work I just subscribed

[@pgmurray76]

I am so glad you tried to make it better. That is the fun and challenge.

[@toddwrenn7741]

I think if Craig would just use less throttle, Shawn could totally take him.

[@ericmoody3944]

Yup I agree, a lot less....

[@dresdensvo]

Change the axle gear to about the size of the brake rotor to get rpms up . the last builder was limited to what was in stock at the hardware store .

[@Berm_Blaster]

No he was limited to what size sprocket would clear the ground

[@rashodreed233]

Y'all have to do a full go kart rebuild cause that would be sick

[@roccomicelotta3798]

I’m most great full that you finished in one piece. That cart is real sketchy it’s a blessing the motor was not cooperating. Thanks for sharing this video, Ric

[@artblakey4159]

"I think I prefer brakes". Best line ever!

[@joshvandruff1790]

“We’re buying something dangerous AND stupid.” “Nice!” That’s true friendship right there.

[@williamgrissom1995]

I'd love to see that go cart fixed up and running right and with "good" brakes. It seems like a very cool project, though it seems like it was build for short guys like me, with that kids go cart frame. 🤣

[@ScoodyxBoo]

“Glad we have your blessing”😂😂😂 Love this video

[@teaqqs]

I want to see craig build one of these for real and see how insane it is

[@aronapple7760]

I was gonna say I’d love to see them clean this up and make it amazing. It’s got the bones I think it just needs very heavily refined.

[@roberttanguay8532]

Yup, it's a pretty sketchy kart. I like how you're not afraid to try out the mad ideas people build, I'd love to see how it or your 190cc pocket bike would hold up against the Blata Origami B1 or the Blata Elite 14 WRS. The B1 is a 39.9cc liquid cooled speed demon, stock - 65mph but there are upgrades for it. The Elite is a quick little air-cooled 39.9cc, stock - 50mph and there are upgrades for it as well

[@ceerstar851]

I love that REPSOL CBR. I saw it in a shop near me in Philly. I wanted to get it but then I thought about how if I want my bike to stand out that much I'd rather have a custom paint job. It does look sick tho.

[@JohnHall-uv2jm]

Well, can't wait to see it again when you have it running better. I've seen a Suzuki 1300 Hayabusa run all through town and passed a cop

[@biblequestionswithchristop8971]

This still seemed safer than your half wheel motorcycle. Great content guys. Keep it up.

[@EUKBIKER]

I think you guys should do a collab video with Ike and John at Cars and Cameras, they like crazy janky go karts that are just absolutely insane and crazy fun. They also build mini bikes.

[@ronaldwade1946]

@CarsandCameras this is a must see!

[@DennisWurster]

This is a capital idea. I can hear it now: "It'll be fine."

[@weekendwarrior9171]

I like cars and cameras but honestly Grind hard would do a better job.

[@EUKBIKER]

@@weekendwarrior9171 yeah but Grind hard plumbing make loads faster machines and better builds than this thing. Wont deny grind hard plumbing are awesome, but id like to see Ikes face if he saw this thing.

[@Steve-li1ru]

17:41 I had to replay that at least 5 times to make sure you didn't say what my wife thought you said. haha

[@BrianKyne]

Did y’all do anything else to it? Like a severe tune up! Looks like a blast though guys, thanks for all the great content👍🏻🤙🏻🙌🙌

[@wolfywolf420]

I would love to see you guys build a goKart of your own, and call it the "GOATKART"

[@pullstartpatriot]

best camera person ever in history..... shes cute! --- i liked the little smile when you talked about it being sketchy

[@Jboost412]

Should be called something like “life insurance” 😂 nice video!!

[@dmanm85]

That thing is methed up for sure.. "I like how it has re-bar, that's awesome." I thought the same thing lol

[@BikesandBeards]

If you Love Craig half as much as I do then subscribe to his new channel here youtube.com/@Sparkcompressiongasfire

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Done

[@demisedemise]

DUDE, GET A BERG PEDAL GO KART AND REBUILD THAT ENGINE ON IT. @dieffman

[@demisedemise]

The pedal go kart doesnt have to be BERG but it has to be an XXL model, one they use at tourist/local parks...idk why i think its an awesome idea lol. @dieffman

[@justinhobart8747]

❤️ Craig, so ok! 😉👍 🤔... when's his first video?

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

@@justinhobart8747 He just put up a YT Short. I got first comment!! Yayy!! I'm usually 41th!! 😆

[@darylkik6204]

I have also heard of this thing called , "Family Vacations." I asked around online and not much information is available but using my memory from growing up in the 1980s here goes. Vacation was once a way for a family to spend a few days together once a year and it reminds them that they really do not need that much time with each other. No cell phones, portable CD players or DVD players you just got smelly feet, your brother and sister would try touch you and miss causing you to yell extra loud to "knock it off or I am telling" You learned your parents taste in music is awful and in my case we got to listen to his sermons extra loud in four speaker stereo. (Cruel and Unusual Punishment) When you returned home after a week or so, you were refreshed in the reasons why you love them but get away from me for another year. It was originally a medieval torture, but watered down to what we have today. "Knowing makes all the difference'

[@jeffflanagan2814]

I NEED to see you guys do it the right way!

[@KadenMighell]

This is one of those things where you see it on marketplace and are in love with it before you buy it then go see it and it’s terrible but your love is still there, buy it, then immediately regret it when you unload it 😂 that being said I love it

[@Sommertest]

My favorite part of this thing is the 1900’s combine style shifter. The only thing missing is giant exposed flywheels for your hands to get caught up in.

[@ghostreaper1834]

That cart is crazy. Well done lads

[@johnmccrossan9376]

I once bought a way smaller version of this (seller said 125cc but when we got under the engine it had 108 stamped on it) and i can confirm, on the off chance it's working it feels awesome

[@Finnishguy55]

Please make a part 2. You guys should build this up nice, maybe throw some knobby tires on it with a bit of a lift and race each other on a rally course.

[@killerb4202]

Get an airbox,tuneup and some bigger tires for ground clearance and that thing could be great!

[@polaris_extremis]

Dude, I've always wanted to drop a gsxr engine in a gocart! I been out wipping my kid size kart 5.5 hp around and its so much fun.

[@jth_printed_designs]

Keep an eye out on marketplace for FSAE cars. They're realistically as small as you want to go for a 600cc engine. They're restricted for competition, but can be brought back to factory power (or more) relatively easily.

[@ExoFlikks]

Dude Craig always puts the biggest smile on my face

[@Bretbunde]

So happy you both still are alive👍🏻👍🏻

[@Buses2Bikes]

Back in the early 2000's we built a go-kart from scratch powered by a KZ1000 motor. It was insane. As scary as that was...this thing I wouldn't get in and drive. Hats off to you guys.

[@UnderpaidProducer]

So.... Is there a way to have one of these bad bois shipped my way? hahaha - Monthly reminder to everyone BTS of the incredible job producing and editing!

[@mrjellow]

I laughed out loud when you drove that thing. Hhahaa that thing is hilarious.

[@clarkbob1402]

Craig is the solution to all world problems

[@BikesandBeards]

go subscribe to his chanel link in description

[@heyyou66]

This episode was awesome go cart requires a hero had me in tears

[@1wheelsky]

Shawn-“We need something safe like a cardboard box or something”😂😂

[@Littlefield82]

Please don't give up on this. Would love to see it brought back.

[@BikesandBeards]

i think we would want to start from scratch and go with an even more powerful engine

[@Soundyxz]

I love your videos, keep it up!

[@DimondState1]

That thing is so sketchy but awesome at the same time. I love it!

[@ttripp69]

I subscribed to Craig's channel. He needs lots more video's!

[@enhancedsmoker]

Wow! Speechless, the more I look the sketchier it gets 😂. ❤your silliness Guy’s keep on keeping on!

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Should have cleaned the carbs ! Sucks !

[@RzachPrime]

I would love to see this cart rebuilt into something awesome.

[@rickycabanillas5253]

should definitely make that thing more safe and efficient. Would love to see more videos on that death trap lol

[@RealRickCox]

I have an R1 engine that I was thinking of doing something like this with.... I just need to find someone who can help me weld something like this up! :D

[@arnold_2523]

it’s running on 2 or 3 cilinders, this thing is a best when it runs right 🔥

[@BikesandBeards]

every once in a while it would run right and kick hard

[@JLCra87]

I love Craigs channel!! Epic. And yall should redo the go cart. Seems like it has... promise? Or something close to it.

[@Jon-nz3dm]

I love how the gas tank is right on top of the engine...if you crash and hit that thing it's guaranteed to spill all over the engine and you LOL

[@ore83]

“Runs on meth and food stamps” - quote of the day. But also Craig made me spit out my morning coffee with that. You owe me coffee Craig! 😆

[@jameslee5428]

Still laughing. Praise God you made it to another day to laugh and giggle. Great video reminded me when I was doing a whole lot of crazy stuff.😎😎

[@steez_n_breeze2741]

Is this really how the bearded mechanic started? Lol I love craigs videos

[@RoadsideDown]

I would love to see your guys actually build this cart out (Take engine, place on new frame lol), I think you could turn this into a thing of beauty!! At a minimum, take it from a sketch factor of 15 to maybe a 7?

[@BikesandBeards]

do it the right way, with a 180 hp motor

[@RoadsideDown]

@@BikesandBeards Just take the 250HP Turbo 131 off your Road King

[@JeffBanning-ux9bv]

My idea of a vacation could very well start out with going to pick up a 100hp gocart!!

[@FortniteGoat3d]

Lol, these 2 in the van getting the go cart are giving me American picker vibes. They look the part, too.😆

[@TheNumbasign2]

The man has on sunglasses . Yet you still saw a look in his eyes. But I feel you😂.

[@JoeG-pp3nd]

Lol most entertaining 2 guys on KZbin 🤣

[@SurfinCook352]

Excellent Video......yall are crazy for even buying that damn thing.

[@scotthogan6891]

Some stupid things in my life but this is got to be right up there with number one

[@brapbrapbrat]

I recognize that motor, you'll need the stock air box from the cb750 to make the vacuum operated carb rail work properly. Got a replacement motor from someone's project lawn mower to put back in my bike for cheap because it wouldn't run right without the air filter box 👍

[@kainestefaniak2751]

I could never get my ninja 250 to run properly after running 0990 k&n and Leo Vince slip on. I shimmed the needles and upped the jet size just couldn't get the sweet spot, but it was definitely quicker no doubt about that just broke up past 9k

[@user-lv2hy8qm8p]

He said "I've never seen that look of fear before on his face" 😆 💀

[@chazzs4365]

That thing is out of Mad Max Fury road! It just needs a giant speaker mounted somewhere 😂

[@masonrodriguez1560]

The camera woman was locked in give her a raise lol

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

I've seen a couple of these & riding w/ no brakes & flat tires...... Ummm, might as well not wear a helmet either but other than that it will take right off...... love it man & I hope your shoes have some tread b/c they ARE the Brakes now!! Good luck

[@GabeHelms7048]

Reminds me of this trike/odesey "roll cage" we built that ran on alcohol or maybe we ran on alcohol , either way it was a fun death trap 😂

[@barrygoodson4952]

I saw a KZ900 powered cart at Daytona one year back in the late 70's but it was first class all the way .

[@9an13l]

Can you look for an ice speedway bike? It would be cool to bring light to this badass fringe sport and its bikes

[@SawIt0nReddit]

"Well I'm glad we got your blessing" "You do not have my blessing" LMFAO

[@samuellp1146]

These guys are really charitable to buy this, sweet!

[@northernpikes7545]

Cool gocart. Take it on the highway🏎

[@grege9862]

The Repsol livery on the CBR is awesome!

[@redneck_tech4023]

When they’re in the van, it reminds me from the show American pickers

[@makinwaves8147]

I swear Sean and Craig are the Tavarish and Jared of the motorcycle world😅

[@PapaBear143]

The Omni-Directional, dual face mirror looks legit👍🏻

[@WheelieWeasel]

Sean: "How'd you drive it without plates on it?" Other guy: "very carefully" That had me rolling

[@SterlingBrett]

Without brakes 😂

[@voxac30withstrat]

Brakes not plates

[@SterlingBrett]

@@voxac30withstrat he misheard the joke and it still got him lol

[@WheelieWeasel]

I made a typo. I was thinking about the "Will Run" plate I seen while typing this out. I have severe ADHD (real)

[@DustinDegler]

Use to race with Jeff Rathfon back in karts, always fast an a great guy, also builds a great clutch!

[@robdavis4209]

Thank you for the video!

[@AnthonySmith-bq2if]

"'Well I'm glad we got your blessings"," You do not have my blessing." "No way 😅😂 "I WILL SAY THAT ON FILM"

[@markdurham68]

I hope you don't give up on it with a bit of hard work I'd expect it could be super fun and good