Mini Bike Mods: Dirt Cheap Front Suspension Upgrade

Learn how to upgrade the rigid front forks to front shocks on your mini bike. These modifications are inexpensive and provide an excellent ride. Check out the parts here:
49cc pit bike forks amzn.to/2Ri4t3Y
(4x) axle lock collars bit.ly/2LBoX2g
universal mini bike suspension kit bit.ly/2ETIJ8r
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[@JohnWheels]

Great video! I'm going to do the cheap route when I convince my parents to let me buy a mini bike. At least I got them to let me have a go kart. I always enjoy your videos.

[@fatbuddycat]

Way to grant! I've since learned to weld since seeing some of your videos. Time to try some new things. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@cromwell1974]

Great idea thanks for the link to the forks.

[@scottpeck1149]

Same here, Eli bent his stock forks on the 1st day lol...dango chicken wallers, no crashes yet good fun.

[@mozezcen-valley7555]

Looks like it came out good

[@brunopacola]

Hi! What are the tire sizes? And what is the distance between the two shock absorbers?

[@druface12345]

Mono suspension stretched rear swing arm! (Ultimate Overlander)

[@KarpucMotoring]

Awesome thank you so much!! Gonna order this now and post up my install

[@Mario-nd3sh]

Hows the quality holding up ?

[@sebastianb5997]

What size tires are those?? I’m trying to build from scratch a frame but looking for tires and wheels first

[@mustanger1942]

I know this video is older, But thanks for the info! I ordered the build your own forks as well and am wondering what handlebars you used on the bike. Thanks!

[@KartFab]

eBay handlebars pro taper

[@xrick76tube]

I want you do make a bolt on wheelie bar with either skateboard wheels or roller blade wheels

[@krtmyr]

rear shocks or springer seat?

[@Oscar_delta13]

Using this to add front suspension to my atc

[@cornwasher]

Seems a lot of work cutting off those forks from the cross supports, grinding and welding. Why not simply fab up new cross supports. Seems much simpler?

[@mtnsleder2829]

MM Reporter Your idea sound like a lot of work...

[@kiheirc3195]

Super cool buddy thank you for the video by the way say thanks next time Colin

[@sandmanbub]

Add a front brake. Front brakes have more stopping power than rear brakes do and they should be used together.

[@rdill6371]

Good job. Thanks for the links.

[@Captainkleen]

I have a Mega Max the company went out of business so I found Monster max front suspension factory parts but even though their both 212cc and same size the bearings are to large for my mega max and mine are to small to fit over threaded neck. Any ideas or suggestions would help. Thanks.

[@gamerjoe5026]

Awosome video! Question tho do you think I can fabricate the shocks to be longer for a taller bike ??

[@KartFab]

Just get longer shocks

[@dougdroen7519]

Got a question do these shocks require oiling at all

[@KartFab]

They have no oil

[@scottpeck1149]

Thanks for the link!

[@KartFab]

No problem

[@trewatkins530]

What size drill bit did u use to oversize the holes

[@theshredcouple]

What size wheel axel is used in the new shock forks? Is it the stock M12 diameter axel bolt?

[@KartFab]

Stock

[@Angelhernandez-uw3rw]

Put a front brake one it

[@waydweaver7596]

Could I use just the front end of an xr50??

[@KartFab]

Yes but it may require additional mods. It has been done

[@ChrisBusy]

Where is the link you refer to??

[@KartFab]

Description

[@ADVENTURE_HP]

Is the shocks metal on the bottom still or aluminum?

[@KartFab]

the tube is steel, the bottom part that bolts to the front axle is aluminum

[@ADVENTURE_HP]

@@KartFab will you do a video on how to find engine specs. Like how to find the torque of the connecting rod ring gap and spacing. All the way threw the whole engine.

[@releasedpsycho]

Can these shocks be tightened and lossen for better rebound over bumps?

[@KartFab]

nope

[@releasedpsycho]

KartFab really? I thought the Allen wrench spot on top was for adjusting

[@KartFab]

@@releasedpsycho nah these are cheapo shocks. IIRC they were like $40 and only have a spring in them, no hydraulics.

[@releasedpsycho]

KartFab o ok thanks. I wasn’t sure but it is better than no shock

[@trewatkins530]

What caliper is that from and did u have to fab a bracket

[@KartFab]

Check my other videos for mini bike brakes

[@trewatkins530]

@@KartFab so funny later that note that video popped up where u did the caliper swap over thanks love the videos funny as hell lol dry comedy 😆😆😆🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@drumtwo4seven]

Where did you get the seat? Thanks 👍

[@KartFab]

Came with the mini bike. I just recovered it

[@mtnsleder2829]

Still waiting on a super charged engine build

[@KartFab]

Turbo engine dyno video coming out on Sunday for build break repeat.

[@mtnsleder2829]

KartFab he still have to stock internals on that engine?

[@KartFab]

Yeah. They were thinking going EFI after this since it actually made good power.

[@mtnsleder2829]

KartFab needs more tuning and billet internals and over sized valves etc... should be able to get 25 hp easily with that. Nice dyno set up though

[@stephaniehart8241]

Extended swingarm and suspension and that ugly exhaust Gone

[@xenogenion]

will it fit on a ct100u?

[@KartFab]

probably, just need to do stage 1 mods and maybe a peanut style gas tank

[@jeremyfizel5127]

I'm not go to the computer just seen you on build break repeat so I want you to look up turbo Kart walk around. Sean N . KZbin. And turbo Kart death machine. Sean N. KZbin I like to see it on the dyno but y'all do awesome work Buddy love your channel have a 1970 Rupp but mine has a stock 10-inch tires & Rims 5 horse Tecumseh stock of course you know it gives me problems carburetor sucks . I like your videos on the Flathead Briggs as I'm doing old school man I'm 40 people don't realize you make some decent power with flatheads but this is the only way I know how to get ahold of you I'm not a big social media guy . I like the Mako 13 horsepower go-kart I guess it was the one that got flipped that's awesome cart just just too much power for some people though and two others a lot of fun keep it up buddy awesome videos

[@JasonStaleyFitness]

Its kinda hard when not everyone has a welder lol

[@mtnsleder2829]

BackWoods Riding just use JB weld it’s the same thing!

[@marshy_4599]

If you really want some front suspension then you could try puting 4 extra collars on the top side and torque em down

[@Gazanova85]

no shock is lame

[@eddiecomstock2725]

Wheelybars for shore.

[@jeremyfizel5127]

Kids nowadays test out the shocks he banged it on the ground hard spazzin out man priceless that that describes the whole generation Millennials spazzes that's what I'm going to call them the spaz generation now on they ain't like us buddy that grew up in a different time the Xbox brain damage syndrome side effects no common sense entitlement and know-it-all, sense of accomplishment that ain't deserved, destructiveness.

[@mechamoto6102]

What in the hell are you rambling on about?

[@SiguysGaming]

The retirement home must've been late with breakfast huh?

[@waydweaver7596]

Go home boomer.