Mini Crotch Rocket Build Part 1

[@foxwolfworkshed5080]

This is just like the 600cc triple two-speed kart... death in a super powerful, fast, and tiny package! Its awesome!!

[@larrydavidson3402]

I am totally amazed at your fabrication skills and keeping it all in your head. Your builds are awesome and this will be no different.

[@600wheel]

Not to disrespect his builds because they are impressive but once you get the basics figured out it’s actually as easy as it looks especially if you’re doing it all from your head that way you’re not trying to follow a specific plan if you’ve got a good idea what you want to build and you’ve done it once or twice before it becomes almost 2nd nature I used to be a millwright fabricator and it was a very enjoyable job and it wasn’t that difficult my job required fabricating machinery on an industrial scale and installing it and a lot of times also designing and constructing the building around it and the supporting machinery all the way down to the handrails on the cat walks I recommend it as a job to anybody who enjoys building things it’s incredibly rewarding you’re not doing the same thing day in and day out and the pay is incredible just don’t work with people who cut safety corners you could end up very injured and very broke if things don’t go right

[@larrydavidson3402]

@@600wheel Did you really feel it was necessary to write what you did. All i was doing is giving this gentlemen a compliment. I feel this is insulting!!!!!!!!!

[@600wheel]

@@larrydavidson3402 Did you read what I said the first thing was that I think he does great builds and I was telling you that to maybe give you the necessary confidence do you think you could do it yourself so if you found it insulting sorry man I can’t help you there was nothing insulting about it whatsoever maybe you should sit down and talk through what is bothering you with your wife or whatever is wrong with you because damn you’re looking for anger in what was meant to be a positive statement I was simply saying it’s really easy to do that also go out and do it yourself this is what an insult is f•ck you

[@600wheel]

@Jenita Davis hey I’m curious when you do this do some guys actually think you are talking specifically to them personally I think you spam so much that you won’t even read this but if you do can you please answer me I’m genuinely curious

[@pauljarvis1937]

With your skill I am amazed you didn't make your own welding table.

[@gixxernut8021]

Welds look awesome you have definitely come along way since a kid making go carts!! You have become a good fabricator!!

[@rogertalley7944]

I agree!! I have been with his channel since the beginning and his fab skills are 150% better, sometimes I would cringe 😬 at his first projects but hey I did the same crap when I was young. I'm 57 now and the thing that my ole pops taught me was if it was built by man it can be torn apart and rebuilt better.

[@christopherallen9615]

Yes!! To this build! And yes!! To suspension!! I'm picturing it will look like youre hugging that engine when it's done. That would look so cool. Harry and Loyd will be so jealous!

[@YuriNGolfeto]

In Brazil this motorcycle is called Mirage 250 it's very nice here. I watch your channel for more than 3 years now and never commented, but I really like all things that you do

[@Adventure_Van_Upgrades]

This is gonna be a hilarious project 🤣🤣

[@stinkypacman]

This project has already become one of my favourites. Its the little details! I think you should give it a slacker headtube angle!

[@iainlangley]

Cool build. Just as I spotted that was a masonry drill bit, you explained why, well played.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Nothing you do is easy so just do you. It's not like you can change it. It's what makes your builds exceptional. Weld er up.

[@MOE13576]

This is going to be insane !

[@steviefigs4677]

This is going to be epic, excited for this one!

[@barryterry8078]

I like your first attempt at the head stock build.

[@garyphillips7993]

Personally I like the front forks and triple trees, they give it a chunky, beefed up look. Carry that through the whole project and it'll look beastly, in the same vain as the chunky looking engine IMHO 👍😎

[@bobmanzi7712]

you are off to a great start, can not wait to see on the road.

[@joshsimmons2663]

This is awesome, I am in the middle of making a mini crotch rocket out of a TaoTao rear end and a pocket bike chassis

[@ellisberry8747]

I just built a pocket e-bike. Got a blata minimotard. Stripped it down. Fitted a 48v 1800w motor and wired it all up. It’s great. I can do 36+ mph on my tiny bike making 0 noise and getting smiles off people. Despite the fact a 50cc 2 stroke does like 20 mph and people get MAD if you ride those around. And it accelerates like a rocket too

[@whowho7969]

That’s a huge 250 that’s gonna make that thing fly 👍

[@Imarookieatthis]

I’m confident enough to see you in the future taking that rotating welder base thingy apart and improving it.

[@sensisensei5201]

this is gonna be a sweet build

[@joecolosi1795]

One of my favorite channels!!!!

[@Ratkill9000]

Pocket rocket with a huge V-twin!

[@levisylvester]

Huge? Still only 250 cc but huge for a minibike!

[@WGPblackmagicSPECIAL]

Massive as in weight? yep. power? Nope. I really don't like the motor in this thing. It's unnecessarily heavy, and weak.

[@nzzs203]

That turn table should be plenty slow enough from what I saw. I've been an iron worker for most of my life and in that time did a lot of pipe welding. You'll have to get the feel for it, but use a #9 cup, adjust your tungsten maybe ⅜ past the cup, turn your heat up and learn to walk the cup. That will speed you up quite a bit and your welds will be a lot smoother. I'm not knocking your welds at all, but they wouldn't pass welding pipe. Just a tip👍

[@Hellsong89]

Also "you cant hold anything bigger" as he said.. well there are those grooves on the bottom plate to bold pretty damn massive chuck on and if speed is issue for him, he could chance gearing or add gearing phase to make it slow enough. Ground clamp not holding in place.. well duh when its made for bolt on connection and from there to ground clamp. This thing would cost bit more if they included copper grounding wire as well.

[@davidowen888]

Chris your fabrication skills never cease to Amaze 👏 Rather Be Machining 👌☮

[@70823kenny]

This is probably the most death trapy thing I've seen you build so far

[@charlesirby9222]

Yeah but...it's so cool!

[@jasonbirch1182]

No way. The triple cart. This thing is only 28hp. A real nasty predator can get up that high. It will probably want to flip over backwards trying to accelerate though.

[@curthook9622]

I think you and grind hard are the best fabricators out there. Cars and Cameras I watch also but they are hacks to an extent but are better marketable. Somehow you have to become as marketable as them to get the Sponsors you deserve

[@elainezzz]

that round part in the tree looks like a perfect place for a little headlight!

[@stevenbonnesen8819]

Back in 1969 one of my friends him n his Dad took a Mustang motorcycle that was a rigid framed 250cc 3 speed removed that and installed a 650 Triumph motorcycle engine in its place...take off was in 2nd or 3rd leaning out over the gas tank...it was hella scary fast...lol... good luck with your build...

[@bharrison]

I was so confused when I saw the masonry bit! Thanks for the tip.

[@pricetag30]

Finally something small!Thanks

[@zakokiller]

bending the ruler to make a radius was a nice trick lol, never thought of that before

[@charlesirby9222]

He must have been a 'shipwright' in a former life...'getting a fair line'.

[@almccullough94]

This is extremely existing. I actually have a mini motorcycle project. Keep up the good work bro I love your vids.

[@MotoGoato]

That engine is huge for a 250cc ... I'd be willing to bet that the engine of my twin cylinder 800cc KTM 790 Duke is smaller. How much does it weigh??

[@Ratkill9000]

From what I can find, about 100lbs stripped.

[@mzinns]

Probably filled with rocks and sand…..looks like a metric twin 1100. Why so much mass for a 250?

[@adamr9215]

@@mzinns So that it would look like a big v-twin engine. They tried to make it look more like a large cruiser than the little bike that it was.

[@johngreydanus2033]

that was my first thought, mini crotch rocket with MAXI engine

[@WGPblackmagicSPECIAL]

He's gotta use a different engine for sure 250cc for that size?!

[@pacificrider08]

Wow, totally mesmerized by this build and your skills, gonna be great to see you ride this mini beast.

[@russellprentice8121]

Your next project should be an all terrain pallet jack or something similar. I hate seeing you tear up your back moving your projects around. Lol. Love your channel. Keep up the great work

[@ps.adv.9851]

Very cool project. Thanks for sharing.

[@craig2963]

13:46 can you build a 3:1 gear reduction for it? And maybe reinforce the frame plates to make it more rigid.

[@jlucasound]

I remember that bike! I knew it was Chinese and small displacement. Do IT!! This is SO Good.

[@hrsey71]

that bike looks awesome! gonna be a fun build

[@boone7777777777]

This is a neat build. If i see one more barbie jeep power wheel build, I'm gonna hurl.

[@barthanes1]

I like your fabed up lathe dog. Looks really utilitarian.

[@randyhertzberg7549]

May I offer an EZ way to spread open a lock collar ? just thread a bolt through the opposite side with a piece of sheet metal in slot , turning the bolt against the sheet metal will spread open the collar just enough . Also , to "prep" your new collars to have the exact amount of permanent install clearance , thread bolt in just enough to "bend" the collar open a few thousands .

[@mixerman1]

No the top side is over bored only threads in the bottom

[@brianmcpeek651]

Use more heat and you can move much faster. You can also add a rehostat to that unit.

[@Fix-N-Ride]

The welds look like they could use a little more heat. Also pre warming is never a bad idea.

[@yodasbff3395]

This should be an interesting project 👍

[@EngineeredToDesign]

If you kept everything plain and simple it would not be you that’s why I love watching every video you put up man every build has something epic!

[@dustinbrinker2733]

That would make a great mini drag bike

[@4godadddygo]

Love it bout time one of you took the challenge

[@j-beatsimaginationstudio1987]

That motor may need a front suspension lol. Cant wait to see the finished product. Be safe brother :)

[@titityytyler01]

Thats bike is amazing brother

[@silencefiction60]

I'm so happy you decided to go rocket!!!😁👍

[@heli-man-]

Mini low rider Harley Davidson inspiration could be really cool 😎

[@bharrison]

GEEZUS! I just saw the opening. Holy S***, this is going to kill at the mini bike challenge!

[@jasehill3090]

Super nice welds bro!

[@jeffjohnson3912]

You always pick great music for your builds. Nice work. I always enjoy your vids. Keep up the great work!

[@kyleteal5888]

Great idea, maybe the best use??? Dragstrip

[@AndrewMalkin]

This is going to be so cool. It'll be like a hot rod pocket bike.

[@trevorcrane5271]

This is gonna be such an epic build!

[@johnwright2154]

Awesome machinist skills. Looking forward to your next video.

[@liamdtraxxas2011]

The triple clamp is spot on with the second cut, you over think things like me, I would put rear suspension on it otherwise it will be an bumpy ride, looking good so far 😉💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌

[@pirorlarin4077]

Very good work Very smart man

[@davidhughes6578]

Great video man. Your very talented

[@calvinwright1816]

awesome build!

[@sethgarrett1994]

I will watch every single ad if it means you can get more storage space a shed a garage whatever you want you deserve it

[@tim5067]

Might a new bigger shed not be an amazing and handy idea for a video series

[@terrybest8973]

Your the coolest mini bike and cart builder out there bud kinda like my self lol lol your knowledge is legendary lol very cool stuff old buddy

[@FrankA-973]

This was a awesome episode. Your skill set is mind boggling. I could watch you all day. Can’t wait for the next one!!!!!! 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@jongun78]

Awesome possum! Thanks for the insight into how triple trees are built, especially the clamping part

[@mickzulyevic9882]

I have been wanting to do this for over a decade... dude I'm so stoked for this series!! Fuck yeah

[@tomjohns8498]

Just amazing 👏 thanks for sharing 👍

[@lejrielarca]

Your welding skills really improved a lot man, look at that welds really beautiful

[@petedavis1040]

Leaning that thing will be interesting considering the size and height of the tires and it's stance.

[@redneckracing674.5]

Dont die on this before you finish your rock bouncer!

[@devinpena10]

Triple clamp looks good

[@tinkerfabrication]

Enjoy watching your quality work. Shows that not having a huge shop or hi end tools is no excuse for pore quality or shortcuts. Also side note. You have the best background music. I know its just a small thing. But so many other channels get lazy with it and ruin what would otherwise good video. So thanks. Also wondering if your follow Macro Machines. Be awesome to see you two do a mini colab. I.e..bar stool racer or something small and quick to build.

[@iainet]

About time there was an electric project.

[@DanITGuy]

I Absolutely Love that you build everything from scratch!! I will be shouting you out tonight on our Live tonight because your work is super sick man!! You never fail to get my creative juices flowing! Thank you for doing things the hard, completely custom way!! Your projects are always Unique and real deal Customized. My Sub will never go away! As a machinist I totally appreciate what you do, and how hard it is to change direction as you build!! #RATHERBEWATCHING #ROCKONBRO #WATCHTHIS

[@michaelblacktree]

Looking good so far. The front fork does look a little blocky. But the engine is big and blocky too. So they match. 😉

[@moose958]

U r A hell of a welder bro love the videos GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@brodyrevels3249]

Babe wake up rather b just dropped some heat 🔥🔥

[@jlucasound]

This is the perfect build. ALL the right ingredients. Engine Brake?! It will throw you over the handlebars, if you are not experienced.

[@TripleXclown]

I have thought of a Rat Fink esq mini bike build but dual rear tires with the sprocket between them.. excited to see your vision take shape.

[@fvpaquetqc]

Wow fist time ive heard about the masonery drill bit on hardened steel, nice!

[@redneckgarage1167]

Thank you for everything you do. You have truly inspired me. I am in the process of duplicateing your dual engine off road go kart

[@thatmanjuan645]

Omg this is a freaking build I have been waiting forrrr.........!! Yessss thank youu. Keep up the hard work and good content coming 👌 thank you again bro .😎

[@williamclawson3746]

I definitely can’t wait to see more this is the 1st video I seen of yours I’m subscribing and checking the rest out

[@adytowe7969]

I liked the big block look

[@ogt92fromthe1step9]

Just a tip when setting the bead have the tire standing up and not laying down if something ever goes awry and the back bead blows off the rim now you have this tire shooting at your face at x amount of miles an hour. I'm only suggesting this because when I was a teenager I had a truck tire blow off the bead when I was trying to set it. It launched straight up 25 ft hit the ceiling and came back down on the hood of a Pepsi truck. The only thing that stopped it from taking my jaw off was my two hands which broke 3 bones on my left and 4 on the right. I get your tires are much smaller but they built pressure much quicker. You're working on a workbench and your face is about a foot and a half away stay safe dude.

[@olingerscreations]

Really looking forward to this one!

[@pakgyver6764]

That's what i think n waiting for "b 'rather'"👍👍👍

[@seansysig]

Chris give the forks more rake and room for the oil cooler. Also please clamp your work when drilling. My friend lost use of a finger from rushing a drilling. FYI we like it when your builds evolve in front of your eyes.

[@РикардоОнанэску]

That's cool, man. Thank you, buddy, for delighting us with various interesting projects. Hello from Russia, I'm watching your videos and learning English) 😄

[@Cliffprogarage]

Dude great build !! Love you’re work man!!

[@terrybest8973]

And one hell of a mechinist to bud you got it going on bud

[@oliververnon6966]

I think making it a hardtail is a great idea. Front suspension is easy, but making rear suspension will require a lot more work. Also, I think adding a nice big round headlight to the fork will really improve the look. I do like these "simple builds" though!

[@acurarl9929]

So was also thinking on welding table thing. What about making tiny bracket to mount a thick flap of rubber that could drag along the outside diameter of the rotating round table to create drag witch may slow it down. Or tighten up the rotating bearing to create a lil bit of drag to slow it down.

[@Rideaholic069]

I love All of your builds but this one has really caught my attention. This is gonna be awesome. I can’t wait to see the finished product. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 However you really need rear brakes. I would just add a plate to mount a disc on the opposite side of the rear hub. Safety bud please. I’m afraid if you have front brakes only you’re going to lock up the front wheel and either have the front wheel kick out from under you or you could go over the handlebars.

[@DavidJohnson-xi1lk]

Your welds look amazing! Great job!

[@PhilipCockram]

Cool build .

[@petervirgo336]

Great work. You should add a headlight into the forks 👍🏻

[@2speed818]

Awesome once again, can't wait to see this build.

[@DetFunnyDudeTaeee]

Been waiting on a pocket bike build with a swingarm maybe?💪🏾💪🏾

[@urbanjansson4408]

Of course you should have front and rear suspension it would be such more nice ride and more fun to drive. But thats my opinion. Keep the good work.🤘🤘