Thank you! 3rd video, finally someone who's actually installing a live axle instead of selling crap, telling life stories or cracking stale jokes with shaky camera angles! Thank you Big Red!!
@unusedaccount9028 жыл бұрын
I love their live axle setup it's so easy to install even a blind guy can do it!
@hunterbirgerson73027 жыл бұрын
Blind Guy Customs I see what you did there! Lol
@standardheat-fs81594 жыл бұрын
Hunter Birgerson and I SEE what you did there xD
@jamman0127 жыл бұрын
I have a go cart with the same one wheel setup . The breaks are a band type drum mounted on drive wheel they suck as well as the poor traction as you know . Been wanting to upgrade . with your help I;m going to do it as soon as the weather cools . Its mid July now will wait till September . Thank you for taking the time to post . George
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
+Jamman thank you for watching man
@TheWopper784 жыл бұрын
Not picking, just make sure those welds aren’t surface welds. They look a bit like caterpillars. Turn the heat up Red. Just an observation from a terrible angle. I could be quite wrong.
@tird1083 жыл бұрын
Using a lil 115 mig also...
@MrTheHillfolk7 жыл бұрын
I've got a 10hp Briggs that has an odd crank. It's tapered at the end, but I was able to cut the flat area for a keyway and I have a centrifugal clutch on it now. It has enough flat area to mount it. About an inch of the tapered part sticks out of the clutch. Only thing holding me back from getting a torque converter kit is whether it's gonna fit. I've got access to a machine shop if I have to cut that crank end off.
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
+MrTheHillfolk that engine was probably on a generator.
@willgrcmt8 жыл бұрын
Excellent job on that brake mechanism.
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@AventureiroPaulek7 жыл бұрын
Our partner will get an incredible project after it's ready ... Taking advantage of writing there together we are stronger ... Big hug partner!
@jpwipeout998 жыл бұрын
I love how u made welding up the frame and bracket so fast and easy. When I now it takes forever to line everything up.lol. Good install though 👍🏿👍🏾
@cylosgarage8 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you got a sponsorship from go power sports. Congrats and keep up the great videos!
@Amunrad5 жыл бұрын
Nice seeing how much progress your shop has made over the years.
@lawrenceomara7724 жыл бұрын
I'll probably copy your rear axle set up with a few changes for hydraulic brakes.
@Maverick_Van_Traveller6 жыл бұрын
Just bought an old F.W. & Associates go kart with a Dodge van body on it, it has a very similar dead axle/one wheel peel setup on it. Been scratching my head thinking about how to convert it to live axle without effecting ride height and wheelbase, and also move the engine and seat back a few inches as I don't fit very well in it as-is. I like your solution of extending the frame behind the axle with square tubing, and boxing it in with the engine plate and flat stock. I will likely implement a similar design on my kart, though I will have to add a kick-up or step in the frame to keep the ride height where I want it. My only concern is that such a small, lightweight kart will not like to steer with a live axle. We'll see.
@MCscarfacematt2 жыл бұрын
6 years later and im back i knew RBG would have the solution to my problems
@jeremyhurst6255 Жыл бұрын
Great video I have the same frame going to do mine just like yours what length axle did you use
@tuxedoautotransport8 жыл бұрын
Red Beard, you video made it very clear to understand how to install the live axle kit. I was curious on how to do it and you made it to where a newbie (such as myself) can do it easily. Thanks alot.
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
No problem man. Thats why I make these videos
@tuxedoautotransport8 жыл бұрын
How do I determine what rim, tires and hubs to get for my cart?
@Garage95Engineering3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find front wheels like yours?
@micromachine79548 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work! I had a little tip for strengthening butt joints, Make a sleeve that fits tight INSIDE the tube about 3 or four inches on each side of the joint. Drill a couple holes in the parent stock and you can (tack) weld the inner sleeve in place. It won't take much, just a couple spots to hold it in place. Then run a bead around your joint as normal. Don't forget to bevel your edges on butt joints! Happy welding and karting! PS: I am not gonna be the safety police but please consider wearing a helmet on the karts without a cage, I only ask because I like your videos and hope to see more from you guys in the future! Team RBG!
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I actually knew that method but I appropriate you looking out. Always like good advice. Thanks for watching.
@MrParkersoccer8 жыл бұрын
Hello, do you remember where you got it, and what that piece that looks like a fork for the brake rod is called ?
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
Not sure what the fork is called. I took it off a old go kart. you could make one with some flat stock and a piece of hollow tube. What are you referring to when you ask where I got it?
@MrParkersoccer8 жыл бұрын
Red Beard's Garage I was just wondering where you got it from. Maybe you bought it. Thanks
@gofastfilms25197 жыл бұрын
Red Beard's Garage
@jok3yjesu3397 жыл бұрын
That frame flexs so much
@grizzz79606 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I have a bent sprocket and I’m trying to get the axle off but I can’t get the callers off the bearing on the axle it’s like stuck to it so idk what to do
@DangerDavefpv3 жыл бұрын
I got him a yard cart which the axle is bad so I'm putting a 1-in with new sprocket drum hub etc but I like to have wider rear tires what with tire do you currently use I like the way it looks
@michaellester9977 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for that axle kit?? Please and thank you!!
@gainonten40318 ай бұрын
what kind of disc do you use to cut the frame pieces?
@brapcentral3355 жыл бұрын
where did u buy that long of a throttle cabel im building a trike rn and i have everything but that
@ddragonchannel1952 Жыл бұрын
Hello i have the same gear you have but i don’t want to use a key, i rather use a bolt and i see drill wholes in the gear to secure it. Do you kow the bolt size i need for it?
@Stillstoned17 жыл бұрын
What type of welder did you use. I have a small Lincoln. I am getting ready to do that to one of mine.
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Welpak 100 with argon gas
@asphaltcowboy78684 жыл бұрын
How many teeth sprocket do you have? That sprocket size is huge..
@samb73678 жыл бұрын
I have this same exact kart I'm just nervous about doing this to my kart because I mostly ride on Asphalt and drift and such but I really want to try something else and have the parts already what should I do?
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
A live axle is a awesome upgrade. Do a build on your motor get some more power.
@samb73678 жыл бұрын
Red Beards Garage I have the 212 with the header and air cleaner ,different jets , njk spark plug ,
@adventureswithken19836 жыл бұрын
Man watching some of these older video I can definitely say your welding skills have improved a lot!!!
@leothekidwiththedognamedsu67044 жыл бұрын
did he remove the govoner??
@slimyelbow4 жыл бұрын
Would love to know what gauge square tubing used. I'm bout to do the same thing to same cart. Was wondering what size fit over the tubes.
@steezeynils7 жыл бұрын
Are the brakes compatible with a cable or will I need to fab up a linkage?
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
It works better with a linkage but a cable would work. You get a lot more braking power with a linkage.
@steezeynils7 жыл бұрын
Red Beard's Garage thanks!
@dustinosborn89696 жыл бұрын
With the disk, a cable works fine. And saves a TON of work.
@originalfallinggirl5 ай бұрын
You are the coolest ginger in the world. There is no way I would have picked on you as a kid (I’m pretty sure). YOU RULE!
@toughloveandcoldturkey57836 жыл бұрын
I have a kart I just bought with this same axle. Only the kart doesn’t turn. It literally slides straight, whether going slow or not
@idkfred7 жыл бұрын
Great videos my biggest hang up on my build its finding the right tires set up whether it is going with a 1" live axle tire ignoring the 3/4" end live axle or going with 3/4" ID tires and just using live axle hubs to hold the tires. Any advice or recommended buys are appreciated Thank You
@Pucel_Teach19827 жыл бұрын
Hey, enjoyed your video, I am restoring an old Manco Orange Crate go kart and just purchased the live axle kit. I have a tubular frame and needed to remove the old bearing brackets. I want to install the new brackets, but I am not sure if I am doing them right.. How can i get ahold of you to send you some pictures and maybe get some advice?
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
Facebook page Red Beards Garage
@doctawhite2743 жыл бұрын
What type of sproket would i need to put a sproket on a random axle
@freestyleflowful4 жыл бұрын
Hi good evening what was the total amount of money you end up spending on the live axle and can you post a description of the exact same one you installed
@leothekidwiththedognamedsu67044 жыл бұрын
i spent 314 bucks on the upgraded axle and I uprgaded the axle length to 44"
@murph03083 жыл бұрын
What kind of go cart is a little red I have one that looks almost just like that
@justaskdad2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I clicked on link to buy exact parts but the link shows error "Page not found" Any thoughts?
@ronmudgett69793 жыл бұрын
How can I pick your brains with questions I have aside from KZbin? I made a rat rod trike I'm trying to get a little more out of. Your carts seems to zoom and I'm looking for that. I'm currently running a predator 212 no mods w/governor on 1" axle with 18x8.5-8 golf cart tires and 48t #40 chain but am already looking at moving to a 60t.
@-danielw-3 жыл бұрын
Can I position the break and gear wherever I want?
@gofastfilms25197 жыл бұрын
My friend has a one wheel peel 2 seater with a subaru 7hp engine and it does Donuts on the asphalt it goes 26 but when he hits the governor it goes 38
@tylerbrown51616 жыл бұрын
It works good with that setup i have a obe wheel peel kart with a built Honda gx160 on it makes about 8 or 7 hp i didn't go to crazy stock cam with a way longer duration thinner head gasket ported the head just got to drill the jet on the carb
@uniqueone27316 жыл бұрын
Hey red beard. I am getting back into dirt kart racing. I am reassembling my kart now and I’m running into a problem with the rear axle placement. I don’t know how all of this chat works but I was hoping I could speak with you about this. I watch your channel all the time and I love the way you do things. Thank you
@RedBeardsGarage6 жыл бұрын
I can try to help but it does get hard to keep up with comments. I get a ton of messages and questions and there is just no way to keep up
@josephsnodgrass58752 жыл бұрын
I've built something similar. I worry that my solid axle sticks out too far on each side and that it will bend from the leverage of the cart sitting on the axle. Have you had that problem with your build?
@Cherokee-sz7xi2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t a larger sprocket on the axle produce slower speeds?
@berrye100011 ай бұрын
Hi Red Beard, Does your wire feed welder have gas shielding ? I have a Manco go kart with a broken flat stock frame member under the engine. I’ve tried to repair with my intro harbor freight 90amp wire feed (no gas) and just cannot get the weld to penetrate. It looks like you may have a similar welder but it sounds like you’ve got gas shielding (I hear the buzz while you’re welding). Please let me know what welding setup you use/recommend for me, a novice weekend/hobby welder. Thanks in advance! Berry Spokane, WA
@RedBeardsGarage11 ай бұрын
Prime Weld 1000%. Check out my amazon link. I've turned down big name welders because I love my Prime so much!
@julianhernandez1143 Жыл бұрын
What axle size do I get for a go kart frame 21 inch wide
@TA-jp6df4 жыл бұрын
Anytime I go on go power Sports they have nothing everything says sold out I have a whole town needing parts for the track this summer its dumb so if u could tell them to update the site or something I need seat throttle cable gas tank and few other pieces
@wesleykruise20002 жыл бұрын
I have the same frame , how did you get your tires to stay on without the nut coming loose , any tips?
@drakeberan49853 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if this axle kit would work on a drift trike
@crazyjesse114 жыл бұрын
Had a question just did a fresh build go cart and then every time I go fast it wobbles why and everything now so I don’t understand why it’s wobbly
@user-QueenNicola Жыл бұрын
I need help putting on my brake caliper that I got out of the trash. There's a Kawasaki brake caliper. And I'm trying to hook it up to the foot pedal. But hydri like it and I can't get it to bleed what do I do
@kolbeybowen908 жыл бұрын
What kind of welder are you using on this small of metal? Brand name would be appreciated.
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Weld pak 100 that i converted to gas. There is a video on my channel on how i did it.
@ronaldandrasko90135 жыл бұрын
Greg... Where did you get that clevis fork you put on the brake rod? I've been looking for them but can't find them... Thanks ~Ron
@gets-it-in36583 жыл бұрын
Are all these parts required to make a live Axle work . I'm putting together a Used go kart and dont have have all those pieces for sure
@stevegot7102 жыл бұрын
i got me the live axle kit for a trike and its hard to turn i want to get it one wheel drive wheres the one wheel drive axle kit
@Steven-rn6yz5 жыл бұрын
How about adding a differential to it so your cornering will be more precise
@gdubm46 жыл бұрын
WOW $240 for the live axle kit! That's very $$$ expensive.
@mrpanda265511 ай бұрын
Well youd be surprised what they are now
@devyngulick53737 ай бұрын
@@mrpanda2655just like $100 on eBay right?? There’s probably better ones tho lol
@BrandonRossVlogs7 ай бұрын
They are $70 bucks on eBay 26” 32” 44”
@williameversole20933 жыл бұрын
How come u just didn't put the breaks on the out side the frame straight shot would that not work
@tylermanis96222 жыл бұрын
What length axel is that ? 29" , 32" or 44"?
@Starwizeproductions8 жыл бұрын
overall the build looks nice, but those slick tires on a dirt road are going to ware faster.
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
We have some different ones to put on it later so we don't care if they wear.
@gofastfilms25197 жыл бұрын
I have a 5hp briggs and it has a 3/4 shaft then it has becide it lioe 1/2 shaft and when u turn it over they both spins different ways i think it was on a tiller any ideas
@rannz84 жыл бұрын
Yep, you can cut the smaller shaft it wont hurt it
@bryanmayfield74232 жыл бұрын
I ordered the individual parts for live axle swap from go power sports. I had to do individual parts because they wouldn’t allow me to swap the knobby tires with slicks. And the person on the phone was no help with helping me put together my own custom order so I took it upon myself to piece together my order online. I think I have everything I need but I might have made a mistake on ordering the proper size tires to accommodate my 60t420 drive sprocket. I ordered 12x500x6 tires. Will those work or do I need to size up to 13x500x6 to give my sprocket enough clearance from the ground
@b0lt8266 жыл бұрын
on my go kart my clutch i being annoying now it only goes slow and tries to go fast but im at full throttle and it barely moves where can i get a key for my centrifugal clutch?
@RedBeardsGarage6 жыл бұрын
Go Power Sports sells some stronger clutches you can try. The cheap ones don't last long
@b0lt8266 жыл бұрын
Thx
@zeediaz38214 жыл бұрын
Did you use 220V or 110 welder for the job
@AlexA-yj9ft7 жыл бұрын
Does it come in black?
@chozunsounds80493 жыл бұрын
Can a 530 chain work on a 212 using a 30 Serious torque converter
@hunterbirgerson73027 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Soon I'll be making a power trike with this axle setup. Not a drift trike just a motorized 3 wheeler!
@mopedmafia25046 жыл бұрын
Hunter Birgerson Do you have some pictures of your trike? I have also started to build a Motorized trike!
@itzkasaan26956 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting! Wondering how a beginner could get into this more?
@norcal87185 жыл бұрын
Yo mr. Beard do you have any advice on how to hop up a 49cc 4-stroke engine. It's the stock engine that comes on the crazy cooler if you've ever seen one of those. Thanks bud.
@haydona18455 жыл бұрын
Hi flow air filter and bigger carb would be as far as I go. Anything like cams and stuff is too expensive for that small of an engine
@ridewrenchrepeat35504 жыл бұрын
I have that exact frame. How many feetvof square tubing do i need to build it the way you did
@chevrolet3556 жыл бұрын
Please tell me how your back wheels don't bind up by being a live axle. I have my trike that is a posi and the thing will barely move
@RedBeardsGarage6 жыл бұрын
We have never had a problem with it. If it was really under powered maybe but it handles it fine
@ktm150sx24 жыл бұрын
What is the number of tooth on the rear sprocket?
@leoncope66492 жыл бұрын
I’m so out of date I like what I see you do a great job
@HunterGamingGr7 жыл бұрын
So if I want to make an 8-speed cart can I just install bike gears and somehow install them instead of this big gear that you have?
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
You would have to cut the gear box from a dirt bike or atv engine. You would still need the sprocket on the rear axle.
@HunterGamingGr7 жыл бұрын
Wait so I cant just install my bicycle's gears?
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
Oh I thought you was talking about a motorcycle gear box lol. Maybe I should have read it a little better and 8 speed should have tipped me off. It wouldn't handle the power of the engine. It probably would strip the sprocket out.
@built_not_baught90797 жыл бұрын
Oh man... priceless :)
@prmayner10 ай бұрын
Cool, nice project, I like it.
@joneserupinsmoke91612 жыл бұрын
Hey what's the style of hair cut u got bro if it's a legit style I want 5o ask my barber to cut my ish like that bro it looks professional when it needs to be but if you throw a hat on it still looks good .is there a name for it or just the rbg cut?
@thomasrichardson83276 жыл бұрын
hey im building a go kart that is a bit bigger than RED....i have similar acceleration and top speed in mind. Whats the estimated Hp, gear ratio and tire diameter sizes. Would you recommend 9 or 13 HP engine
@RedBeardsGarage6 жыл бұрын
If you can afford the 13 I would get it just to have the extra power
@thomasrichardson83276 жыл бұрын
Red Beard's Garage awesome, Thanks so much!
@doityourself30377 жыл бұрын
Is a 3/4 dia axle too small for a street cart with a 10hp engine
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
No it should be fine but its hard to find bearings, sprockets and whatnot for it
@kmart0144 жыл бұрын
on my kart, the brake rubs causing some friction. I notice that you have a return spring. is that something you came up with or did it come with the kit? I have the very same brake setup but mines does not have spring
@505fastlife63 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy a cart like this?
@whiteout75334 жыл бұрын
Where can i find a 525 sprocket for this axle!!!!?
@iceyisaac6654 жыл бұрын
What kind of welder do you use I was thinking about getting one
@1980rodie3 жыл бұрын
would love to see you use a riding mower rear end on a go kart
@kutlomodise85305 жыл бұрын
Show us a video on how to buy from gopowersports when overseas
@jeremywilloughby57588 жыл бұрын
Another great video. What size sprocket did you get with the axle?
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
+Jeremy Willoughby 60
@otcustoms53398 жыл бұрын
Can you post a link of the live axle kit from go power sports? I cant find it
@seskipper8065 жыл бұрын
Great video! Wouldn't a cable have been simpler than the brake rod setup? Not criticizing, just wondering.
@DonaldByrd19708 жыл бұрын
Hey RBG, I think Lil Red is a BEAST. Last week I sent a message about your nitrous system on Lil Red. Where did you get the kit from , and what you paid for it?
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
Amazon and the kit is around $60 www.amazon.com/Predator-Stroke-Racing-Nitrous-Oxide/dp/B01L4E3E5S/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1478032295&sr=8-8&keywords=go+kart+nitrous+kit
@DonaldByrd19708 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks a lot.
@AlexA-yj9ft7 жыл бұрын
Are there bigger tanks for it they looked really small?
@erichernandez39544 жыл бұрын
When buying a live axle kit how do I know what size axle I need ??
@CarlosLopez-bp7eo7 жыл бұрын
Hi do you know where I can get one for a Carter 250 interceptor
@RedBeardsGarage7 жыл бұрын
I would just try looking on craigslist
@rogerking46736 жыл бұрын
RBG, does the live axle make the kart harder to steer?
@chevrolet3556 жыл бұрын
How did you keep your back tires from binding up?
@randomking22618 жыл бұрын
Thank you go power sports and red beard
@b.c60156 жыл бұрын
What length axle do you have i hsve same go kart
@mr_woodkock38272 жыл бұрын
How do I remove a welded sprocket?
@beaustjohn23424 жыл бұрын
Great engineering mr redbeard!
@minorpyro698 жыл бұрын
You like the kart even more now dont'cha? haha. I know it made me happy when I did Live Axle for drifting,acceleration, and hillclimbing purposes.. How did you do the gps overlay, that is neat. Must be plugged in to the camera. Would you be interested to see my "turbocharging the kart" videos? I also will have .380 high lift camshaft testing. It's on my new channel that i have been working hard on the editing.
@RedBeardsGarage8 жыл бұрын
+Pred 212_ I do it on my phone and record it. Then just overlay it in Adobe. We will be doing a lot more soon.