YZ450 Powered Go Kart On The Ground

Today we get the YZ450 buggy on the ground! We make some custom shock tabs on our Avid Cnc plasma table, finish the steering, and install the new wheels and tires. This buggy is going to be a monster when finished!
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[@bryduhbikeguy]

That looks like the meanest 1-seat gocart/buggy I've ever seen.That's going to rip the trails!

[@koreywilliams4570]

If you could make this thing 4x4 this would be a sick rock crawler. Take it out up some rocky hills and what not.

[@ianellithorpe5918]

God bless RBG, I have to say when that spring popped it scared me a little!

[@kingmaybus8409]

Over the years I've probably said this about 5 Times at this point but man this is my favorite buggy to date😅👏😘🤑👍

[@centurialinc]

OOOO man! it's getting close! It's going to rip!

[@philipbastianon993]

Love it. Something I would love to do. Now that you have the dyno can you dyno the 450F?

[@anthonyreddy2834]

Looks Awesome! As far as the back shocks, try moving the top of the shock to the second or furthest out hole, then you might not have a clearance issue with the lower shock body, just a thought looking at it from my view 🤔

[@bugsbee58]

dude that single seat buggy looks sick !

[@lloydbaker7099]

I Think it's great that you love the Lord I sure would hate to have to find another KZbin channel because you let a shock spring getaway

[@lukelikens2057]

That one looks good but it just makes me want to see the sema build finished that much more I want to see that thing go with that Harley engine

[@CrawlDaddy89]

You guys should consider some fox 2.0 air shocks. I’m very impressed with mine. The Lord is good to us my friend! Love your videos especially the engine building stuff about to build one about like the last dyno video and put it on my predator 212 rock crawler buggy which should be on KZbin soon 38 inch Mickey Thompsons Chevy Dana 44 axles full hydraulic steering 16 inch travel fox shocks. It only does about 10mph but it’s a rock climbing beast.

[@MarkSmith-wu8rh]

Still excited !!! 😂

[@joshuawatford8006]

It's awsome looking. I was just wondering if you could make a buggy like that 4 wheel steer?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I could and will on one of the next builds

[@ericspaulding6620]

I've had a yzf 450. It's got a wet clutch and oil in the bottom end. No need for a dry sump. Very cool build but I'd love to see some quality shocks on there.

[@Dlokey4315]

Sweet ride. It's really coming together nicely RB.

[@kainthepain7126]

Classy Chassis

[@rwcasto]

Yaaaas!!!! Cannot wait to see this thing move

[@kevinholbrook7174]

That is a great build and it would be nice idea to have a set of blueprints for sale. I noticed that the front outside of the tires are wider than the back and you may need to lengthen the rear upper and lower control arms. For the rear shock mounts on the top may be a little too tall or do the rear mounts like the front ones and may be in reverse position. Like instead of mounting them towards to the outside. Mount them towards to the inside. Let me know about the blueprints. Keep up the great work you do and have a blessed day!

[@kieranegan6874]

Awesome looking buggy mate you should get some King or Fox 2.0 air shocks. Would be perfect.

[@TheTruthBeToId]

Love how aggressive it looks and the wheels top it off.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I do like this chassis.

[@brianbugher5156]

I forgot to mention I really like this build keep up the good work

[@christopherallen9615]

I'm going to guess that Becca was not affiliated with the spring removal! I feel like when you went to explain to her what was going on, she quickly bailed lol. I actually grimaced a couple of times while watching this part LOL

[@mikecunningham3423]

You have a cnc plasma cutter now, where's the speed holes?

[@bwxmoto]

Nice proportions 👌

[@reviewaccount469]

Beautiful build as always. Can't wait to see it rip!

[@The1withlogic]

Seriously awesome stuff on this channel! You should get one of those Amazon Willies jeeps and see what you could build out of it.

[@jmyd83]

👍

[@leosweeney7955]

Could you come up with some kind of spring assist start rod/shaft, that is located in cockpit area? so it can be started while in the seat.

[@Minibike-Isaac]

Back in the day I used to do the same thing with the vise grips to take the springs off our old hondz civics and put lowering springs on lolol always prayed to the lord while undoing the nut on the top hahaa guess I did it right since I'm still here to laugh about it 😅

[@ProbeGT2]

Not to say the 450 was a bad choice, but looking at the engine bay and the setup, i find an old BMW GS or Goldwing flat 4 cylinder would have made a nice engine with low center of gravity. Maybe for another frame! Keep up the good work!

[@007stinkfoot]

Dude! Nice catch!

[@bammersmith5993]

That's bad ass.

[@marcosvercosa8898]

Bom dia muito legal esses seus projetos parabéns

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

I like that stance. This thing is gonna be fun. 450cc 2-stroke? Yeah, Buddy!

[@bbroken1]

Four stroke yz 450f I believe

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

@@bbroken1 Oh, well, that's a bit disappointing. It's still cool. But, it's not the monster I thought it was.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Tell me you didnt have those vice grips on the shock shaft.....

[@brianbugher5156]

Get online and look at sprint car suspension and you’ll see how they have adjustment and shocks. Some of them don’t and then you could also look at modified dirt car suspension and maybe between the two you can come up with something

[@markstone2877]

It looks amazing!

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Now you know you need , wheels on the lift or a custom dolly for the lift with locking casters .

[@shrugger1]

Yep, 700R motor with some mild upgrades will get you to 60hp.

[@megadawg342]

Sweet. Your builds are awesome.

[@OzBull]

The wheels are awesome.

[@melvingrimes7886]

Man you definitely need a strut tamer.

[@doctord3597]

I love this build. 👍

[@j-rodsgarage9161]

Awesome fab skills. And nice shop setup.

[@jonathanzimmerman2976]

Looks good 👍

[@Gunzo1999]

The lebron joke 😂😂😂😂

[@supersport1986]

If you turn your bike lift length ways with you weld table and lift it up to the same height and just slide it off the weld table onto the bike lift and then let it down you wouldn't haft to drag the bike lift sideways to be able to let it down heck throw some casters under your bike lift with some type brake that locks down when you don't want it to move just a thought she's looking sweet!!

[@joshblainer2652]

McPherson strut tool wouldn't work? Just curious

[@brianbugher5156]

You could also think about maybe depending on how it goes through a sway bar on the back after you get the thing out on the road or dirt I should say and might need one you never know

[@jacquescobo7311]

nice buggy y look dis video from france good job tank you

[@ShooterMcgavin6]

I have a crf450r engine sitting in my shop collecting dust. I really should try to build this I just don’t know how to weld is the biggest issue

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I taught myself man you can teach yourself! It’s not hard honesty.

[@jimm7165]

I missed what steel you're using for the tubes/parts. Is it a 1030/1040 or a 4130?

[@cedhome7945]

Go for the 999cc you know you want to !

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thats what I was thinking would be perfect on this chassis.

[@jhawk1985]

Buggy is turning out to be a good lookin rig. Would be crazy with a 700cc raptor engine or the 700xx honda engine

[@ericspaulding6620]

That yzf450 makes more hp then a raptor 700. Dirt bikes are much more hi strung. Even the yfz 450 wheeler makes more power then the 700. 700 is more reliable tho. Same top end as the grizzly

[@Skiridr22]

Nice catch 😂

[@CODOutdoors]

Sweet! Are you gonna do any body panels?

[@jimmyhughes5392]

really want to see this now with front and rear spoilers painted green and purple

[@lancebauer5010]

Hope everything's OK I haven't seen anything you've done for a whope to see something soon love your show

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We had a busy couple of weeks with some new business stuff. We are back on it next week.

[@lancebauer5010]

​@@RedBeardsGarage I think some is messing with your people I was told to go to some idk telegram

[@leslienixon9274]

I'm waiting on you to build a XXL minibike!

[@bikescarsandmore6156]

Man it looks awesome

[@jamesbarnard1384]

Looks F,N sik can't wait to see it rip hell yeh. 👍

[@JimTcarver]

Super cool cart….. does it have reverse?

[@gsppuffer]

Budget or pricing on builds would be great It let's someone know if its within reach to attempt

[@Rebelx251]

This thing is going to be a monster, also terrifying 😂🇺🇸🏁💚

[@lesheath6216]

Just make another of those plates and put it on the opposite side using the same bolts

[@Flavorsonlyyy]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jckremer1]

What type of brake rotor would you use on the front? I used the same spindle setup on my buggy and am now realizing the issue of not having clearance for the rotor to fit around that spindle….. 😢HALLLLLPPPP…..

[@beatersnbeers2145]

Not too fond of the vice grips on the shock shaft

[@ShooterMcgavin6]

Quick question maybe I’m stupid why doesn’t anyone reuse like rzr control arms and spindles and build the chassis around those for ease of build?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I will be doing that very thing on an upcoming build.

[@morgunfreedom4346]

Air actuated kick starter?? May be a first..

[@HappyHands.]

AAH! I"M BLIND!

[@andycliffordkarting]

Red Beard - I applaud you for the creativity, for using a YZ (good lad!) and listing all the components for others to work from. Can't wait to see this thing rip! I race a YZ450F in a shifter-kart here in New Zealand. If you get half a chance, check it out - I think you'd love Grass Kart Racing over there! 😎🔥 kzbin.info/door/dZFH6hVF8yyTC8LiQPOiHQ

[@fishsticks88]

Don't trust the compressor set harbor freight has?

[@mannytovar428]

If you put some Polaris pred 500 front fox shocks in the front and rear maybe but I get it's it's a budget build

[@ThePaintwurks]

There's a number of shocks you can re purpose......just move your bottom rear bracket higher off the arm

[@Rad.Dad.Customs]

For the cost on ebay I'd but a GSXR 650 or 750 engine. Nothing like a 150 plus miles per hour buggy 😆

[@luckyred1818]

Very curious what it weighs. Any idea?

[@koreywilliams4570]

I got the kobalt 24v set myself

[@franciscowashington2155]

Muito bom 👍👍👍😎

[@NCMATT]

700 bigbore off the rip.

[@davidowen888]

I love it 😀

[@jaredbudzinski8434]

Supercharge buggy going out for powder coat. That means the engine will be off and able to be dyno tested 😉

[@coxandsonmachine2128]

Nice build are you going to start selling them?

[@seansysig]

RBG the chassis looks too low. Ground clearance is much needed.

[@rexwright2386]

Look bad ass

[@sandman900rr]

This is a cool little buggy. Your getting closer to what I've built. Take a peek at my channel. More ride clips than build .. i used a cbr1100 and then added a garrett

[@dustinrichards8401]

Need one of the newer yz 450 motors

[@megadawg342]

That must be a pretty old YZ450,.. most 450 MX bikes have been electric start for almost 6 years. Suzuki is the only kick start bike now. Find a RAPTOR 700cc if yer going bigger. Stay with an offroad oriented engine for the torque characteristics.

[@MAKOUYOUroland]

hello i like that and tell me how much that cost ?.

[@mariocontrereas769]

🤯🫣💥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jjvborganics1421]

Hi Red Beard, Quick Question..Have You Ever Thought Of J-B Welding Or Gluing Magnets Onto A Billet Flywheel Instead Of Reusing The Old Flywheel With The Plastic Fan??

[@Ebbrush3]

how about an electric starter motor on a lever with a sprocket to engage the drive chain to get reverse gear ...slow but at least you have reverse ...easy squeezy

[@rexwright2386]

700 repeater wold be a best

[@eggboy100]

Can you do a predator 459cc build?

[@rugratjayden4141]

please build a ducar 212

[@OzBull]

Too bad if we were following this build. I feel like it's for the next generation.

[@marcmo7138]

Wrong hole Lonnie

[@danmorrison7112]

Love the content. I could do without the cheek full of dip

[@flylarry0477]

It’s sweet but I’m not sure what you did in this episode besides weld on some shock mounts that don’t work and take it off the table. Such a long video for so little progress. Still love your work.

[@JamesDavis-mm9yh]

Sell me the 450 engine