riding the YZ85 shifter kart for the first time

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parts I use in this video:
front slick tires
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rear slick tires
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seat
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1 1/4 axle
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1 1/4 axle bearings
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rear wheel hubs
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front wheel hubs
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MCP brake caliper
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master cylinder
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6" brake disk
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1 1/4 brake hub
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spindles
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spindle brackets
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engine plates
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Tie rods
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tie rod ends
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steering wheel
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gas pedals
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[@FR3SK010]

I just want to thank you for actually driving your kart around on the road as opposed to the 98% that just do donuts in a lot all day. You're doing the lords work, also great build!

[@woodgreentysonhenry3369]

Everybodys got something to say but never built anything like this. Good work bro well done

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

wood green tyson henry yea exactly lol

[@anzetkosmuc7637]

@@nickzacher509 shut the fuck up

[@Euroversity]

Agreed

[@ratherBweldingChris]

I know i'm going to get crap for my inability to properly shift gears in this video but I promise it gets better in the next video

[@dirtredemption7608]

rather B welding what size of pipe did you use

[@Yorkshirex]

rather B welding bigger sprocket on the back will make it better also these 85 engine you have the rev the nuts off them to hit the power valve in ever gear nice build

[@TheTothtamas]

rev that engine, she likes it 😀

[@5_twenty]

Colerosz 88 stock

[@anthonylyrette7399]

rather B welding it Will be fine

[@lawrencemccowan]

this is the coolest thing ive seen someone fab up themselves in a long time! hats off to you sir!

[@esqueue]

We love these videos a bit more than you think. It's cool seeing something being opened up, hitting turns and hills .

[@ChadBIsRacing]

I'm loving the fabrication! Don't use the clutch on the upshift, just ease up off the gas and shift.

[@dakotateasley3056]

You can say bye to your clutch if you do that😂

[@element1680]

The powerban is huge on those engines, shift when you hit the rev limiter on that and you'll discover a whole new beast

[@murqie6974]

I love how every time you went by someone, you revvvvvvvvved the engine up.

[@alexbastenholt1101]

You know that they rev super much? You have like 5000rpms left to rev! Great vid!

[@Hermiwalle]

he's scared, he Thinks it's gonna blow up if he revs into powerband

[@4Tay96]

#2stroke

[@Safti_Jr.]

i think thought all the time at the end he uses to much gas for starting and revs would have been funny to watch😂

[@bradleykrassoi4903]

Let that power band eat, fuck the clutch once ur moving

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

super much? wtf lol

[@ghpjerry]

That was awesome! When you get all the kinks out from further testing, that thing will be a beast! Can't wait to see it.

[@SeinSchatten]

Would have been funny if the police stopped him: "Is this thing road legal?" "Don't worry I'm a KZbinr"

[@pablo6305]

What would be funny is if assholes like you could not call the cops about anything you see illegal or get job being a cop otherwise f off Nazi.

[@tikon2090]

@@pablo6305 Sein Schatten made a joke, you're getting mad for nothing.

[@martinlicht1969]

Love the happy giggles at the end! Need a roll bar man! Great job, fun to watch.

[@candypham5108]

That neighborhood is perfect for what your doing

[@daVidFonda]

Nice piece of work ! You can shift without clutch, you know ! Just gear up, but use the clutch only when you gear down ! Fantastic job !

[@jessebellis478]

Nice run !! Love that kart !! Two thumbs up !! Highly insperational as always !! Love the videos 😁 cheer's Bud !! Have a great one !!

[@eddyoddrod]

It just sounds cool. Reminds me of riding when I was younger. Good job

[@rleilander]

Awesome stuff!! Maybe try placing clutch on steering wheel.. I find so much easier for gear changes .. keep up the good work Chris!!

[@lsh3rd]

He might not need to use the clutch except for take off.

[@jeremiahthompson7626]

your like a mad scientist enjoying his creation...thumbs up, great build i enjoyed the video.

[@vasilysgarage]

You got to rev that thing!! Setup the gearing so it is impossible to stall in first gear

[@lucianalliancestargate6475]

The axle gear is so tall top speed must do 150 mph

[@daviddavis7569]

Awesome stuff, wicked exeleration with 2 stroke engines. Bought back some of my 2 stroke years. Keep it coming..

[@tonypspokertable2728]

I thought the GoPro fell in dog poo. Man mechanics are awesome, I think I'm gonna start going to school for this kind of stuff, wow nice video

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Awesome ! Seat belt and rollbar,and you're ready for races and fun.

[@williamnixon4056]

ONLY USE THE CLUTCH FOR STOP AND GO. IT'S A DOG BOX DUDE

[@Gixie-R]

Thats cool, we put a air cooled honda CR250 in a cart when we were at school, I run really rough until the biker history teacher set it up properly. It was absolutely nuts at that age. Youve done the lot though dude, Good job. Plenty of fun to be had.

[@davinlyda1461]

The idle is to high

[@anthonylyrette7399]

Davin Lyda its à 2 stroke

[@Husbulla_501]

tony 12083 still not suppose to be that high

[@nniilo1917]

2 strokes like high idle

[@Husbulla_501]

A Normie uuhm no 😂 The idle should not be over 2000rpm

[@anthonylyrette7399]

Polley no à 2 stroke sound like this idle

[@mg43472]

That looked so fun!.. Wish I could just drive around my streets like that!

[@late9462]

your gearing is waay too long. u have like 3 or 2 gears that u dont ue at all

[@DoRC]

late he said in the last video that hes already fixed the gearing.

[@late9462]

Oh okay. thats good. I tought these clips was reacent but apparently they are filmed before the last video.

[@Jack-kv5hj]

late yh but he also isnt revving it out enough, trust me i used to race an 85 dirtbike but now ive got a bigger 2 stroke but u really have to let em scream to get them goin.

[@Reece634]

the gearing isnt too long, the motor is too weak

[@late9462]

Reece634 The gearing is too long when he need to slip The clutch that much when taking off

[@daviddntait]

That's a beautiful neighborhood you where riding through. I grew up in a place in Hawaii that reminds me of there! And yes, I used to blast around on two stroke stuff too!

[@TheTothtamas]

you can shift without the cloutch, just lift off the thorttle and pull the lever. you shoud put a bigger rear sprocket it have enough gear to start quick and go fast

[@stevejohnson7165]

Tamás Tóth that clutch won't hold up if he doesnt.

[@aidenyaekel1463]

Allen Johnson no the gear boxes are mush on those your not supposed to use the clutch when up shifting

[@duncan9168]

Aiden yaekel1 the hell are you talking about, you always shift with the clutch. I've raced a 250 and you always clutch to shift, I tried letting off and shift and I snapped 3rd gear

[@aidenyaekel1463]

Bud well guess what just rode my 85 and didnt clutch in to shift up. No grinding of gears no strange noises nothing just power. It may be different on the 250s but on 85s you dont have to

[@dirtmoto2780]

Bud nah the hell are you talking about there's like 50 videos on KZbin explaining why you're wrong and how these transmissions work

[@AlexS-fk4gv]

This is why being a welder is awesome, you can build cool stuff!!

[@DoRC]

Idle is way way to high.

[@JamesMiller-ll4du]

Brought a solid smile to my face 😁

[@stevelecain886]

dude how do you get away with this, are there no police where you live.lol, I would be nailed in 2 min.I took my 40mph lawn tractor out for 5 min and 10 min after that there were 2 cops cars running up and down the road,, ask me if I was the one doing it and I said man I'm 60 yrs old what do you think..bahaha.

[@sixahem]

You took the words right out of my mouth😀 With all the cctv cameras up and down the UK,they would have deployed helicopters,traffic, armed response and horse back to boot😂

[@stevelecain886]

mind you i really enjoy your video's and glad you can do it.

[@ismokesweed2105]

No in Dublin I'm always on me yz85 and I get a 1 or 2 Garda car chase but I still get away

[@timesthree5757]

@@sixahem don't know how it is in the UK but in the States if you can make it street legal you good to go.

[@chopperhehehe]

Brill love it I would have no chance either 👍👍👍✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😜✌️

[@jonaslangress4617]

You are a real artist at the welding machine. Great.

[@jimh2061]

I absolutely loved this video. I've always wanted to put a motorcycle engine ona go cart and run through the neighborhood. You have some great streets for running on.

[@ace12699]

i really like your community its so peaceful

[@3347861]

If it were mine I'd probably add quite a bit of size to the rear sprocket. It would make the kart snappier and I don't think that top end would be an issue. I'd run out of nerve before I ran out of gear, and I've ridden motorcycles for thirty years.... Just a thought. Nice work!

[@ultralord666]

Wouldn’t be snappier... faster I think. I like it snappy as well so I would just leave the gearing alone and go make another one to race wit the homies. Awesome cart dude.

[@domenicozagari2443]

You should make a cycle kart and race with the other people. :)

[@hi-techredneck7069]

Got turned on to you by Red Beards Garage,,,,you have an Awesome skill set. Binge watching your videos now. Cant wait to see your next video. Great job! Live and learn.

[@alexmarti9011]

Love the shifter kart it really rips

[@andycampbell6171]

Because it’s a constant mesh transmission you don’t have to use the clutch when your moving as long as you let if the throttle

[@topcat8820]

Andy Campbell yeah I was thinking that ...why the clutch

[@andycampbell6171]

I just said that because it looked like he was having a bit of trouble shifting.

[@eddieh1985]

I’m so glad you left the camera immediately falling off! Hilarious, real life stuff.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Typically, with a shifter kart, you only ever use the clutch for coming to a complete stop, or leaving a stop in 1st gear - other wise you just let off the throttle real quick and snatch the next gear - clutchless! Also, get a very accurate tire pressure gauge and make sure both fronts are exactly the same as each other, (rears too) that can help if it pulls one way or other - if you have 32lbs in one front tire and 28 in the other it will pull like a monster one way- Your radiator looks kinda small, your rear sprocket is a few teeth small too? PUT FRONT BRAKES ON THIS THING (before you die) all real racing shifter karts have 3 disks and two master cyls

[@chechi8791]

Eclidean i ve been looking for front brakes but can can find any anywhere any suggestions?????

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

I got mine from a guy who used to race shifter and converted his Kart back to direct-drive two stroke 100cc class - you can buy them from just about any manufacturer part by part, new - but that would get pricey - you'll need two front calipers (they are very different from rears) a L & R spindle, the hubs and disk carriers, lines, and another master, then the block to link master #1 to master #2 - I had one with a remote adjustable knob in the steering wheel to change the Brake Bias front to rear (50/50, 60/40, etc) so as the tires warmed up you could crank way more onto the fronts and stop on a dime! Margay sells brake kits, Tony-Kart sells brake kits, Mine was a BUG Dragonfly, but by the time I was done it was a BUG 2000, specs

[@chechi8791]

Eclidean i m going to copy all this down. thanks a bunch!!! Do you know anyone who sells some for cheap the ones i find are really expensive.Thanks again.😀

[@aarongray2471]

Im in the process of building something a little wild, myself! Love that build, by the way!

[@rastamanralph6670]

Mint!! Take it to an airstrip to see what it can really do👍😉

[@yking6871]

True!!! Dude😬

[@no0batwork157]

I wish i had one of those, its awesome bro... Love to watch..

[@Tbands707]

Later down the road you should put a 250 engine on it, that would be crazy fast 👌👍

[@williamnixon4056]

If he is scared of an 85 why would a 250 be a good idea?

[@lukekolodziej9631]

that thing has some potential man! it's fast as hell! keep up these awesome builds!

[@ivanviktorijobasic9447]

I wonder what people think when they pass next to you and see you on a go kart!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

They think, 'That kid's parents are going to be so damn traumatized when he gets killed on that thing.'

[@sykwookiee]

Kevin Hornbuckle ...no guts, no glory...some parents get it....

[@ivanviktorijobasic9447]

sykwookiee No guts,no glory! No legend,no story!

[@bysxfixn6710]

I‘m french and i Love this Video,good Job 👍

[@bigpoppa9143]

Nobody cares that you're french lol

[@chaselukin4961]

Imagine a 125 or 250 two stroke on it considering what’s already on it😂

[@This0is0pointless]

nah, needs a cr or kx500 engine

[@chaselukin4961]

This is Pointless I didn’t think about that lol 😂

[@crxstalline_]

This is Pointless nah, needs VTEC

[@Gcal1956]

Chase Lukin I have a renspeed 125 true shifter kart that has a cr250 motor on it. It’s u rideable. My 20 year old son wrecked it hitting a curb. You can’t go over 3 rd gear unless your on a super long race track. Stupid fast and like trying to ride a wild horse on crack who is getting ass raped by a gorilla on viagra wearing a electric shock collar around his balls. That’s about the only way to really get my point across of how u rideable it is.

[@chrispotts2808]

Gcal1956 makes me want to ride it!

[@KeluarGoaBatu]

WOW.. amazing dude,, now u need a suspension and double break... i like it...

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

Good show!👍

[@peppem94marsala]

Finally a 2 stroke motor full of power!

[@glock1inthetop45]

If you put a bigger sprocket you’re gonna get more torque but less top speed

[@no3272]

Juan Rios wauw you are sooo smart ...

[@glock1inthetop45]

N O common sense bro ...

[@Damon637lord]

The thing doesn’t even have enough torque to get to top speed like this tho lol

[@glock1inthetop45]

SpecialAdventures you mean power .. there’s a difference

[@glock1inthetop45]

antonio m I know you’re not talking nigga go play your little racing games

[@matscansund9756]

Very cool looks like low flying rocket😀👍🏻🔝

[@jerkygutts8386]

Sounds like its running kinda lean

[@yalerich7417]

Yea, that's how you get power out of two-strokes, whoo-hoo when that power-band kicks in!

[@edwinrussell153]

I think that you'd probably/could go quite fast on this cus my old kx65 could go 70mph maxed out, I know that the qearing and weight and weight were different but still.

[@aidenyaekel1463]

Edwin Russell i know with stock gearing they go about 65

[@edwinrussell153]

i was a light kid

[@icantcomeupwithaname8925]

the 85s go 65, theres no way your 65 went 70.

[@satans_vegsesen569]

icantcomeupwithaname an 85 does about 65 with an adult/heavier rider so it Will probably go farer with a litte kid on it

[@icantcomeupwithaname8925]

yeah but hes saying his 65 could go 70, not his 85.

[@vancemacd6315]

That is a great build man , i'v allways wanted to build one

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Builder ? Yes , your very good . Rider? Not so much... i can tell your scared of everything your on. Quit riding the clutch on take off. Mash it and go. And dont use the clutch to shift. Lift and shift at the same time. Keep it up in the powerband. Id bet you go 0 to 65 in a few seconds.

[@esqueue]

Let me try to help you with my very limited command of English. Disclaimer: The following statement does not represent the opinion or beliefs of EsQueue. You're a very good builder but not a very good rider. I notice that you are afraid of all the vehicles that you drive. Stop riding the clutch on take off. Give the vehicle adequate to prevent stalling then release the clutch quicker than you are currently doing. I also don't recommend that you use the clutch to shift. Just release the accelerator and shift gears simultaneously. You will most likely grind away at your gears as you are a beginner but you will impress me and others such as myself at the expense of your transmission gears. I can assure you that you'll increase your 0-65 MPH times within a few seconds.

[@dylanwestbrooks8016]

esqueue yeah but I don’t think it’s gonna go in to gear especially when he was having problems shifting with the clutch so imagine with out. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@u.snative9727]

Shifting without clutching will lead to notching of your clutch basket. Unless you are racing there is no need for that. Bad advice

[@lovetolearn5253]

@@u.snative9727 the dude was being sarcastic. he was saying put your life and go cart in jeopardy to entertain us. It's because of what the first comment said

[@jpsmit8411]

Shut she f up your just jealous because you dont have the building skills that he has

[@jonathangarcia0801]

Good job bro it looks pretty nice well done

[@crxstalline_]

Now put a turbo on it.

[@TypicalPeen]

Cant add forced induction to conventional two strokes. All it would do is pressurize the crank case and would most likely lose power

[@pietjepuk6372]

You can put a boost bottle on it.

[@elespiritudeltigre9526]

@@TypicalPeen yes you can, as long as the intake pressure is lower then the exhaust one

[@kenmtb]

Great build and first ride. Wow, look at all the experts in the comments. He is still learning the machine...sheesh

[@nathanbutcher1864]

Shifting made me wAnna die

[@timesthree5757]

For a homemade having fun cart it is great. Shifting is OK. Whether he wants to use a clutch or not is up to him.

[@higtmance3641]

It is, but there is no point to, as the kart is made to be used without it.

[@timesthree5757]

@@higtmance3641 true but it is his cart let him use it the way he wants.

[@DrDr1v1]

Do donuts in it

[@duncan9168]

Santos Ej1 no weight in the front, it gets too much traction in the rear and it has no balls it's a speed kart only it can't do that kinda a thjng

[@Reece634]

has no power the motor is clapped

[@DrDr1v1]

Worth a try but make sure the ground wet

[@clintwood8913]

Ha. Already watched you ride this on 2 other channels. Glad you shared this despite the flawed shifting. It will ride better with lower gearing.

[@Reece634]

the motor is weak, its clapped. its time for a full rebuild

[@esqueue]

Your mom is 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Reece634]

esqueue yeahhhh

[@charlesficca1097]

It’s not week it’s just put into a different format a dirt bike engine isn’t really meant for a go kart but he managed to do it with a very minor problems I think it’s just fine, all it needs is a better driver and lower idle speed, not worth the time of a full rebuild

[@Reece634]

well its a very easy motor to rebuild and can be done within a night, but yes exactly, the motor was never desinged to turn a axle as it does in this platform. was desinged for a single small wheel off a sproket

[@even1007]

I like this feeling! Awesome YZ85!!!!

[@blueballs5150]

Dude that’s an awesome cart you built

[@tylerjames3526]

Pro tip for shifting the small two strokes through the gears, keep it pinned and don’g let off, stab the clutch in quick and time it with the gear change

[@albertrocks8059]

just wow..nice cart👍👍💪💪👏👏👏

[@nigelcarren]

Thanks for reminding me buddy... Its Dustbin day here too!! 😂😂

[@dustinmiller7278]

Perfect camber bro love seeing that grip pattern from the road

[@aidengarabedian2681]

That thing is sweet. Nice job man

[@amanteapasionado6836]

That looks like a fun lil cart

[@bamagolds]

I had a TRX250R and tried imaging that engine on a cart. That nice setup you have looks plenty. I needed a long field to really ride that quad. You need a long, wide open parking lot. Be careful not to get decapitated on those roads :)

[@tienie101]

watching the tire wear is awesome

[@danieljk8311]

I miss my KX80. Wicked build man!

[@aipchemproh]

Beautiful and inspiring bro, yeaah 🤘🏿

[@rollingdigger19]

1. Add a suspension and little bit taller wheels without changing the wheelbase so it can handle bumpy surfaces at high speed on a tight lane. 2. Add a seat belt and weld a rollcage above the frame to keep in safe when your out of control and get flipped. 3. ask the fastest driver you know to do a serious fast lap on it at an empty park walkway with corners.

[@tabl8]

How lovely the town is. I wish I could have lived there.

[@Partnerthedog]

60% of American neighborhoods

[@Mhj-76]

Looks super fun! 👍

[@shaquonoboyce8028]

That clutch bro👀

[@clay6637]

The first cart we built had a Victa 160 2St lawn mower engine then Honda 90 . Then we tried something a little different , A YZ 250 G motor When power band comes in AT 90 mph in top cog you know what scarey is . Adrenalin Junkis Heaven

[@lashawnmahan1793]

Nice did you build it. It is really fast i like it. Keep it up.✌🚦☺

[@befmx31]

I realize that you made this video back in 2018 so you probably have made some changes by now but regarding your concern about changing the gearing. If you have to feather the clutch that much to get the cart to move from a dead stop then yes, you need to add some teeth the rear or go down some on the counter shaft sprocket. Looking at the speed you were going I'd say you could definitely change the gearing and STILL haul azz. That thing looks fun and very fast. Good job. I would LOVE to do something like that. Two thumbs up.

[@eddieh1985]

I love the sound of 2 stroke engines

[@billthetaxman89]

Perkiomenville, Pa? That thing is a beast...maybe a tooth down on the front sprocket should do it good

[@juniormj4493]

You need more torque to be able to take off easily on a slope for that you will have to change the pinion of the rear shaft to put a pinion of larger diameter ... This will reduce your max speed in a straight line, but you will have more of torque to take off on a slope ...💪 good job

[@xximpacts2cks]

What a quaint little village you live in :)

[@Jumbojt]

Daaamn dude, I need to rev something right now.

[@marrowmozzo6529]

Awesome man! Awesome man!👍👍👍

[@ΓΡΗΓΟΡΗΣΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚΙΔΗΣ-θ5ξ]

wHERE IS THAT PLACEEEEEEE?????

[@cheapestwhips2010]

Love It. Love it. Love it. You Built that your self from scratch?

[@brennandudley7222]

You should do paddle shifters on the steering wheel that are done with two cables, put the original shifter on the engine and cut of the peg coming out, then drill a hole for cables to go through, attach two cables, one coming from the front side of the engine and one coming from the back of the engine so you can up shift and down shift with two individual paddles on the steering wheel(cables would run to these paddles obviously)

[@Promethesis]

RBW, use the lift and shift mode. I used to do it on KZ-1200 drag bike. You could even use an air shifter. They work really well. You would only have to down shift manually. Just an thought. You've got mad welding skills for sure!

[@henrikh4446]

this is satisfying😍😍

[@djofulll]

If only you sold the things you build. I would totally buy this thing.