Road Trip to Durhamtown!! with DirtGearTv Day 1

Check out DirtGearTv youtube channel:
bit.ly/3k2ZvWE
Check out DirtGearTv video of Durhamtown:
bit.ly/2TXOXxm
check out go power sports for all your go kart needs
bit.ly/2sC3WLT
ratherBwelding merchandise
bit.ly/2PF21Vf
Follow me on Instagram rather_bwel...
help support me on Patreon - / ratherbwelding
Everything I used to install steel brake line:
Stainless steel brake line
amzn.to/3ocGYWW
Brake fitting 10mm banjo
amzn.to/354p6pZ
3/16 Tubing nut & sleeve
amzn.to/2XjqssJ
Brake flaring tool
amzn.to/3n894RR
Tube bender
amzn.to/3b4yRs0
Tube cutter
amzn.to/3b58O3G
Go power sports parts I used in this video:
1 1/4" Live Axle Bearing Kit
bit.ly/2YTsjol
Steering Wheel
bit.ly/37OZzkP
Challenger X steering gear
bit.ly/3fKK2Fo
Steering Knuckle
bit.ly/2BuBL9r
Brake Master Cylinder
bit.ly/3emLiOv
Single Master Cylinder
bit.ly/2AVlLO1
Brake Caliper
bit.ly/2BmJPJv
Hammerhead 250 Brake Caliper
bit.ly/2V5GRAa
Brake Hose 75"
bit.ly/2UZenYP
Rear Brake Disks
bit.ly/3hLf9lP
Brake Pedal Kit
bit.ly/2Cw61BH
Parking Brake lever
bit.ly/2Nes3La
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)
#homemade #offroad #buggy

[@ratherBweldingChris]

Go check out DirtGearTvs video, link in the description!!

[@tstricklin4808]

Been watching for years ,proud of ya bro, it's bad ass✌️

[@DirtGearTv]

@@tstricklin4808 real one 👊

[@tstricklin4808]

@@DirtGearTv you're channels just hitting my radar,I'll be checking you out. Nice rig you've built hope to see more collaboration with you two ✌️🖖

[@DirtGearTv]

This was so much fun! Cant wait to do it again 😜

[@rydernash7376]

That’s what she said

[@sylvainitsjustsyl4549]

@@rydernash7376 not to me😓

[@calholli]

Please teach him how to shift. He desperately needs to be taught how to drive. He doesn't understand how power works in a motor and how to keep it under a load... He's just high reving for no reason and doesn't shift into the next gear. For god sakes, please teach the man. lol

[@edgarbracamontes8304]

I thought you said, “I’d rather be welding”

[@memorris2]

I bet u are so pumped to find a place to really play with yoir toys

[@awright9183]

Hey Chris, that has to be one of the most awesome offroad builds online. Must be cool to be able to build a buggy that's exactly to your own spec. Congrats on the channel, been a long time follower of your. Stay well, keep living the dream mate. Ad from Oz. 🇦🇺🙃👎

[@ducatistar1303]

It's possible the reason you're jumping out of second is due to your linkage when you hit heavy bumps the weight of your linkage could be pulling it out of gear I would start there

[@terryj257]

I agree with you 100%. I thought that the last transmission, looked like it could have been shifted with a push pull cable shift setup. I would see if the "new" trans could use that type. Or do what I have to do with my Kimball J98 Hauler, that pops out of 3rd gear. I made a little holder thing, that holds the shifter and locks in place. It has to be unlatched to take it out of gear. That little band-aid, temporary fix, is going on a to a 13 year fix for me. If you don't know what a Kimball J98 Hauler is. It's worth a Google look up. Mine is rolling on 35's and has a modified 23 hp Briggs and Stratton instead of the 16hp. I call it "Lil Tipsy".

[@calholli]

Yeah.. He should design an "H" cut out with hooks in it, that will lock it into gear, since he never shifts there anyway, and it's more of a transfer case style.

[@timwegman5776]

@@terryj257 you have that thing running 35" tires? Wow that's awesome! I have never seen one until now they look like a little jeep, ver very cool.

[@mysteriousproductions8372]

Damn!.. i want a buggy like that!!! 😢🚗💨

[@arafatmotogarage]

Criss according to me this is the first time ur like full sending up any of ur build yet.. but still man enjoyed alot watching it .. and man that's a great build..

[@flintlock_glockTJR]

Hell yeah, you're getting braver! This is why you build them... to rip!

[@kencraig6526]

Popping out of gear 2 main causes, bent fork or just worn fork and slider. If there's any slop it allows for momentum of movement, let's the gear wiggle

[@VladooDIY]

This was the best video of every off road video on KZbin. Knowing where this build was done and seeing it runnong that fast on track was a pure blast for me!

[@atsekjoker]

you built an awsome rig ! wow! and all by yourself in your shed. much respect. I'm looking forward to the trike build soon.

[@mr.braapalicious]

Looks like a lot of fun for sure...

[@stevo43068]

That machine you built and that place are perfect for each other. The more I see that thing moving, the more impressed I am.

[@bigtsperspective5831]

I watched you build this thing in your free time. Too hear the thrill in your voice an laughter was a good while coming. Sweet machine 😎👍

[@brianrhubbard]

It seems like the perfect track for your builds. Honestly the nicest track I have ever seen. That buggy has proven the extra gears are worth the weight in my opinion. Awesome vid.

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

Having that place to yourselves is incredible

[@liquidlinda2708]

WHOA!!! This looks like so much FUN!!!

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

That thing is EVIL!!! Kudos on one HELL of a build, Chris!! I can't wait to see what you build next

[@BillBogan]

That build is a beast! Your driving is getting better. That smile says it all.

[@bobbywitcher5042]

you need to down shift in the corners and up shift in the straights

[@janeblogs324]

I found captain obvious

[@Dead-Walking]

Props man! Super sick seeing that beast ripping it up. Congrats on getting a chance to really run it.

[@samsgarage1716]

Your go karts are fast. You do great work Chris.

[@samsgarage1716]

Hey Chris if you ever in Pennsylvania I have some extreme trails you can ride with us at. My neck of the wood will really put your buggy to the test. Lots of mud and really big hills and a strip long enough to hit top speed for ten minutes or more.

[@1one3_Racing]

So glad you decided to make the trip! Best shake-down possible!

[@CountryDave]

Im looking at all the comments about you not being aggressive enough, and here's my thought. You have built a buggy so fast and so capable, that regardless of how fast you drive it it looks slow. Nice job.

[@Fantaman900]

camera footage always looks slow and casual while passenger will be crapping his pants because fast. with the tail sliding a bit you know he ain't driving slow

[@BaileysDad369]

That was awesome to watch! Great camera work!!!

[@davidjessee7701]

You have to gas it up the face of the jumps to keep the front wheels dropping so quick... Watch Hailey Deegan at Durham on her Can Am hit the jumps

[@sifter456]

Lol bro Chris is not a nascar truck series racer. He does this for fun as a hobby not as a job, you cannot expect him to be riding like hailie Deegan man lol

[@sifter456]

Hes also on a fucking homemade buggy not a 35k can am 😂😂

[@JoelArseneaultYouTube]

Looks like you're getting the hang of driving that thing. Well done, looks like a blast !!

[@TrackMania753]

This was awesome, finally a place where your builds can stretch the legs.

[@joakoc.6235]

Dude, both of your buggys are awesome, and those turbo sounds are just perfect, I love Dirt Gear buggy, definitely going to check his channel, thanks for sharing!

[@kristinewilson5353]

Nothing better than the sound of a turbo spoolin.

[@janiebeamer5008]

Glad to see you having a quality good time in your bad ass super buggy!

[@diablowigglz]

Can't watch enough of this buggy, friggin' amazing! Chris you're a heck of a fabricator and it's cool to see you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great content. Looking forward to seeing the mini crotch rocket in action!

[@pat_0248]

It was great with beautiful images, it felt like an all-terrain racing video game, I love it! Impressive your two cars...

[@fuhkoffandie]

those shocks and suspension, are absolutely amazing. just watching the deflection, and how much bumps they absorb, looks like you got it set up pretty good.

[@marcoguerra5124]

Bro that sounds so wicked . Love it.

[@BernieRunns]

This buggy is held back by your driving skills. Can't wait to see what it does as you get better at driving.

[@Mac-kb2yf]

Durham town is definitely on the bucket list for me I’m on the other side of the country so it’s not as easy for me to go there

[@stephenburnell3573]

Yeah same here, that place looks to be so much fun, nothing like that around here Washington state. For sure gonna make the trip!

[@dellstudio10]

I go about twice a year. Fun place but the trails have gotten rougher over the year's as the larger machines with big tires haul butt through the trails. If you take a ride with good suspension and at least 28" tires you should be fine.

[@NicksBikes]

That was awesome! Looks like great fun.

[@kartnerds]

Incredible builds.

[@deividasleonavicius5071]

Thank you for uploading.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Now this is a proper trail parc. Well(d) done Chris! 👍😁👍😁

[@FlamingRayz]

Man you really sent it in this one! Looks like you're also getting more comfortable driving offroad. Great video as always 🔥

[@WildfoxFabrication]

Fancy seeing you here

[@FlamingRayz]

@@WildfoxFabrication hello there General Kenobi

[@KTBRacing]

You built a race car!!! So satisfying watching the suspension work you definitely hit it on the nail!!!

[@FalloutBreakbeat]

This is such a sick hobby man. Well done. 👍

[@jont8707]

I had to sub to both you guys this was so fun to watch 👍

[@josealmeida8731]

Enjoy your efforts, you deserve it

[@nfra1663]

You can go so much faster with that suspension

[@SuperMegaSammy]

THAT MACHINE IS SICK!!👍👍👍👍

[@joelrobe5498]

Damn if I'm not sold on wanting to do this. It's been decades since I've been able to go trail riding and this vid has got me bit by that bug for sure. GJ on the build. Good to see it stretching it's legs in a place it can cut loose. =D

[@ameggs]

That us a great place to ride went there many times in the early and mid 2000's

[@charlesclarke9430]

Both karts are works of art!!!!

[@natefessler3961]

You're looking and sounding way more comfortable as a driver. It's a pleasure to watch. Get that adrenaline bro!

[@leadgindairy3709]

This is the sickest place Ive ever seen, i wish i knew about it when i was growing up. WOW!!! And damn man i love this kart you made, my favorite of your builds so far!! No wonder lol, i forgot how far from CT you were. Maybe ill have to make the trip someday because that place is heaven

[@warbuzzard7167]

Glad to see you came to your senses about the mirror location.

[@oldshovelhead]

Great video Chris! Looks like a ton of fun! Fantastic off road park you guys visited. You need a new shirt with your logo over the heart and in the middle of the shirt in large lower case letters "ya." 🤣

[@murphyking79]

That turbo!!! Wooo love the sound of it! He didn't have his revved nearly as high as you Rev yours

[@dicktrickle4197]

You worked hard on these 2 builds bro 💯

[@murphyking79]

That little turbo doing its whistle stuff.. tweet tweeeeeeet

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

A guy builds buggy, puts 18 speeds in it, uses one gear only for track The wrong gear but only one of them.. The other 17 speeds… Dude!

[@MarvinFuhs]

Same thought😂

[@mikebryde3207]

omg it was makin me cringe!!!

[@TallAsian_2024]

Love it that sick

[@queenqutie9236]

That turbo whistle is sick 👌

[@davidowen888]

kool place, awesome machines 💪🏻👍🏻

[@carnivorecave]

Finally letting the Machine out and opening her up. Nice to see It not break down. Oh; by the way you were giggling like a girl...LOL...

[@tstricklin4808]

I was too. It was nice to see him push it alittle

[@calholli]

this is a great track for the thing... now he just needs to learn how to shift it and stop over revving it in one gear and actually shift up and down as needed on the track. He's getting better, it's just that no one ever teaches him and he's not learning it very fast on his own. he'll get it though

[@joseab]

Exprimiendo la maquina y sacándole todo su potencial. Buen pilotaje.

[@jerrellkull5347]

Your buggy has alot of potential. It needs less rebound in the rear shocks, and a hand brake on the rear tires, for starters.

[@chachasgood9235]

Why less rebound?

[@jerrellkull5347]

@@chachasgood9235 it's pitching the rear up, as the front tires come off the ground.

[@fullmetaljacket7]

The shocks he's using are not adjustable if I remember right. Also, the fact that he's letting off the gas on the jumps doesn't help with that rear bouncing up

[@jerrellkull5347]

@@fullmetaljacket7 oh, i thought they were adjustable, my bad.

[@marcelo92jd]

Crazzyyy area wow no words!😍

[@fullmetaljacket7]

That secondary transmission is useless apart from reverse.

You do bad ass work!This is my favorite of your builds! Ive got a 2009 BMS Power Buggy with the 250cc but it came with an optional 3cyl engine or maybe the 4cyl chery engine I dont recall but my plans are to drop in a small car engine like the one you were riding with had done to it.

[@KJRaycing]

Looked like a blast. I wish I could have been there.

[@martinvargas6223]

Duuuude!!! The blow off valve sounds soo good on the other buggy

[@vintagetintrader1062]

No issues with the security guard, he does no make the rules. Looks a safe place to take the family. Wish we had more places like that in Australia. Most that do allow off road machines require them to be registered.

[@skybugproductions7527]

I have been out to Durham town a lot. We stayed in a cabin over the Fourth of July weekend one year. Trails closed at 9 PM then. It sounds like there’s some uppitty people there now. It was better back in the day...

[@docholliday1185]

Awesome!!!

[@craig2963]

While watching this all that I keep thinking is....A BMX bicycle gyro on the steering shaft...a paddle on the wheel at your right hand...connect the cable to the up-shift side of your shifter. I see so many fun chances to up-shift the trans while ripping, but you can not take your hands off the wheel to reach for the shift handle. This would let you up-sift the trans and keep your hands on the wheel. You would still have to reach for the shifter to down shift....but you could always make a foot peddle to down-shift it. You can down-shift it without the clutch pretty easy with the superbike engine and trans inside it. You can use the sifter like normal for just messing about, and when you are ripping it use the paddle on the wheel and foot peddle for race type stuff.

[@halfnelson6115]

It's good that your taking it easy on that right now. Get all the kinks ironed out of that bad boi before you start thrashing on it. It would suck for something to let go at high speed and end up in the er. Love the content Chris. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching. 👍

[@evasanders7327]

Wow!!!!!!! Total noon sauce!!!! Taken just the easy street..... Rough tough cream-puff

[@Nevertrustalawyer]

Run the GP track all day, get your shift points worked out and start braking into corners. Looks fun!

[@steviefigs4677]

Hit the gas Chris!!!!!!!! Cmon!

[@MOE13576]

Man I love this buggy

[@seansysig]

Chris that place is crazy! The new buggy is fast and suspension is a little soft.. On the track go high into corners and drop down thru it until you get the feel for traction & power.

[@stgraves260]

The smaller buggy needs more suspension travel. Those buggy’s are some good builds.

[@scottcorbin4605]

As for jumping out of second, build a shifter with with a lock out gate with 3 positions in it, pull a lever up, shift it and the lever drops back down in that position. ie a drag car shifter for example

[@stgraves260]

Nice video. Man those King shocks cost more than that whole buggy. LoL!!!

[@JK-dn4pu]

I’m in north Florida and that place is on my bucket list

[@johnmorgan1629]

Sounds like someone had fun, not surprised. Was thinking a good spot for a camera, would be at the front of that thing, off one of the front supports low down, to give more idea of speed.

[@Philc231]

Nice to see old school machinist skills are still alive and well.

[@skybugproductions7527]

Love that buggy.

[@jastark22181]

At 24:45 it's crazy how deep the tails are just from people riding up them for years and years... It looks cool but it makes you understand how important it is to not ride wherever you want when you're in the forest

[@Fortnitlover3000]

Good morning Chris!!

[@Lucas12v]

Looks like a fun place to ride. I still think the cbr is geared a little low but it's an awesome machine.

[@moein84]

I love this video

[@jeeper426]

might need to add a "gear detent" to keep your linkage from jarring and popping you out of 2nd, might slow you slightly when switching between, high, med, and low and/or reverse on the intermediate gearbox (trans), but it'll ensure that you stay in the gear you select

[@krisjato]

Man, the CBR 1000 buggy needs... DESPERATELY NEEDS a 4 into 1 exhaust system with a badass muffler! Maybe Vance and Hines? I think it would make more power and it would sound SOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER!!!

[@draggonhedd]

I cant wait until you get really good and confident on this buggy, man. you build a really great really competant machine.. I was watching you get more and more comfortable in it through the video and it looks like so much fun. I think, if you decide to tear the whole thing down to do so, You should get all the frame and suspension parts powdercoated in chrome and the triangle side panels in blue to match the suspension parts. it would suit the buggy amazingly.

[@Ratkill9000]

After what happened at the C&C race, wasn't sure if you were still going to go.

[@tstricklin4808]

He still looks all swole up,I think it's side effects 😁✌️

[@DataDawg59369]

I got to thinkin, maybe the swelling is due to his helmet. I mean after a while those things get dirty with sweat and the dirt/dust from riding around, and if they aren't kept clean it can be a skin irritant resulting in inflammation. When we sweat the pores open up and if contaminates get into those pores, well, swelling....

[@tstricklin4808]

@@DataDawg59369 well if we were referring to some Kool aid colord hair gamer hopping in maby ,but Chris vert llives in his shop making these creations. I'm Shure his pores are conditioned. That said hope your right ✌️

[@osquad1346]

What happened at the race

[@docholliday9791]

Good stuff

[@125adventurept9]

I would like to see the VR 1000 with the CBR 1000. Together in a race on that track.

[@waynesart8385]

Love the build dude, that 2nd gearbox is a pain. Rip it out 😉

[@squiduardsquarepants568]

Thanks what a beautiful life.

[@rotattor]

Imagine what you can do as your driving and shifting skills improve with time and practice. A bit of tuning and gear refinement and that cart will kick some very serious arse. You should be proud of yourself for what you've accomplished so far.

[@thunderj176]

That little mitsu motor turned sideways and mounted mid engine would allow all wheel drive and eliminate need for transfer case. Micro bouncer or a AWD crosskart would be awesome.