Building a Street Bike Swapped Go Kart with Two Drivers

Summary

The video follows a group of friends as they build and modify vehicles for fun. They acquire a two-person go-kart and modify it extensively, installing a powerful 600cc motorcycle engine and lengthening the frame. After testing and tweaking, they take it out in the snow and find it performs amazingly, though an axle breaks at one point. Interspersed are conversations about their projects, sponsorships, racing events, and more antics. Overall, it depicts a group undertaking creative DIY automotive projects with passion and camaraderie.

Takeaways

• 😀 The guys found a 2-person go-kart on Marketplace and plan to add horsepower to make it more powerful.
• 🚗 They took the limo to pick up the go-kart but it broke down so they had to take the BMW instead.
• 🔧 Will and Ethan work on upgrading and modifying the go-kart to handle more power and support 2 drivers.
• 🛠️ Will lengthens the go-kart frame and adds bracing for strength.
• ⚙️ The engine and drivetrain from a ZX6R motorcycle is added to give the go-kart a lot more power.
• 👷 Edwin and Ethan help with fabrication and welding on the go-kart modifications.
• 🏁 The modified go-kart is test driven in the snow with 2 drivers controlling steering and shifting.
• 🚦 The go-kart drives well at first but then a control rod breaks while driving.
• 🛠️ The frame held up well besides a front bumper failure, the rod breaking was the main failure.
• 👍 Overall the 2-person high powered go-kart build is a success despite some failures along the way.

Q & A

What kind of vehicle are the group planning to buy and modify?

They found a two-seater go-kart on Marketplace that they want to buy and modify by adding around 120 more horsepower.

Why does the go-kart only have 2 horsepower initially?

The go-kart is very basic and underpowered in its original form, which is why the group wants to heavily modify it and add a lot more power.

What engine and parts are they planning to use for the go-kart?

They plan to use a 600cc street bike motor along with parts like a clutch, radiator, axles, gas tank etc. to build the high-powered go-kart.

Why does the group want a two-person go-kart?

A two-person go-kart where both people can drive/steer at the same time is more entertaining and challenging for the group to build and drive.

What special modifications are done to allow two people to drive?

The steering column is adapted to allow dual steering wheels. The passenger side also gets a brake pedal and gear shifter.

What safety concerns exist with a two-person go-kart?

Having two drivers controlling the go-kart at high speeds can be dangerous without clear communication. Safety features like brakes need to be well-built.

How does the group transport the go-kart?

They use their pickup truck or other vehicles like a Tesla to tow the go-kart around.

Where does the group test-drive the finished go-kart?

They drive it around their own property initially, then take it to snowy areas to test how it handles slippery conditions.

What problems occur during the test drives?

The steering rod breaks at one point, requiring repair. The front bumper support also fails.

What is the group's overall impression of the finished go-kart?

They are very pleased with how the high-powered two-seater go-kart turns out, calling it awesome, sick, and the perfect machine.