How To Build A Bolt-Together Drift Trike (No Welding)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2014
  • I made this video for people that want to build a drift trike out of a 20" bicycle but are unable to do any welding...I figured out how to cut apart a bike and turn it into a drift trike by bolting parts together instead of welding...I had very little time or money in this project...I only had to come up with a small handful of additional hardware and materials... I prefer the welding method but I hope this helps if you have limited access to fabrication tools...Thanks for watching, if it helped, please leave a like.
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  • @vegasheat71
    @vegasheat71 8 лет назад +7

    Everything about this drift trike, all the cuts , bends, use of entire bike, and making it bolt together. I have to say is pure genius. you really opened my mind to how to actually cut the metal in order to bolt it in. Great job.

    • @Sadge1999
      @Sadge1999 8 лет назад +1

      this guy did a great job but for your own sake please weld it! its much safer cheaper and quicker

    • @musicremixed6520
      @musicremixed6520 4 года назад

      @@Sadge1999 i dont know about safer because the bolts can vibrate liose

  • @charliesmith8978
    @charliesmith8978 10 лет назад +2

    It is cool that someone takes into consideration that there are people who
    do not have tools that others have and can do the same thing that is cool with other methods

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Yea thanks, Was my intention to help kids see that this stuff can be done with a couple simple tools and some salvaged material.

  • @smitherszx7
    @smitherszx7  10 лет назад +56

    The positive feedback on this video has been amazing....thank you guys sooo much.

    • @Iseekoutthetruth
      @Iseekoutthetruth 10 лет назад +5

      your welcome, and its because you do Great work.

    • @510rik
      @510rik 10 лет назад +1

      how much would it cost for you to make one for me?

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад +2

      Sorry dude...too much money, and hassle to ship...build them for local buddies only right now.

    • @510rik
      @510rik 10 лет назад +1

      im in cali, im willing to pay for the shiping, but its good brah

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад +1

      Im in ohio bud...would be cheaper for ya find one local.

  • @tinacook5699
    @tinacook5699 7 лет назад +2

    thank you, for actually considering the average person who can't weld I pray you have a awesome year..

  • @MrFastadam84
    @MrFastadam84 10 лет назад +8

    I'm not even into drift trikes but you have some serious skills man! That is seriously impressive.

  • @QadamNahkal
    @QadamNahkal 9 лет назад

    Thank you for making this video, I'm making a bolt together drift trike and I didn't. Know. How to make the axle , but after watching this it gave my some good ideas on how to do it. Thanks again

  • @littletimmy51
    @littletimmy51 10 лет назад +2

    Holy cow. Thanks so much! I have unfortunately not been able to get a welder and this helped so much! I've even built two more for my friends and we have weekend races! It wouldn't be possibly without you!

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Thats awesome bro...glad ya was able to make it happen and appreciate the feedback.

  • @deathface420
    @deathface420 9 лет назад

    Nicely done. Well done video. It took me $38 a small mig welder and a hour of time to build one of my own.

  • @seansean5662
    @seansean5662 4 года назад

    Yup I've been watching videos for diy and yours is the best that I like. Simple and straight forward. Literally a diy instructional thanks

  • @justaydan1325
    @justaydan1325 5 лет назад

    This is the smartest thing ive seen done

  • @marioforman2280
    @marioforman2280 9 лет назад

    Trying to build one of these just found an old lawnmower 3.5hp engine I have to convert to a verticle engine. This is something I have always wanted to do and watching your video yesterday made me feel inspired to get it done got up this morning went on Craigslist found a 10$ mower and a free bmx 20in girl bike we two free bikes actually and now to just start cutting and tapping

  • @johnnycollier2731
    @johnnycollier2731 10 лет назад

    Best trike build I've seen yet with no welding. Great job.

  • @bigsilewis3660
    @bigsilewis3660 9 лет назад

    You Sir are a genius. Brilliant work, thanks for posting.

  • @xisleprez
    @xisleprez 10 лет назад +27

    Dude, That's Badass and you're not annoying either. Nice Job, and way to keep this video short and to the point.

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад +1

      Glad im not annoying....lol, have you had bad experience with other tubers?

    • @xisleprez
      @xisleprez 10 лет назад +1

      I commented because I had just watched this dude's build be he was so fucking annoying but I wound up fast fwd so I wouldn't punch the screen. You have skills and it wasn't drawn out. Props! Yes I do get replays good bad and in between. I'm not a dick just honest,can't please everybody.Good luck bro.

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад +2

      Lol, thanks bud

    • @killboydotcom
      @killboydotcom 10 лет назад

      Roger Miller Best comment here. 10/10

  • @professionallyghettobongsd9063
    @professionallyghettobongsd9063 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much sir! My freind and I have been wanting to build a drift trike for so long but don't have any way to get a wielder. This video really helped us ( mostly me doh) figure out the little stuff!

  • @gordocar3520
    @gordocar3520 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video! I didn't even know self tapping screws existed and used to make a recumbent trike!

  • @lightsurfer5721
    @lightsurfer5721 6 лет назад

    Great advice humble attitude. The best video I have seen on you tube.

  • @gibsonzak75
    @gibsonzak75 3 года назад

    I plan on making one over the winter, thx for the video

  • @tiggy2timez
    @tiggy2timez 5 лет назад

    This is Great! My two sons, grandsons and I will be using your idea/tutorial to build our own over the Christmas Holidays, it's summer here in New Zealand so we'll be having lotsa fun in the sun slidin' through our neighbourhood thanks to You! 🤗 Happy Holidays, peace and blessings to u and yours. 🙏🏾

  • @neillwylie2813
    @neillwylie2813 10 лет назад

    You're the man smithers. Great design!

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      thanks bud. i prefer mongoose frames and welding, but this vid was for the kids that cant.

  • @TK_Eagle
    @TK_Eagle 10 лет назад

    Awesome build man. I just started on mine, I will be welding some of it, but most of it will be bolt on, your video helped me figure out what I'd rather have bolted rather than welded! Thanks!

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Cool bud...hope it works out for ya.

  • @olymaniac
    @olymaniac 10 лет назад

    Hey man I gotta say, your a hell of a fabricator. For what you used the fitting on all your cut pieces was really really good. I salute you. Hats off for the video.

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      thanks bud. i work as a fabricator/welder. been at it a while.

  • @bobc5840
    @bobc5840 10 лет назад

    What an excellent and creative build! Nicely explained with clear easy to follow steps that were recorded well (focused, well lighted with great sound too), Thanks for this!

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Thank you...i had no idea this vid would do well on youtube but the likes and the feedback has been amazing...very rewarding to me when people show appreciation...good luck to you if your building one bud.

  • @khaosklan
    @khaosklan 10 лет назад +3

    love this when my step dad lets me use all the tools im making a bolt together drift trike,thanks

  • @frankiesfavour
    @frankiesfavour 9 лет назад

    That is super impressive. I wanna build one when I get back home to Norway. I'll use yours as a general guide! Thanks for a great video!

  • @VW5767
    @VW5767 8 лет назад

    Great job on the bolt together drift trike!! I need to build one of these soon.

  • @maxsmith1998
    @maxsmith1998 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much dude! Im am currently sitting in my garage watching your video because i need to finish the back axle, i am half way throo making it and i love it! Im 15 and i dont have a welder so its kinda shit but having you show us how to make one with no welder is amazing!! Love the videos keep up the awesome work man

  • @207tate
    @207tate 9 лет назад

    That's dope you took the time to figure all this out.

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      that didnt take long to build...more of a hassle to film, edit, upload. thanks for watching/commenting

  • @MrJackandEmily
    @MrJackandEmily 9 лет назад

    This is actually so rad bro, great video too

  • @DaleEarnhardtsSeatbelt
    @DaleEarnhardtsSeatbelt 8 лет назад

    Well done! Simple smart ingenuity that is very effective.
    .

  • @ColdBloodSouthernPro
    @ColdBloodSouthernPro 10 лет назад

    man you are a god bro. im drift triker too and i weld all my trikes. i have to say i was skeptical while watching the vid and was thinking" what the hell is this guy thinking this trike wont be solid at all..."but you sir have proven me wrong and i applaud your workmanship and ingenuity on your build. now i wanna try building a trike like yours. ive been drifting trikes for almost 2 yrs now and ive seen some crazy stupid designs for strikes that are just retarded and they are a bad bad wreck waiting to happen. you how ever have found a way around the danger of it falling a part.. you are a god bro...

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      i weld all mine too. this was for kids that cant

  • @simoncfly
    @simoncfly 9 лет назад

    Great work, very impressed with the outcome.

  • @jamesmason8861
    @jamesmason8861 6 лет назад

    This has helped me out so mutch. Thx

  • @codealkina2765
    @codealkina2765 9 лет назад +1

    nice video man... it's very good to make a trike without welding it...
    so clean so some people maybe not know it's not welding trike.. good job.. i hope you can make another good video
    (y)

  • @Fro2921
    @Fro2921 10 лет назад

    Awesome video man. Good job.

  • @kickenchicken4904
    @kickenchicken4904 9 лет назад

    this was very nice of U to spend you're time to show kids who don't have all the nice tools or shop to do all this in its nice to know there is still a few
    unselfish people left in this world. tell me this? don't U need very tough feet or mabye steel bottom shoes to ride these things lol
    it was also a good video keep up the great work. u will be repaid sometime somewhere in life.

  • @Zach-wg5gb
    @Zach-wg5gb 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the help. if my friend didnt ask me to buy his for $50, this would have been sick to make.

  • @nathanray2348
    @nathanray2348 8 лет назад

    hey bro very cool i have been wanting to build one of these for a long time now i have an old bmx bike frame but no welder so you have definitely helped me out for sure thank you!!

  • @scottdawson1056
    @scottdawson1056 10 лет назад

    i am a bike builder myself and have no welding experience this was realy helpfull thanks my have a go at one : )

  • @trillassfabian1682
    @trillassfabian1682 9 лет назад

    best how to video on building a trike!

  • @xbigragux
    @xbigragux 9 лет назад

    Necessity is the mother of invention ,,nice project an looks pretty Sick

  • @doc345
    @doc345 6 лет назад

    Amazing I’m hopping to make one very soon I’m only 14 and determined to use this video to make my own thank you so much

  • @markgraham72
    @markgraham72 10 лет назад +1

    Frickin' awesome, thanks man!

  • @blackkoganinja5093
    @blackkoganinja5093 6 лет назад

    Dude this is the best explained and most informative vid ever. Just subd and thank you bro

  • @qbinn
    @qbinn 9 лет назад

    Wicked. Thanks for showing a non welded trike.

  • @joecortez2730
    @joecortez2730 9 лет назад

    respect man, pretty sick build. great video

  • @ecozelite
    @ecozelite 3 года назад

    Holy shit...very nicely done man..im starting on my daughter's ASAP! much love bro

  • @StephenRardon
    @StephenRardon 10 лет назад +2

    very cool! you've got a real talent man!

  • @allexojeda91
    @allexojeda91 8 лет назад

    hey bro this was great, i dont own any welding tools let alone even know how to weld so this will be great to try with my son. we got him one of those razor ones and the thing is fun as hell so we will be trying this.

  • @MrWillis5719
    @MrWillis5719 8 лет назад

    Thank You, sweet job I like the way you bent and put tabs on the project, I guess I'll subscribed and check out more, Thanks again, Take care.

  • @00BillieTurf00
    @00BillieTurf00 9 лет назад

    Awesome man! Like your mad max worshop!

  • @Appelsinjonkey53
    @Appelsinjonkey53 9 лет назад

    Thank you for this genius video!

  • @johanburger1559
    @johanburger1559 9 лет назад

    10/10 Awesome video!!! Thank you

  • @jackdevitt7332
    @jackdevitt7332 10 лет назад

    Mate that is great I'm really impressed

  • @miaoumiouRC
    @miaoumiouRC 6 лет назад

    Very nice job !!!

  • @toddbrittain9224
    @toddbrittain9224 8 лет назад

    pretty cool job man I might give this a try thanks for this vid

  • @MooresVideo
    @MooresVideo 8 лет назад

    Great ideas in there, thanks

  • @ivanbondarenko5923
    @ivanbondarenko5923 8 лет назад

    thank you this is one tutorial that i trust

  • @aarondowning1430
    @aarondowning1430 10 лет назад

    thanks man I'm building one there really easy and all it takes is a old bike frame this is cool thanks for sharing

  • @ricker
    @ricker 9 лет назад

    You are a genius that was cool!

  • @andrewkirkcaldie7094
    @andrewkirkcaldie7094 9 лет назад

    Great work man

  • @DrifterDavid
    @DrifterDavid 10 лет назад

    Awesome video! I might have to throw one of these together! Thanks a ton!

  • @sionemae3105
    @sionemae3105 8 лет назад

    great vid bro

  • @JOAQUINGARCIA
    @JOAQUINGARCIA 9 лет назад

    Man you are the best! Thanks for so much info!! Keep it up!

  • @willopip
    @willopip 7 лет назад

    Really like it!

  • @cyronii706
    @cyronii706 10 лет назад

    awesome work

  • @stevewroe1184
    @stevewroe1184 10 лет назад

    Great vid mate, tempted to give it a crack myself now!

  • @austengiles7546
    @austengiles7546 10 лет назад

    nice job dude

  • @finnbarker3796
    @finnbarker3796 7 лет назад

    good vid man

  • @christianbeasley5870
    @christianbeasley5870 2 года назад

    Thank man that help out a lot better

  • @gregoryreiman5848
    @gregoryreiman5848 9 лет назад

    soooooo helpful, cheers

  • @huntingtonbeachsasquatch
    @huntingtonbeachsasquatch 5 лет назад

    Nice Job! Now you need to make a freewheel peddle front hub for the rim.
    Not sure it can be done without a machine shop.

  • @killersushi99
    @killersushi99 9 лет назад

    Bless your heart You are a good man!! What if I used fiberglass to wrap all of it afterwards? Hide all the screws.

  • @MIRACLECHEEZ
    @MIRACLECHEEZ 9 лет назад

    Ur amazing bro. Thanks!

  • @GRAVED1GGER44
    @GRAVED1GGER44 9 лет назад

    Hell yeah, nice video. Nice trike bud.

  • @TheUltimateSaiyan209
    @TheUltimateSaiyan209 10 лет назад

    that's awesome mate, im from Australia and i don't no anyone local that sells or even makes trikes like this, you should make them and sell them, id definatley buy one and im sure my mates would too :D

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      I sell them locally...i dont wanna hassle with shipping somthin that big

  • @chesterlavender5018
    @chesterlavender5018 6 лет назад

    that's badass thx helped me out a lot dropped a like and a sub

  • @1stPrinciples455
    @1stPrinciples455 9 лет назад

    Excellent Video!
    Could you please tell me how did you put the wheels into the axel? Is it a tight fit and based on friction to hold it all together?
    Thanks!

  • @erikhoffman8926
    @erikhoffman8926 4 года назад

    This guy needs to make more videos

  • @lyftedproductionsak7115
    @lyftedproductionsak7115 8 лет назад +5

    Thanks man I made one at school!

  • @MrXXanoniemXX
    @MrXXanoniemXX 8 лет назад

    very helpful, thx!

  • @andyhull73
    @andyhull73 10 лет назад

    This really will help me out

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      sweet...good luck bud.

    • @andyhull73
      @andyhull73 10 лет назад

      thanks I am just about done but I am not bolting it that's a way cheap way to break it

  • @wera1208
    @wera1208 10 лет назад

    that is just amazing!!!!

  • @brennaledmonds7462
    @brennaledmonds7462 5 лет назад

    I'm thinking of using a unisex frame won't have to do so much cutting what do you think 🤔

  • @arnoldaszlt
    @arnoldaszlt 10 лет назад

    Good job! Keep going man. :)

  • @frinsonmarlang
    @frinsonmarlang 10 лет назад

    The video I waas looking for thanks

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Cool, hope it works out for ya.

  • @Rinyotsu
    @Rinyotsu 10 лет назад

    I've got a new challenge for you. A bolt-together trike that collapses or can be taken apart for compact storage. I live in an apartment and an idea of the space I've got, I need it to fit in the trunk of my car lol. If you were building that, where would you focus on making the bolt-away parts? I'm thinking a bolt-away steering neck or simply a bike with a removable handlebar, and bolt-away axle or seat. I'm not even sure if it's do-able, I just learned about drift trikes about a month ago so yeah lol.

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      wish i had time to do that. excellent idea

  • @samuelhobden3405
    @samuelhobden3405 9 лет назад

    thanks for the vid great for kids project like me

  • @ruthlessgaming7southafrica804
    @ruthlessgaming7southafrica804 4 года назад

    Yo man awesome vid , these drift trikes are so expensive in china this might be my only option lol

  • @chiongleo1235
    @chiongleo1235 9 лет назад

    nice dude!

  • @sethl7368
    @sethl7368 10 лет назад

    thanks for the great idea

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Thanks for watching bud, good luck with your build

  • @CoHersh
    @CoHersh 8 лет назад

    Thanks Dude!

  • @henslizzle32
    @henslizzle32 9 лет назад

    Do you think this could be done with an old pro stock frame? Or would the metal be to think to cut?

  • @junieserrano3990
    @junieserrano3990 9 лет назад

    Thank u so much this helped mi a lot all I gotta do is get permission from my parents and I'll b good but the thing is idk how to make the pedles work. But urs looks good. Hope u have fun😜👍👍

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      i build pedal wheels but not without welding.

    • @junieserrano3990
      @junieserrano3990 9 лет назад

      Can u do a video with u doing peddle wheels then ?

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      I have a vid on building them.

    • @liamhanley26
      @liamhanley26 9 лет назад

      Use a unicycle wheel or something

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  9 лет назад

      A unicycle wheel does not free-spin...yourfeet would be kicking as fast as you were rolling...

  • @jacoblariviere915
    @jacoblariviere915 10 лет назад +1

    hey man just came across your vids there sick! i cant find the outer pvc pipe on the tires no where! any websites or stores u know of?

  • @josiahgil
    @josiahgil 8 лет назад

    thanks , your awesome

  • @maxheight5224
    @maxheight5224 10 лет назад

    Awesome !!

  • @bradenwaller1768
    @bradenwaller1768 10 лет назад

    Man me and my friend are planing on make two of they then racing thanks so much!!!(:

    • @smitherszx7
      @smitherszx7  10 лет назад

      Careful...check out my crash vid.

    • @bradenwaller1768
      @bradenwaller1768 10 лет назад +1

      ***** just saw it. that was pretty bad! but i will make sure to wear safty gear(: hey man keep doing what your doing!(:

  • @thomaskershaw4781
    @thomaskershaw4781 8 лет назад

    Great build! What size is the pipe for the rear axle?

  • @camaronLG
    @camaronLG 9 лет назад

    hey man, for the axle, how did you connect the wheels to it?