Thank you once again for sharing your ideas and the Facebook group is a brilliant idea. I build my 1st street bike powered sand rail 26 years ago, well before the internet was even a thought. With countless trips to the boneyard and many hours of lathe work i came up with a compact somewhat lightweight 930cv setup with around 16" of travel. Implementing "off the shelf" parts will make projects like this more approachable to someone with little to no machining/engineering experience. You should be proud of your design and most important, thank you for your service 👍
Thank you very much, sir. I’d like to have a look at that machine of yours, sounds like a really cool machine, put a pic up in the group if you get the chance.
you should look up American rally cross rule book for cross karts it has size dimensions listed as well as weights and power regulations, you should get on spec with them if you decide too sell kits. I think your close and if not can adjust with just longer arms etc. again I love your work and kart design the best from what I seen being built on RUclips
That is one of the best compliments you could give and i thank you for the inspiration. I took a look at the amercan version and it looks like it used nearly all of the same concepts as the european one. Since this is primarily designed around single cylinder atv engines and not hyabusa engines, i didnt think it had to meet the amercan one. The dimensions are within spec for both rulebooks because it is a max dimension, track widths can be fully customized and additional crossmembers can be added.
Thanks Shane, building buggys was my escape from thinking about Elliott, i didnt expect it to tun into this. It is keeping my mind busy and productive which helps a lot. I hope you are doing well too, brother, it’s been too long.
I have watched most of the videos on the cross kart build and want to build one of the larger (V2?) single seat karts using your plans and instruction. In pricing materials at the moment there is a considerable cost in metal and was wondering what you thought about constructing the initial jig for the frame out of wood, rather than square steel tubing, since the construction of a single kart could be decreased several hundred dollars by doing this.
Hi yes very cool build need you to show how you adjust your caster and were can plans be bought and how much for them thanks see about building a 4x4 cross Kart next.
That will be covered in future videos. 4x4 crosskart would be crazy awesome. I have some ideas in my head, but awd may take it out of the poor mans crosskart catagory 😉
I've been looking in a building a four-wheel drive crosskart I think the easiest thing would be to use like a Polaris UTV setup because of the way the rear diff is design
@@stevenpleasant5834 no pics still in my head LOL Polaris different Transmissions if you go up on like eBay or something they actually have one that would adapt to a sprocket and a regular chain driven engine use the front and rear diffs again it's all still in my head
totally bad ass!!!!I work at rrd Hebron with your dad.superior craftsman.im trying to talk him into to building cool Batman weapons but nope!!! haha your dad's one of the brightest characters I've ever met.good dude even though he knows me as Peter head and Gilligan and white cloud and Peter stick hahaha.hilarious. man he makes some cool stuff.truly an artist.our generation is into kickass stuff though and that kart is up my alley.wish I knew how to make lightweight panels.id deck one out like a batmobile and a general lee car.take care man.he told me to look you up.i gotta channel with homemade knives
@@KJRaycing lol.adam west batmobile actually.its my favorite.haha.but.christian bales would be more suited for the buggy treatment.cant wait to see keaton as Batman again in new flash flick
There are definitely plans in the works for a two seater... but building, filming and editing has that on hold for a minute. When i finish this video series i’ll get to work on that.
If you guys like this content, which I am sure you do, subscribe to him. He's almost at 1000, and once he reaches that he will have RUclips monetization funding like the rest of us do and that helps a lot with building buggies and keeping motivated
I have a buddy thats about that tall roll the black one with a helmet on and was fine, not even sore. I added about 4” of headroom to the following karts.
@@KJRaycing Thanks...gives me a reference on height and clearance. Thinking of running a taller tire (probably similar to whatever larger tire you showed in the VF-1 concept discussion).
The tallest tire i’ve put on are 23’s, just because i didnt want to mess with the gearing too much. They were on steel wheels and the tires themselves are pretty heavy. Grass and dirt couldnt tell much difference, but in loose wet sand and a little mud the 500cc single bogged just a bit. I personally like about 22” tires on aluminum wheels, makes it really snappy and feels really good. 👍
Oh yeah. That would work out. The polaris 500 is good for all around driving, but i wanted a little more too. I’m excited to see how the 525 does against the 600...
I’m working on a full parts list to make available soon, i have two years of research, notes and receipts to look through. This was designed so you dont have to use the exact components i did, but i will make my list available anyway. Short answer is that it is a tilton setup. Look for the crosskart overview in the playlist, i cover who makes it and why i chose it.
Great kart, hey you really should change your name, There’s is a lot with same name, and RUclips sends you too other Guys who has same name but with Y in it. So searching sends people else where. Just advice cause I love your work
I appreciate it a lot and you are not the first to give the advice... but this is not a business adventure, i did not create this to make a million dollars. I just made something that turned out to be a pretty cool thing and wanted to share it with like minded people. K Ray is my callsign and KJ Raycing has been the name of my garage shop for 20 years. I updated the tags so my stuff will start showing even when spelled racing. Thank you for the compliments and advice 👍
@KJRaycing .120 wall? I'm not ready for the full build. I am just wanting to modify a kart I already have. But your content has so much info, thanks that.
What manufacture is the pedal assembly and master cylinders you are using here? Have been looking at both Wilwood and Tilton floor mount pedals but yours, particularly the master cylinders used, looks more compact.
They are tilton pedals and tilton compact master cylinders, i’m putting together a full component list, but it takes a little while to put two years of research, sources and costs into an easy to read format. I have notebooks and binders full of the trials and errors. I hope this helps!
@@paulcrowwillis2514 I originally had the standard ones, but they would not allow for pedal adjustment. The compact ones are 15-20 buck more each, but they turned out to be really worth it for the extra leg room.
@@KJRaycing or I'm guessing actually the 75 series since you don't need two outlet ports with two brake masters. And I'm guessing you'll go hardline to a point and then braided to the pedals for adjustment. Wonderful design. Also really dig the shifter you came up with. How I discovered and subscribed. Will be using that for sure.
Assim que eu conseguir o dinheiro pra comprar o projeto eu irei comprar. Aqui no Brasil 50 dólares corresponde a 1/4 do salário de um mês. Mas em breve espero que consiga. Obg.
I really hope you get the chance, I wish I could adjust plan prices per region of the country to make them extremely affordable for everyone but it just doesn’t work that way. I wish you the best!
Thank you very much for the interest!!! The plans are in the description, there will be a build video series and there is a build group forum on facebook, all under KJ Raycing.
I am very sorry they are not. There are metric conversions but I don't think the CLR of the bender would line up. If you are really needing a metric version I can try and convert it in my software, but it will not be a tested frame. Thank you for your interest.
Where can I get the plans. Looking for a future build. Love the style of yours, it’s a really awesome cart.
Thank you very much! It’s been a long time in the works. Link for the plans is in the description 👍
@@KJRaycing found it. Thanks. I joined the group too. Can’t wait to see more videos
I can't wait for the plans to show up
Plans are a downloadable zip file...
I'm one of the people who comment about this, u said u will and u did. A very big thumb up👍
Thank you once again for sharing your ideas and the Facebook group is a brilliant idea. I build my 1st street bike powered sand rail 26 years ago, well before the internet was even a thought. With countless trips to the boneyard and many hours of lathe work i came up with a compact somewhat lightweight 930cv setup with around 16" of travel. Implementing "off the shelf" parts will make projects like this more approachable to someone with little to no machining/engineering experience. You should be proud of your design and most important, thank you for your service 👍
Thank you very much, sir. I’d like to have a look at that machine of yours, sounds like a really cool machine, put a pic up in the group if you get the chance.
you should look up American rally cross rule book for cross karts it has size dimensions listed as well as weights and power regulations, you should get on spec with them if you decide too sell kits. I think your close and if not can adjust with just longer arms etc. again I love your work and kart design the best from what I seen being built on RUclips
That is one of the best compliments you could give and i thank you for the inspiration. I took a look at the amercan version and it looks like it used nearly all of the same concepts as the european one. Since this is primarily designed around single cylinder atv engines and not hyabusa engines, i didnt think it had to meet the amercan one. The dimensions are within spec for both rulebooks because it is a max dimension, track widths can be fully customized and additional crossmembers can be added.
I need to make one of these!!! I like your design.
That was the whole idea behind this, thank you for your interest.
I have two Honda and one Polaris pulled apart. . It is going to be fun to build.✌️
Sounds like some good donors! I can't wait to see it!
Like what you do. An inspiration you have been. Thanks 👍🙏.
Thank you so much 👍
To many dreams to little time! One day maybe I will build one !
They are just as fun to build as they are to drive.
This is awesome, man. I hope you are well.
Thanks Shane, building buggys was my escape from thinking about Elliott, i didnt expect it to tun into this. It is keeping my mind busy and productive which helps a lot. I hope you are doing well too, brother, it’s been too long.
Once again these videos and what you have done is so wonderful and informative.
Thank you Mike. Your build is definitely going to get folks excited about building their own too!
I have watched most of the videos on the cross kart build and want to build one of the larger (V2?) single seat karts using your plans and instruction. In pricing materials at the moment there is a considerable cost in metal and was wondering what you thought about constructing the initial jig for the frame out of wood, rather than square steel tubing, since the construction of a single kart could be decreased several hundred dollars by doing this.
Looks beautiful. Good job!
Awesome. Thank you very much!!!
Hi yes very cool build need you to show how you adjust your caster and were can plans be bought and how much for them thanks see about building a 4x4 cross Kart next.
That will be covered in future videos. 4x4 crosskart would be crazy awesome. I have some ideas in my head, but awd may take it out of the poor mans crosskart catagory 😉
Link to the plans are in the description, thank you for your interest. 👍
I've been looking in a building a four-wheel drive crosskart I think the easiest thing would be to use like a Polaris UTV setup because of the way the rear diff is design
@@emilythegermanshepherd7425 Hi Rick what do you mean polaris utv set up got some pictures thanks.
@@stevenpleasant5834 no pics still in my head LOL Polaris different Transmissions if you go up on like eBay or something they actually have one that would adapt to a sprocket and a regular chain driven engine use the front and rear diffs again it's all still in my head
totally bad ass!!!!I work at rrd Hebron with your dad.superior craftsman.im trying to talk him into to building cool Batman weapons but nope!!! haha your dad's one of the brightest characters I've ever met.good dude even though he knows me as Peter head and Gilligan and white cloud and Peter stick hahaha.hilarious. man he makes some cool stuff.truly an artist.our generation is into kickass stuff though and that kart is up my alley.wish I knew how to make lightweight panels.id deck one out like a batmobile and a general lee car.take care man.he told me to look you up.i gotta channel with homemade knives
So cool! Batmobile would be an awesome build. But which one? Michael Keaton or Christian Bale?
@@KJRaycing lol.adam west batmobile actually.its my favorite.haha.but.christian bales would be more suited for the buggy treatment.cant wait to see keaton as Batman again in new flash flick
What model poloris is that carrier out of keen to go this route
Great videos keep them coming
Bravo
This looks like a really fun project im looking forward to the cost breakdown any plans on making a 2 seater version?
There are definitely plans in the works for a two seater... but building, filming and editing has that on hold for a minute. When i finish this video series i’ll get to work on that.
@@KJRaycing awesome i can't wait to see what you come up with
It looks a really sound build.
Thank you very much. It is a well thought out design for sure. And previously tested 👍
If you guys like this content, which I am sure you do, subscribe to him. He's almost at 1000, and once he reaches that he will have RUclips monetization funding like the rest of us do and that helps a lot with building buggies and keeping motivated
I’ve seen all of your videos. I love what you do. Thank you for your support.
краутой багги, продолжайте
Love the design!! But I'm 6' 7". Do you think I would fit or would I have to make some modifications?
I have a buddy thats about that tall roll the black one with a helmet on and was fine, not even sore. I added about 4” of headroom to the following karts.
@@KJRaycing Ok Thank you
I call you my hero
Thank you very much, it has been really cool fun fabricating on this.
@@KJRaycing it's never easy
Great info. Just purchased the plans. Did you mention what size tires are on this one?
Thank you very much. The tires are just take off from the atv. Rear is 20x11-9 and the fronts are 21x6-10
@@KJRaycing Thanks...gives me a reference on height and clearance. Thinking of running a taller tire (probably similar to whatever larger tire you showed in the VF-1 concept discussion).
The tallest tire i’ve put on are 23’s, just because i didnt want to mess with the gearing too much. They were on steel wheels and the tires themselves are pretty heavy. Grass and dirt couldnt tell much difference, but in loose wet sand and a little mud the 500cc single bogged just a bit. I personally like about 22” tires on aluminum wheels, makes it really snappy and feels really good. 👍
KJ Raycing Good to know. I was thinking of doing maybe 23-24 but would be running more engine. Dry desert. Some sand but mostly hard surface.
Oh yeah. That would work out. The polaris 500 is good for all around driving, but i wanted a little more too. I’m excited to see how the 525 does against the 600...
Is 80feet tube enough to build chassis like this ?
Fan here
Awesome! Thank you.
What kind of peddle assembly is that? I’m doing a cost break down.
I’m working on a full parts list to make available soon, i have two years of research, notes and receipts to look through. This was designed so you dont have to use the exact components i did, but i will make my list available anyway. Short answer is that it is a tilton setup. Look for the crosskart overview in the playlist, i cover who makes it and why i chose it.
Great kart, hey you really should change your name, There’s is a lot with same name, and RUclips sends you too other Guys who has same name but with Y in it. So searching sends people else where. Just advice cause I love your work
I appreciate it a lot and you are not the first to give the advice... but this is not a business adventure, i did not create this to make a million dollars. I just made something that turned out to be a pretty cool thing and wanted to share it with like minded people. K Ray is my callsign and KJ Raycing has been the name of my garage shop for 20 years. I updated the tags so my stuff will start showing even when spelled racing. Thank you for the compliments and advice 👍
I love the build. Have a couple questions about plans. Is it possible to get an email address for you? I don't have FB.
Kjraycing@gmail.com
What kind of rear differential you use in your kart....and in which motor this differential is actually comes in stock?
Please check the channel, this is a well documented build. Any questions you may have are already answered in the series. Thank you for watching 😁
What size tubing are you using to make your control arms?
It’s all in the plans. I use 1” dom for the arms.
@KJRaycing .120 wall? I'm not ready for the full build. I am just wanting to modify a kart I already have. But your content has so much info, thanks that.
What manufacture is the pedal assembly and master cylinders you are using here? Have been looking at both Wilwood and Tilton floor mount pedals but yours, particularly the master cylinders used, looks more compact.
They are tilton pedals and tilton compact master cylinders, i’m putting together a full component list, but it takes a little while to put two years of research, sources and costs into an easy to read format. I have notebooks and binders full of the trials and errors. I hope this helps!
It does help
They looked Tilton but I wasn't sure. Thank you.
@@paulcrowwillis2514 I originally had the standard ones, but they would not allow for pedal adjustment. The compact ones are 15-20 buck more each, but they turned out to be really worth it for the extra leg room.
By compact are you meaning the 76 series with the small direct mount reservoir?
@@KJRaycing or I'm guessing actually the 75 series since you don't need two outlet ports with two brake masters. And I'm guessing you'll go hardline to a point and then braided to the pedals for adjustment. Wonderful design. Also really dig the shifter you came up with. How I discovered and subscribed. Will be using that for sure.
E muito legal o qe vc fases tentei faze um mais nao deu serto nao 😅😅
Which Polaris rear end is this one? Sorry if I missed it in the video 🤦🏽
Polaris outlaw 500 or 525
What was the name of the other rear end you talked about?
Honda TRX 700xx or Protodie; google.
Do you sell a completed frame?
CNC Pre bent and laser notched kits coming soon!
Pls, is there any book that teaches or guides one about how he or she can build a cross kart at home?
Not that I know of. That is why I started this series. 👍😎💪
@@KJRaycing okey, thanks 😊 then I will be looking forward to see more of your videos🎬🎥🎥📽️
Seems there is a typo in a link to web page containing plans.
Kjraycing with a y
Thank you very much!!! For some reason it always wants to auto correct “raycing”.... should have picked a better name 💪. Link is updated.
Assim que eu conseguir o dinheiro pra comprar o projeto eu irei comprar. Aqui no Brasil 50 dólares corresponde a 1/4 do salário de um mês. Mas em breve espero que consiga. Obg.
I really hope you get the chance, I wish I could adjust plan prices per region of the country to make them extremely affordable for everyone but it just doesn’t work that way. I wish you the best!
Where can i buy the plans
Thank you very much for the interest!!!
The plans are in the description, there will be a build video series and there is a build group forum on facebook, all under KJ Raycing.
Are the plans in metric ?
I am very sorry they are not. There are metric conversions but I don't think the CLR of the bender would line up. If you are really needing a metric version I can try and convert it in my software, but it will not be a tested frame. Thank you for your interest.
@@KJRaycing thanks yeah have to see if i can get imperial tube here in aus
Pls checi size
Hey even cheeper and easier, chain independent rear end, 2008 and up Honda Trx 700xx has reverse. They rip.
I was eyeballing those too, I could not find any on the cheap. I will add that to my regular search!! Thank you!
Protodie is for sale
That message has been up there for 2 years or more...