WORLD’S FIRST Electric Shifter Kart With a 6 Speed Gearbox

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2024
  • In this video we are building another electric dirt bike, this time we are modifying the dirt bike engine and installing the electric motor into the engine so therefore we can still have the 6 speed transmission and clutch.
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Komentáře • 837

  • @TechKnowCSS
    @TechKnowCSS Před 2 měsíci +150

    I think this was your first, FIRST test run that had ZERO failures or breakdowns AND the longest.

  • @MK2Scirocco
    @MK2Scirocco Před 2 měsíci +273

    I guess your neighbor won't get mad about this one 🤣

  • @jok3yjesu339
    @jok3yjesu339 Před 2 měsíci +65

    Man you do electric builds so much different than everyone else I love it. I particularly love how you made it work to still have a gearbox that you can shift. Adds some of that raw feeling back to it which you really need without the engine noises. Honestly I feel like if you made the design a little better you could sell them

    • @CaseyBDook
      @CaseyBDook Před 2 měsíci +5

      This is old school. This is how it was done in the 80s with actual cars.
      40 years later it's still epic.
      Electric vehicles have come a long way, but this kind of ingenuity is still necessary.
      White zombie is a drag racer that got rubber in all five gears. Electric drive. Datsun 510.
      From chat gpt because I am lazy AF.
      The White Zombie is a modified 1972 Datsun 1200 electric drag racing car that gained fame for its impressive performance. It was converted to electric power by John Wayland and became known for its incredible acceleration and speed. The White Zombie helped to popularize electric vehicles in drag racing circles and demonstrated the potential of electric power in high-performance applications.

  • @therealcmplx
    @therealcmplx Před 2 měsíci +111

    Ok bro....as a legit kart racer I have to say...kudos on this build. I want to see this up against a KZ2 on a sorted chassis. Well done sir!

    • @jeremykastrup6907
      @jeremykastrup6907 Před 2 měsíci +5

      I am a little angry I sold my 420/amr300 kart , just fuel and noise. This is way cooler

    • @gokartbob6478
      @gokartbob6478 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I second that
      .👍😎🏁

    • @kevinsellsit5584
      @kevinsellsit5584 Před 2 měsíci +7

      I agree! It looks like this thing would truly shine on a track with major elevation changes (like 1000 feet). You could always go to an overdrive ratio on the final drive. Make sure your ramp up rate is maxed out on the controller.

    • @REDAMISS
      @REDAMISS Před 2 měsíci

      😅😅

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 Před 2 měsíci

      Legit as in actually do it? So videos would be really hard to make and upload??

  • @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi
    @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi Před 2 měsíci +20

    I'm not exactly captain safety, and in fact, safety is usually 3rd in my shop. But I would absolutely invest a piece of sheet metal and 20 minutes into fabbing up a chain guard. Lol

    • @greywolf2809
      @greywolf2809 Před měsícem +2

      Chain gaurds forever

    • @Mr.Phoreskin
      @Mr.Phoreskin Před měsícem +1

      2 guards I believe in when it comes to moving stuff, chain guards and grinder guards. Both are common for dudes to encounter and failure can be catastrophic. Just takes getting stung by a wasp and torquing a cut disc to send a piece into your mid section. Chains are just nasty when they fail period, without a guard.

  • @gokartbob6478
    @gokartbob6478 Před 2 měsíci +20

    The only thing that beats this build... Is Chris's laugh when driving it 😅😂🤣
    🏁😎👍

  • @Yellow_Hammer
    @Yellow_Hammer Před 2 měsíci +22

    Most underrated fabrication channel on the Tube.

  • @michi_danksta
    @michi_danksta Před 2 měsíci +17

    Very cool build. I still think you need to send those cases off to have sand mold made. Its sellable

    • @javuls
      @javuls Před 2 měsíci +3

      this right here, this needs to be done!! I want one

  • @leweyfountain8442
    @leweyfountain8442 Před 2 měsíci +122

    Using the clutch to pull away would probably help with the jerking

    • @liamwatts8597
      @liamwatts8597 Před 2 měsíci +9

      Do you know how torquey electric motors are? Goodbye clutch.

    • @thatkidwyatt8270
      @thatkidwyatt8270 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Could help with the feeling during takeoff, but i think he’s more worried about the gears getting smacked by the jumpy throttle of the motor

    • @LemonySnicket-EUC
      @LemonySnicket-EUC Před 2 měsíci +6

      A cush drive would help.

    • @jimmywhitlow2012
      @jimmywhitlow2012 Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@LemonySnicket-EUCcush helps everything. 😂😅

    • @flyingkaratechop
      @flyingkaratechop Před 2 měsíci +2

      Best solution will be a programable throttle

  • @jamesfmforce6790
    @jamesfmforce6790 Před 2 měsíci +22

    Half circle thing you're unsure of is Transmission vent/overflow it's a rubber grommet and a hose on the bike. Since the Transmission oil warms up it must be vented so to not create transmission case pressure.

    • @alexmigneault
      @alexmigneault Před měsícem

      Normally the trans case has a vent tube. I guess they don't install it when you get it in a kit.

  • @luckys9249
    @luckys9249 Před 2 měsíci +70

    That throttle is the symbol of this channel 😂

    • @davestevens4263
      @davestevens4263 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Man if it works its not dumb. !! 💯 % correct ....

    • @bustinyanutz4195
      @bustinyanutz4195 Před 2 měsíci

      Jerry rigging or what you guys call it in the south bigger rigging

    • @victorSarramalho
      @victorSarramalho Před 2 měsíci

      Like the glue used for the oil leak.

  • @WireWeHere
    @WireWeHere Před 2 měsíci +12

    A cushioned rear hub might help with some programming of the ramp if it is or can be made available. Another thought option to test is setting an idle speed for the electric motor to force using the clutch as intended. A bonus being it shouldn't be prone to stalling.

  • @ABCustoms
    @ABCustoms Před 2 měsíci +21

    I think he doesn't have the right controller for the qs138. With a Votol EM260 this engine can deliver 40 hp. so there is still a lot to gain!

    • @rowannadon7668
      @rowannadon7668 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Yeah he needs a more powerful controller and battery to really push that motor

  • @cbrman2209
    @cbrman2209 Před 2 měsíci +22

    When you take the helmet off and your grinning like that, it's fast enough, that looks awesome, can't wait to see it in the dirt bike!!

  • @TheAnthonyBrandi
    @TheAnthonyBrandi Před 26 dny

    Most bad ass electric build I have ever seen. Omg it sounds amazing.

  • @Goatee_yay
    @Goatee_yay Před 2 měsíci +5

    My manual DR650 ev conversion has that slop in the dogs too. The rubber cush drive helps alot. BUT the best thing to do was adjust the controller's rpm (speed) PID loop to limit the rate at which the motor rpm can ramp up. This will only slow acceleration if you go too far. Finding the point right before that is a sweet spot for not slamming the dogs or limiting accel.
    You can also tune the current (torque) PID loop.
    I'm actually working on putting an encoder on my shift drum so I can have gear specific PIDs, no lift shift, etc.

  • @willierule3744
    @willierule3744 Před 2 měsíci +3

    You know I was watching something you filmed 2016 and Man let me tell you you have come so freaking far just want to give props where it’s deserved and you are so good at what you do these days. Good job.

  • @Applesupnorth
    @Applesupnorth Před 2 měsíci +24

    “It’s not stupid if it works” 😂😂🙃

  • @johnnymac1976
    @johnnymac1976 Před 2 měsíci +20

    CHAIN GUARD !!!!

    • @nickbowker5134
      @nickbowker5134 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Why

    • @erik120719
      @erik120719 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@nickbowker5134chain directly behind your head with a electric motor putting a bunch more torque than a gas engine has to a chain designed for a gas engine....that's why. Pop,slap, and that's your end

    • @ElectrifiedStud
      @ElectrifiedStud Před měsícem

      @@nickbowker5134 safety first.. its better to feel bad about a snapped chain, than a ruptured arm/body

  • @ScottReamsMusic
    @ScottReamsMusic Před 2 měsíci +2

    "I'm trying not to speed and be reckless."
    *Also banging 6th gear pulls down the road...
    BASED

  • @Dylan-zj1lz
    @Dylan-zj1lz Před 2 měsíci +10

    With how the gearbox is setup (a standard motorcycle), which is designed not to start from 0 when in gear, the engine is always spinning, maybe if you could have the electric motor have a constant rpm? So when you have let off the throttle, the motor will idle at say 200-500 rpm? Maybe higher if needed, but that way it would force you to use the clutch and allow for a much smoother launch.

    • @TheDustyShredder
      @TheDustyShredder Před měsícem +1

      Actually, 60 rpm is sufficient for this task. The whole point is to maintain dog gear contact while limiting wasted energy, why use higher rpms when they require more power?

  • @bryandickerson5365
    @bryandickerson5365 Před 12 dny

    Really glad I found this - electric + shifting is what I’m talking about! I’m inspired to follow your lead at my first opportunity. Thanks!

  • @jim96r
    @jim96r Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was so happy to see the enjoyment that you were having after all that work!!!
    Thank you for sharing all of it.👏🤙

  • @kylesyx8432
    @kylesyx8432 Před měsícem

    Price to pay, to be the best!
    And Special thanks to our sponsor “J B Weld ! Coming thru for us once again ✌️
    Enjoyed ur video , looks like a 15 person elevator motor u dropped in the cart.. ❤ bet the engine total weight is close to 80lb

  • @fire_node2416
    @fire_node2416 Před 2 měsíci +2

    i expected the gears to be basically useless due to the torque and high rpm of an electric motor but its soo cool that it actually revs out in every gear and sounds pretty cool.

  • @cinemoriahFPV
    @cinemoriahFPV Před 2 měsíci +6

    Bro you knocked it outta the park!! 😁

  • @clements3715
    @clements3715 Před 2 měsíci +1

    So you prooved that automaker could do an electric manual car that could be fun ! It sound a bit like an oversized supercharger, I love it !

  • @danw1955
    @danw1955 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Very cool stuff Chris! I think you can probably program your controller to ramp in power more gradually to get rid on that drive train thump. The fact that you can flat-shift it through the gears is pretty awesome. It looks like it moves right along in 6th gear, so probably if you had a second battery pack and upped the voltage a bit, you'd have a real ripper. Glad to see all your gearing and the trans work as intended. That was a LOT of machining and welding to get where you are now.😄👍👍👍

  • @sunnyray7819
    @sunnyray7819 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A lot of planning and work. Awesome Job Brother!

  • @andrewslagle1974
    @andrewslagle1974 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Awesome build!

  • @josephvlogs3681
    @josephvlogs3681 Před měsícem

    This is absolutely awesome I love this build!!!!!

  • @driftsamurai29
    @driftsamurai29 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have been waiting for an update! This is such a cool project!

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound Před 2 měsíci +4

    When I saw the thumbnail I thought I was going senile! Did I miss something?!! When you told us about it in the video, I was relieved. Great idea, though and we (and you) get to see this motor on the kart _and_ in the RM!! Win/Win!! 😁🥰👍😎

  • @oze-bikes4life663
    @oze-bikes4life663 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think that driveline whine really adds to the feel & experience of that E-Kart (even if unintentional) it sounds awesome when shifting. "Champagne experience on a beer budget" as a result of your exceptional maching, problem solving & welding skills. Well Done 👌

  • @SamuelVella1995
    @SamuelVella1995 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The sound and sensation of shifting is incredible.

  • @Motofred5
    @Motofred5 Před 2 měsíci

    That thing it awesome n you rock having built it.
    Thanks for taking us along on the build and ride.
    That looked like more fun that's legal to have.
    Alls you need now is for someone to build another.

  • @stephenthompson9722
    @stephenthompson9722 Před 2 měsíci

    So awesome. When I was a kid in the late 90s i dreamed of somehow connecting an eletric motor to a bike but keeping thr gears and being able to shift the gears. You have built that concept into a go cart i love it.

  • @aizunomnom8556
    @aizunomnom8556 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I always love the sound of straight cut gears

  • @tjjohnston7920
    @tjjohnston7920 Před 2 měsíci

    The sound of each shift is music to my ears. Love it

  • @ericpetry7525
    @ericpetry7525 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Chris, I learned a lot from you. I've been there with your triumphs to your disappointing experiences. I will continue to be. Keep up the great content. Thanks

  • @Emilthehun
    @Emilthehun Před měsícem

    Finally someone did this! Probably the coolest project I've ever seen

  • @MB031
    @MB031 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice area, looks like North Carolina...great project and so much fun ! Can't wait u put it on that bike.

  • @gregswafford9839
    @gregswafford9839 Před 2 měsíci

    Absolutely would love to have this set up on a mini bike. Talk about a sweet local commuter ride. Awesome build, I love it.

  • @tomilixxx
    @tomilixxx Před 2 měsíci +1

    Incredible final effect

  • @isaacsielaff191
    @isaacsielaff191 Před 2 měsíci +11

    You should really start a company and mass produce these engines, pure genius man.

    • @sanelb1147
      @sanelb1147 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I doubt he would like that, he just enjoys his freedom and no responsibility to anyone else. Just doing his own thing

  • @douweschoonderwaldt7898
    @douweschoonderwaldt7898 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Rather JB Welding! Nice fixes

  • @chriskalomiris4377
    @chriskalomiris4377 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Dude, that's awesome! I say he'll with the dirt bike direction. Keep it on the shifter cart. More fun and more comfortable. Love it. Sounds like a F1 car.

  • @aarongrabowski3775
    @aarongrabowski3775 Před měsícem

    Chris you have become one of my favorite channel’s. You do really good work and you always think outside of the box. Anyone else that has done a build like you do knows just how much thought you have to put into your projects in order to have them finished and working properly. Thx. Keep up the great work.

  • @alfworks
    @alfworks Před měsícem

    Its perfect! Love the electric shifting noises :)

  • @brsrc759
    @brsrc759 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's got a satisfying sound banging through the gears! It's twisting my brain not hearing an engine but still hearing the shifts. I think it might be a sound none of us have ever heard before. Not only did you build one badass electric transmission setup. But you also created a new sound 😂.
    Can't wait to find out what the top speed is. Bravo bro! Amazing build!

  • @joshevisceration8378
    @joshevisceration8378 Před 2 měsíci

    This looks so fun 🤙 love the build so far!

  • @ShaunHensley
    @ShaunHensley Před 2 měsíci

    Well made young man! This was my favorite yet

  • @SeishukuS12
    @SeishukuS12 Před 2 měsíci

    That thing sound wicked and looks like a ton of fun to drive!

  • @dubstepTonme
    @dubstepTonme Před 2 měsíci

    This build is so awesome, you’re very talented brother. Respect.

  • @ArifKamaruzaman
    @ArifKamaruzaman Před 2 měsíci

    Dang that's a fun ride. That was sick

  • @user-dw3je3wo2d
    @user-dw3je3wo2d Před 2 měsíci

    Bro, this is very cool! The sound of the working mechanisms is super!Respect!!! 👍

  • @Hnkka
    @Hnkka Před 2 měsíci

    FINALLY, i love this thing. I love the whine like in dogbox transmission on a rally car

  • @S3brandon
    @S3brandon Před 2 měsíci

    Now that, looks like a blast!

  • @MotoMackUK
    @MotoMackUK Před 2 měsíci +7

    Amazing work, quite easy to make a "quickshifter" just cutting power from the motor with a sensor on the shift rod, then you don't need to lift the throttle to change gears

    • @eljaibas16
      @eljaibas16 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yeah, and then don't need the clutch too, I'm proud that I can quick shift manually lol (just cutting throttle)

    • @dg9bfc
      @dg9bfc Před 2 měsíci +2

      I did that on my Yamaha for a long time.. only used clutch jn first gear for take-off

  • @geoffburrill9850
    @geoffburrill9850 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Not a fan of JB weld, it can come loose with time especially if what it is stuck to expanses and contracts with temp changes. Your cart looks like a real blast. Great work sir.

    • @andrewslagle1974
      @andrewslagle1974 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Just spool gun mig it up.

    • @Bob_Adkins
      @Bob_Adkins Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@andrewslagle1974 I would have tapped the hole and installed a screw. But JB Weld works great, never seen it fail.

    • @porschetech72901
      @porschetech72901 Před 2 měsíci

      marine tech is wayyyyyy more reliable than JBwelds joke of a product

    • @davidbudy6256
      @davidbudy6256 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Agreed jb weld is temporary

  • @daviegraham1035
    @daviegraham1035 Před 2 měsíci

    What a build, well done! Would love to drive that

  • @andreykarpov4287
    @andreykarpov4287 Před 2 měsíci

    Класс! То что нужно! Работа проделана огромная!

  • @neilkirkes
    @neilkirkes Před 2 měsíci

    Nice work! Love that throttle string!

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa Před 2 měsíci

    Pretty fast from the looks of it... Thanks for filming Chris. 😁👍🏼

  • @musicauthority674
    @musicauthority674 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That thing is bad-ass, it had to be doing about sixty miles an hour. HELL YEAH I definitely like it. I have to say It looks like an absolute blast for sure. it has a close ratio gear box, it reminds me of a Formula one car when you were shifting it. a person wouldn't want to make any fast inputs into the steering at speed? they would be facing back in the direction they came from faster than the blink of an eye.

  • @liamwatts8597
    @liamwatts8597 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm very impressed dude, this is Grave Ninja levels of cool!

  • @bikebogo4267
    @bikebogo4267 Před měsícem

    That's awesome I love that keep up the good work big fan of your channel

  • @we.s2872
    @we.s2872 Před 2 měsíci

    You are the best, this electric motor is very powerful!!!!👌🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀👏👏

  • @OutdoorswithJRonnie
    @OutdoorswithJRonnie Před 2 měsíci

    love your content chris!!!

  • @jlp5137
    @jlp5137 Před 2 měsíci

    You are a master fabricator

  • @kindnuguz
    @kindnuguz Před 2 měsíci

    No matter what anyone says, congrats; this is awesome
    Well done

  • @Noone-zd8lw
    @Noone-zd8lw Před měsícem

    I appreciate your full use of lanes! I’m sure you pay 100% of your road tax so fair game!

  • @steelcityperformancesaws
    @steelcityperformancesaws Před měsícem

    Someone will be marketing these as a do it yourself kit very soon. keep your eyes open anyone who can Tig weld.
    So many options with this. Great design, I’m really impressed with it. Look into patenting it or something along those legal lines. First I’ve seen of this style, Incorporating a standard 5/6 speed gear box from a MX/ATV bike this is genius.
    I do the opposite by cutting the trans off the crank case portion to make direct drive hot saw chainsaws

  • @hwperformance1409
    @hwperformance1409 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thats what i think of from the Beginning of this E Motor Boom...if you look on the Power Curve of any Electric motor, you must have a Transmission to keep it in the sweet Spot, where the Benefits are at highest - in terms of Consumption and Efficency. Battery Live can be easily increased by driving these Things in the right rpm window (just like we did with ICE;) Good Job

    • @calvarybuilders5689
      @calvarybuilders5689 Před 2 měsíci

      The Motorcycle Company Zero has no transmissions on their bikes. when I read the article about the KTM and the Zero going head-to-head they were all scratching their heads that KTM even has a transmission.

  • @MTY_garage
    @MTY_garage Před 2 měsíci

    Well done, it looks funny😂

  • @Mickbono06
    @Mickbono06 Před 2 měsíci

    You have created a mini monster, love your projects dude. Amazing how you create and fabricate everything you need to get the job done. And that thing flies 💯🤙🏻

  • @IIIRotor
    @IIIRotor Před 2 měsíci

    this is so much fun... missing those days...

  • @benschlack5814
    @benschlack5814 Před 2 měsíci

    Like a sweet little double build , nice....

  • @wowlord37
    @wowlord37 Před měsícem

    I love the neutral hit on an electric motor

  • @elizabethpedro3103
    @elizabethpedro3103 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome Job Brother!😉

  • @blairaudio
    @blairaudio Před měsícem

    So cool! Refine that thing and what a toy

  • @streetlegalbuilds7644
    @streetlegalbuilds7644 Před 2 měsíci

    Gonna be one sick dirt bike 💯

  • @norrisabram9577
    @norrisabram9577 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome, you da man 😮, this happens to be one of the best if not the best modification ever, God bless you 🙄

  • @8822fitzy
    @8822fitzy Před měsícem

    Crazy! Would be awesome on a mini bike!

  • @derrickboatman1560
    @derrickboatman1560 Před měsícem

    That looks like fun

  • @NicolasezequielMartinez-nx6ge

    Desde Argentina buenos aires ...SOS UN GENIO ME VOLO LA CABEZA 🎉🎉🎉

  • @tristanbased-af2159
    @tristanbased-af2159 Před 2 měsíci +1

    love this!!

  • @camaro92026
    @camaro92026 Před měsícem

    This is actually the coolest thing you built so far

  • @woofernl
    @woofernl Před 2 měsíci

    I smile from ear to ear hearing you laugh while driving👌🏼

  • @suayipkilic8095
    @suayipkilic8095 Před 2 měsíci

    cok iyi cok begendim basarilar dilerim

  • @briand866
    @briand866 Před 2 měsíci

    Genius throttle!!!

  • @MRsilverngold
    @MRsilverngold Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are talented & you should focus on brand building,sponsorships,paid advertising & on line merchandise to optimise your financial benefit,im sure with more funds at your disposal would allow you to create even more powerful projects,I think more content of you using the builds once they are completed will be popular with subscribers

  • @chemicalvamp
    @chemicalvamp Před 2 měsíci

    26:49 caught you speedin! lol looks fun.

  • @speedskid4838
    @speedskid4838 Před měsícem

    I gotta admit, not really a fan of everything going electric, but this is genuinely cool. The sound as it rows through the gears is crazy. I wanna build one of my own now

  • @thrivingepicnezz7025
    @thrivingepicnezz7025 Před 2 měsíci

    This guy definitely deserves more subscribers

  • @johnwalker194
    @johnwalker194 Před měsícem

    Dummy builds are a fact of life in this game ! At our salvage yard the majority of cars were given up on due to suspected head gaskets ! A lot of the time it was just poor maintenance and we spent hours on cooling systems, I would never use antifreeze/coolant mixture for the first fill as it was bad luck and would always have leaks or issues unless it was plain old water then drain and refill 😂

  • @CapavinciVideos
    @CapavinciVideos Před 2 měsíci

    i hope see that one soon in dirtbike bro godjob from portugal

  • @louischeney
    @louischeney Před 2 měsíci

    Nice work am loving your build
    You need to put this into production I can see this on many applications ATV’S and golf carts for sure

  • @benjaminsilvy272
    @benjaminsilvy272 Před 2 měsíci +3

    It.almost sounds like an f1 car with the high pitch whine as ya go through the gears that motor is.sweet

  • @ChrisRollins
    @ChrisRollins Před 2 měsíci

    This made me so happy 😂