DG Ninja 250r Muffler - http://dgperformance.com/dg-performance-models2.php?category=Kawasaki&model=Ninja%20250%20R&appYear=2008&prodType=Exhaust
We're building on offroad shifter kart buggy! The base frame for this new project is a Manco Deuce go kart with a semi-independent rear suspension. In this video we finally got the kart to move under its own power! This included an insane amount of wiring as well as some more fabrication with the steering and shifter system.
Thank you guys for watching and be sure to subscribe to see us finish this thing and rip it!

MUSIC

Music - Background and Montage Music Is From Endemic Sounds
https://www.epidemicsound.com/creator-subscription

MERCH

MERCHANDISE CUSTOM DESIGNED BY YOURS TRULY
https://teespring.com/stores/build-break-repeat

TOOLS

Pro-tools tubing bender-
https://pro-tools.com/collections/tube-and-pipe-benders
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Mask- https://usa.optrel.com/en/eye_protection_helmets/products/show/crystal20/
Optrel Grinding Mask-
https://usa.optrel.com/products/augenschutz/helme-zum-schleifen-schneiden/?tx_optrelproducts_optrelproducts%5Bprodukte%5D=56&tx_optrelproducts_optrelproducts%5Baction%5D=show&cHash=6946e7984db203c03b8e30aafb0b3365
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22 x 11-8 Knobby Tire-
https://www.gopowersports.com/22-x-11-8-knobby-tire/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Go-Kart Steering Kit Complete-
https://www.gopowersports.com/go-kart-steering-kit-complete/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZSjzt7y5QIVjIzICh22TgAlEAQYASABEgJJr_D_BwE/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
20 x 7-8 Knobby Tire-
https://www.gopowersports.com/20-x-7-8-knobby-tire/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Wheels-
https://www.gopowersports.com/8-wheel-4-x-4-pattern/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Axle Bearings-
https://www.gopowersports.com/3-hole-axle-bearing-kit/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Sprocket Hub-
https://www.gopowersports.com/1-sprocket-hub/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Engine Plate-
https://www.gopowersports.com/predator-engine-mount-2-420cc-670cc/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Brake Rotor-
https://www.gopowersports.com/blazer-200r-rear-brake-rotor/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Seats - https://www.gopowersports.com/150cc-driver-seat/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Seat Belts - https://www.gopowersports.com/5-point-seat-belt/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Fender - https://www.gopowersports.com/250-300-rear-fender/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Fender bracket - https://www.gopowersports.com/250-300-left-rear-fender-bracket/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Fuel Tank - https://www.gopowersports.com/copy-of-large-fuel-tank-2-25-gallons/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Battery - https://www.gopowersports.com/gtx9-bx-ytx9-bs-go-kart-battery-mainstream-sealed/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video
Spring Assisted Shocks - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gab-43049

So in the last video we got this thing running and it sounds so good definitely check it out. We actually had to buy two extra parts bikes to get it here, but now it's time to get this thing closer to being able to rip. So what we're going to try to do in this video is. We need to completely do our shift where we finish the clutch and kind of the skeleton for the shifter, but we need to add the cables and we also need to make the wiring extended.

We need to add our gauge cluster up here. We need to add some switches and stuff like that for lights, we're going to add in the future, so we have a lot of work to do it's kind of that last 20 % that takes the longest in a build, so we're just gon na keep grinding. Try to get this thing done. First thing we're gon na do is to clutch, so we have some different ideas of how to do this.

We're thinking, maybe like a rod or something like that, but we think the easiest way, because this will be flexing so much. It's just like a little to cable system so up front. We're gon na have two cables, one for upshifting one for downshifting and then that's going to go back to the factory clutch lever in the back that'll then just connect back to our shifter. So here's our kind of factory ninja kick rod here.

I cut off the end piece, but we're gon na have to do a little bit more cutting. So the idea is, we want it to be closer to mounted surfaces that way we don't have to have a bunch of hanging wires and stuff out over here. So all we're gon na do is just mount this here and then kind of extend these, so they connect that way. We can shift it just like this.

So what I'm gon na do is I'm going to cut this because we need to make it because on the bike, it was you kick up and down with your foot and we need it to be going this way. So we're going to chop this off and weld on a vertical piece we are actually gon na have to redo this shift. Linkage right here I mean we knew it wasn't pretty we're gon na work on it more, but we found out that kind of the cables we're binding and since everything was at like different angles and nothing really lined up perfectly, it kind of just bound and really Didn't want to shift so what we're gon na do is, since this linkage right here is a nice. Has these two ball joints on the end? We can flip it so that it's sideways well spent like in another hour, we're doing all of this, but way better and then all we'll have is kind of the wires and a little bit of an angle, so they're pulling kind of the whole way and that'll Just be, we've got a lot more travel it'll, be a lot more straighter, pull and it'll be symmetrical.

So all our problems are solved, so we get to sell our ship from and now we're going to do is we have start mountainous things like in electronic systems. Like CDI box and this gauge cluster here, so what that's going to include is we want to make it feel as much of the cars play as possible. That's why you're kind of the low shifter and stuff, so the idea is this - is just going to go right up in here like this, it's gon na give you a good driving, feel you'll, be able to see it right through the steering wheel like you in A car, so, basically all we need to do to mount. This is there's just two factory brackets right here and we'll just bolted.
It got a gauge. Cluster monitor, looks really good. So now we need to mount our ignition switch and then all of the little buttons we have we have to Horn the starter. The kill switch, the lights so much stuff like that.

So our plan is we're gon na. Have this switch right up here and then we're gon na have a 90 going up here with a panel and I'll have all our switches and all the labels. So he's found a little bit working on this little gauge cluster or switch mount, and it's gon na. Be really cool so basically the keys gon na fit in this hole.

We made right here, oh and then basically right here, it's gon na be all there are the switches and things I need for accessories stuff like that. So now what I got to do is I'm gon na make a little mounts for the tabs in here that go in the back, and then we all seem to drill the holes for our other switches, but I'm not starting to get the idea of how everything's Gon na fit in here alright, so we just did a battery tie-down we're gon na back set up, so our battery room bounced around yep, and we also did this switch panel. So we got our mission right there and then we're gon na have a horn, ignition switch lights, kill, switch all bunch of other stuff and then right now, I'm just working on the wiring kind of cleaning up stuff. We don't need any wires that need to be lengthened and just trying to clean it up and make it look nice.

Okay, so we basically just mounted the stock ninja 250r brake setup here, because it basically utilizes things like having some leverage to push down the master cylinder as well as this brake switch here. So the idea is, we just have a cable pulling from this direction. It's gon na go through something like this and when you push down the pedal and go like this, so what we'll do now is probably gon na end up, probably gon na bleed the brakes cuz. This is kind of a configuration with one 1/2 and then we can test it up, need the brakes here, our hydraulic bleeder tool here.

So what we did is I put in a go Powersports bearing hanger, because we have a couple extra and because our steering was kind of sloppy and we had to move it back a little bit to clear our gages and stuff. But now this thing is super solid. I mean it spins like it's on a bearing. So that's awesome, so Jason is just finishing up the wiring we're gon na bolt the seat back in and the real thing is then just Jason grinding on the wiring, because there's probably like 3040 wires that need to go full length of this frame.

So we're just kind of trying to just do things to make it so when he's done with the wiring we'll just be able to hop in this thing, turn the key hit the starter button on the dash and then just drive forward. So that's the name of the game for ending up this episode, but we still a lot work to you guys. So I just finished up the throttle and it's really responsive. We were able to get to like end at the factory pedal stop.
It was pretty easy. Although, basically, we don't have any go-kart cables long enough and the Ninja has a really weird like carve like where the cable goes into. So we decided what to do is just to bridge the two cables, with kind of a like a system that held both wires back and then had. The cable is connected in between the barrel clamp and that works out really well.

So now we have all factory ninja back where the engine is and then basically all just any typical go-kart up front. So we need a box to hold all our extra wires and our junction box on CDI box and all of that stuff. So originally going to go with this small ammo box, but we have problems getting it to fit around the brake and shifter linkage and the frame one will be flexing all right. So the only thing that was the right size of Walmart is this frozen tackle box.

But it should fit really well and it's kind of the perfect size we have room between the spring and the frame and everything so those need give it a little paint job and peel off the stickers who said we're painting it. I'm finishing stuffing. I mean a lot of this hasn't hooked up or cut down yet, but it's looking like everything will be able to fit in here. It's so sorry, this videos a day late but as you can see, there's a reason for it.

We want to make sure that we're doing the wiring right and we want to do it once we want to all be just like one big harness that we can just unplug, because we are gon na have to take this thing apart again to do painting. So we're getting there yeah all. We need okay, we're gon na finalize some wiring drive. It just took a while, but kind of bundled all the wires together, and this is one of the plugs going up to the front and yeah.

It's really sick. Impound looks like a factory harness we're gon na wire, wrap everything. It's gon na be really nice yeah with wire wrap. This thing will just kind of lay up loose, finally done with all the wiring.

It's not exactly final, yet we are gon na still need to take it off to paint it so we're gon na do the right plate er, but this is kind of the final routing, looks so much cleaner, amazing um, so yeah, here's the horn and then the Starter, so I mean so far so good we'll see if we can get it running and driving test. Time, of course, is gon na two of us in here. In this video we are super successful. We got all the wiring done.

We got the deuce all wired up and driving under its own power. It definitely still has more work to do. We definitely need to kind of feel cool with the shifter and stuff, but overall really good success. Stay tuned for the next video we're gon na put in a windshield some aluminum body panels, some door bars some lights rally mirrors and a bunch of other really cool stuff, so stay tuned.
For that, then you go power sports for all the parts on this thing mixer into the description and thank you DG for the awesome exhaust check us on the Instagram and Phil Berg, repeat and see you next time.

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27 thoughts on “Ninja offroad shifter buggy build pt 7 ready to drive!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alfred Mahan says:

    thanks for the gear shifter…. really solved my problem on my build

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Luke Steffen says:

    G'day guys, I'm also using a ninja 250 in my buggy.
    How did you go getting a longer clutch cable?
    Looks like I'll have to get one custom made here in Australia.
    Any help is much appreciated.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars toordog says:

    Redo thatcand make paddle shifters!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gt4dude says:

    Looks like you guys aged since the last vid, welcome to puberty lol

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joshua Tilton says:

    Good work and hello from Little Elm… please invest in more wire colors! As some one who often has to fix these kind of builds I know Future You will appreciate it!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars elesjuan says:

    Holy cow.. Your background music in some of these videos…. I've always said to myself, "huh.. this sounds familiar.." and I just realized where I've heard something similar!!! One of my recent favorite TV shows is 19-2.. They had a super similar trumpet lead background drama music and I friggin LOVE IT!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew B. says:

    Check the valve lash clearance. Those engines need their valves checked every 6k miles.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars three wheela says:

    Can't wait to see it ripping in "Mexico".

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Backwoods boosting says:

    Sick that wireing looks so great!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars hemiac says:

    Man if you guys could fit the clutch on the floor it would be awesome. Great build!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars cain sample says:

    Thats a cleetus golfcart test drive😭

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pavel Majer says:

    I look forward to the first ride 🙂

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Anderson says:

    you should put fenders on the front
    if not you are going to get sprayed

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ritesh03ydv says:

    I’m waiting for the driving test

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Mazzella says:

    Hey guys enjoy your builds. As far as the wiring I know you said that's not permanent so just an idea for you, snake it either through the tubes of the chassis or if you can't run some tubing pvc or something so you can run route the wires through this way it will look way neater and be more protective.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Straight Line Cycles says:

    Now that you know the cable lengths that you need, can you order custom cables.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars froggers garage says:

    Here before 3k views this this is so sweet great build guys it sounds awesome. Happy New year's stay safe

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alex Wenn says:

    should do a collaboration with rather b welding

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mmaaddict78 says:

    They need to ban the slotted timing plug covers. Those things are always buggered up. What's wrong with a nut or an allen?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr GMC631 says:

    Can you describe it as the ex 250 ninja just seems sport bike 600 cc n better …. yes the ninja ex 250 and ex 500 exist but they are not even in the same world as the 600 inline 4 cyl ….. I also say it will be a huge upgrade to stock so great job

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars m says:

    george washington called, he wants his wig back HA HA HA HA HA

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BryDuhBikeGuy says:

    Awesome job guys ! I hope you all have a safe,happy,and successful New Year !

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Moto Mule says:

    What, no rip down the street??? 😆 Can't wait to see it go!! Nice work guys!!

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Calvin Wright says:

    It only took…… One decade……. To finish 😉

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fabrication Nation says:

    I used a shifter cable from like a B and M slap shifter…..they're a push/pull cable…..check out my R6 buggy I built from scratch

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gašper ajdnik says:

    Happy new year to you and your famaly 🙂

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Heimlich Hot rods says:

    It was time to take a break 🥵a Build Break Repeat 🤘🏻😎🇺🇸🚗💨💨💨💨

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