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Posted: 10/19/2019 12:21:09 AM EDT

Has a Yamaha R1 engine

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:22:25 AM EDT

[#1]

Moderately and enough

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:22:30 AM EDT

[#2]

Dude look at those seat belts, how could it be unsafe?

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:23:09 AM EDT

[#3]

How fast? Awesome.
How safe? Worth it.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:23:52 AM EDT

[#4]

Yes

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:23:56 AM EDT

[#5]

Needs moar .50 cal.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:25:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Roll cage and harnesses.

Let 'er rip!

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:26:23 AM EDT

[#7]

Put it in the dirt or sand and have a blast!

If it scares you, get your wife to drive it for you.

JFC, that thing was made for fun, not to cry about in GD!

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:27:06 AM EDT

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Put it in the dirt or sand and have a blast!

If it scares you, get your wife to drive it for you.

JFC, that thing was made for fun, not to cry about in GD!

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I'm thinking about taking a look at it tomorrow

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:27:16 AM EDT

[#9]

Neighbor has (a similar) one: he figured it would be a good ride to-from high school...for his teenage son.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:27:52 AM EDT

[#10]

Meh. Pretty safe overall. It's not like it's a crazy fast one.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:28:48 AM EDT

[#11]

Tiny little wheelbase gonna be twitchy!

Looks hella fun, buy it!

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:29:28 AM EDT

[#12]

GTG, IMO, but wear a helmet.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:29:48 AM EDT

[#13]

I was gonna ask what it had for a motor then I seent it. Whats that gonna have like 180-200hp?? that thing is gonna be pretty frickin fast

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:29:57 AM EDT

[#14]

Depends. Are you going to be wearing a Hans Device? If so put some nets up so your arms don't go flying out and get crushed or torn off and should be pretty safe.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:31:06 AM EDT

[#15]

That thing would be a kick in the ass

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:31:25 AM EDT

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I was gonna ask what it had for a motor then I seent it. Whats that gonna have like 180-200hp?? that thing is gonna be pretty frickin fast

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Around 190HP from the crank.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:32:57 AM EDT

[#17]

Not as fast or unsafe as this one.

180hp R1 Go Kart Passes a Cop and runs away(131mph)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apd1KBjLV8k

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:34:45 AM EDT

[#18]

Reasonable and prudent.

I mean hell, it's got a harness yo.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:40:46 AM EDT

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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/152303/72546728_3033503716666199_4738999414700376064_o-1129301.jpgHas a Yamaha R1 engine

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needs some cross bracing in the cage, and some arm restraints so WHEN not IF it gets rolled the arms stay in and unbroken, past that, let it rip.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:57:14 AM EDT

[#20]

Looks low enough to get ran over. I would stay off the street.

Posted: 10/19/2019 12:59:19 AM EDT

[#21]

190hp, probably weighs what, 200lbs more then the bike the R1 engine came out of.

Factor the change in final drive brought about by the tiny rear tires and I would say 0-60 in "holyshit, we are going to die".

If it could put the power down it would smoke 99.9% of things with 4 wheels and a license plate up to about 50-60mph.
As it sits it probably turns most of the HP into tire smoke.

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:00:01 AM EDT

[#22]

Send it

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:00:46 AM EDT

[#23]

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Depends. Are you going to be wearing a Hans Device? If so put some nets up so your arms don't go flying out and get crushed or torn off and should be pretty safe.

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Buy some wrist restraints that attach to the steering wheel so your arms don't go outside and get stuck between the ground and the rollbar. And then go as fast as you want

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:08:58 AM EDT

[#24]

Depends who welded up the cage and setup the chassis. If it's setup right, shouldn't be much different from a 1000cc side by side.

Might need to do some tweeking to dial it into how you will use it. Different setups for dry pavement, grass fields, rough trails, jumps, etc....

As others have noted, add netting or bars to keep arms in the cage when you roll it.

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:12:15 AM EDT

[#25]

whats the most hp from a stock side by side?

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:18:35 AM EDT

[#26]

The decel if you happen to hit anything solid at speed would ruin your life.

Shoulder belts and a helmet will put all the force on your C-spine.

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:22:03 AM EDT

[#27]

Full fucking send

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:25:24 AM EDT

[#28]

If it has a R1 engine it will move. It looks like a home built though and that stuff always seems shady to me. On a normal little go cart or whatever I wouldn’t worry about it but on something with real power engineering is important.

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:27:44 AM EDT

[#29]

Dam no room for iced beers sucks
just buy a 1000 razor turbo
I just got the 900 and it scares me

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:29:14 AM EDT

[#30]

Only one way to find out!

Posted: 10/19/2019 1:31:44 AM EDT

[#31]

The last time somebody asked here about something similar it was quickly pointed out that the radiator is mounted above your head. That's a decent point to make. Not the best place for nearly boiling water to be concentrated. Would it stop me from driving it? Nope, I'd just make sure the cooling system is in great condition and let er rip.

Posted: 10/19/2019 2:33:58 AM EDT

[#32]

Real retarded.

Street tires up front.
Mud tires in back.

Posted: 10/19/2019 2:37:38 AM EDT

[#33]

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whats the most hp from a stock side by side?

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Sub 200.

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:04:43 AM EDT

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Buy some wrist restraints that attach to the steering wheel so your arms don't go outside and get stuck between the ground and the rollbar. And then go as fast as you want

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Wtf? Arm restraints attach to your lap belt

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:10:41 AM EDT

[#35]

Wear a helmet and drink some water and you’ll be ok.

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:12:48 AM EDT

[#36]

As fast and safe as you want it to be.

I'd drive the shit out of it!

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:13:55 AM EDT

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Needs moar .50 cal.

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Came to post this.

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:22:20 AM EDT

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Not as fast or unsafe as this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apd1KBjLV8k

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What an idiot! That rig looks like fun but no way in hell would I take it to the public streets like that, one vehicle backing out of the drive and it's over.

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:44:14 AM EDT

[#39]

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Depends who welded up the cage and setup the chassis. If it's setup right, shouldn't be much different from a 1000cc side by side.

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Pretty sure it's a commercial Joyner brand buggy that's been engine swapped.

Looks pretty cool.

More pics, OP?

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:44:39 AM EDT

[#40]

That looks like hella fun.

Posted: 10/19/2019 9:47:43 AM EDT

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What an idiot! That rig looks like fun but no way in hell would I take it to the public streets like that, one vehicle backing out of the drive and it's over.

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No different than when riding a motorcycle if you think about it