Trashed Path Winder Go Kart (Part 3) - Build and First Drive
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
- Last video this Kart was fully disassembled, parts cleaned and painted. New parts have arrived from GoPowerSports and BMIKarts. Lets assemble all the pieces of the puzzle and take this Path Winder Go Kart out for the first ride in many years.
Part 1: • Trashed Path Winder Go...
Part 2: • Trashed Path Winder Go...
Part 3: (this video)
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Making memories your kids will remember for a lifetime. You're an awesome dad, James.
Yeah, out there spending time with your kids - they don't stay little for long so enjoy it while it lasts. 🙂
Both these comments are so true
Good dads are awesome!!
@@Tailss1 Indeed! You never get that time back! Enjoy now!!
amen
Melted my heart when you put your little one on with her brother. Life is good dad. Life is good.
It can be! Make it so!! Way to go Dad!!
Keep the kids young as long as you can. The outside world can be cruel for the new. Great job, James..awesome.
Yes, but be joyful that they have the physical and mental health to take on the challenges of life. Your example can't be over estimated. Sorry for the serious attitude. 40 years of trauma work has warped my mind. 😢 Also, though my only child is 49 now, because of mental health issues (All my family has mental health issue) he hasn't been outside in over 35 years now. Wishing you & your family the very best 😎❤️👍
Paul Anka - Times Of Your Life 1. That moment when you realize you have to take your sister for a ride. 2. When you realize that you have a lead foot and dad proclaims, "That's a little fast". 3. When you think things were going so well, you now must give up the drivers seat to your little sister and you pray that the cart will come back in the same condition so you can enjoy driving it again. (She was a very good driver from what I saw).
This was wonderful James. They grow up faster than we often realize or accept. Thanks for sharing this precious moment.
Thank yo WECCB640 for putting so nicely in writing what we were all thinking.
That moment when you realize you should've worn a jock strap!!!
Spending time like that with your kids is awesome! Especially with the cart you rebuilt . Great videos
Showing the hertz with the engine RPMs gave me a nice laugh this morning, thanks!
That just cracked me up as well :D
Awesome to be out with your kids having a blast. Great job James.
You got me interested in what a torque converter was, in design and theory. Wikipedia had a good over view. I always get my curiosity stimulated when watching your channel, thanks.👍 It was fun watching the kids! What a great father you are! Thanks for sharing your happiness and joy. 👦👧
1:07:25 literally watching core memories happen here. Great vid this was the cherry on top seeing them enjoy the fruit of your labor ❤
Hey Dad we made it to Albuquerque but we ran out of gas. Please come and get us with gas too.🎉❤
"Take it easy" made me laugh! Oh to be a kid, again. Everyone seemed to have a great time, including you James. Thanks for a terrific video.
This was a fun mini series. Watching all 3 parts was worth it to see the fun you and your kids had with it! WoW!
The purest craftsmanship. Bravo..
“Hey Marge…those Condon kids are drag racing up and down the street again.” 🤣🤣🤣
I think this will be the last year for Sean in either of these carts. And I was waiting for you to go flying out when you turned on the hill.
You’re right…time for an ATV.
I got an ATV when I was about 13 and I really loved that thing. This was back in the 80s. I started driving and eventually never got on it again, my dad sold it. I wish I still had it. I don't really live in a place where I could drive it, but if I did, I probably would get another. If you are able to find one, I know the kiddos are gonna love it.
Been looking forward to the finish of this build.
Hey James, brilliant video as always, your children will remember this time with great fondness ,well done and best regards from Ireland
I love all your videos but especially this series. Seeing your son take his sister for a ride and hearing her laugh put a big smile on my face. Best part of the video. I would love to do something like this for my girls. Your videos are extremely helpful. They took all the mystery out of small engine carburetors for me, allowing me to clean and tune my lawn mower and snow blower, getting them running like new. Thank you for that!
Excellent workmanship James. That thing turns on a dime with a nickel change. It should last a long time. Fun watching the backwards wagon wheel effect in the video.
Thanks 👍
The video was great. I bought a cart for my kids when they were growing up. It was used and I went through it to make sure it was safe. We lived on a Cul-de-Sac which was perfect. There were a couple carts in the neighborhood so you can imagine the fun they had, Great memories
Good chance for second child to drive lefty wow great dad blessings to family 🙏🙏🎉🎉😊😊
Hi James, from Cebu Island in S.E. Asia. I love watching your videos, my wife says that you make my OCD seem normal. I especially enjoy your interactions with your kids. That is what life is about.
Thanks
Who says OCD isn’t normal? I thought lack of OCD WAS ABNORMAL 😆 Cebu !!! 👍 the coconut processing plant still stink the place up? If it’s still there🤷♂️ ain’t been there in 40 yrs 😝 ✌️
Truck bed liner on the gokart pan reduces the rattle and protects it from damage. We used that on our desert sand buggies
Good idea, thanks
The whole channel is great but the last few minutes of this video made my year. You my friend are an amazing and awesome Dad!!!
Hi James and good morning. I have been enjoying your videos, and just wanted to make a small suggestion. I noticed you use WD40 and PB Blaster regularly. I do as well, but I also use Yamaha Ring Free. Whenever I come across an older engine that hasn't been run in a while, whether 2 or 4 stroke, I pull the plug and add 2 or 3 table spoons to the cylinder, then rotate it around, if possible, to coat the cylinder and rings, then let it set for a while. I have brought back engines from almost no compression, to well running. It truly does what it says. It was recommended to me years ago from a Yamaha dealer mechanic. It's a little pricey, but works very well. Just something to add to your tool inventory. I also picked up a few diagnostic items and tools after watching you. I can always learn new things. Well, that's it. Hope my suggestion helps sometime. Take care and keep the video's coming. Jeff T.
Looks like you earned another "Best Dad Ever" t-shirt. 🤩
Get I’m a ATV 👍 love the video thanks George in England Uk 🇬🇧
What a blast!!! Great memories in the making!
James what I like most about Your videos is. The methodical approach that You convey along with Your projects in depth and very precise knowledge. Thanks for the journey…respectfully Don P
I appreciate that!
Dude! Keep rocking with those kids!! You're the most important thing that they have right now.... Make it matter!! From an old dad.......
these kids must love their Dad...; Good Job James...!
only thing missing is Mustie1 with his Go Cart....!
Great fun with the kids and the kid at heart. Good for you!
I get impatient with most videos and skip,
but yours I watch from beginning to end.
This sure does bring me back to doing this with my son. He is now 27 and I miss those days.
One of the best episodes yet. Cart rebuild, fun with the family. In the end I had a big smile on my face.
'Major overhaul?' That's an understatement. It's James Condon's Fun Power 'Go Cart of Theseus.'
A Master Class in attention to detail. I learned a lot.
Having a lot of fun after a very nice "repair" .... euhm ... rebuild ...
Thanks for uploading this interesting vids.
Exquisite attention to detail!! Very creative solutions to some discovered "issues." Another example of how "old stuff" can be restored to "like new" condition. Thanks for the great content!!
Thank you very much!
great memories having fun with your kids james! very well done!
The kid in me loved this series.This was your most intense and in depth project yet. Well done, Jim.
Beautiful family. Very nice build on the cart. Also never too old for go carts I'm 60 have 3 with motorcycle engines on em , stretch custom bent frames , have fun .
Lot's of bumpy fun! Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
If you ever quit your day job, you would make a great surgeon, great work, been watching for years
Awesome restoration James 😊
Thanks 👍
What a blast! Well worth the work for the fun with your kids.
A couple mechanical recommendations from me. First get an automotive double return spring for the throttle linkage. Spring breaks and you usually get full throttle. Second that large chain pulley will eventually hit the ground if you drive it off pavement. I suggest a stout guard even if it causes more high-center hangups. You know changing that big pulley would be a chore.
Good work Jim! Thanks for your videos.
Very welcome
Looks like the new cart is the perfect size for your daughter ❤
I think so too!
Brilliant stuff. Wish i had somewhere for my kids to play on a go-cart. Our garden isn’t big enough and the fields rounds us are wet and muddy. They got to play on a 500cc quad bike!
Making memories those kids will have for a lifetime James! If yours are like mine were, they will LOVE the ATV's. We had hot rods, and motorcycles, and all sorts of fun things when they were little, but when I got them their own ATV's ?? That was a home run. By far their favorites from their childhoods. And, at 31 and 27 now ?? They STILL love riding them. Luckily we have some acreage here in Elkmont Alabama, so we have a place to take them for trails through the woods. This is a very heart warming video. All the best to you guys!
Love the “dad laugh” of both seeing a project work and knowing how cool those carts are for kids… probably remembering how cool they were when dad was a kid!!!
Very good job as usual..Your a good dad ..Kids seem to enjoy gocart(s)...
Great build, James! Loved seeing the kids scoot around in it.
Have been enjoying your shows for a long time! This one really
made me wish my kids were little again! When you were welding I remember when the arc would damage a vidicon tube ( I'm officially old) I had a kart with a Mac 10 on it way back in the day.
Keep up the great work!!
Thanks for watching!
That's a nice looking young family you have there. I figured your daughter would really get on it, and she did very well. Even mom got involved.
There is nothing better than wake up and start the day watching James' videos. 😊Saludos from Mexico.
Saludos desde Mexico
That giant ratchet reminds me of that 24” screwdriver Mustie uses to adjust carburetors with 😂 comical. Love it.
Yes sir just that alone was worth it and those films will last you a lifetime of enjoyment God bless
What a fun series, who didn't have a smile on their face when they started going? What a great dad. I would have done anything to have a go cart when I was a kid.
You could drill and install some Zerk fittings on those front spindles and pump them full of grease to help lube the front wheel bearings. Just like they do the blade spindles on riding mowers. This may keep the front bearings from drying out. Great project, your kid will love it.
This!
If only I had this when I was a youngen. Mine was made with 2.4's, wagon wheels and some steel rod for axels. the steering was a pole wrapped with close line. The steering wheel came from a peddle toy if I remember correctly. I had to laugh when I saw your finger with a band aide cause that always came with building our carts. Gravity was used for an engine down a long hill paved if you could find it. If I can find a old picture I'll try to send it to you. Can't thank you enough for doing these movies.
I enjoyed this series so much. Your a great Dad James
TIP: The next time you need to cut stranded cable, get your soldering iron out and tin a small area where you intend to make the cut. Brush off the excess solder while it's hot if the hole for the cable is a tight fit. Keep in mind all of the area you get solder on will no longer be flexible after you tin it.
That's what I was thinking - and have done in the past. With the crimp-on, the cable can't be removed.
What can I say other than I'm jealous! This has been a real treat watching all 3 videos. You did a GREAT job as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
as a wise man once said :" a grinder and paint, make me the welder I aint!"
(nice work, love to watch!)
Great video James. Lots of work and in the end lots of fun for the kids and you (we could hear you laughing when you were on the cart, and even before that).
Great work James, Try to set the tow in about 1/8 to 1/4 inch tow in, might help with the wobble. Thanks for the video.
Another good one Jim ,we have the kids and Mom action on the go cart ,lets try for a Governor disconnect and see what it will do at WOT ,Thanks for the ride along Jim ,great family fun your Son is ready for something Bigger
Boy o boy! You really k ow your stuff. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with an ATV!
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing
Such a great family involvement video. Good to see.
The matte black paint looks great on that frame!
Very cool. It is brand new vintage. And the kids helped. Memories! Excellent, as per your high standards James. I know your channel has made it when commenters on another page I follow say things like “I saw that on James Condron’s channel”.
So awesome, those kids won’t forget.
I love these old carts, it reminds me of all the carts I used to make when I was young and race them around the farm.
For multiple reasons this series of 3 makes for 1 of my favorite videos so far. The ending alone speaks for itself-well with one exception; at one point it was hard to tell who was having the most fun. I couldn't tell if it was the kids or-James the mechanic, the dad, or James the kid, since all 3 were laughing and having a great time. 😂 It would be great to see you teach/train/involve your kids in future videos. That's a lot a valuable knowledge to pass down [if there's interest]. Great series James.
Fantastic video James, great job and how amazing to see your kids having so much fun.
Well done James.
James, you should have some metal tags made up to apply to the equipment you rebuild. If I saw your name on a go kart, mower, gennie, etc, I would definitely pick it up!
Due diligence with that grounding wire from the motor to the frame... Over time you could loose the connection from the serrated bolts, when water, dirt and rust sets in 🙈👍😎
Awesome project, I almost wish is was a child in your household 🤪👍❤️
James, I watch and enjoy all your videos. This by far is number one with the builkd complete and the kids etc., Looks like they really enjoyed the ride, especially the little girl driving.
You did well.
Sam
She was a good driver. Drop at a much more sensible speed given the lack of suspension.
Well, it was done. It's always nice to fix something and have a little fun with the kids. That's the way to do it, especially being a fantastic dad. How you fix mowers, bring them back to life, and have a longer life span is excellent-well done.
That was awesome! I was having fun just watching you. Thank you for another great video, and keep up the good work. I have learned a lot from you.
Awesome! Thank you!
Heck of a nice job.
Nice job. You are the worlds greatest Dad.
Going to have loads of fun 😊😊😊 Reminds me of when we had a Go Kart 😅😅😅
Great job, James. Loved the cart racing. Thanks for sharing.
Good to see this kart putting out 62.1 Hz.
EV's are HERE!!
FUN! Always wanted a go cart, couldn't convince my parents. I guess they new me too well.
You are so deliberate and thorough. It’s a real pleasure to watch you work. I’m jonesing to do something like a mower conversion, but the no suspension thing is a dealbreaker for me.
As always, meticulous + great job. Having the family enjoy the results, priceless.
I appreciate the youthful exuberance. That cart really moves!
Careful James, your inner kid was showing. Looks like loads of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Brings back memories when i was kid. I used to put the front end up against something and set there doing burnouts with mine
Love the 62.1hz reference. You really do have a sense of humor. 😊
Looks fun, James. Teach them to place their thumbs out of the wheel. I learned the hard way and snapped both mine when I hit a rock as kid
You have to admit James that this was a whole lot more rewarding than fixing generators .lol. Looks like the lawn needs a little love as well. You need to supercharge that motor to compensate for your weight .
It’s been dry here in the northeast. I irrigate and I still have sunburned spots, too.
That was a lot of fun. Awesome video! That was some rough riding buddy.
You got that right!
what alot of fun for the kids,, what can give you more satisfaction , than your kids having fun 😍😍
Thank you 🤗
James, great job 👏 and now it's time to step your children in Kart and Kart Drag Racing.
With your knowledge of small engines you'll have them breaking track records.
another nice video THANKS
Enjoyed the end as that would be me trying to show off to my 2 boys that Dad is still the best
Although I won't hear back from you; your modifications and improvements are quite good. Your son has a need for speed!
That he sure does!
Love these videos. I'd watch every second of them if they were 18 hours long I do believe. Thanks for taking the time you do to make these quality, Great videos mate James C