Help out a newbie

#1
Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and to minibikes in general. I was looking to do some simple upgrades to my predator 212 for now(air filter, jet, header), at what point during my build would I need to upgrade flywheel and rod? I'm looking forward to my minibike journey!
 
#2
Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and to minibikes in general. I was looking to do some simple upgrades to my predator 212 for now(air filter, jet, header), at what point during my build would I need to upgrade flywheel and rod? I'm looking forward to my minibike journey!
Welcome Tinman, your gonna like it here. The point of no return and the time a billet flywheel and rod are required is once the governor is removed and the engine is allowed to rev to higher RPM's than the stock rod and flywheel are designed for.
 

SAS289

Well-Known Member
#7
I have a suggestion... Bolt your engine in and ride. You may like what you have and not want/need extra power and all the dollars needed for the extra power, RPM's, and speed. I just had this experience yesterday after putting my near stock Coleman on the street for the first time. The question I had was do I think $200 plus in engine parts for an extra 2000 RPM's or so is worth it for a $190 mini bike? For me the answer is no the bike is fine as is. I have a second Coleman to put together and am planning for a near stock engine with a torque converter. I'm betting I will be fine with how that turns out. It just depends on what you want to do with your bike.

I couldn't get my buddy off the bike and could have sold it to him on the spot for a nice profit. When he finally stopped riding I told him wow, you have more time on the bike than I do.
 
#8
I only have the engine. I was planning to upgrade that first then find a frame to throw it on haha I might run it stock first, but knowing me, I'll get the modding bug! Should I break it in then upgrade or it doesn't matter?
 
#10
If you have a running motor but no bike I would focus on the bike first. Any mods will put you further out from riding your bike. Getting to ride might give you an idea of were you want to go with your build. You might decide you want more low RPM torque or high RPM HP after riding it.
 
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