This is my first post, so, "Hello Everyone!"
"LONG VERSION" (for short version, scroll down)
I picked up a junker Baja Heat a few weeks ago for $50. It didn't run, but was fairly complete. I then bought a Predator 212cc engine to drop in it, since the factory engine needed some work and I wanted to ride!
I was still in need of a few minor parts and during my search, I ran into a Baja MB200. The motor ran great, but it wouldn't move and needed a rear tire. I snagged it for $100. When I got it home, I decided it was the better of the two bikes and began troubleshooting it. Turned out someone had bypassed the jackshaft, lost the tensioner and ruined the clutch. Easy fix, I had those parts from the first bike. I had it up and running in less than an hour from the time I got it home, it's a fun little bike. I swapped the rear tire the next day and have been riding for a couple of hours every day since. So, that's the story so far...
Now, here's where things get tricky. I'm a really big, heavy guy. When I say heavy, I mean 308 pounds. I wanted to use the Baja as a camp bike (load my pack jump on it and take of through the woods for a couple of days). Keep in mind, I've been riding the bike just fine, it runs great on decent hills and level ground. I feel like the engine has more than enough power, without any signs of my weight being an issue. So I feel like the weak link is between the engine and the rear wheel.
Where I camp, there's one steep hill and quite a few small ruts that will require going slow and having plenty of torque, which is what my bike lacks right now. So, what I need, is an idea on clutches, sprockets, a TAV, or a gearbox/transmission of some kind. I don't need to go fast, but I'd like to keep the top speed at at least 20-25mph if possible, but I'll sacrifice speed if I have to. I know Rokons and some other bikes have insane torque with very small engines, but they are all out of my price range, so I'm open to ideas on getting this Baja to do what I need it to do (as long as no one suggests losing weight). :glare:
My budget is limited, but I'm willing to consider anything up to $300, more than that, it just won't be worth it.
"SHORT VERSION"
Baja 6.5hp
load- 300lbs+
Need more torque, willing to trade some speed
Need advice on clutches, sprockets or a TAV.
"LONG VERSION" (for short version, scroll down)
I picked up a junker Baja Heat a few weeks ago for $50. It didn't run, but was fairly complete. I then bought a Predator 212cc engine to drop in it, since the factory engine needed some work and I wanted to ride!
I was still in need of a few minor parts and during my search, I ran into a Baja MB200. The motor ran great, but it wouldn't move and needed a rear tire. I snagged it for $100. When I got it home, I decided it was the better of the two bikes and began troubleshooting it. Turned out someone had bypassed the jackshaft, lost the tensioner and ruined the clutch. Easy fix, I had those parts from the first bike. I had it up and running in less than an hour from the time I got it home, it's a fun little bike. I swapped the rear tire the next day and have been riding for a couple of hours every day since. So, that's the story so far...
Now, here's where things get tricky. I'm a really big, heavy guy. When I say heavy, I mean 308 pounds. I wanted to use the Baja as a camp bike (load my pack jump on it and take of through the woods for a couple of days). Keep in mind, I've been riding the bike just fine, it runs great on decent hills and level ground. I feel like the engine has more than enough power, without any signs of my weight being an issue. So I feel like the weak link is between the engine and the rear wheel.
Where I camp, there's one steep hill and quite a few small ruts that will require going slow and having plenty of torque, which is what my bike lacks right now. So, what I need, is an idea on clutches, sprockets, a TAV, or a gearbox/transmission of some kind. I don't need to go fast, but I'd like to keep the top speed at at least 20-25mph if possible, but I'll sacrifice speed if I have to. I know Rokons and some other bikes have insane torque with very small engines, but they are all out of my price range, so I'm open to ideas on getting this Baja to do what I need it to do (as long as no one suggests losing weight). :glare:
My budget is limited, but I'm willing to consider anything up to $300, more than that, it just won't be worth it.
"SHORT VERSION"
Baja 6.5hp
load- 300lbs+
Need more torque, willing to trade some speed
Need advice on clutches, sprockets or a TAV.
