Predator 212cc Throttle Kit recommendation?

[haw4]

Hi,

I am in the process of building my first mini bike. I picked up the Predator 212cc engine to mount to a Bad Dog mini bike frame. I am now trying to decide the best throttle option, and there are a couple of options on OldMiniBikes, but significantly different prices. Does anyone have experience with either of them? I found instructions for the $28 one (TD_KMP118), which seems nice, but if the $8 option works fine (TD_KM194), then why not. First time to post, and it doesn't seem to want to let me post the links.

I tried searching the forum, but after 10 pages I never found anything.

Thanks!
Hal

 

[genethehandymani]

I use alot of 212 preditor motors on my build and never use a kit Only had to make one bracket for the 97cc motor

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[creia]

Hal,
You do not need to purchase a "Throttle kit" for the HF Predator- they are already mini bike "friendly".
Michael

 

[trinik7597]

If you are running the stock carb there is no need for a kit ...

 

[haw4]

Interesting - thank you for the replies. So I don't even need some kind of stand off bracket for the throttle cable housing to anchor it and direct it at 90 degrees in to the stock throttle linkage assembly? I must not have paid enough attention in looking at it as it is in the stock setup.

 

[minibikin']

First welcome to OldMiniBikes. Pull off the air filter box. You'll get a better view. There should be a conduit clamp and a wire swivel already on your linkage. You'll need to loosen the center 10mm nyloc nut until the throttle lever returns freely. Then cut your cable and conduit to length and Install. You may want to add an additional return spring due to the drag of the added cable and twist grip.


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[haw4]

Thanks for the feedback! This forum keeps blocking my posts for links or language, despite neither. Does this always happen? I can barely respond.

 

[haw4]

Good idea about adding another return spring. I have not worked with twist throttles before.

 

[BellyUpFish]

Thanks for the feedback! This forum keeps blocking my posts for links or language, despite neither. Does this always happen? I can barely respond.

I think it's because you are new. I keep getting my replies blocked due to "too many URLS" for some reason.

 

[Hent]

You have a low post count and the spam filters are blocking it.

 

[Hent]

I personally think these work the best:

https://www.OldMiniBikes.com/predator-engine-throttle-kit.html

Yes, because we sell them, but more so because they provide instant feedback when releasing the throttle. As mentioned as an alternative you can install additional spring(s) elsewhere, I have seen some pretty good setups, and some really, really bad ones.