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Nic's Mini Bikes
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On this channel we will be fixing and building mini bikes that have been forgotten and neglected. Anything from tote gotes from the 1960s and 1970s to the popular Coleman minis we see everyone crusing around on. We won't be too worried about upgrading these predator motors that we will be using, as I do sell most of these minis when they are all done. The motors on the bikes we do keep will probably get some love though! From building, to experiments just to see what happens for science... come along for the ride, as my kids Charles, Kaitlyn, Benjamin, maybe Thomas and I try to build something everyone will enjoy! Email me @ nicsminis@gmail.com
Tillotson 212 Will It Run?!!?
Hey everyone! Welcome back! Ben E Boy and I went and did some work on a guys Motovox the other day and he insisted on giving us this Tillotson 212 for helping him out! How can we say no to a free Tillotson? Today we get this little gem all squared away and try to start it up! #tillotson #212 #willitrun #flysareannoying
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BT200X Race Engine Rebuild
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In this video we take our race winning Predator 212 apart and give it some upgrades! We put a Dyno Cams .308 cam, 32lb duel valve springs, titanium retainers, split keepers, Big Block Clones shredder head with stainless steel valves, Big Block Clones PWK intake manifold and a 26mm PWK Nibbi carb! Here is to hoping this thing rips! @BigBlockClones @dynocams1006 @eccarburetors1695 @ColemanPowersp...
CRASH!! Honor Speedway Mini Bike Race 7 13 24
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Hey everyone welcome back! This is our 3rd race at our local 1/5 mile dirt oval track! Charles had a pretty good crash in this one! That is part of it! I'm glad he is ok! Enjoy the mini bike race! Thumbnail photo by Photo-Bandit share/dfkFbKPGdEGKQtTc/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Coleman B200RSV Unboxing And Assembly
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I'm so excited! i finally found a Coleman B200Rsv close enough for me to go pick it up! Five hour round trip later and its home! Let's unbox it and put it together!
New Rear Wheel Bearings For A Coleman B200 All Ready!!
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Oh man! We haven't even had our Coleman B200 for a year yet and we already have to replace the rear wheel bearings! We're pretty rough on these bikes and this one is one of my favorites! Kaitlyn rides this bike like she stole it that's for sure! We have a race at our local track and I need these bearings replaced yesterday! So I have no choice but to do them in the middle of the night after wor...
Bt200X Gets A New Chain And Sprocket!
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Hey everyone welcome back! I've been crazy busy between getting new mini bikes and moving furniture out of my last grandparents house but we're getting back to it! In this video we're going to swap our 50 tooth sprocket for a 60 tooth sprocket on our @ColemanPowersportsUSA BT200X. Our goal is more speed coming out of turn 2 and 4 at our local 1/5 mile dirt track!
BT200X Gets New Head Tube Bearings
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Hey everyone welcome back! These dang head tube bearings are always going bad on our BT200X! My hopes are that this style bearing will be easier to change when they do go bad! Amazon Associates link Head Tube Bearings amzn.to/3RT6oKf Do you want to donate to a project? Get a thank you and a shout out in the next video! Venmo @Nicsminibikes-22 Cash App $Nicsminibikes Email me! nicsminis@gmail.co...
2024 Colorado Gambler 500
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Welcome back! We went to the Colorado Gambler for the 2nd year and we had a blast! I was asked to make the trophies for the mini bike events and we took 1st 2nd and 3rd place trophies with us and Charles brought home the 2nd place trophy! Everyone at the event is always awesome and its nothing but a good time! We are already looking forward to next year! Do you want to donate to a project? Get ...
The Trike Has An Oil Leak!!!! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike!
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Hey everyone! Welcome back! I was making the thumb throttle video and noticed the trike leaking some oil! So, here we are! Lets find out where this dang leak is coming form! #coleman #colemantrike #predator212 #builtnotbought Do you want to donate to a project? Get a thank you and a shout out in the next video! Venmo @Nicsminibikes-22 Cash App $Nicsminibikes Email me! nicsminis@gmail.com Facebo...
Coleman B200 Gets A Thumb Throttle
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Hey everyone welcome back! Today we're just going to install a thumb throttle on our @ColemanPowersportsUSA B200! I've been wanting to do this for a little while and now is the perfect time! #b200 #thumbthrottle #coleman Amazon Associates Links Short cable thumb throttle (returned) amzn.to/4aYkiS3 Billet Thumb Throttle amzn.to/3xoZncZ Do you want to donate to a project? Get a thank you and a sh...
Stage One Install On The Trike! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 9!
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Welcome back! In this video of the Coleman CT200U-EX we throw a stage one kit on the motor! This is as far as we are going to take this motor because it is just a cruiser bike and speed isn't what we are after. We also fabricate some running boards to replace the foot pugs and I think they came out amazing! Let me know what you think in the comments! #custom #builtnotbought #ct200uex #trike #ho...
Coolster Mini Jeep Clutch Install
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Hey everyone! Welcome back! I'm super excited! We are Monetized! That's freaking sweet! Huge thank you each and every single one of you! In this video my buddy had a Coolster Mini Jeep that needed a clutch so Kaity and I went ahead and took care of that for him! These things are pretty freaking sweet and we'll probably end up with one, one of these days! I know its not a mini bike but when look...
Our First Mini Bike Race At Honor Speedway! 5-11-24
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Hey everyone welcome back! I am pretty excited for this one! We had our first race at Honor Speedway in Pueblo Colorado! Its a 1/5 mile dirt oval here and it was a blast! Charles rode the green Coleman B200 and i rode our blue Coleman BT200X! I think he is a lot more brave than I am! These 2 bikes should be pretty evenly match up, the cams and carbs are different but that's about it! We had one...
Real Gas Tank Install! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 8!
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Hey everyone welcome back! I picked up a real gas tank to put on the trike! This think looks killer! It's a pretty straight forward install and it completely changes the look of the bike! Let me know what you think down in the comments! #coleman #colemanminibike #letsseewhthappens #science #minibike #minitrike @ColemanPowersportsUSA Gas Tank amzn.to/3WG4MXm
212 Hemi Gets A 224 Head And Internal Goodies!
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I built both of these 212 Predator Hemi's and i road the struggle bus the whole time! We powered through and got them both done anyways! This one got a 224Predator Max Performance head, CL-CS grind DynoCam, arc billet rod, Racer Proquip cast aluminum flywheel and a 26mm amazon round slide carb along with a governor and oil sensor delete. Nothing to special really but it runs awesome! @harborfre...
Lets Get This Trike To Turn! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 7
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Lets Get This Trike To Turn! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 7
How Much Did It Cost? Live Axle Price Break Down! Coleman CT200U-EX trike build part 6
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How Much Did It Cost? Live Axle Price Break Down! Coleman CT200U-EX trike build part 6
How fast is it!?! Coleman CT200U-EX Build Part 5!
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How fast is it!?! Coleman CT200U-EX Build Part 5!
Engine and Throttle Install! CT200U-EX Trike Build! Part 4
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Engine and Throttle Install! CT200U-EX Trike Build! Part 4
Fabricating Gussets! CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 3
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Fabricating Gussets! CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 3
Hydraulic Brake Install! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 2
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Hydraulic Brake Install! Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 2
Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 1
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Coleman CT200U-EX Trike Build Part 1
Predator 301 Gets Honda GX240 Internals
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Predator 301 Gets Honda GX240 Internals
Ben E Boys CT100U Gets A Head Light!
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Ben E Boys CT100U Gets A Head Light!
B200 Coleman 196CC Taotao Engine Teardown
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B200 Coleman 196CC Taotao Engine Teardown
Full GoPowerSports 180 Jr Race on a New Coleman B200!
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Full GoPowerSports 180 Jr Race on a New Coleman B200!
Hi, does it shake or vibrates a lot?
Did it come with a certificate of origin
It didn't. I could have sent in to Coleman and got it but I didn't
What that tool called? The thing you used to measure it?
Feeler gauge
I'm 13 now, and am looking to buy one of these. My mom thinks it's unsafe, and I wanted other opinions on it. I would ride on street and paved trails, but do you think this is a good option for a gas minibike? I'm also looking to learn a little more about small engines, so I also am curious how this would be. So really I want to know: Should I buy one? (yes I have the money), and is it a smart purchase? Other than that, loved the video and just really wanted your opinion. Also, I already have an electric scooter and am looking to upgrade.
I'm 13 now, and am looking to buy one of these. My mom thinks it's unsafe, and I wanted other opinions on it. I would ride on street and paved trails, but do you think this is a good option for a gas minibike? I'm also looking to learn a little more about small engines, so I also am curious how this would be. So really I want to know: Should I buy one? (yes I have the money), and is it a smart purchase? Other than that, loved the video and just really wanted your opinion. Also, I already have an electric scooter and am looking to upgrade
It's a mini bike it is dangerous. Stock they go 20-25mph. U can do that on ur pedal bike. Wear a helmet and ride smart, watch out for other people and stay alert. A 13 year old out having fun on a bike like this is so much better than out causing trouble in the community.
@@nicsminibikes Thanks. Also how much would you say street riding this (with proper hand signals) bends legality?
@StayFaithful7 these bikes are not street legal at all in most places. You'll have to check ur local laws
@@nicsminibikes Alright, thank you. I will definitely let you know what happens with this.
Acetone works better.
What made u set the coil gap set at .045 instead of .030 ,cool build also.
These magnets are stronger than a normal flywheels magnet. Also we race this bike on a dirt oval and I wanted it to have extra clearance in case it picks something up from the dirt on the track. ARC recommends a gap between .030 and .060. Yes it's not an ARC flywheel but I still follow that recommendation.
Damn. Going for some power. No need for the pushrod guide plate with the Champion rockers. I have them on all three of my builds, even on a very mild 196 build. How do you do your timing with the cast aluminum flywheel? What timing are you using?
I use racer proquip cast aluminum flywheels they come with 28 degrees and I run the stock key
@@nicsminibikes Yeah that's nice. I did the same with the PVL flywheel with 4-degree key. I timed my cast aluminums to 32 and torqued them down without a key. I don't really care that much about timing. I just set it to what the cam calls for.
@@Deucealive75 ya I get some pretty wicked kick back with arc flywheels that have 32 degrees and none at all with these at 28
No assembly lube or oil , that's gonna scream nice build
Everything that should have oil on them got it
Great video 👍👍
Give it a stretch frame
It pretty much is. Bearing hangers are welded to the back side of the frame.
Great video!
Thanks man first one with our insta 360 x4 and chuck tossed it in the rocks and cracked the lens cover! Dang guy can't have nothing nice!
@nicsminibikes well, it looked food for a while anyway! Lol. I'm so tired of things not working out for me to race with you guys. How many more are there? When does the next season start? I've got 2 uses ready to race for myself. Plus the kiddos.
We have one more on September 7th I'm waiting now for the details from the track but I do know it's a night race this time.
Great video , cool track
Our last race is on the 7th of September come on!
I’m rebuilding a BT200x that I got from facebook. I ran into this problem today! With your video, I was able to get them out!
What is the purpose of the great reduction? Can that be used on a mini bike?
This engine goes on a large cement mixer that can mix quite a few bags at once so maybe it needs the torque more than the HP I'm not really sure but that's how it came so my buddy wanted to keep it that way.
Where did you get front wheel and tire from?
Links are in the description. But here's the main site! shetleykartsupply.mybigcommerce.com/
How did you get the second spacer to attach to the axle bar and the shaft? I'm stuck at that part
Lol well I pushed on the wheel with my feet and pulled the shock I was trying to go into with one hand and feed the axle threw with the other
you need to adjust your carb i believe
I wouldn't say my carbs are perfect by any means but they are good enough
Cool vid what was done to the bike internals here
I don't remember I would say springs cam rod and flywheel at least.
@nicsminibikes ok what size main jet do u recommend for a stage 1 224cc with header, 22mm clone carburetor, 22lbs springs and governor disabled.
@@kevingoon2747 I would start with the 17.5 pilot jet and a 115 main and tune the carburetor from there
Are u using 22mm clone carb, how much turns out is the air screw
This was a while ago. If I had to guess I would say the air mixture screw is between 1.5 2 turns out.
@@nicsminibikes thanks great.
Can someoune explain to me what the caliper wedge is I can’t install my brakes
The caliper wedge is just a wedge of plastic they use to keep the caliper from closing in on itself.
If u need to open the caliper to put the rotor between the pads I should be able to just push the side that does the squeezing on the rotor in some if not then loosen the bleeder screw then push the pads apart and re tighten the bleed screw
What did you use to space the front wheel? Just sleeves on each side?
Ya I just hit the local hardware store and got some thick steel bushing that fit over the axle welded a few together and cut them to the length I needed
Like 👍 the on the fly ingenuity
Really nice bike i looked at one at my tractor supply definitely out of my budget right now i did a full service on my ranger with new belt and some sunf street tires kinda blew my budget for anything ive also down to just my mm80 and motovox gave my older adult kids my big tire bikes as i never ride them cleaning stuff out
Ya this guy was pretty much a birthday present for myself. I can't buy expensive things like it all the time but once in a while I'll make a bad life decision and just do it and make it work.
@nicsminibikes I feel ya needs come before wants
What torque converter do you use?
With the gx390 it was straight chained
Nice. How many hours do you think the bike has on it? Not sure that it matters though because they may go bad randomly. Similar to the Coleman jackshaft bearings. I didn't like the jackshaft bearings in my torque converters and replaced them when they were fairly new.
I'm not sure how many hours are on it but it gets ran pretty hard
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Nice bike nick do you have any spare like baja warrior brake drums of that style for sale?
what are the head bolts torque spec ?
All the torque specs will be the same as a Honda gx200. 17 foot pounds. www.everestpartssupplies.com/pages/honda-gx200-technical-specifications
@@nicsminibikesthank you so much
U betcha!
Witam z Polski chociaż jedna osoba na UA-cam zastosowała zębatkę jako napinacz łańcucha to jest prawidłowe zamiast jakiejś rolki , łańcuch pracuje na środkowych rolkach a nie na ogniwach zewnętrznych i to mi się spodobało więc daję łapkę w górę serdecznie pozdrawiam miłego dnia
I like using the sprocket I think it looks better than the wheel type! Thanks for watching in Poland that's awesome!
@@nicsminibikes no widzisz Kolego nawet w Polsce Ciebie oglądają haha pozdrawiam trzymaj się
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Parts list?
CT200UEX Trike Build: ua-cam.com/play/PL-iiNfa3UVTh4Bcd2cUMy-X5vYtf5wyct.html
Can I get that tank on Amazon?
Yes u can the link is in the description.
Ive got to replace mine on my motovox working on stretch kit and hydrolic brake kit add all new bearings after i tear it down for powder coat bike is taking some time to get done
Buy quality bearings no Amazon junk like me lol
@@nicsminibikes I used to buy those p. G. N's off of Amazon and they were relatively good and then the quality of it was just winter to do some research and find a good neither German or Japanese bearing for some of these wheel bearings that's one of my main Issues with these 6 inch small tire bikes. I just blow through bearings like crazy.
Luckily I have a local bearing store that sales skf bearings they are pretty good. They don't stock these little head tube bearings tho. I haven't had to do a 6 inch wheel bearing yet but I have done a few 8 inchers
@nicsminibikes I'm going to add some crf50 wheels to my mm80 that way I can tune the wheels and add just a little more flex for swing arm
You are not alone on this issue you had with the neck bearings. I had exact same issue with my EX frame when I was first time getting her together. I ended up using my dremel and slowly ground through the left over race.
I've almost been there I think last time I used a torch just to heat the head tube up and got them out. They are a pain that's for sure!
Nice bike nick
@@FYAMOTO thank you!
Put tensioner on it
I did a long time ago here's the video if ur interested! ua-cam.com/video/BGZqgc5CXBY/v-deo.html
What size clutch do they need, I need to replace ours? Thanks for the video!
We got our clutch right from coolster here's the link. coolster.com/product/rear-clutch-full-semi-auto-110cc-125cc-cl-4a/
@@nicsminibikes thank you!
I just picked up a complete 770 last night. Gotta try and get it running now
They are pretty awesome my frame is broken in 2 places now I need to get it fixed
What wheel hubs do I use if I want to put a go kart tire ? Do you by chance know? Thank you
Cool video !!👍👍
U can do all of this for 2-300 idk what dudes on all the parts are cheap af on Amazon I did my own full setup like yours for a little under $200
Is it really this loud cause I’m looking for a quiet mini bike for my neighborhood cause my neighbors are not very nice
They aren't to loud with the stock exhaust on them. Quieter than a lawnmower fo sho
My first Tillotson I built had this same thing happen on my 212 pro tj called said dad bike won't start he was 3 miles from house rod caps were done rear fill cap was gone motor was pretty much empty
Oil is stupid lol. We've lost the drain plug before and had the side cover bolts back out before. I'm glad this fill plug was still around
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Slow
God im about to buy one of these motors and cant wait to get a new frame to throw it in
I picked this 390 up second hand pretty cheap.