The 305 Jaden . It was a joke because he's so lightweight he can pop wheelies on just about everything they build. I may be stupid, but everybody else seemed to understand without having to have it explained to them!
I'm hoping they can build more in house CVTs in the future. There isn't much out there for 20hp+ engines besides the 780 and 94c Duster. Plus those are the only ones that'll survive above 3600 rpm without issues.
There is a 212 predator kit to put on a bicycle and since there are no videos on how to do anything to them i watch your videos. You meantion every peice and what to do with it. Keep up the good work👍
Red Beard's Garage I found your rock you painted. I've seen your truck around here but been busy workin haven't really been able to look it up. But you've caught my interest. Keep up the entertaining content good sir !
That looks like a Comet 20 series clone, with a 5/8 to 3/4 keyed adapter. The 30 series Comet clone can be had for 53.99, not sure how much that adapter goes for though. (30 series also comes with a copper bushing for the driven pulley)
I understand why you used the washers.. but in my experence here.. stamped washers are never all the same thickness. So may wanna mic those.. just dont wanna bust a engine case.. but I doubt those engine plates are perfectly flat in those bikes anyway.. I like your square tubing idea a whole lots better. Good work. Keeping it interesting there for folks.. and yall 2 do make a good team. Kinda like Bo and Luke Duke. And thats meant as a compliment guys..
I tried to mount one of the on a 301 predator..let’s just say I returned it for a 212 predator and am opting for other things , so much for bigger better faster. Just wish the bigger setup was a little cheaper 🤯 . Keep up the great work bud
Can't wait for the video for seat suspension. Hope it doesn't require welding, my back is killing me from hitting the trails too hard last weekend. Still wicked fun.
On the CT 200 U, it is not necessary to completely remove the cross brace with the bracket for the chain guard, or to toss the chain guard. Leave about four inches of the cross brace behind the torque converter, coming up from the frame tube. Drill hole clear through the four inch brace butt, about 3/4 inch from cut end. Cut off about one inch from the front end of the chain guard, just back of the front mounting hole. Drill new hole in front of the chain guard. Use cut off piece with old hole as guide. Straighten chain guard if misshapened while cutting. Make a metal bracket to run from brace butt to new hole in chain guard. Drill holes in each end of bracket. Assemble using bolts and nuts of proper size. I bent the new bracket so it could be mounted in back of the brace butt (chain side). Then bent the upper part of the bracket, away from the chain to ensure enough clearance for the nut in the back of the front of the chain guard. Nothing like having a chain guard where one was supposed to be. Factory engine has idle speed set at around 1740 rpm. That is because the engine came with a centrifugal clutch. Belt of torque converter doesn't engage until 2200 rpm. First reset idle to around 600-800 rpm. Shut off engine. Disassemble the drive pulley. The final piece that is keyed on the crankshaft, kind of squarish looking with a heavy bead the full length of each "corner"? That is the part the moving half of the drive pulley rides on. The inner nose of that keyed piece that contacts the crankshaft - machine about one thousandth inch from that face. Then find shims no larger in diameter than that facing of the crank shaft. Play with the shims, put on one at a time against that facing of the crankshaft, and reassemble pulley. Fire up the engine with rear wheel off the ground. You want the belt to not engage or barely engage at idle. Shut the engine off. Add more shims or remove shims until belt does not engage, or barely engages at idle. Shut off engine. Place rear wheel on ground. Restart engine. Hang on to handle bars. If belt does not engage at idle, but does engage just above idle, that is about right. You will know it is right, if when the wheel was off the ground, the belt just barely engaged. But when the engine was started with the rear wheel on the ground the belt did not engage at idle. Set up this way, the torque converter gives you much smoother starts from a standing start, compared to the standing starts from the 1740rpm and 2200 engagement of the factory set up. You will actually have a broader throttle range. But if you have boosted the power of your engine, you are on your own. My suggestion is only for original factory engine.
Hey red beard quick fix for the throttle that I do is just to use a break leaver off of a old bike it works great and way better then twist throttle cheaper to
I.was just at Go power sports . It's a good one stop place if you need several different things. A little pricey but you know what you're getting . .plus they got some cool machines up there
@ or about 7:00 you stated your cutting off a cross brace that adds sssoooooooooooooo much more rigid . and structural integrity . if its in the way move motor to comp. for it, or find a spot to weld the cross member back in somewhere that it fits....you need it!!!!!! BRO. you dont look lite....lol not to mention the added torque with the better motor ......
Hey RBG! Have you guys tried any type of overdrive lockout bushings in the TC to bring the top end rps up higher? Seems like they all top out around 40-45 regardless of how much power/torque the motor is outputting due to the drive pulley going into OD. Juggernaut improves it but without spending another $90 on it, I’m gonna try a bike stem and see if it starts chewing up belts or not
"Gee Mister,you're hair grew back fast"...From 2020.My gosh.You guys would step back in shock,it you saw Today's RBG.Congratulations!(surgeryWeds,thought today Monday.You guys with hair and beard.Eek)
You guys know that there is a big mini show started getting going on the coast here in mississippi. I am working on getting a ride going here in mid Mississippi for mini bikes.
I took my stock 200 ex out pig hunting. Tons of fun but on the steep mountain climbs it just didn't have enough power. So I've swapped in a Predator 212 (3/4" shaft), installed a TAV2 torque converter and added a set of pegs (located about where we cut off the stabilizer bar) to stand on, putting more weigh over the drive wheel and stabilizing the bike during steep hill climbs. I also pulled the charging stator and flywheel off the original Coleman engine. Everything fit perfectly and I still have power to the headlight. I haven't had a chance to go climbing yet, but the bike has a ton more power, acceleration is smoother and there isn't a screaming centrifugal clutch between my legs. I now need to upgrade the breaks... any ideas? Steep descents are a white knuckle experience and a bit dangerous!!
Can u put an amazon link for washers that u use on predator torque converter spacing on crankshaft please. I cant find here in ct. Ones i got from home cheapo are very loose on shaft, not fit as urs do in videos?
Hold up aren't there already premade 1" spacers you can find at places like Tractor Supply or about any hardware shop? Welding washers seems like overkill
Is that a 50cal ammo box on the front rack? I was thinking of doing the same to mount light and put battery in. Sweet build, love the channel. I've subscribed.
These CVTs, aka torque converters, theoretically should be superior to the factory jack-shaft setup. Assuming there is no belt slip, it should start at a 3:1 ratio and spin up to a 1:1 ratio. The factory jack-shaft is a fixed 2:1 ratio. I’m would like to see the speed comparison between the two on a mini bike equipped with the stock jack-shaft.
On my Coleman ct200u i run the predator 212 22 lb spring performance cam cvt no gov. jetted carb and im Flying... i need a new header/muffler and one of those sprockets you have. absolutely ridiculous
all my bikes used to have plastic milk crates like that.....then i saw a an article saying somebody got arrested for using a milk crate.....now i only use the fruits crates from mexico.....they look very similar to milk crates, but they are flimsy
I've watched all yalls videos and I cant decide between the red one or the camo one! I plan on upgrading which one would ya. Recommend if you went to get another one!?
So I actually ended up buying one for my wife (I just wanted both) lol so now we have red and camo one now time to start adding parts definitely need the suspension for the red one
Bro it’s totally worth it, my stock coleman ct200u went 19 mph and then I put a torque converter on it and a stage 1 kit, and now it goes 50 mph easy! In the end totally worth it.
You mentioned using the charging coil to charge a battery, just a heads up it puts out around 8 volts AC. I thought about doing the same thing but it needs a rectifier to convert the output to DC. I'm pretty excited about this torque converter kit. I was starting to think they had scrapped the project since they haven't mentioned it for months. Did they give you an estimated release date for it?
Hey RBG I'm waiting on the cvt to be in stock at GPS but I have a question. Can I use the one with the 5/8 crank shaft adapter. this is an upgrade right, I don't have to get the 3/4 version. I have the new ct200u. Thanks I know you got other stuff going than my questions, but your my UA-cam Bud even though we never met,, haha thanks for the info you share Bro it is appreciated!!
Take your twist throttle off the handle bar and add a brake lever instead for your gas lot easier to pull than to turn and get more power....I never use that twist throttle take off as soon as get new motor bike..
Great video. You inspired me to get a torque converter for my sons CT200U. Quick question...why cut the bike...can’t you cut the torque converter plate that mounts to the side of the engine? Thank you so much.
red beard I live Humboldt TN ; a little bit of a drive, but y'all need a machine shop in that area? Looking to move and maybe start a shop somewhere in TN.
Of all the videos I've watched on youtube I'm always amazed at how many people DON'T have any machinery. Even for misc. spacers and bushings........ it's better than a angle grinder and drill. I have a full machine shop at home and do it for a living, but even a couple benchtop units would beat stacking washers. Fun videos to watch though. Keep it up RBG!
Hey. I installed this torque converter on my coleman and I'm having a issue with it engaging. It works but I definitely lost acceleration and top end speed. Not sure what the issue could be. Its brand new from go power sports.
Hey Red Go get yourself a pint of 25% nitro model airplane fuel Put half pint in and fill gas tank The model fuel has castor oil in it so engine top end be well lubed with a touch of nitro. In fuel... Joe
Hey, red beard, really drank the cool aid on mini bikes lately. Question: Just installed the CT200 torque converter 5/8th shaft. I noticed on the GPS vid no bronze bushing also, I did not receive one either. If i have no problem with idle take off is it ok and/ or will I get more belt wear. Thanks, love your vids.
Ive was thinking about getting a couple of these bike so me and the old lady can just ride around camp sites and stuff. My question is we are both in our mid 50s and lm about 275LB not looking for a speed record but if we kept them on roads and simple trail is my wait going to be a problem
On all the videos putting torque converters on they all raise the motor. I am wondering about something maybe you can answer for me. On the mounting plate there are a few options for the mounting holes . That makes it look like you could use different mounting holes and not have to raise the motor. You used the middle hole. looks like you could use one of the ones next to it which look like they are on the same bolt hole cercal. I would think it would change the angle of the converter maybe enough to not hit the frame. It would make the chain be at a different angle going to the back tire. So basically instead of being mounted at 4 o'clock it would be at like 3 o'clock. The only thing that I could maybe see being an issue is the exhaust might hit the converter. I am only going by what I can see in the videos but have been wondering since I saw the first video. If you understand what I am saying do you think that would work? No matter what I cant wait until I can buy one of these!
Dear red beard. Last night I fired up a 212 predator. This was its first start up. After about 15 minutes of running we shut it if and checked the oil, the new oil smelled like gas. I'm no expert but I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen. Anything helps. Thx
Red Beard's Garage one more thing. My clutch is brand new and after about 30 secs of riding. It starts smoking. I know u said its hard to Diagnose something over the web but I'm just wondering if you've ever had this problem.
Hey RBG, Love your videos! I've searched but, I cant find the video where you show exactly how to use the zip tie on the govenor spring. Can you please give me a link? There is others out there but, I don't trust them. Thank you!
You just noticed? The puny 16mm shaft can handle more power than a stock 212 can put out that's for sure. Any 196 clone crankshaft is a direct swap if you want 3/4".
Red Beard's Garage Ive seen people making the state flag in alot of different colors. Most of them are pretty neat. That red is really awesome, especially on a hat. I reckon I'm gonna try to find me one somewhere. Lol
Just got my first mini bike project this week! Been debating it for a while, but after watching RBG Karts for weeks i was convinced! Taking out the 2.5hp and putting in a predator 212! How long will a 212 engine run with normal wear and tear?!
5/8" keyed shaft can hold up to like 15 hp according to Machinery’s Handbook. Based on Shaft size=((60xP)/N)^(1/3). P = HP and N equals RPM.
Good to know man. Thanks for the info
I think Lonnie could pop a wheelie on a unicycle!😀
dan marshall u stupid
The 305 Jaden . It was a joke because he's so lightweight he can pop wheelies on just about everything they build. I may be stupid, but everybody else seemed to understand without having to have it explained to them!
dan marshall ok
The 305 Jaden , we're cool!😊
thats a great joke
Lonnie is a cool dude and a good friend.
Yes he is
I'm hoping they can build more in house CVTs in the future. There isn't much out there for 20hp+ engines besides the 780 and 94c Duster. Plus those are the only ones that'll survive above 3600 rpm without issues.
They will be making them. Their just getting all the parts lined up to put them on the market
Man, your videos are so much fun! One of these days you should build a Rokon-style 2X2 minibike...
RedRants they have those actually
There is a 212 predator kit to put on a bicycle and since there are no videos on how to do anything to them i watch your videos. You meantion every peice and what to do with it. Keep up the good work👍
Sweet upgrade. Loved the video. You two make a great team. Very entertaining. God bless
Thanks for watching man
Red Beard's Garage I found your rock you painted. I've seen your truck around here but been busy workin haven't really been able to look it up. But you've caught my interest. Keep up the entertaining content good sir !
That looks like a Comet 20 series clone, with a 5/8 to 3/4 keyed adapter. The 30 series Comet clone can be had for 53.99, not sure how much that adapter goes for though. (30 series also comes with a copper bushing for the driven pulley)
I understand why you used the washers.. but in my experence here.. stamped washers are never all the same thickness. So may wanna mic those.. just dont wanna bust a engine case.. but I doubt those engine plates are perfectly flat in those bikes anyway.. I like your square tubing idea a whole lots better. Good work. Keeping it interesting there for folks.. and yall 2 do make a good team. Kinda like Bo and Luke Duke. And thats meant as a compliment guys..
Thats where we get the jumping the driveway is from ole Bo and Luke lol. Thanks for watching man.
I tried to mount one of the on a 301 predator..let’s just say I returned it for a 212 predator and am opting for other things , so much for bigger better faster. Just wish the bigger setup was a little cheaper 🤯 . Keep up the great work bud
10w30 synthetic from the get go in mine changed oil the first hour, then 20 hours now every 25 hours as I push it pretty hard most the time lol
My CT200U came with a 3/4" shaft, I think it depends upon when they were manufactured.
+WK 1000 yeah the older ones had it
Can't wait for the video for seat suspension. Hope it doesn't require welding, my back is killing me from hitting the trails too hard last weekend. Still wicked fun.
I will require welding but I will try to explain a way where you can bolt it up if I can.
On the CT 200 U, it is not necessary to completely remove the cross brace with the bracket for the chain guard, or to toss the chain guard. Leave about four inches of the cross brace behind the torque converter, coming up from the frame tube. Drill hole clear through the four inch brace butt, about 3/4 inch from cut end. Cut off about one inch from the front end of the chain guard, just back of the front mounting hole. Drill new hole in front of the chain guard. Use cut off piece with old hole as guide. Straighten chain guard if misshapened while cutting. Make a metal bracket to run from brace butt to new hole in chain guard. Drill holes in each end of bracket. Assemble using bolts and nuts of proper size. I bent the new bracket so it could be mounted in back of the brace butt (chain side). Then bent the upper part of the bracket, away from the chain to ensure enough clearance for the nut in the back of the front of the chain guard. Nothing like having a chain guard where one was supposed to be.
Factory engine has idle speed set at around 1740 rpm. That is because the engine came with a centrifugal clutch. Belt of torque converter doesn't engage until 2200 rpm. First reset idle to around 600-800 rpm. Shut off engine.
Disassemble the drive pulley. The final piece that is keyed on the crankshaft, kind of squarish looking with a heavy bead the full length of each "corner"? That is the part the moving half of the drive pulley rides on. The inner nose of that keyed piece that contacts the crankshaft - machine about one thousandth inch from that face. Then find shims no larger in diameter than that facing of the crank shaft. Play with the shims, put on one at a time against that facing of the crankshaft, and reassemble pulley. Fire up the engine with rear wheel off the ground. You want the belt to not engage or barely engage at idle. Shut the engine off. Add more shims or remove shims until belt does not engage, or barely engages at idle. Shut off engine. Place rear wheel on ground. Restart engine. Hang on to handle bars. If belt does not engage at idle, but does engage just above idle, that is about right. You will know it is right, if when the wheel was off the ground, the belt just barely engaged. But when the engine was started with the rear wheel on the ground the belt did not engage at idle.
Set up this way, the torque converter gives you much smoother starts from a standing start, compared to the standing starts from the 1740rpm and 2200 engagement of the factory set up. You will actually have a broader throttle range.
But if you have boosted the power of your engine, you are on your own. My suggestion is only for original factory engine.
Red change the oil every 10 hrs or 50 miles off road with full synthetic. Just do it don't ask why. You know the answer my mini bike friend.
Great video. Love to see your two up seat build.
Hey red beard quick fix for the throttle that I do is just to use a break leaver off of a old bike it works great and way better then twist throttle cheaper to
Love my series 200 Comet Tav; had to notch out part of it and moved fender stay back and kept chian guard
I.was just at Go power sports . It's a good one stop place if you need several different things. A little pricey but you know what you're getting . .plus they got some cool machines up there
We love GPS! They're a good company & good people we can stand behind!!!
Bought one, picking it up in a week and I hope I enjoy it. 😬
Do you think the motor could be converted to take the green Coleman propane bottles?
@ or about 7:00 you stated your cutting off a cross brace that adds sssoooooooooooooo much more rigid . and structural integrity . if its in the way move motor to comp. for it, or find a spot to weld the cross member back in somewhere that it fits....you need it!!!!!! BRO. you dont look lite....lol not to mention the added torque with the better motor ......
Hey RBG! Have you guys tried any type of overdrive lockout bushings in the TC to bring the top end rps up higher? Seems like they all top out around 40-45 regardless of how much power/torque the motor is outputting due to the drive pulley going into OD. Juggernaut improves it but without spending another $90 on it, I’m gonna try a bike stem and see if it starts chewing up belts or not
"Gee Mister,you're hair grew back fast"...From 2020.My gosh.You guys would step back in shock,it you saw Today's RBG.Congratulations!(surgeryWeds,thought today Monday.You guys with hair and beard.Eek)
I guess I will be waiting for GPS to get their tc ready for sale.
You guys know that there is a big mini show started getting going on the coast here in mississippi. I am working on getting a ride going here in mid Mississippi for mini bikes.
Did you get this done
Could try building a springer type front end on the red one! Easier than folks.
Should have been forks! ( spell check)
Yeah im going to look at a few designs to figure out the best option
That little bike moves nice.. awesome
Man I Love your content, your so cool.
Thanks for watching man
Can you tell me how you mounted the gun box to the front? I wanna do the same on the back.
I took my stock 200 ex out pig hunting. Tons of fun but on the steep mountain climbs it just didn't have enough power. So I've swapped in a Predator 212 (3/4" shaft), installed a TAV2 torque converter and added a set of pegs (located about where we cut off the stabilizer bar) to stand on, putting more weigh over the drive wheel and stabilizing the bike during steep hill climbs. I also pulled the charging stator and flywheel off the original Coleman engine. Everything fit perfectly and I still have power to the headlight. I haven't had a chance to go climbing yet, but the bike has a ton more power, acceleration is smoother and there isn't a screaming centrifugal clutch between my legs. I now need to upgrade the breaks... any ideas? Steep descents are a white knuckle experience and a bit dangerous!!
You gotta make sure the belt lines up with both pulleys on the torque converter? If not you will go threw belts more frequently right???
why not use nuts that are just a hair large for the engine mount bolts instead of just washers?
Just ordered bike we’ll see soon enough how much fun it is
So???? Got an update?
Can u put an amazon link for washers that u use on predator torque converter spacing on crankshaft please. I cant find here in ct. Ones i got from home cheapo are very loose on shaft, not fit as urs do in videos?
Great video! Gonna work on the zip tie tip this weekend.
Hold up aren't there already premade 1" spacers you can find at places like Tractor Supply or about any hardware shop? Welding washers seems like overkill
My local Co-op was sold out so I used washers
Is that a 50cal ammo box on the front rack? I was thinking of doing the same to mount light and put battery in. Sweet build, love the channel. I've subscribed.
These CVTs, aka torque converters, theoretically should be superior to the factory jack-shaft setup. Assuming there is no belt slip, it should start at a 3:1 ratio and spin up to a 1:1 ratio. The factory jack-shaft is a fixed 2:1 ratio. I’m would like to see the speed comparison between the two on a mini bike equipped with the stock jack-shaft.
On my Coleman ct200u i run the predator 212 22 lb spring performance cam cvt no gov. jetted carb and im Flying... i need a new header/muffler and one of those sprockets you have. absolutely ridiculous
thaprodig cee do you have any videos of it bro? I’m thinking about getting one of these for my niece for Christmas
all my bikes used to have plastic milk crates like that.....then i saw a an article saying somebody got arrested for using a milk crate.....now i only use the fruits crates from mexico.....they look very similar to milk crates, but they are flimsy
I've watched all yalls videos and I cant decide between the red one or the camo one! I plan on upgrading which one would ya. Recommend if you went to get another one!?
camo one for sure
So I actually ended up buying one for my wife (I just wanted both) lol so now we have red and camo one now time to start adding parts definitely need the suspension for the red one
Great video. You should do a gearbox video.
Have the converter on hand, just waiting on the shaft adapter.
What’s the difference between factory clutch and the torque converter. I keep hearing everyone switching to them Wondering if it’s worth it.
Bro it’s totally worth it, my stock coleman ct200u went 19 mph and then I put a torque converter on it and a stage 1 kit, and now it goes 50 mph easy! In the end totally worth it.
@@Troygehring no gov removal? Cause if so that's very nice to hear
@@CGGarage yes I did not remove the governor, I did bypass it though
@@Troygehringwhy’s it look like they’re going so slow even after the torque converter
shouldnt the inside of the motor pulley line up with the back pulley?
Yeah
well it wasnt just wondering thanks
What is the top speed lookin like with the torque converter?
You mentioned using the charging coil to charge a battery, just a heads up it puts out around 8 volts AC. I thought about doing the same thing but it needs a rectifier to convert the output to DC. I'm pretty excited about this torque converter kit. I was starting to think they had scrapped the project since they haven't mentioned it for months. Did they give you an estimated release date for it?
They are not sure on the date it will be for sale yet. I will keep you posted as I know.
Sorry I ask the question before I finished watching the video. Like I said, I'm a little excited about it. hahaha Great video btw!
Will Baja forks fit on a Colman ct200u frame?
With just the converter upgrade how how fast is the mini bike vs the stock set up
Probably 30mph. It doesn't make a huge difference on top end. The real difference is take off.
Hey RBG I'm waiting on the cvt to be in stock at GPS but I have a question. Can I use the one with the 5/8 crank shaft adapter. this is an upgrade right, I don't have to get the 3/4 version. I have the new ct200u. Thanks I know you got other stuff going than my questions, but your my UA-cam Bud even though we never met,, haha thanks for the info you share Bro it is appreciated!!
Red Beard's Garage how do I know which serial number is the old one? And when we're they thinking about releasing it?
You will just have to google it. Im not sure what the exact numbers are
Take your twist throttle off the handle bar and add a brake lever instead for your gas lot easier to pull than to turn and get more power....I never use that twist throttle take off as soon as get new motor bike..
Hey Red
Few videos ago you said you loved ya red mini bike when u first got it ???
The honeymoon over on the red one ...Lol lol
Joe...
Hey red beard love the videos and I have a 212cc and it will not pull at all I tried everything. What do u think is wrong with it thanks
Probably your gear ratio. Have you check it to see what you are running?
Red Beard's Garage i am running everything stock. The motor will not pull at all
Well check gear ratio
Red Beard's Garage ok is there a video on gear ratio and thank you for ur time and help
God bless spread his word!
Great video. You inspired me to get a torque converter for my sons CT200U. Quick question...why cut the bike...can’t you cut the torque converter plate that mounts to the side of the engine? Thank you so much.
A what's up man just a quick question can we use trufuel 4 cycle engineered fuel on the ct200
Yes most definitely bro'
red beard I live Humboldt TN ; a little bit of a drive, but y'all need a machine shop in that area? Looking to move and maybe start a shop somewhere in TN.
There is some a few towns away but I don't know who I can trust. A lot of them are shady.
Of all the videos I've watched on youtube I'm always amazed at how many people DON'T have any machinery. Even for misc. spacers and bushings........ it's better than a angle grinder and drill. I have a full machine shop at home and do it for a living, but even a couple benchtop units would beat stacking washers.
Fun videos to watch though. Keep it up RBG!
Hey. I installed this torque converter on my coleman and I'm having a issue with it engaging. It works but I definitely lost acceleration and top end speed. Not sure what the issue could be. Its brand new from go power sports.
Check your sprockets
Add a Capacitor to the Charging coil and the flicker just about goes away. A large enough capacitor it probably would.
DO YOU MEAN PUT THE CAPACITOR INLINE WITH THE PSOITIVE ? Sorry bout the caps.
@@josdedam 35v or better 2000mf yes on the pos side. Have fun and be lighted.
Since I have a hawg ty bike with a 212 pacific hydrostar engine im not sure if a torque converter would work on it
One of my chain tighteners on the bike fell off what do i do?
Put it back on lol
bye fell off i mean when it was tightening it broke the screw in half, so can i just order a replacement for it.
Hey Red
Go get yourself a pint of 25% nitro model airplane fuel
Put half pint in and fill gas tank
The model fuel has castor oil in it so engine top end be well lubed with a touch of nitro. In fuel...
Joe
Hey, red beard, really drank the cool aid on mini bikes lately. Question: Just installed the CT200 torque converter 5/8th shaft. I noticed on the GPS vid no bronze bushing also, I did not receive one either. If i have no problem with idle take off is it ok and/ or will I get more belt wear. Thanks, love your vids.
with the governor off how fast do you think this would go because i have my own and was thinking on getting a torque converter for it
Geared like it is from the factory probably another 10-15 mph more
@@RedBeardsGarage What’s the best gearing for higher top speed while maintaining good torque?
@Dave N I bought a dirt bike lol. After many modifications I learned it’s not worth trying to make these things something they aren’t..
@Dave N Sometimes.. Not if your goal is to go fast lmao 😂
What's the ammo box connected with? Bolts?
Used a piece of flat stock and drilled holes in the ammo box. Then bolted it all up
Red Beard's Garage cool thanks, was curious cause it was so solid in the jumps.
it has the 60 tooth sprocket on there? it must have a good hole shot.
Yeah the 60 is the way to go if you are leaving the clutch. Takes off about as close as you can get to a cvt
Ive was thinking about getting a couple of these bike so me and the old lady can just ride around camp sites and stuff. My question is we are both in our mid 50s and lm about 275LB not looking for a speed record but if we kept them on roads and simple trail is my wait going to be a problem
No sir it will pull you without a problem
Do you have some kind of adapter to make the 5/8 shaft convert to 3/4?if so please respond of how to find
Go power sports is in the process of making a kit for it
Do you know when they will be available for purchase?
On all the videos putting torque converters on they all raise the motor. I am wondering about something maybe you can answer for me. On the mounting plate there are a few options for the mounting holes . That makes it look like you could use different mounting holes and not have to raise the motor. You used the middle hole. looks like you could use one of the ones next to it which look like they are on the same bolt hole cercal. I would think it would change the angle of the converter maybe enough to not hit the frame. It would make the chain be at a different angle going to the back tire. So basically instead of being mounted at 4 o'clock it would be at like 3 o'clock. The only thing that I could maybe see being an issue is the exhaust might hit the converter. I am only going by what I can see in the videos but have been wondering since I saw the first video. If you understand what I am saying do you think that would work? No matter what I cant wait until I can buy one of these!
How much of a difference is there in frame and tires from a Coleman 200U and a BT200X?
Will adding the intake and converter kits boost the speed of a ct200u?
Evidently these feckers don't answer questions!
Lovin the vids
Did u take the Governor out
are the pulleys supposed to line up vs putting the drive pulley as deep as it can go?
The pulleys are suppose to be lined up.
in the video looks a little off when you were trying to get the drive pulley as close to the mounting bolts as possable.
You get all your parts at the flea market?
Dear red beard. Last night I fired up a 212 predator. This was its first start up. After about 15 minutes of running we shut it if and checked the oil, the new oil smelled like gas. I'm no expert but I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen. Anything helps. Thx
Its hard to diagnose something over the internet.
Red Beard's Garage one more thing. My clutch is brand new and after about 30 secs of riding. It starts smoking. I know u said its hard to Diagnose something over the web but I'm just wondering if you've ever had this problem.
Can you get a solid one inch spacer piece, instead of welding washers ? I might need that info incase I get the coleman and want the TC ...
Yeah you can we just used washers because I know people can find washers
Thanks !!
Does the torque converter give you anymore speed?
+garden wind when we did the one on little red we gained 5mph
I threw one of these on mine ct200uex and it scares the hell out of me way to touchy on the throttle
Which is better for a person looking to ride a mini bike in the neighborhood and cruising around on trails ct200u or ct200uex
+2K Cheese ex is in my opinion a way better bike
Would y’all suggest a tav kit with stock carb and “stage1” kit first, or go with a mikuni 22mm and an exhaust first?
Hey RBG, Love your videos! I've searched but, I cant find the video where you show exactly how to use the zip tie on the govenor spring. Can you please give me a link? There is others out there but, I don't trust them. Thank you!
Do they make a billet connecting rod for the engine that comes on this bike?
No I don't think so
RBG what spark plugs do u use for the 212
I will have to see what the part number is but he brand is NGK
I WOULD RUBBER MOUNT THE MOTOR.INSTEAD OF 1" WASHERS USE RUBBER.
Isn't it hard to turn with that battery box with all the weight?
No it made no difference in the steering what so ever
What’s your opinion on installing the torque converter without lifting the engine by cutting a small amount off the converter plate?
Right i wanna know too
Do you have spare foot pegs
Would the jackshaft of the Coleman fit any motor
Yes sir
Red Beard's Garage thanks
How did you attach the ammo can to the front !!
flat stock and 2 bolts and nuts
What size are the bolts that hold the torque converter to the engine? Also what size bolts are needed after raising the engine 1"?
Glad this was 5 years ago ... using power tools on 10 mm in white metal friends you're crazy.....
Where did you get the red cover for the filter on red bike
I noticed the regular Predator 212 (212 cc) engine has a 3/4" shaft...while Coleman's standard is the 196cc with the puny 5/8" shaft.
There is a bolt on kit that makes the ⁵/⁸ into³/⁴ shaft, comes with a TC kit.
You just noticed? The puny 16mm shaft can handle more power than a stock 212 can put out that's for sure. Any 196 clone crankshaft is a direct swap if you want 3/4".
7:32 1puglife reference! Ya I SAUNT IT, I LIKE THAT KIND😂😂
Dooley Dooley beg my pard. 😀
Lonnie needs to send me that hat. Lol
We will be doing some more hats soon on rbgkarts.com
Red Beard's Garage I was talkin about the red Tennessee hat he had on. Lol
Lol he got that at a local baseball teams stadium
Red Beard's Garage Ive seen people making the state flag in alot of different colors. Most of them are pretty neat. That red is really awesome, especially on a hat. I reckon I'm gonna try to find me one somewhere. Lol
Just got my first mini bike project this week! Been debating it for a while, but after watching RBG Karts for weeks i was convinced! Taking out the 2.5hp and putting in a predator 212! How long will a 212 engine run with normal wear and tear?!
2-3 years more if you give it tlc
10:56 drain the "ole", 🤣