$150 budget Minibike

[bob58o]

$350 with 212 Predator
Stage 1 Mods

Next town over from me
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/5756280065.html
Mini bike with fresh 6.5 hp predator motor on it. Straight pipe , intake , jetted carb , brand new seat , freshly painted. Everything works on it. It goes about 47 mph with me on it and I'm 160 lbs so it's no slouch. Price is 350 obo located in tinley park thank you


I'm minutes away and also have a 212cc Predator on a minibike that goes 47ish mph.
I also weigh 160 lbs.

I would love to race this guy.

 

[bob58o]

Going to be late for work.
Getting the Honda.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Going to be late for work.

Like someone will notice..

 

[bob58o]

They misspelled Honda.

Jiangdong isn't really close.

5.5 HP
168cc

It needs throttle cable.

And from his talking and my watching it start....

It probably needs a new clutch...
And maybe a throttle return.

The tires are huge.

It has a jack shaft.
Counting time when I get home.

It is mine for a week, so any parts need to be ordered by the morning.

 

[bob58o]

Anything wrong with a $17 clutch?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Centrifugal-C...-Kart-Bike-Engine-WP-/252456929514?nav=SEARCH

 

[chancer]

$350 with 212 Predator
Stage 1 Mods



I'm minutes away and also have a 212cc Predator on a minibike that goes 47ish mph.
I also weigh 160 lbs.

I would love to race this guy.

Race him For pinks!
He dont know GAB!!!

 

[bob58o]

Maybe 18-20" tires?
Maybe 10.5 : 1 gearing?

 

[Hellion]

Anything wrong with a $17 clutch?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Centrifugal-C...-Kart-Bike-Engine-WP-/252456929514?nav=SEARCH

Probably not. Is that Chancer's source for inexpensive clutches? Chancer?

 

[bob58o]

I may need one of these
Throttle cable housing for hand grip throttle.
Some with kill switches

About 10-12 bucks

https://www.ombwarehouse.com/165-249-Baja-OEM-Mini-Bike-Throttle-Housing.html
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/throttle-cable-housing-baja-mini-bike-heat-warrior.html
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/...ttle-cable-housing-dirt-bikes-mini-bikes.html
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/kiswforgasen.html

And one of these

Throttle cable with one side threaded

$20

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/...e-cable-baja-heat-baja-warrior-mini-baja.html


Not sure how this works.
I think I need this too?
Not sure if my grip has the part that connects to the throttle cable housing.

Left and Right Hand Grips
$10
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/universal-grip-throttle-set.html

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More like it
35"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Twist-Throt...id=100034&rk=7&rkt=8&mehot=ag&sd=310620167944

50"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handle-Bar-...ash=item4d483db3a0:g:9psAAOSwtnpXnhv0&vxp=mtr

47.25"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handle-Thro...9022c7e&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=331924485024

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So just the cable needs replacing.
I overpaid for this one.
It is the correct length and threaded on both ends like the current set up.

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/throttle-cable-baja-mb200-mini-bike-threaded-end.html

I got this clutch.
I paid a dollar extra plus a dollar and change tax (this is an IL company I guess - there is a store close, but no go-kart stuff in the store).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301854398721

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BTW I'm Guessing it's a Baja Something (MB165)?

MB165 for 168cc?
MB200 for 196cc?

 

[Poboy kartman]

I'm going to need a throttle cable and grips for my build off, too. But I've got a ton of stuff to do before then. It doesn't even have a seat either. Wait....I can just slap down plywood and drive one handed and operate the throttle by hand! I've seen it done before with a gokart!!!!

 

[bob58o]

I'm going to need a throttle cable and grips for my build off, too. But I've got a ton of stuff to do before then. It doesn't even have a seat either. Wait....I can just slap down plywood and drive one handed and operate the throttle by hand! I've seen it done before with a gokart!!!!

Fleabay has whole kits for like $11 - $15

Some are posted in the mess above.
Ones like these.
I guess 7/8" or 22mm is pretty universal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Twist-Throt...k=7&rkt=8&mehot=ag&sd=310620167944&rmvSB=true

 

[Poboy kartman]

I think I have something in my basket "saved for later" on my Amazon account. I will definitely want them before I start fabbing the front fork assembly....(that and a front wheel....which...if I follow the plan) should be pretty cheap but a monster to fab...(and I still don't....and won't have the details of it without some parts sourcing and head scratching) ....Fabbing the wheels are going to be the most time consuming and difficult part of the build....(you gotta get them right!)

 

[Hellion]

Wait....I can ...drive one handed and operate the throttle by hand! I've seen it done before with a gokart!!!!

That should actually be the Poboy way, you know? Poor or low budget circumstances when you don't have the funds for them thar fancy, newfangled twist grip throttles!

Duct tape and baling wire!

 

[chancer]

Probably not. Is that Chancer's source for inexpensive clutches? Chancer?

No.
Call Mike at IMI Auctions in Colorado.
303-833-0491.

They also run the local Kart racing track.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Did you just GAB on a budget?

 

[bob58o]

Did you just GAB on a budget?

I can't call this GAB - yet!
Also I am $70 over budget already, but I get to keep my Techuseh project and the TC. LOL

This Baja whatever is BIG.
Much Bigger than my TrailSport
Wish it had a 196cc instead of the 168cc.

I guess the price was too good for a Genuine Honda!


It will be something he won't grow out of.
And we can build up the engine (or swap it out - then build it up) as he learns how to ride it.

I am guessing Honda gx160 parts will fit this Jiangdong 168cc.
And if some gx200 parts fit the gx160, I may have some stuff for this engine.

It had a light, but now it is gone. So this must have the charging system too.

I should really take it out of my back seat.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Bbqjoe has a Baja too. His has an R200 on it....We've been trying to figure that engine out. His flywheel has magnets inside and there are coils under the flywheel for the light.

 

[bob58o]

Here is the flywheel with three magnets. Two on the inside
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/.../bamopa/bamibipa-min/baja-mb200-flywheel.html

Three Magnet Flywheel for the 6.5 Hp (Honda GX200 Clone) Engine Baja MB165 & MB200 Mini Bike

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I can't call this GAB - yet!
Also I am $70 over budget already, but I get to keep my Techuseh project and the TC. LOL

This Baja whatever is BIG.
Much Bigger than my TrailSport
Wish it had a 196cc instead of the 168cc.

I guess the price was too good for a Genuine Honda!


It will be something he won't grow out of.
And we can build up the engine (or swap it out - then build it up) as he learns how to ride it.

I am guessing Honda gx160 parts will fit this Jiangdong 168cc.
And if some gx200 parts fit the gx160, I may have some stuff for this engine.

It had a light, but now it is gone. So this must have the charging system too.

I should really take it out of my back seat.

Yeah, I can ride a Baja comfortably, they are fairly large.

 

[bob58o]

Yeah, I can ride a Baja comfortably, they are fairly large.

The guy that sold it was not too knowledgeable.

The bike wanted to take off as soon as he put the choke to run.

Either idle is too high or needs a clutch right?