Am I just to big?

[Slo4sho]

So I've been searching for top speed on my built predator 212 mini bike. Current gearing is 17X75 and fastest I can get is 59mph that's about 6300rpms. My buddy gets on the bike and goes 66mph with no changes just rider. I weight 230lb and he weights 130lbs. Could the 100lbs really make that big of a difference?

 

[Branderino]

Yes. 100 pounds is a huge difference. Add an extra 100 pounds next time you ride and you will understand.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Both of you get on and see how fast it goes.

 

[Rob711]

60 on a mini bike? I'm getting old that seems way to fast.

 

[Bbqjoe]

It's probably just me and my wiser older age, but I see no reason to go over about 45 on a mini bike.

 

[Slo4sho]

It's street legal and we drive it on the road. I just figured it made enough hp to carry my big ***.

 

[mckutzy]

Let see some pics on this... That sounds kinda cool.

 

[Panhead5496]

Whoa and I thought my top speed of 44.8 was fast!! Got any video? How did you make it street legal?

 

[Slo4sho]

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Very cool.

 

[Bbqjoe]

It's street legal and we drive it on the road. I just figured it made enough hp to carry my big ***.

Let see some pics on this... That sounds kinda cool.

You really want to see his big ***?

 

[mckutzy]

Hahaha... That's pretty funny...

Actually I'm on a bus.... All I see is dogs....

I guess the free wifi doesn't like these pics...

 

[Hellion]

Nice bike. It's plated, has brake lights, turn signals and a headlight. I looked for a mirror but didn't see one. Isn't that required?

What's the deal with the integrated gas tank--is that factory or something you devised? Very nice.

 

[Slo4sho]

Nice bike. It's plated, has brake lights, turn signals and a headlight. I looked for a mirror but didn't see one. Isn't that required?

What's the deal with the integrated gas tank--is that factory or something you devised? Very nice.

In Florida they don't care about mirrors or turn signals. I made the gas tank because the stock tank couldn't keep up.

 

[Bbqjoe]

Having mirrors is nice though, esp in Florida.
It's nice to know ahead of time when you're about to be rear-ended by a drunk bluehair!

 

[Hellion]

He's got a giant horn though. That counts for something, right? :arf:

That tank is amazing. Do you think you could duplicate it?

 

[Bbqjoe]

He's got a giant horn though. That counts for something, right? :arf:

Oh he77! I just thought he mounted an extra pull start cover like a hood ornament.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Having mirrors is nice though, esp in Florida.
It's nice to know ahead of time when you're about to be rear-ended by a drunk bluehair!

You mean there are old folks in Florida? Good thing there aren't any immigrants from southern countries that might run you over.

BABALOOO!

 

[Slo4sho]

Well took the 75 Rear sprocket off and put on a 70 and was able to get the bike to 71.5mph.

 

[karl]

I would look into more speed rated tires and wheel bearings. The "low speed" tires you have are probably rated for 25mph. Ive had a minibike rear tire blow at 45mph and it was not fun. And it was 4 ply, with plenty of tread, 2 weeks old.