predator and azusa build

[daboywonder]

just purchased the Azusa mini bike kit. purchased the predator 212 engine for this build. The problem is with the engine in place , the gas cap can't be removed . it sits right under the frame. Is there a replacement fuel tank for this engine ? Or is there another engine that works better with this kit ? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[rmm727]

you need the tank from an older Predator. the cap is off to the right side on those models.

 

[landuse]

just purchased the Azusa mini bike kit. purchased the predator 212 engine for this build. The problem is with the engine in place , the gas cap can't be removed . it sits right under the frame. Is there a replacement fuel tank for this engine ? Or is there another engine that works better with this kit ? Any help would be appreciated.

Welcome to the forum.

You could also mount the tank in another location

 

[Man Scout Cookies]

I'm not too sure exactly the specs of the azusa frame however from pictures it looks similar to my doodlebug.
I have a predator in my bug and yes the fuel cap is also under the top frame bars. However, there is a couple inches of clearance to remove the cap. I use a funnel inserted into the tank through the gap in the top frame bars to fill my gas tank.

 

[mckutzy]

Some people have bent the frame a bit for clearance. I would just cut and reweld a new piece(s) in to raise the height needed. Or as it has been said, relocate the tank.

 

[daboywonder]

thanks

thanks for all the suggestion , I we be contacting Predator for a replacement tank using the older model engine.
I will keep everyone posted ( no pun intended)
Again thanks for the help .

 

[Moedog07]

Look on Ebay for the tank. I have seen plenty of take off clone tanks on there.

 

[daboywonder]

Azusa build update

Ok so I called Harbor Freight and order the fuel tank from the early predator engine. This tank has the cap offset to the right. I bolted it on and it fit perfectly.
Next I welded on a kickstand bracket , plates for front and rear fenders and a foot rest .
Then the frame was primed and sprayed with 3 coats of Sherwin Williams 4th Dimension (their economy brand ) Royal Purple and 4 coats of their clear.
That's where I am with the Build , this weekend I will mount the engine and finish assembling everything else.
here are some pics.

 

[Moedog07]

Looking good. I have its purple cousin in my garage.

 

[landuse]

Nice. It is coming along nicely

 

[daboywonder]

The Finished Product

Ok folks here is the finished product.

 

[landuse]

Nice. So how does she ride?

 

[daboywonder]

Man this thing is a beast !
I took it out for the test run and while rolling I snapped the
Throttle to accelerate and the thing did a whellie !
Scared the crap out of me ! My neighbor was laughing his behind off.
The predator 212 is too much for this bike . ( but I like it)
Maube I'll fab up some whellie bars.

 

[rmsuperdude]

I was wondering when I started reading this if the motor was a bit too much. Have fun and be careful.