I will say the 224 is significantly more powerful than a 212, it’s a nice surprise! I recently bought a brand new rb200 and thought about buying another 224 but my god it’s a pain in the butt clearancing the block for the connecting rod and all that.
I thought the 224 build was more fun than the no brainer 196 builds I've done. But if I could do it all over again i wouldn't have built it. I would do "stage 1" and max govern it to 5K RPM. I don't need the extra power I got from the fairly mild build. My 196's have enough power and are easier to ride than with the torquey 224.
@@Deucealive75 I loved the power of the 224 and personally I feel there can never be too much. I’m probably going build another for my b200r, it’s worth the extra work that’s for sure! I did 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds on a mild build and I’m 200lbs
"Real Trail Bike" is a bit of a stretch. Sure, it will get you around as long as the trails are not too difficult, steep or have a bunch of obstacles in them. Look, the kickstand bracket is only about 3 inches off the ground, so that kind of limits you to going over 2 inch logs in the trail, which is not a big log at all. Yeah I've got one. Use it as the farm "four wheeler" but around this farm we prefer two wheels. As long as you keep to the wide trails and tractor paths it does OK, and is a hoot to ride. Mostly use it to run down to the mailbox at the end of our 1/4 mile long driveway. It does a great job of sitting there idling happily while I get the mail out of the box and dump it into the milk crate I have zip tied to the rear rack. And that side stand is pretty sweet too, so cutting it off would be a big mistake. Really can't beat it for the bucks. Can't remember how much I spent on my first mini bike back in the mid 1960's, but this one is so much better put together. 420 chain with a jack shaft instead of the old single run 35 chain that used to derail all the time. Don't tell me, let me guess: It's made in China, right? (Yeah those suckers are going to OWN us one day.) Enjoy your consumerism while you can.
@@andrewhanson5942 Gotta say the real advantage when you off-road these things is the small stature, light enough to just pick them up easily when the fall over, small enough to squeeze through narrow gaps. Your very right when you say the limit is the ground clearance and I will attest to that, some choose to lift these bikes with taller forks and rear shocks, gives a much higher ground clearance.
Trailmaster is a great bike for comfort and a good ride from what I have heard. Don’t go for a CT200U for trails. Not an ideal frame for bumps and such due to no suspension whatsoever and thin tubing. I would say the best options for off-road are the Trail master mb200, Megamoto 212/Coleman B200, and the BT200X.
Steel tube frame. Never had a problem with the the frame being too weak for me. But I will say it won’t take much to re enforce the frames with more steel bracing.
Im 6'4 350 not messing with it to much i get 28mph on flat ground and haven't had any issue climbing my trails around where i live. Everything is still stock
If he wanted to he could. All the parts needed from the 196 will fit the 224. This is another good reason to get a 224 over the two Predator 212's. The 196 flywheel is not a correct fit on both Predator 212's.
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This video is a fortnine quality video about mini bikes
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Just ordered mine today, gonna pick it up tomorrow! Can't wait to start messing w it!
I got the same bike as you and it’s a blast to tide
45mph plus the governor is still intact keeping me from blowing myself up 😮
I will say the 224 is significantly more powerful than a 212, it’s a nice surprise!
I recently bought a brand new rb200 and thought about buying another 224 but my god it’s a pain in the butt clearancing the block for the connecting rod and all that.
I thought the 224 build was more fun than the no brainer 196 builds I've done. But if I could do it all over again i wouldn't have built it. I would do "stage 1" and max govern it to 5K RPM. I don't need the extra power I got from the fairly mild build. My 196's have enough power and are easier to ride than with the torquey 224.
@@Deucealive75 I loved the power of the 224 and personally I feel there can never be too much.
I’m probably going build another for my b200r, it’s worth the extra work that’s for sure! I did 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds on a mild build and I’m 200lbs
@@gonewronggarage4565 Nice!
awesome video's .can you please post your parts list
I liked the video brother I love any minibike upgrade video thanks
"Real Trail Bike" is a bit of a stretch. Sure, it will get you around as long as the trails are not too difficult, steep or have a bunch of obstacles in them. Look, the kickstand bracket is only about 3 inches off the ground, so that kind of limits you to going over 2 inch logs in the trail, which is not a big log at all.
Yeah I've got one. Use it as the farm "four wheeler" but around this farm we prefer two wheels. As long as you keep to the wide trails and tractor paths it does OK, and is a hoot to ride. Mostly use it to run down to the mailbox at the end of our 1/4 mile long driveway. It does a great job of sitting there idling happily while I get the mail out of the box and dump it into the milk crate I have zip tied to the rear rack. And that side stand is pretty sweet too, so cutting it off would be a big mistake.
Really can't beat it for the bucks. Can't remember how much I spent on my first mini bike back in the mid 1960's, but this one is so much better put together. 420 chain with a jack shaft instead of the old single run 35 chain that used to derail all the time. Don't tell me, let me guess: It's made in China, right? (Yeah those suckers are going to OWN us one day.) Enjoy your consumerism while you can.
@@andrewhanson5942 Gotta say the real advantage when you off-road these things is the small stature, light enough to just pick them up easily when the fall over, small enough to squeeze through narrow gaps.
Your very right when you say the limit is the ground clearance and I will attest to that, some choose to lift these bikes with taller forks and rear shocks, gives a much higher ground clearance.
I have mini bike fever never had one tho which minibike would you suggest for mainly trail riding and I also plan on putting a harbour freight 212cc
Trailmaster is a great bike for comfort and a good ride from what I have heard. Don’t go for a CT200U for trails. Not an ideal frame for bumps and such due to no suspension whatsoever and thin tubing. I would say the best options for off-road are the Trail master mb200, Megamoto 212/Coleman B200, and the BT200X.
I would recommend the Ducar 224 from DynoCams. If you want a hemi head get the Wildcat 223 from EC carbs. Predator 212... No.
Sick saddle bag! What’s it called/where did u get it?
@@Drewbar24 it’s military surplus
Nice mini bike. Im going to making a all custom mini bike with a predator 430cc. Are they hollow frame or solid steel?
Steel tube frame. Never had a problem with the the frame being too weak for me. But I will say it won’t take much to re enforce the frames with more steel bracing.
Flagstaff AZ is a nice place to live 👍🙏
I wrecked this same bike and broke the brake caliper but I haven’t been able to find a replacement do you know where one is?
Gopowersports.com has some good ones for the b200/mm212 frames. eBay and Amazon have kits too but not sure about the build quality.
Nice bike, What is the weight limit for these bikes? I’m 6,1 225lbs
They say the weight limit is 200lbs... BUUUUT.... I'm 252lbs.... And it doesn't slow it down at all. ( Also 5'10 )
Im 6'4 350 not messing with it to much i get 28mph on flat ground and haven't had any issue climbing my trails around where i live. Everything is still stock
Your good my buddy is 285. I'd move the pegs or get the rsv with a lift kit off read beards and just go hog wild with that.
Were you able to wire the headlights into that motor
If he wanted to he could. All the parts needed from the 196 will fit the 224. This is another good reason to get a 224 over the two Predator 212's. The 196 flywheel is not a correct fit on both Predator 212's.
The 212 and 224 are actually more powerful AND more reliable than the 196 the bike came with as the 196 has a smaller crankshaft
I love my b200c. That thing is rugged as shit.
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