Engine, Clutch (this bike is this small of abike doesn't usually use a torque converter) Chain, throttle cable and that's it. remember to get a chain tensioner if you don't have one.
Nice DB30S my man! I did two of these myself. I think they are the best quintessential mini bike all around. I have a couple MM80s that rip but I love those Doodlebugs boy!
I've done this conversion many times my latest one I stretched the frame 6in cutting it right behind the rear fender support move the seat back made it very comfortable to ride
Aaron, ... Simple ,get a general engineering shop to make a new set & build some geometry into the triple trees....they should be in alignment with your steering head.. it'll shopping Trinder steer at high speed otherwise despite the factory getting it wrong.Cheers Trev NZ🇳🇿😎
so there are no companies out there that make a replacement engine for these mini bikes without having to drill new mounting holes ? im not too mechanically inclined to make new holes on the frame for a predator motor , mine too has the original baja motor in it thats clapped out .
some people still ask for $350 with bad paint and original 97cc motor haha. getting one today for $120 with a bad 97cc motor. just gonna paint and swap a 212 on there and make profit. it’ll be the 3rd doodlebug in my garage currently haha
It sold for $400..If they are refurbished correctly without cutting corners I get new prices every time sometimes more depending on upgrades..I live in Alabama by the way
Is a mounting plate essential for the engine with this build? Will I be OK if I place my engine in holes,I drilled in the mounting plate without a mounting plate?
Wow she’s beautiful I like the two tone scheme, I think the front monster moto fender would be even better. Too bad you didn’t have one laying around, catch you on the next one.
Just picked one of these up with same engine set up. Lookin for direction on new brake and throttle on it. Certain brand that is reliable or certain size... new to these.
I just sold mine for 800 had a built predator removed governor closed off holes did stage 2 cammed ported polished pipe mikuni vm22 it would keep up with a kx85 lol 😆 scary Lil bug!
Can you give like a parts list for everything you needed to make it run with the engine swap? Thanks and great job.
Engine, Clutch (this bike is this small of abike doesn't usually use a torque converter) Chain, throttle cable and that's it. remember to get a chain tensioner if you don't have one.
@@xaviermccloud4586 you don’t need a tensioner if you’re gonna run torque converter right?
@@teckdecker32 Nope.
@@xaviermccloud4586 do you need to get a new one of all of those or can i just use them from my stock engine
i know that a predator engine is 3/4 but what about the other stuff
What rear tire and sprocket did you use?
Sub'd. I have a spare 212 Predator and a not-running baja 97 doodle. Thanks for this!
Glad to help
Nice DB30S my man! I did two of these myself. I think they are the best quintessential mini bike all around. I have a couple MM80s that rip but I love those Doodlebugs boy!
I've done this conversion many times my latest one I stretched the frame 6in cutting it right behind the rear fender support move the seat back made it very comfortable to ride
I need help getting a clutch for this
Where do you get all the parts for do that transform
I just picked one of these up to do the same thing! Unfortunately my front forks are bent and rusty... and I can't find replacements anywhere :/
Check OMB Warehouse or Go Power Sports Maybe Amazon or Ebay
@@thisthatgarage5073 Because of the pandemic they were sold out everywhere! Found one now.
Aaron, ... Simple ,get a general engineering shop to make a new set & build some geometry into the triple trees....they should be in alignment with your steering head.. it'll shopping Trinder steer at high speed otherwise despite the factory getting it wrong.Cheers Trev
NZ🇳🇿😎
I just picked one of these up as well with a predator 212. Getting the frame powder coated right now. Can't wait to get it back together.
so there are no companies out there that make a replacement engine for these mini bikes without having to drill new mounting holes ? im not too mechanically inclined to make new holes on the frame for a predator motor , mine too has the original baja motor in it thats clapped out .
Yes Harbor Freight sales a 3hp 79cc motor that will bolt right up
I'm starting to build a mm80 I had a db30 years ago and sold it now you can't find them in my area I keep my eye out for them one will pop up
I just bought a used one today for my 8 year old daughter when she’s done with it I’m putting a 212 predator in it for me.
Nice ! What size engine bolts did you use
What is that other wire that doesn't plug into anything it just has a little metal end on it?
Hey what size clutch is that
What do you sell these for all fixed up?
around me i see them going for 150 and up
some people still ask for $350 with bad paint and original 97cc motor haha. getting one today for $120 with a bad 97cc motor. just gonna paint and swap a 212 on there and make profit. it’ll be the 3rd doodlebug in my garage currently haha
It sold for $400..If they are refurbished correctly without cutting corners I get new prices every time sometimes more depending on upgrades..I live in Alabama by the way
LOL I just did same with my bug.
Hell yeah brother
Looks nice dude, just wait till u dirty it all up
That's nice
Is a mounting plate essential for the engine with this build? Will I be OK if I place my engine in holes,I drilled in the mounting plate without a mounting plate?
Does the 97 clutch work with the predator? I wanna do this too.
No its different size. Predator clutch is bigger
@@dantefamularo6764 thanks, I looked up the shaft diameter, found a easy swap solution
@@randymagnum6680 Randy for a cheap race clutch if their the same type... manufacturers use the weights out of the 79 in the 212 size...😎🇳🇿
Wow she’s beautiful I like the two tone scheme, I think the front monster moto fender would be even better. Too bad you didn’t have one laying around, catch you on the next one.
Just picked one of these up with same engine set up. Lookin for direction on new brake and throttle on it. Certain brand that is reliable or certain size... new to these.
Just curious wondering how much money you expect to get out of this. Unit
8ish
I just sold mine for 800 had a built predator removed governor closed off holes did stage 2 cammed ported polished pipe mikuni vm22 it would keep up with a kx85 lol 😆 scary Lil bug!
Great vid, would be nice to see the actual build be put together.
Does that lil back disk brake stop the bike well with that engine?
What gears do u have on it
60 Tooth Sprocket 10 Tooth Drive
Clean nice color combo 👍🏾
Nice job real clean
Do you have a parts list ?
Nice job!
Very nice
Great job! Looks like something you might ride in a campground to the campground store. Excellent 👌
Make and give away, i will subcribe your youtube