Is a Predator Ghost faster with valve shims?

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  • Is a Predator Ghost faster with valve shims?
    Installed a set of valve shims in the Predator Ghost-powered Azusa minibike to see if it would gain any RPM.
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  • @mindovermatter3988
    @mindovermatter3988 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Isn't it nice to know that just shimming your valves and giving them that extra little bit of seat pressure helps with high RPM valve train stability & increased mph

  • @mikesbarn1858
    @mikesbarn1858 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Valuable information as always. Thank you. You might also enjoy getting and building 2 and 4 stroke bicycle kits. The 2 strokes are generally 66 cc. The 4s are 49 cc. Buy cheap bicycles at Walmart. Kent beach cruiser and blue Kent bike. Are great platforms. I’ve built 6 so far.

  • @BustedKnucklesBuildsTexas
    @BustedKnucklesBuildsTexas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video , bike is rolling !!

  • @NVScrapper
    @NVScrapper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Black66, yet another great video. I love they way you show the step by step process and don't take a lot of time doing it! Can't wait to see what's next. 😘👋👋💯

  • @stupidstoked
    @stupidstoked ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, killer as always.

  • @samsgarage1716
    @samsgarage1716 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always enjoy watching your videos.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @darintraver4983
    @darintraver4983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great channel guy ..great information 👍

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @bobbymorgret
    @bobbymorgret ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love the videos!!You certainly know alot about mini bikes. Do you sell any of these mini bikes/parts??

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Ya, I do from time to time.

  • @andrewkuhtz
    @andrewkuhtz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Black 66, i see a new pink mini bike in the background 🤫 😄

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That new pink bike is going to be a rocket ship!

    • @andrewkuhtz
      @andrewkuhtz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Black66 sweet cant wait👍

  • @trojans7670
    @trojans7670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice gloves man!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy with a sweet minibike gave them to me! 😀

  • @Rebel-Neck
    @Rebel-Neck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If your removing the valves or anything in the head on a ghost 212 be extra careful removing the bolt that holds the rocker arm pins. Mine took out the threads removing it and when I put it back together I didn’t realize it was bad and on the first start up I had a pin slide out and drop the whole rocker arm. Pay extra attention there.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out the ghost playlist. Added valve shims heads cams and other parts to the ghost .

  • @johnnyphillips9735
    @johnnyphillips9735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job that thing will haul a66 now

  • @j.finesseflights1403
    @j.finesseflights1403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gr8 video

  • @bradyhicks1381
    @bradyhicks1381 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey 66 where did you get those shims? Great content found you looking for ghost vids.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I picked these up from the hardware store in town.

  • @whiteamerican
    @whiteamerican ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I kinda like the ghost 212 racer

  • @carnivorecave
    @carnivorecave ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's like preloading the shocks for a different ride...I like all the testing, but the 0 to 30, in my opinion does not give the motor time to react when the power band just kicks in about 30mph...?...If you test at 40mph just after the power kicks in, then I think the numbers would be different...Top Speed seems to give the final in performance gains...

  • @BuddyVanDoodle
    @BuddyVanDoodle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When’s the Minibike jump? 😉

  • @ameliasmith8383
    @ameliasmith8383 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Are these just washers? If so what are the specs

  • @notdanmolinary2110
    @notdanmolinary2110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black 66 I’m having problems with my mikuni, I have a grehua vm22 mikuni in a Coleman kt196cc go kart and I can’t seem to tune it right I have tried everything even watched the vid about air leaks and still it runs lean and only runs in choke I opened it up but everything seemed fine can i get any recommendations about what to do with it?

  • @bradcarpenter2396
    @bradcarpenter2396 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    clever tool but how about a close up of it. 👍🏻

  • @Jb_outdooradventures
    @Jb_outdooradventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you take a look at the ANBULL 223CC from Amazon or if you have any experience with the engine

  • @jameshamilton4608
    @jameshamilton4608 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    41 on stock cc100x tranna port the head and could i shim the springs

  • @martinricojr
    @martinricojr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey brother I'm knew to the mini bike life. What gasket do i use for the valve cover gasket? On the ghost engine? Any Info would be greatly appreciated! 😊thanks

  • @bradenublish3710
    @bradenublish3710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    could u do this to predator 224?

  • @rooster6057
    @rooster6057 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For those that may not understand, these ARE NOT Valve Shims, they are Valve SPRING Shims.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have always heard them called , valve shim, or valve spring shim or hat. One of the three. In the automotive community I always heard "hat" more . Weird how things get their names over the years. Thanks for watching the videos! Check out the playlists.

    • @rooster6057
      @rooster6057 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Black66 Well, you're shimming the Valve Spring, not the Valve. Make sense? Valve Shims are like changing that Hat that goes on top of the Valve, ya know, the one that's just under the Rocker, on top of the Valve Stem? Not too confusing, I hope. lol

  • @khrisyeet8022
    @khrisyeet8022 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand how the shims work and all, but I cringe thinking about distance. How much distance are the springs at max rpm? After the mod how much distance is left? When I set my valve lash my springs are collapsed almost all the way. I just would love to know those two measurements.

  • @Jakehh13
    @Jakehh13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have an RB200 with ghost, nibbi carb, and exhaust. I am topping out at 36 mph and it sounds like I am at the rev limiter at like 85% throttle. What would be the best options to get past this? My end goal is to be in the 45-50 mph top end speed with best accel possible

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say do what I did in this video. It will get rid of the rev limiter and add some safety at the same time. th-cam.com/video/lm6zTvhJHSk/w-d-xo.html

  • @212rain
    @212rain ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do Ported head vs non- ported head?

  • @ethanbarnes7013
    @ethanbarnes7013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video on your fuel tank set up I have a mini bike I've been trying to figure out a clean way to mount a fuel cell like you have in the v of my frame. Also I'm interested where you purchased that tank I'd appreciate it.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuel tank install th-cam.com/video/1VOihROfRuk/w-d-xo.html

  • @donkeyhole2782
    @donkeyhole2782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did you decide if you like the new Harbor Freight Ghost 212 or the Tilly 212 better? And where did you get those valve shims?

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Picked up the shims from the local hardware store. Both are fun for what I'm doing.

    • @rad34cool35
      @rad34cool35 ปีที่แล้ว

      212 tilly only bro

  • @michaelg7862
    @michaelg7862 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where you get the shims

  • @SDS-1
    @SDS-1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💗🌟

  • @GARAGE_VLOG
    @GARAGE_VLOG ปีที่แล้ว +3

    saludos desde puerto rico , me gustaria que armes un honda gx200

    • @OILFACE
      @OILFACE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I 2nd this!

  • @joshuagarcia8547
    @joshuagarcia8547 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah but it seems like the engine doesn’t like it, more like your pushing it more passed it capabilities, even if you do, do you think it could run to 9000rpms if it worthy or should you get a gearbox for it

  • @litnlarry
    @litnlarry 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey hey black.does your ghost engine have the stock rod still?wondering if a mild cam is ok with stock rod.

    • @Black66
      @Black66  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it still has a atock rod with a billet flywheel and a 252 cam .
      If you haven't already check out the Ghost playlist .

  • @dryzl3910
    @dryzl3910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a stock 212 ghost should I do this

  • @predator_boiz336
    @predator_boiz336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I had a head bolt break at old 17 ft lbs, been scared to torque stuff down on a predator since 😭

    • @saidlara720
      @saidlara720 ปีที่แล้ว

      same shit happened to me but on the side cover bolts... TWICE, ordered a helicoil kit. and since then i climb the torque always instead of putting the necessary ft lbs immediately

  • @MezzysAutomotive
    @MezzysAutomotive ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 212 ghost is hemi? What flywheel would it take, the hemi or non-hemi flywheel? Appreciate the info

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      The link is in the description for the billet flywheel

  • @jaimahja
    @jaimahja ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are the shims for the ghost different then the regular 212 head? Trying to figure out what shims I need to order and don’t see any for hemi heads specifically.

    • @kevingonzalez1092
      @kevingonzalez1092 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever find any?

    • @jaimahja
      @jaimahja ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevingonzalez1092 no, the hunt season came along and I stopped tinkering with the bike. Used it to help haul the elk I shot back to camp 🏕️ though!

  • @johnk6346
    @johnk6346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🤠

  • @shakerun9869
    @shakerun9869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not much on this engine yet.. I watch all ur vids.. good stuff..
    If I remember correctly..u said they the stock springs might be 26 lbs .. I have coil and flywheel.. and max out at 6500 rpm guessing valve float.. but with a 26lbs springs... Why would they be any valve float... Most stage kits with cam only come with 22 lbs springs
    I love to get pass 8k ... With rod and cam of course.. just trying to learn these little guys

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Ghost has a heavy valve train. The push rods are longer than a stock Predator and the rocker's arms are heavy. The engine could use a good set of chrome moly pushrods and some lighter rockers. I think with these upgrades the 26 lb springs would control the valve train better.

  • @tbf174
    @tbf174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10.5 tires.. 55.60 mph.. 4.0 gear ratio? Spinning 7100 rpm with stock rod ? I need to know! How much rpm can a stock rod take ?

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will find out .

    • @tbf174
      @tbf174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Black66 You be safe trying to break these engines!

  • @brandonzamora-tc3wv
    @brandonzamora-tc3wv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey bro I did the exact same thing and now my motor is giving me hard kick backs and don’t wanna start got any advice for me

    • @litnlarry
      @litnlarry 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check flywheel key for damage. Recheck your valve lash.

  • @JVScustoms
    @JVScustoms ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I get some of those shims for my ghost?

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GPS has valve shims

  • @jerminedombrigues7714
    @jerminedombrigues7714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the fuel sir gasoline or diesel 🙋🙋🤗❤️🇵🇭✌️

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gasoline. Thanks for watching the videos !

  • @thompsonbrian8791
    @thompsonbrian8791 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why 3 the lash adjustment why not 4

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      3 is in spec

  • @user-vt4dn7te9r
    @user-vt4dn7te9r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you R & R the Rev LimiTeR? ™°H°∆°R°D™

    • @Black66
      @Black66  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here is the video adding a billet flywheel and getting rid of the rev limiter. Check out the Ghost playlist for many videos with the Ghost th-cam.com/video/lm6zTvhJHSk/w-d-xo.html

    • @user-vt4dn7te9r
      @user-vt4dn7te9r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Black 66 enjoy ur videos. Sincerely °H°∆°R°D™ FLaTLanDs oF KaNSaS

  • @MightyOneGameing
    @MightyOneGameing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what tires do you use??

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out the playlist. There are many different bikes on the channel with different tires. On some bikes, I use the ultimate street tire, some have Carlisle slicks, etc. It really depends on the bike.

  • @robperkins2674
    @robperkins2674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can do 55

    • @Black66
      @Black66  ปีที่แล้ว

      Fast bike! Check out the Ghost Max speed video and the Ghost playlist for many combos with the Ghost.
      th-cam.com/video/enNTiAUEz28/w-d-xo.html