Having a kill switch in the minibike handle or within arm’s length from the kart seat is so much more convenient than using the switch that comes with these Predator engines, especially if you have an electric start already installed! It only costs about $8 and is super easy to install (won’t take you more…
Small engines like Predator 212 do not have complicated electric wiring like bikes/ATVs or Cars. So it is actually very easy to solve the ‘no spark’ issue at your own house. The engine has a magnet attached to the flywheel (that needs to be clean), and the ignition system that has 2 coils, primary coil,…
The new Harbor Freight racing engine (Ghost) has gotten a lot of people talking about it, but does it live up to the hype? In this article, I will go through the difference it has in comparison to the general-purpose Predator 212 and the 224cc Predator. The Predator 212 Ghost is made for racing karts…
We have already created guides on Predator 212 upgrades and Coleman CT200 upgrades and even though the engine used in the BT200X is no different from other 200cc Mini Bikes, there are a few performance parts that are different from the ones used in CT200u so that it can fit the body of BT200X. And…
Coleman CT200U, CT200U-EX, BT200x and many other 200cc Mini Bikes such as Massimo MB200, Trailsmaster MB200, all have a Honda GX200 clone engine and therefore will use the same carburetors. This list is useful for you if you own any Go-Kart or Mini Bike that uses a small Honda Clone engine. The list can be…
I’m sure a lot of people have thought about this when changing engines, or working on a new go-kart project, “Can I use a Motorcycle engine instead of an Industrial Engine?” Yes, you can use a Motorcycle Engine on a Go-kart but it will require a lot of fabrication skills to make it work with…
Harbor Freight has given us a new Engine to play with! But what are the rules? Mostly very similar to the Honda and Clone Engines. There is no part that is exclusively for this engine, everything you wish to upgrade is already available in the market. Performance Parts Dimensions / Brief Description Manufacturers/ Suppliers &…
Harbor Freight is back with an upgrade for their famous 212cc Predator! But how much different is it for the 212cc and is it worth paying the extra $40 for? That’s what we will be looking through in this article. If you’re looking for the performance parts that will fit the new engine, check out…
There are a few types of stalling that can happen in Predator 212. The most common one is when you make a right turn, the other being when you give gas after starting the engine, lastly, your engine might be running great for a few minutes and then stalls after you give it gas. If…
If you have left your Predator 212 filled with fuel for a long time without operation, it is very likely that you’ll find that the engine is not starting, and even if it is starting it’s causing other issues. The reason for these issues is usually clogged-up carburetor jets and the solution is to clean…
