This is exactly what I needed! My need biuld was bogging out now i just hit 57mph on it! Thank you so much! I put a 130 jet in and ordered a 127.5! Im actually learning thx to you how to work and tune my own bike!
@donstemen2282 Жыл бұрын
what a good video!! i like these so called “cheap carbs “. other videos make it like “cheap” is bad. i think “cheap” is less expensive. others think “cheap” is junk. these r good inexpensive carbs. i appreciate this guy exsplaining how they work. THANK YOU
@NubsWithGuns5 ай бұрын
"less expensive" is great as long you find the ones that weren't cast in some guys apartment out of old beer cans lol.
@KentuckyFriedFixes2 жыл бұрын
I tried your table top method to remove and install the e-clip and it works! I mentioned you in the video and put a link to your channel in the description. I didn't try your tip out until later when I switched to a wood work table but man it worked great! Thanks!
@jamescrosbie439 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I thought i knew some about the Mikuni knock-off, but you really opened my eyes to the nuances of this carb. If you could verify my thinking I'd appreciate it. I live in Colorado at over 6k ft, but often ride between 9k-12K ft above sea level. Therefore, am running a 120 main and 12.5 pilot with the needle at the next to the last (top) slot. Historically with the stock jets it was pretty rich and my plug turned black with soot.
@tonyalto10142 жыл бұрын
Great job on the video! Mikuni has 3 types of main jets. Large Round (the one in the video), Small Round, and Hexagonal. Hex are usually found in 2 stroke applications and start at 130 or 150 I believe. The large and small round have different thread pitch so you do have to figure out which you need. To make matters more difficult, Keihin also uses similar looking jets and they are not interchangeable with Mikuni stuff.
@connectionlost10632 жыл бұрын
And then to complicate things further, some keihin clones look like keihin jets but fit mikuni clones lol
@Greybuiltracing3 ай бұрын
This video is one of if not thee best video explaining which carb is best with the predator 212 ! Ty ! I’ve saved this to my building predators . Mandatory for all mini bike builders .
@mikecondoluci53 Жыл бұрын
great video thank you, i just put that carb on my bike got it running perfect took it down the road the magnet flew off the flywheel and broke the coil off the block, off to harbor frieght we go
@AppalachianWrench20 күн бұрын
I bet it was the stock engine that it flew off off huh? Or was it a predator 212? Had the same thing happen on my 196 after I zip tied the governor.
@edlabois5115 Жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough explanation of the carb in simple and easy to understand language. Very well done and thank u
@hairlesshippy3 жыл бұрын
how can anyone give thumbs down on this video.. well done sir. I have one on the way and now I feel soo much better about working on it.. thank you.
@elvisitor32252 жыл бұрын
Seeing this two sparkplugs too late but at least I won't start the engine any time before I got the bigger jets... Thanks for the video my man !
@marcinos3033 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!! Now I know that my main jet is just too small. My Lifan GX 160 engine is hard to start, even with the choke on. When I screw in the idle speed screw, the engine starts up nicely, but has a very high idle speed, and loosening the mixture composition screw increases it even more. Of course I can lower them back by unscrewing the idle screw, but the engine will be hard to start again. I have the original Japanese Mikuni carburetor fitted. I will order a larger nozzle and it will run like a dream. Of course, I dismantled the regulator, but NOTE: here is a small curiosity - after removing the regulator, there is a hole on its axis, at the top of the engine. This hole acts as a crankcase breather and some oil "mist" is emitted from it. You can screw a rubber hose in this place and install it in the valve cover - then we have additional lubrication of valves and levers;) Sorry for my bad English. Greetings from Poland.
@evildark9405 ай бұрын
Wow this was so informational and easy to understand. Thank you. Great work here and awesome tips.
@kuntakinte4482 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. This is exactly what I was working on today. If I'm at idle and I crank the throttle it bogs down or wants to die. If I ease into it, it's just fine. I just put a 140 main in, and am getting a 17.5 pilot. I was having the issue you spoke of with the air fuel screw not changing the idle. Hopefully I can get everything to sync together.
@heatedheavy4072 жыл бұрын
I appreciate all of the info but especially the specs you run, most people never tell. Thanks
@WyFoster3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, very helpful. I've found the needle to be very useful for tuning part throttle between 1/4 and 3/4. Especially if you're having trouble with quick throttle response hesitation. Helps get the fuel flowing from the main jet faster.
@999benhonda7 ай бұрын
Governors are set to 3600. The stop screw on the throttle linkage may stop the engine from revving beyond 2500-2800...but with the throttle linkage set to wot, the governor will limit revs to 3600. I often put a bend in the spring going from the throttle linkage to the carb, effectively shortening it so that the engine will rev to 4k-4200. Above that speed, it's best to remove the governor. 3600 rpms is the standard speed for outdoor power equipment. Also, nice to see the bowl gasket tip...I ruined several gaskets before I realized that you can't get fuel on them. Sometimes, a bit of heat will dry them out enough for them to go close to the original size.
@Deucealive755 ай бұрын
You can run much higher than that with the governor and stock linkage. I do.
@ivansauceda54202 жыл бұрын
This is the best informative video I found out of all
@prebaned8 ай бұрын
Those honda clones 212 predator motors and the like are designed to run 3600RPM. I have the stock carb and its plenty good for 5K with stage one air and header installed. No need to spend money on a carb unless you plan on going over 5k RPM
@TeleCaster663 жыл бұрын
Got this carb coming next week for a 2 stage Tillotson 212, this video is an excellent tool for me, thank you!
@mikethesoundgoat33922 жыл бұрын
How fast your going?
@jerrycabrera30953 жыл бұрын
Thanks Im new to this and have a ultra rich PZ30 on a 212 Predator (Gov. Removed) Mini Chopper. I started it on a small stand. It was like a beast trying to break free from a circus. Your video will be the one I refer to in the days to come. Thank you and keep making quality videos.
@finderlifebound69612 жыл бұрын
This guy is great! Very engaging and super informative about the various knowings of how shit works. Keep up the great work!
@drew4123 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Thank you for the information. You helped it all make sense.
@deafduckracing24623 жыл бұрын
Great video John. Top to bottom, this video will explain everything. Well done.
@TomSlickery4 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@lukeschuckenbrock53702 жыл бұрын
I have shared this on so many mini bike facebook groups.
@georgehumphrey1566 Жыл бұрын
I know it's old but still extremely helpful. Great emulsion tube explanation and the effect of the clip position. Oh and thanks for the clip removal nugget. The problem I'm having is with another slide carb, FCR, for my Honda CRF250X and plan on checking the clip position tomorrow! Subscribed!
@ukrainiak25923 жыл бұрын
This video should have a lot more views
@mikelknight7996 ай бұрын
Great info. thanks for the link too.
@Tarheel1state3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video helped my buddy and I out a lot
@ajmontgomery456411 ай бұрын
this is hopefully my saving grace video lolol, i just installed a VM22 on my predator 224, i got it to idle pretty good, but spits, sputters, and dies on Acceleration...i did not even open the carb up and getting the info most are underjetted is a huge relief!!!! it def feels like im not getting enough fule on acceleration
@alaricrice90173 жыл бұрын
Very very detailed. Loved every minute of the video. Thanks a ton!
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alaric! I hope it was helpful. We appreciate you watching!! Subscribe, there’s a bunch of good stuff coming thats being edited now.
@mekohotstream69763 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up two thumbs up
@mekohotstream69763 жыл бұрын
Brought a mikuni car today it barks down on full speed guess I need a bigger jet
@arronjohnston7422 жыл бұрын
great video very helpful i also saw where you offered help to someone at your shop no charge, you Sir have earned another subscriber 👍
@dpete89952 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks much!
@superdeerhunting2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very informative, thanks!
@jlacambra12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is a great video, best I've seen on tuning these little carbs.
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@jimcornish2423 жыл бұрын
mine had a 130 in it already...the guys at Go Power Sports must tune these things before they send them out...might still have to tune it some more though, since I'm sticking it on a 228
@jamesstepp6097 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much this has helped me out so much....however my needle has a weird plastic cap on it that idk how to remove with a small spring so idk how to adjust my e clip
@strokedreams86983 жыл бұрын
I melted in my seat enjoying this man information is all spot on . Thank you! I have a few videos of my 110cc upgraded to a 125cc.big bore kit. We need to become best friends tha k you again!
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Ok, BFFs it is!
@strokedreams86983 жыл бұрын
Gunna greatly jet down today! I believe I'm running richer than Bill Gates at auction. It falls on its face wot. I'm figuring hopefully jump down to a 85 on the main and 15 on pilot.
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a lot of experience jetting these for 125’s, but I would start somewhere in that neighborhood too. Just read the plug and adjust from there, and remember, a little rich is better than lean.
@hoberrydan4023 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson
@rickknudson83853 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very informative. Thanks
@avaloschristina64413 жыл бұрын
thanks! awesome knowledge your giving away!
@dallasgraves49812 жыл бұрын
Ok great video. Just had one question. I thought 0-1/4 was idle jet, 1/4 -3/4 needle jet, then 3/4 - full is the main jet. Is that wrong.
@crybabylocr40122 жыл бұрын
Dam I just ordered the thing wow salty thanks for letting me know ...
@kenr.5876 Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video. First time I actually understood the basics of tuning a Carb ! Thank You for all You help...I am in Jacksonville Fl too....How do I get in touch with You?
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
Easiest way is message through our Facebook page.
@gimmel113 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Awesome video!!!!!
@daveharriman27563 жыл бұрын
Love this vid, the best explanation of the VM22 on here, on mine, (it's genuine) I'm told the carb has the right jets for my bike, but the plug getstotally soot black (not oily wet), but the tick over is beautiful, nice and even, but just starts running rough when opening up, runs nice, but after a few miles it gets too bad to run, put a clean plug in and it's fine again, I suspect a smaller main jet is needed, question: how many sizes down do I go? or do I drop the needle a notch or two? sorry for the dumb question, just learning about this carb, thanks for your time, Dave have subscribed!
@tonyalto10142 жыл бұрын
So, the needle position starts affecting things around 1/4 throttle to a bit over 2/3 throttle. After that it has only a minor effect as it has lifted almost out of the needle jet (the part it slides in and out of. The bottom of same, holds the Main jet). Wide open throttle is main only. The bike will run great without the main jet installed in the carb until you get to about 3/4 throttle. Then it would run real rich afterwards unless your needle jet is too small (rare occurrence).
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
I’d try leaning it out on the needle; if you get to the top notch, switch down (leaner) 1 jet size and set the needle back to full rich (bottom notch) and continue leaning it out from there. Sooty can also be caused by too large of a primary jet (just adding too much fuel all the time) but it’s unlikely unless you’ve increased that primary jet size before. Hope that helps, sorry for the slow answer.
@daveharriman27562 жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 thanks for the reply, the bike has been running fine for miles, I ended up screwing the pilot screwing in, it's now a quarter turn out. I know it's not how it should be, but bike runs fine now. The plug colour is dark brown, could be a bit better, but I'm happy with it, certainly don't want a lean running bike. Anyway, thanks again.
@BIGABEY Жыл бұрын
awesome video
@YungSwayZeey Жыл бұрын
I came to figure out which is a good hand throttle to use for vm22 carb. because my stock throttle wouldn’t fit into the carb.
@jamesbaldwin99692 жыл бұрын
I’ve got this on a go cart with a predator motor. Bought it from a friend. Got it started with starter fluid just can’t keep it running. Hoping your showing me where the needle valve goes through the jet and cleaning that out helps. I’m close to Jax I’m in Callahan.
@jamesbaldwin99692 жыл бұрын
I still can’t get it to stay running. Got it going with starter fluid.
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Message us on Facebook, there are a few things to check, but we’re happy to help.
@4legdfishman3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! New subscriber here! Looking forward to seeing more!
@Supercar_Street_Racing Жыл бұрын
Hey brother I am in Jacksonville Florida. I am having so many problems with my little 200 mini bike. Do you think you could help me get it running? I'd be willing to pay you.
@Mr1dvsbstrd3 жыл бұрын
This guy knows what makes it Chooch
@sandmhoder Жыл бұрын
you can boil the bowl gasket in water for a few minutes and it shrinks back up
@lionelscott5839 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1961 Harley pan head flh and just replaced the linkard with the round slide Mikuni vl 38mm. Anyone know what jets to use and were to set needle.
@ajmontgomery456411 ай бұрын
Thumis us where im Having issues, i got a predator 224, straight pipe, gov delete, vm22 carb, im at a 140 main and 15 pilot, 5th clip on needle, and still seems lean as far as i can tell.....ive check fir air leaks, sprayed around engine n seals and nothing for leaks....any ideas?
@lisztomaniacgirl Жыл бұрын
pls, help me! is it okay if my VM22 only gets settled in about 5 rounds? screw head (mixture air/fuel) sticks way out of its little house/hole
@tylerwells86402 жыл бұрын
Just installed one on my rfz and it seems like it’s just flooding the carb, i tried to replicate the air screw based on the stock one where it was on the threads. Just dropped the needle and am gonna try again in the morn. Hope this will solve the problem of the bike not even trying to start
@greyghosttundra18932 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just put this on my new to me coolster 125. I put on the foam filter in came with. What should I do with the breather tube that was also plugged into the air filter on the stock setup ?
@mopar_marco5.7132 жыл бұрын
Just order from gps hopefully it’s the solution to my bike it start to bogg out on me at full throttle for a bit,my governor is removed stage one with upgraded springs hop this does it 🙏
@TyranisCustoms2 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how bad I needed this video. I am officially subscriber #501!
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Awesome, welcome to the family! Thanks for the kind feedback. If you get hung up on dialing it in, drop us a message on Facebook (it’s checked more often). Cheers-
@timholahan4816 Жыл бұрын
That’s where do you oder your jets from thanks
@patrioticbeats2089 Жыл бұрын
I took out my main jet and emulsion tube and a little brass piece fell out. I didnt notice it in my other clone. Does it need to go back in?
@mark501w2 жыл бұрын
Vm22 26 mm 35 pilot, 115 main, good place to start
@bradcarpenter2396 Жыл бұрын
My fake mikuni on a stage 2 or 3 ? 22 valve springs, billet rod, champion 1 to 1rockers, 265 cam chrome oly rods, 0.012" head gasket, aluminum flywheel 5°key.... I'm 2500, feet above sea level. HELP ‼️‼️
@SpAcEcruizer203 Жыл бұрын
I need a link for that 17 primary jet if possible my dude
@stevie93613 жыл бұрын
I pulled my stock vm 22s 130 out an compared to real mikuni 130 an seems hole is larger on mikuni.
@lloydchristmas8397 Жыл бұрын
predator 212....356 cam...ss stock size valves....26 lb springs....stock head....trying to get this carb to work...any advice on main jet size to start with? i have a 150? i think in it now and there is no change in any adjustments on idle speed or air/fuel mixture screws...way too big?
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, 150 is a ton of jet and is likely outside the range of adjustability. I would be starting around a 130-132.5 main jet for the engine you’ve described.
@denisdegaspari9723 Жыл бұрын
Mikuni valvola piatta,the Major ,my favorite in Italy ,the tag dell'orto in the best........in the world .... Grazie the video wonderful!!no speak english 😂😂😂😂 sorry
@farmallguy-hd4zs Жыл бұрын
Can this make your engine not go full throttle
@ryanstutzman58763 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. I have a question. Does turning the air screw in (clockwise) lean the motor, and out (counter clockwise) rich the motor?
@tonyalto10142 жыл бұрын
That is a great question! Similar looking carbs can have different idle circuits. Turning the screw out can increase air or fuel depending on the circuit. Here is how to tell which is which without tearing apart the carb. Look at the relationship between the idle mix screw and the throttle slide. If the mixture screw is between the engine (closer to the piston) it meters fuel. So, out to enrichen, in to lean. If the mixture screw is between the throttle slide and the air horn (air filter), it meters air. So out to lean, in to enrichen. I hope that helps you. Works with any brand slide carb I have ever had on the bench.
@bahnzai73135 ай бұрын
@Deucealive75 Thanks for the feedback, and for supporting the channel! Regardless of whether the screw is metering the air or fuel, its purpose is to adjust the air/fuel ratio at idle, hence it typically being called the “Idle Air Mixture Screw”. I’m probably going to do more Slide Carb videos; what terminology do you feel is more accurate? Thx again- Cheers
@46878783 жыл бұрын
If you look on some of the distributor's sites they say that the genuine Mikuni jets won't fit on the Chikuni carbs !! They sell the aftermarket jets on the sites for the aftermarket Chikunis !!
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
True, the standard VM22 jets are no bueno; generally the VM26 jets fit but occasionally you get a weird one. It all depends which factory in China cranked out the one you bought. Niche Cycle has an excellent web site with pics and dimensions of the various jet types, they’re our go-to.
@igokarts45102 жыл бұрын
The clip holding the needle jet down in the slide. Let's call it the "w" clip. Does it matter which way it's clocked inside the slide?
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Kind of; you don’t want it to interfere with the throttle cable, but beyond that it’s positioning isn’t critical.
@hsmallwood403 жыл бұрын
Think you for posting this video it has been very helpful to me not very familiar with the mikuni knock off. Would you please give me the website that you mentioned there in Florida? I'm running extremely rich at idle with a number 15 p-jet Thanking I'm gonna have to go to a 12 jet Unless you have some of them laying around that I can purchase from you? And almost forgot to mention I am running stock valve size
@JAMTOAM3 жыл бұрын
I need a carb and the spec of witch mukuni carb is in my 125ke kawaski
@justjoemanila88383 жыл бұрын
Will a mikuni carb make my pit bike faster ? I currently run a 26mm kein
@dannavarro14863 жыл бұрын
grate you helped me heeps I suded
@larryegilman12 жыл бұрын
What altitude are you operating, above sea level
@hillwooky2 жыл бұрын
I am curious about the Carburetor with an accelerator pump. Have you made any progress on that. I have always wondered about the lack of a pump on these small engines myself. I have always guessed that these engines are designed to run at a constant RPM and so weren't equipped with an accelerator pump. Do you have a website where you would sell such things?
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
I agree, four stroke engines should have accelerator pumps. The carburetor we’ve been messing with is the Keihin PZ30B, but we’ve been unable to dial enough of the pump shot out to get rid of a rich stumble. If they made a 26-28 variant it would probably work better for small block GX’s, as the 30 seems to struggle to maintain decent charge velocity at lower RPM’s.
@curtissmartin6322 Жыл бұрын
Where is that secret carb at with the pump
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
It’s gone off to The Island Of Misfit Toys; we could never get it to run right on a small block. The carb in question is a variant of the Keihin PZ carb family, which are really very similar to the Chikuni carbs that are so popular. The specific model is a PZ30B, which is the smallest of the B (accelerator pump equipped) variants we were able to find, and the 30mm Venturi size ultimately proved to be too big to maintain any sort of velocity or usable vacuum signal in the carb, particularly at idle. If you got the motor out of the hole before whacking it wide open it would hit hard and work great, (think roll-racing..), but at idle, with so little vacuum to keep the pilot and main circuits working accurately, whacking the throttle open make the accelerator pump basically drown the engine. So you’d get this huge fat mix from the accelerator pump, but the Pilot and Main wouldn’t have gotten the memo on the faint winds of their wispy vacuum reference, so then it would ping-pong lean, and so you’d work the throttle and the accelerator pump would squirt it again, but now the jets are in the game too, so we’re *pig* rich, until the accelerator pump shot runs out, and then hopefully we’re somewhere near the right air/fuel mix in this Entirely Too Large carburetor. If I could find them in a 26mm version I’d rule the planet, but the 30’s didn’t work out. (Believe me; we tried..)
@chriss82062 жыл бұрын
Is there a tiny filter in the primary jet. Looks like there is a filter in mine.
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
The primary jet is a combination jet (metered orifice) and emulsion tube (the little top tube-looking part with the holes on the side.) If you’re talking about the emulsion tube section of the jet, it’s function is not to filter the fuel, but instead to vary the mix (by way of air bleeds) at different vacuum signals, along with emulsifying the idle circuit’s fuel prior to its introduction into the throttle bore.
@jeremylivengood33813 жыл бұрын
I've got a 212 with the straight valves. After installing one of these carbs the motor wouldn't start. I had to adjust the screw on the side all the way in but it only will run a few seconds.
@jeremylivengood33813 жыл бұрын
It is a 26mm carb. Maybe I should have gone with the 22mm.
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
It’s really difficult to remotely diagnose carb issues, but I would be checking to make sure the jets are appropriately sized and not plugged, and that there are no air leaks on the manifold. Will the engine run if you hold the throttle open?
@patrioticbeats2089 Жыл бұрын
What happens if you lose the plastic washer that's underneath the needle clip? Ive got it idling decent...after stripping out the idle adjustment 🤦♂️. At least it's stuck at a good spot now, but I still get a little bogging when I hit the gas. And my torque converter isn't engaging at lower rpms like it should. Help!
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
Any spacer under the needle clip effectively lifts the needle up in the emulsion tube, so if it was missing it would make it lean. (More needle in the tube at all times). Also, the plastic ring may serve to seal air from leaking down through the needle orifice, so again, it would contribute to a lean condition. That also may be why you’re having to clamp down the idle screw (because of unmetered air leaking into through that needle opening in the slide). Regarding the torque converter engagement, it’s actually to your benefit for the engagement to be at a higher point in the torque curve (where the motor is making some power); on our racing karts the clutch doesn’t engage *at all* until around 4,000 rpms! A normal 30 Series Torque Converter should be engaging around 2000 RPM’s; if yours isn’t it may be a worn belt or sticky weights in the driver. Hope that helps, thanks for being a viewer!
@patrioticbeats2089 Жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 Engagement issue went away after I reseated the carb better. And 10-4 on the plastic washer. It's running good now after returning. Thanks for the tips
@TyranisCustoms2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that perfect mini adjustable wrench? I neeeeeeeed one
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Right?!? It’s a little cutie, ain’t it? I have no earthly idea where it came from; likely a combo pack of different sized adjustable wrenches or something, as I don’t think I’d ever buy something so seemingly silly and useless, but it’s awesome for little tasks like this.
@loyal5_oh4782 жыл бұрын
Does the carb mm size matter? I bought a 28mm carb and plan on tuning it with the same jets as spoke of or do I need to reduce or go bigger in size ? Can you advise please @bahnzai the motor is a 212 mildly modded
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Ultimately yes, carb size does matter, particularly in a single cylinder engine where we have such dramatic reversion of the intake charge when the intake valve closes (and there are no other cylinders wanting to suck in the charge). Because of that phenomenon, I like to size the carburetor just a little bit smaller than the intake valve, to try to get as much velocity as possible before it slams into the reversion wave. Having said all that, a 28 is a bit bigger than I would have chosen for a mild motor. Sure, if we were talking about a methanol breathing monster with big valves, maybe, but on a less demanding engine you might find some tuning quirks and stumbles that you just have to live with. Or maybe you won’t; just gotta try it and see. With regard to jetting, I’d start about the same size as I’d start on a smaller carb, like a 20 Pilot and 125-ish main, and tune from there. Maybe a tad richer, knowing that we’ve got a lower vacuum reference drawing fuel up through the jets. But then you might get fat when things start chuffing. Just going to have to play with it. Maybe go bigger on the Pilot and conservative on the Main; that’s what I’d try. Let me know how it goes. Cheers.
@Wavydavy5593 жыл бұрын
Beg to differ stock (pipe, governor delete) actually running about a 110-125 gotta start down there first
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
We’ve done a bunch tuning on our dyno, under load, with a wideband, and that’s what we’ve found to work best. Obviously, jetting being relative to air density, engine efficiency and a bunch of other factors, the right jet for here may not be the right jet for everywhere. But thanks for adding that info, it may help someone get dialed in.
@overbuiltautomotive1299 Жыл бұрын
witch carb is out their in lala land with accelerator pump my man i thought the same thing everything need enrichment
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
PZ30B. We tried to get them to run right on a small block, but they’re just a smidge too big to maintain good Venturi velocity at lower RPM’s.
@overbuiltautomotive1299 Жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 thanks ill use that on a bigger unit ill look the pz30b up God bless .you may like Tex`s front porch YT channel he restreams a few other live streams like siru papers YT just a thought i figured shareing man
@beerdiaryshootinmcdaniel80633 жыл бұрын
my chinese mikuni seems to be very rich, stage 2 212 here. Blows blavk smoke at idle and wot and very stout smelling exhaust. What jet would you recommend to get this running right?
@kooterface91613 жыл бұрын
did you figure it out? having issues myself with this carb
@jojojeep12 жыл бұрын
I sent my mild built predator stage two with a Chinese Mikuni Carburetor, it runs beautiful all the way up but it stops at 6100 RPM it’s built for 75 so I pulled the plug out and it’s running lean do I need a bigger main jet or can I drop the needle clip
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Try moving the needle clip to a lower position; if that doesn’t work, set of back to the lean side and increase the main jet size, and tune from there.
@jojojeep12 жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 I sent the carbureted in with the 135 main jet, and my adjustment turned out 2 1/2 turns. I opened up my carburetor it was exactly the same so I put a 125 in and it works absolutely flawless, it was getting too much gas on the high end. Now I got to go deal with that scumbag because he never touched My carburetor and he charged me. He’s the guy that gives the rest of you guys a bad name. Thanks for your help buddy thank you so much
@gerardr48692 жыл бұрын
Help please! I got a VM 22 replica for a 125cc Chinisse pit bike. I have been adjusting the fuel screw at the bottom. With bogging issues not going away. This is what I have; Needle clip on 4 groove top to bottom. Fuel screw 5 turns out, bangs and fire out of the tailpipe. Boggs at 1/4 throttle. Fuel screw 2 turns out only idles, spits and bangs with throttle. Boggs at 1/4 throttle. Fuel screw 1.25 turns out , it starts and sort of stays on then it dies, Boggs and 1/8 throttle kills it. Air screw 1.0 turns, barely turns on and dies. It idles good, bogging come applying throttle. I will lean the C clip to see if it makes a difference, but other than that what should I do?
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Apologies, I haven’t jetted a VM22 on a 125cc engine; I’d be guessing.
@warrenpeas2 жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 pretty much what everybody and their momma is using them for these days. because china mad a grom clone and this is the #1 upgrade everybody does. please considder doing a video on it if you have access to the bd125 grom clones
@NubsWithGuns5 ай бұрын
I put a 130 in mine and my engine is a little hotter than a stage 1.. I figured that would at the worst be too rich and I could go from there. Am I thinking right or will it gurgle like a pig? I haven't had a chance to run it yet, waiting on a manifold and a header.
@bahnzai73135 ай бұрын
130 isn’t crazy big, it may be great! Just gotta fire it up and go from there.
@NubsWithGuns5 ай бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 Thanks for thr reply. My first slide carb, just want to get it right.
@NubsWithGuns5 ай бұрын
@@bahnzai7313Ran so good I didn't dare touch anything but the idle. Way different than my other bike, not a bit of lag when I get on it. I even blew than junk air filter off somewhere in the woods haha, I wanted to see how long it would last.
@bahnzai73135 ай бұрын
That’s AWESOME Nubs! Good job; now you’re a Slide Carb pro! And yes, I agree; when they’re set up right, they’re great little carbs; those air filters are crap though. Amazon has decent foam filters for like $15; MAKE SURE YOU OIL IT! (The diference between guys who oil their foam filters and guys who don’t, when we tear down dirt oval kart motors, is shocking..) Oil it! And now that you’re a Pro, toss a 127.5 in there, and try a 132.5 too, and see if it rips. Remember, rich is safe, lean is fast. Try a little walk on the lean side and see what’s what. Cheers.
@NubsWithGuns5 ай бұрын
@@bahnzai7313The plug looked like it was running pretty rich but we haven't had a decent day for weather since I finished. If it doesn't clear up to my taste would it be better to try a different jet before trying the screw? I think I have a 127 maybe.
@TeleCaster663 жыл бұрын
How can I tell if my motor is running lean??? Tuning my 1st carb which happens to be a Mikuni 22. As far as setting the air screw (underneath) I'm hearing 2 ways to set it which is interesting. You advise what's shown here and Mikuni put out a video recommending to set the idle screw at the point where if you turned it another ⅛ of a turn the motor will conk out. You then (starting at 1½ turns out) adjust the air screw both directions until the motor starts to stumble and find the middle point. My biggest fear is running my built-up motor to lean and melting the piston.
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Valid, but unwarranted concern. You’re only adjusting a percentage of the primary jet, at idle, and you’re actually trying to make the mixture perfect. The adjuster screw meters the amount of AIR in the air bleeds, not the amount of fuel, so it’s literally impossible that you would fuel starve the engine playing with the adjuster. Use a tachometer and play with the screw to find the highest rpm mix, and then adjust the idle speed screw again to get the rpms where you want.
@adamjacobrogers91553 жыл бұрын
Your descriptions of how vm22 works are.. One is left wanting for lack of clarity and concise penmanship.
@brad151023 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, new to this... i just got the vm22 added the 125 main jett fitted to my mini bike a fuel just flooded through it.. out the bottom tube and even thru air cleaner.. any ideas? Cheers Brad Australia
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
If the carb is overflowing it means that the float and needle/seat are not functioning correctly. It’s not uncommon for a little bit of debris to get stuck up in there, or sometimes the little rubber cone on the needle (the needle *valve*, not the needle jet) becomes hardened. If it’s a new carb it’s more likely that there’s some junk in there preventing it from sealing. Pull the bowl off and spray some carb cleaner down through the fuel inlet. Have a look at the float and the tab where the needle attaches to the float, make sure that lifting the float pushes the needle up into the seat. That tab can be bent to adjust the fuel level in the bowl, but if it’s fully overflowing that’s not likely to be the problem. Button it back up and reconnect the fuel. If it starts overflowing again try tapping on the carb body near the fuel inlet; sometimes it can help the needle valve to seal. If cleaning and tapping doesn’t help, then it’s possible that the float isn’t floating, or the needle/seat are damaged. Let me know how you fare. Hope this helps.
@marcelovespa17253 жыл бұрын
Hi i m from Argentine .which is the carburator do you say 30 mm with acelerates pum? Excellent video 👌
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcelo. The Pumper carb mentioned in the video is still in development, but should be available sometime this year and looks like it will be a game-changer. Subscribe to stay in the loop, and follow us on Facebook for the latest info.
@caroflage62603 жыл бұрын
Hi, Loved the video. Just received mine for a gx200 clone, installed it but now I am concerned, since it only started once. Has Spark, fuel and air, engine ran good with the stock carb. Sometimes when I try to pull start it, it misfires out of the carb. Do you have a tip how to get her running? I appreciate it👍
@caroflage62603 жыл бұрын
Oh, the main jet is a 125, all I had on hand.
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Remote diagnosis is always difficult, but firing out the carb suggests that the intake valve might be a tiny bit open; check the valve lash and make sure it's set to .003 on both sides. Also, a drastically lean mix might fire off too early, so confirm your jetting is right. If you're in the North Florida (Jax) area you're welcome to bring it by the shop and we'll have a look at it for you, no charge.
@caroflage62603 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I got it running meanwhile. Turned out the previous owner took the key out of the crank and the flywheel spun about 60 degrees when I tried to start it. Put one in and she fired right up. I couldn't bring it over anyways since I am from Stuttgart, Germany but thanks for the offer😉
@arronjohnston7422 жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 just wanted to say, that right there "you're welcome to bring by the shop an we'll have a look at no charge" that's a sign of a great person right there an very much deserving of a case of beer!... i'm from australia a cartoon(case/box) of beer is how we show our gratitude for help and a job well done.......
@GratefulEd9072 жыл бұрын
Subscribing so I can find this video again I’ll also check out what else you’ve put out
@edwardscissorhands75503 жыл бұрын
I have a 212 hemi with a str8 pipe and a autolite plug I wanna get 1 but I can't find a 130 main jet I was told it won't run fully at full throttle unless I up to a 130 main they said leave the pilot jet alone will this work
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
You can probably get away with the 15 pilot jet that comes in most kits, but you really do need to swap to a larger main jet or it will be dangerously lean at WOT. Jets for these carbs are easy to find, try Niche Cycle online. You’re probably more in the 125-127.5 jet range based on the mods you’ve described.
@edwardscissorhands75503 жыл бұрын
I have a 125 I had from a old carb and it fits perfectly and I also move the needle to the last knock at the top so it will sit deapper in the jet
@edwardscissorhands75503 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting on my manifold
@john_Caji315_adams2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your video. I ordered an ORIGINAL Japan Mikuni vm 22mm -133 carb I thought... But, when I opened it up to change the Main jet it has a rubber "O" ring on it made with it. I have never seen this kind of a jet in a Mikuni before. Also, looked like instead of a #100 bore it was 250+ bore or more in it in it. I ordered 3 on both side of the Original Mikuni for this vn 22 133 carb and had hex heads which was normal for this model. I was wondering if the Mikuni vm 22mm 13-5000 is a different type of Mikuni and using different jets? Sold by a reputable company with 100# feedback score , list in their add it had all the things the vm22mm 133 carb would have, 100 Main and the 30 slow. I took a look at the invoice and it says SENT : 1 Mikuni vm 22mm 13-5000. Do you know if this is the same as the 133? But, as I said, I have never seen a jet for vm 22mm Mikuni with a Main jet with an "O" ring made into the top of it that seem to go into a place in the bottom of the Bowl where the drain plug is. It must have some purpose or it wouldn't be there on the jet. Now that I have ordered many jets for original Mikuni , hex head, from Mikuni don't know if they are going to work or nor since the one that came has the rubber "O" ring made into the top of it..What is your opinion and or anyone else if they have seen this before? Thanks..Love your channel.
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
The emulsion tube sometimes has an o-ring; are you sure you’re not taking the tube out along with the main jet?
@PGG9092 жыл бұрын
The main jet on a genuine vm22-133 is behind the 10mm bolt screwed into the float bowl. No need to drop the bowl for a main jet change, just pull that bolt.
@justbuilds82482 жыл бұрын
If I wanna install a VM22 carb would I need to remove governor?
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
Yes, the throttle setup would be incompatible with a governor. But, fun is incompatible with a governor too, so yank that junk out of there. It’s easy, I promise.
@justbuilds82482 жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 wouldn't removing governor ruin engine ? would I have to upgrade other internals of engine ?
@bahnzai73132 жыл бұрын
No, it won’t necessarily ruin anything, although it will make it possible to run higher RPMs, which definitely can ruin stuff. We turn stock rods 6500+ RPMs on some Spec Kart engines we build, but they’re carefully blueprinted engines. I think of you keep the revs under 5500 you’ll likely be ok, but as always, your mileage may vary and shit does happen. For something like $65, a billet rod is good insurance.
@mattlichtenberg28673 жыл бұрын
mine is a different Chinese vm22 but I’m running a 145 jet and it’s dead center in the needle. It runs great too end but I feel like I lost the low end torque compared to the Venturi. 196 18lb springs, mod2 cam,gov removed, exhaust pipe and cone filter. I personally thought that was high but the spark plug is perfect in coloration. Idk. Any thoughts?
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Every engine is different, but that seems like a pretty big jet to me too.
@curtissmartin6322 Жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 hey my needle is lean at top.cranks good runs good 135 main but my plug is super clean.do I need a bigger main? Or go to the middle on the needle.
@bahnzai7313 Жыл бұрын
Yep! Fuel is just like timing; keep adding it until power drops off, then back it off a click. If I’m tuning without a wideband I like to start on the fat side and go leaner, so maybe just toss a 137.5 in it, middle clip, and lean it on the clip if necessary.
@curtissmartin6322 Жыл бұрын
@@bahnzai7313 do you think I should keep going up in jet size an leave my needle clip an mixture screw alone? I t runs an idles good just the plug is so clean .its like no sut or tan color at all.212 ,vm22, flat top, GPS mod 2 cam, 18 lb spring,s ,no gov . is what I have.non hemi . maybe a 140 jet?
@jackfrombg44983 жыл бұрын
so turning the fuel mixture screw in makes it richer or leaner?
@bahnzai73133 жыл бұрын
Turning the screw in closes the idle air bleed, resulting in a richer mixture.