@@AdamSander-b3b Yes, I’ve had 4 or so that said the same, it really is a great ATV for a campsite.

Yes, the new shocks increase the ride height. Since the shifter is directly connected to the constantly- bouncing engine, the shifter will often bounce too, especially on a bumpy trail. Fortunately, I found a way to adjust the shifter’s default position by adjusting one of the two screw-on connectors down underneath. You’ll want to take the cotter pin out, then you can unscrew (or screw on) the connector and put the cotter back in. Just make sure to tighten the nut back onto it when you’re done. You absolutely don’t need to get longer shocks to fix this. Hope this helps! :)

@@nickycarts Also you don’t need to turn it much, a couple turns might be all you need.

@@owenchabot Thank you. I tried that to some extent and have even stiffened the stock suspension, resulting in some success. I've come to the conclusion that when the total rider weight is 300+lbs issues arise because the shifter moves forward by default. Thus you have to smash the shifter into the windshield to downshift. I'll try to make more adjustments but ultimately I'll make this change nonetheless.

Sadly no, just 3 speed semi auto. (Clutch is a centrifugal clutch

Working on it now! Should be out in the next week or so.

and top speed test?

I got the shifter knob on Amazon, just look for replacement knobs for car transmission.

Thank you bro!

Yeah! Bro… please change your profile pic

@ ok I will later

@@owenchabotI changed my picture

Are you sure you got the 250cc model? You may already know this, but this specific engine has two variants. If you got the engine with the vin code reading 167FMM, it’s a 249cc. If you got a 167FML, it’s a 197cc. What’s scary is that if you don’t look closely when buying, you can get the wrong one. What they do is change the bore and stroke dimensions. That being said, you could have gotten the wrong one. Just a thought.

​@@owenchabot The 250 is a low output, low compression, push rod engine that makes about 14 horsepower (feels more like 10hp). The cam, bore and stroke of the 250 make for a very underwhelming engine. In addition to that, the vertical cylinder will make it difficult to mount on your mini jeep. The 190cc will practically be a plug & play motor swap.

Good info. Since we have all the parts now, I’ll be swapping this engine anyway. If I want to make upgrades, I’ll do so. The carburetor I chose should help it out a little. It’s a pwk style so it should at least feel somewhat responsive. It’ll definitely be better than the 125cc engine though. (Our clutch was going out so it feels like a 70cc)

@@owenchabot The Chinese 125cc engines are surprisingly robust. You can easily increase the power with a cheap sprocket change, carb swap, tinkering with carb jets and exhaust. Most of these chinese 125cc engine powered vehicles have a catalytic converter and restrictive exhaust. Some even have an EGR valve. Removing cat & EGR and re-jetting the carb will make a huge increase in performance. The auto clutch can be adjusted in less than a minute. Its an external adjustment on the right side engine cover.

As far as the 250cc engine goes, what would you suggest for upgrades? Valve springs, gaskets, lobes, etc?

Wow- so funny story… the exact thing happened to me. I had ordered the reverse variant and waited and waited… it never came. So I got a refund and bought the 5 speed. I watched the tracking and it got to Denver then it just disappeared. We almost got it but I think it got stolen. Sorry to hear!

Yep I think the 250cc should last a while. Fyi that engine you see is a result of the earnings from my KZbin channel. Mommy’s pocket is untouched 🤣

@@owenchabot no offense about moms pocket. we all started in that line. and it is a good thing chinese engines these days are reliable ang mostly used by other people as a useful alternative to replace a broken down famous jap brand that not too long ago they say it is indestructible. let's say an expensive 125 cc honda engine vs half the price 250cc chinese engine with 6 speed. in my country. those engines where use and with reverse in stock. i been using chinese bike since 2012. it still run's good until now.

😆 Yes it is

It's not the smoothest ride but it definitely gets the job done. I’d say it’s smooth in person, we have some pretty big potholes I need to fill in though🤣.

That’s one of the backup plans!

Sounds epic. In the next episode my buddy and I will be fabricating a custom mount at his shop and using a CAD program to model it. It’ll be tough for us because we’re still new to the program so mistakes will be made. 😂 A good thing you can do while the body is off is to reinforce the frame so it can handle the extra power(We’ll probably do the same). Good luck! :)

@@MisfitMania71 Hey that’s awesome! I’ll sub so I can follow along. Did you buy the whole thing or just the frame?

@@owenchabot I bought the frame shipped total cost $405

Ok gotcha. I paid $460 for the 250cc engine, and around $600-$650 for all the stuff in total, parts and everything. In the next episode I’ll talk more about it.

@@owenchabot I emailed you some links.

Thank you! Glad you liked it!