Coleman BT200X mini Bike 224CC stroker Engine Mods

My Coleman BT200X is running the Max performance predator 224 from Harbor Freight, my brothers Mini bike is running the Predator 212 Ghost engine in this video. In this video I tear down my max 224cc performance engine and install a wide range of parts. VM22 carb, Tillotson intake, Flat top piston, Billet connecting rod, aluminum flywheel, big Cam, aluminum push rods, new rocker arms, thin head gasket and 26# valve springs. Lots of good parts, lots of fun times riding the bikes. Links below to the Ebay sellers Store where I bought my parts from.
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[@danfrick397]

Early seventies raced minibikes all over Michigan. Rode silver shadow in open class . Got to race Jeff Ward on his factory Honda and that kid was fast . His team came here from California to race world finals . Rupp Ruttman Speedway they were all there . Ruttman built a twin engine Tecumseh for the national called it freight train , love to see that mini again total badass. Love your channel thanks .

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on Dan! Great story man 🙂 Thanks for sharing it and checking out my videos 👍

[@dan7764]

Thanks bringing back memories, Jeff Ward was a kid in my minnicycle magazines on his XR 75 . Roger Decoster at Red Bud, Marty Smith and Bob Hannah at the old Pontiac Silverdome great times !

[@travisnelson8685]

@@MikefestivaCan I hire you to build me on of the predator engines?

[@captkurk357]

@@Mikefestiva hello Mike were you able to keep the charging coils for lights with that flywheel??? I've been searching everywhere online with no luck

[@plumbherhub1664]

Man you grinding down the shaft is scary stuff

[@DogDude4all]

I wish all mechanical things were self-evident to me like they are for Mike Festiva.

[@cayrubb4735]

These mini bike series are some of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin, including the incredible video taking

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 👍

[@hornmonk3zit]

The more I see these Harbor Freight engines and their performance parts go up in price the less they make sense. The parts alone for this thing just to keep it from grenading into your crotch cost as much as a Tillotson 212, which comes from the factory as pretty much a stage 3 1/2 Predator but more durable and reliable. You can just yank the governor out of a Tilly and have a 10HP GX200 clone that'll actually last.

[@OlympicOverland]

I agree, the Tillotson 212 is a great motor and value. The Ducar 212 is also a really good motor and comes with a PVL flywheel, slightly better carb and block reinforcement casting. But…. The 224 and Ghost are not that different and longevity should be equal to these other 2 motors. Why? Because they all have something in common, they are all manufactured by Ducar. 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Run what you want and I’ll run what I like 👍 that’s the beautiful of having choices my friend.

[@Ants_Pants]

i'm not much of a bike guy Mike iv always been afraid to fall off and crash with the things, but you seem to love them, awesome upgrades buddy. Thank you for the video. You guys in the states always have the coolest toys, feels like so far east it takes about 5-10 years for the stuff to arrive that has been in the states all along 😂😂

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

I absolutely love these types of videos man. We are all addicted to upgrades, and love watching the results. I've got a BW80 that I lifted 6 inches, and fabricated a modular sub-frame around a 212. I just finished making a dual sprocket roller hub to allow the rearend to flex without putting tension on the chain. Now I'm moving on to the 212 upgrades. It's very rewarding when you achieve more power and top speed. Looking forward to the next vid bud.

[@JulianGuevaraphoto]

Loving the mini bike videos! Watching your first one inspired me to get my own. Now I’m riding around with my 8 year old son and got a few of my friends into them.

[@thedude7726]

I have a ct200exu and my friends all have the bt200 chassis. The bt is so much nicer and smoother. We ride 50+ miles a day on dirt roads in pa and they are amazing little machines once you put a cvt on them.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Looks like alot of Fun. Mike.. I bet You Guys had a blast camping and Riding...Great job on the Predator . Great Video

[@jaygatsby3007]

Im in love with the headlight style you've added to this bike

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks 😊

[@silvergrizzly316]

Ahhhhhh, brings back memories of these types of motorbikes, 80 honda and two 50 Hondas growing up. Not much power but loads of fun in the mountains of WV. AWESOME VIDEO Mike!!! 👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video man 🙂👍 Definitely fun times!

[@timearll266]

Damn dude that looks like a lot of fun! Great camp spot too with the berm and the whoops. Gonna go watch Andy’s video now! ❤

[@ronniejohnson317]

When I was a kid , racing karts, I was getting beat on the regular by on kart. No matter how much I had worked on my kart , engine and driving. I took the head off and carried it to the muffler shop. I looked at shop owner and said do see the crack by the sparkulator, weld it up. Ground it down so it didn’t hit the piston. The extra metal took up space in the chamber and made more compression. That made me even with him .

[@RedRooter0828]

Thanks for everything you do buddy. You inspired me to build my own xr100 from your old videos. Thanks again Mike, don't let the haters get to ya.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Adam! Right on man that’s great you built an XR as well 👍 Happy holidays 😊

[@flapwheat]

Love the video, Michael! Please share your outbuilding project when the time comes!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Mike, excellent work showing how “clearancing” works!!! Not alot of channels show this. Also those rockers look incredible.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new mini bike video Jon! I try and share some tips along the way, hopefully it can help others doing similar mods 🙂👍

[@ExplorethePNW]

I always wanted one of those mini bikes as a kid, looks like a total blast no matter what age! 🤣😂

[@jerrygoldfuss466]

Some great up grades Mike! Looks like it made quite a difference in the performance.

[@ericduchesne807]

The best high performance video of the Coleman BT200....Wow and re-wow 😍🤩

[@MapsAndCaps]

Being that I'm not nearly as mechanical as you, Ima go with the ghost after i get tired of my oem engine. Ive got this same coleman and you and your bros videos are great. Thanks Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

The Ghost is definitely a good engine, I don’t think you would go wrong with that 😊 Thanks for checking out both mine and my brothers channels!

[@williamhartman9]

You have a lot of skills man, you make all of these various projects look easy.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@051biohaz]

Super cool little project man, thanks for the upload..:)

[@OlympicOverland]

Nice work man! The 224 sounds gnarly now, lots of fun 👍

[@Swamp-Fox]

Nice engine upgrades to your mini bike! Looking forward to the camping video.

[@bruceaux174]

More power Captain!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

He's givin her all she's got...

[@petecormier942]

Hey, fellas, I just watched you for the first time you both are lucky to have each other as buddy's and your doing a great job filming and showing stuff keep up the great work I'd love one of those little trucks O well I'll have to settle for my old Sr5 89 4x4 single cab long box keep me entertained👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it man 👍 Definitely more fun when you have a friend involved on the same projects.

[@joell439]

Such a cool bike for loading up in the Suzuki and kick'n in the back country. Thanks Mike for showing us how. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joel! Perfect little bikes for playing around camp 🏕🙂👍

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

I was gonna comment I wish I had a brother… then I remembered I do have one he’s just not this cool or nice. Glad y’all are still out there having fun together. Sick bikes and thanks for sharing these updates! I may end up buying a mini bike eve like I did with the welders and your videos.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my mini bike video! I really appreciate it 👍 Man that makes me a bit sad that your brother isn’t that much fun to hang out with. Sorry man.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

@@Mikefestiva I appreciate you responding and it being the real you and not those scam messages. It's all good, my biological brother may be estranged but I found many other brothers when I was in the military and still have a very close group of buds from before my service. I do love watching your videos and appreciate all the hard work you put into them. Thanks for being such a cool man. I pray all the best for you and your family in the future!

[@user-gt3xx6lc1o]

That carb, manifold, air filter looks like a nice fit! Here's a tip - i bought a second rear fender and with some careful cutting I overlapped them and put the seam under the upper mount bracket. Came out great and way better protection on both ends.

[@kdolmyer]

Another great video Mike! Thanks for your time and efforts in production as well. It sure pays off.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it 👍

[@NOAH_HINMAN]

YES i love your mini bike videos

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Noah 👍🙂

[@jasondavis3288]

Love the new content Mike! I'm working on a trailmaster mini bike they are so fun. I bought an exhaust kit and made duals for mine!

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice man! 👍

[@ericnixon4225]

Absolutely not here for drama or disrespect towards anyone.awesome videos and very much appreciated for your time and efforts to give us great videos keep up the great work on your videos and PEACE AND RESPECT TO YOU ALL... ENJOY THE SPORT OF A.T.V...STAY SAFE...👍💯😎🙏

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Eric 👍😊

[@narmadaskinclinic6750]

Love ur efforts for showing this to the world

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊

[@allanperryman388]

Seeing this made me smile. Great job, looks like fun! 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 Thanks Allan! 🙂

[@garykentner7557]

I want one. I put a 212 Predator/Chins comet 30 10/49 gearing on a 1980 yamaha DT125 enduro. I have the title it does great Im going to put a lighting coil in so it can charge I will put the horn turn signals lights and brake and tail light. it does 55 flat out fast enough. you gave me the bug Mike im 57 and still like to play:) Godspeed

[@304ELI]

Hi man I love the channel and I absolutely love your mini bike videos,keep us updated!👍🏻

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks man 😊👍

[@StomptheweakHurdletheDead]

I use them same blue gloves they're really strong able to get alot of wear out of each pair 💯

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

these bikes are so much fun. I have had mine for a couple years (ct 200u ex)just kept them stock, we have enjoyed them and mainly use them when camping to putt around and just explore , the one I ride the most finally got to the point where I needed to replace the engine, it was just smoking really bad , still works, actually runs faster than the newer less worn out one but I figured it would be fun to swap out to the 224. right off the bat it is very noticeably better even with everything else still completely stock. I do not necessarily care to be doing jumps and going 70 miles per hour on a mini bike with no rear suspension but now I am really interested in doing some of the upgrades, everything with these bikes is inexpensive so you do not need to invest much to really add a lot of performance. I see there is now one with rear swing arm....very tempting to buy it, my only real gripe with these bikes is the lack of rear suspension.

[@JoergPotratz]

Damn algorythm, almost missed this Video. Your are a TOP mechanic. I love this Bike.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it 🙂👍

[@81brassglass79]

Hey thank you for the video! I want to weld up one of these some day. I think i will use this old 2cyl snow blower engine. I think its a 5hp, super light 😎. I think because of you i will make a video of out of it and add it to my channel. I just have trans am videos on there now but hey maybe someone will enjoy it like i enjoyed watching yours 🍻

[@Apachefog]

I love the way your bike turned out. I wish I had found an orange and white bt200x when I bought mine.

[@sal2417]

You do know you could always paint it that color right?

[@Apachefog]

@@sal2417 mine is in the process of heavy modifications, paint being one of them.

[@db3170]

Lean carburetor from the decel popping Great riding skills thanks for the content

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 👍

[@kennethheying7845]

Love watching you wrench.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 🙂👍

[@christophermichaels6569]

At 7:45 he said “1, 2, 3 go!” Then I got a Bounty ad with Pitbull saying “1, 2, 3, 4 uno, dos, tres, cuatro” I swear 😂 awesome timing.

[@messybench]

Great video Mike. That looks fun!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Carl! 🙂

[@patshes1951]

Cool conversion!

[@chriskuempel1025]

Just watched the past 3 “episodes” - definitely need to find a mini bike!

[@cameronnewton3821]

Have this engine running a stage 1 on my ct200u-ex, amazing engine!

[@tonytuesday8339]

I wish I had your help been learning everything myself for 2 years

[@dondraper2488]

The brother’s Ghost engine is brutal…. 😀

[@NubsWithGuns]

I love your headlights. Where are they from? I just got my first bike at 49(50 in 2 months), omg I feel like a kid again. Every morning that I can I go rip it down the powerline near my house. Its the bike from Lowes(think ct200-uEX but carbon black) all I could get here but I love it. Man is it torquey and can get away from me a little. I kinda like my clutch and not wanting to switch to a cvt though, just preference I guess. Anyway you are one of the guys that helped me decide I am not too old to wake up the boy in me still. Ty

[@KK19825]

The things we do because of sibling rivalry 😁

[@stevenpelayo9418]

Let’s goooo! Meet you at the Foothills?

[@mr03mach12]

My predator 224 build was a pain in the butt,but lol it’s done now and sounds pretty good

[@mlindsay527]

Put the CVT back on with a Juggernaut or Tork-zilla. You won’t be disappointed!

[@Mikefestiva]

Maybe sometime I will try out one of those Juggernauts on my mini bike. I hear people like them a lot.

[@teddyhammack2195]

It’s always fun to let lose and be a big kid sometimes.

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂 Definitely 👍🙂

[@robertdecrock4038]

WOW looks like fun 😃

[@66heywood]

The mini bikes are soo fun!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely 🙂👍

[@NYKnicksStateOfMInd]

Love the vids. Still have no idea where the watchumacallits and thingamajiggers are and where they go but watched the whole thing

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂 Well thanks man 👍 I appreciate it! 🙂

[@drewnewcomb2909]

Hey Mike, when are we going to get another mini bike video? 😀 Love all your videos but been at the edge of my seat for like a year now waiting to see what else you did and if you went to a torque converter or not 😅

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

Nice! Thanks! Any work showing the reconnection of a stock carb and now that the cable is no longer with the Gouvenor. All the linkage is changing. Help.

[@michaelstarr5861]

The only thing I don't like about the BT200: when I weighed 200 lb, it would nose dive when hitting brakes while turning. But then I got down to 175 lb and it stopped. My RB200 came with stiffer suspension fork and seems more stable at high speeds, but the BT200 turn radius is better on tight trails

[@joewoodard2513]

Cool bike. Ditch the jack shaft and get a Torq a verter with either a Juggernaut or Torqzilla. You'll love it.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Those mini bikes are pretty slick. Glad to see you removed the oil sensor from the engine, nothing like have the engine shut off on you are you whip it around a corner or pull a wheelie. Oops

[@H1cat]

With the engine running at higher RPM's is it not much of a worry for the rotating assemblies being unbalanced after all the material removal?

[@angelcook5364]

Great video, just curious how are you running your head light with that style fly wheel. I'm in the process of building a bt200 I went with torque converter and a 60 tooth sprocket. If you switch that Jack shaft you will love it. Not only do you get more power low end and long run when your coasting down hill it free wheels, cut out on all that chain noise much smother ride. I'm 300 plus I can set all the way up to front of seat and it still pulls the front wheel up with just a slightly modified 196cc and a lot of adjusting with that TC.

[@NubsWithGuns]

You still have your bike? You're actually one of the first people with a mini bike that I found on youtube when I first got interested in them.

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

I liked and subscribed. I have a dirtbike that is over qualified for the trail riding i do in middle ga. I have been looking at minis. What would be your suggestion for tight trails and hills like gullies? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[@jeremyharvey7551]

I have been watching the videos but, do you have any brand or part type for your headlight swap. I saw you do it in an early video but didn’t hear if you had a specific light you used!

[@troy22nd]

Did that Tillotson inlet curved manifold come with gaskets or mounting hardware?

[@mick2383]

Mike, Mick here. Awesome mods to the mini bike, to bad my back is blown from serving Uncle Sam would have been fun to try out myself.

[@Mikefestiva]

Sorry to hear about your back Mick. I have some issues with mine as well. Thanks for checking out my mini bike video 🙂👍

[@shanesmith9528]

MICK SHANE HERE. THANKS FIR YOUR SERVICE BORTHER!!!!!1! GOBBLES!! Sent from my John Deere 308

[@TheBarbarian193]

Hey mike now you gotta make a badaas 1 wheel trailer for behind it so you can haul your gear with you for longer trips

[@Deucealive75]

Great video. I wish I had another bike and rider to compare the way you guys are. I'm thinking of getting that flywheel just to verify once and for all what they are timed at. I have heard a few different timings from others. Those flywheels appear to be a copy of the Honda GX200 aluminum which are timed to 22 BTDC. It's just a matter of taking the time to verify it with a timing wheel. You guys must have different gearing? A stock Ghost shouldn't have more power than what you have now. The Champion rockers alone are a long known plus 1.5 HP. And you are running more cam and compression.

[@chadseeley1180]

Where did you get the flywheel from? And Does it still have an internal magnet so that you can retain the coils to run the headlights.

[@matthewf1979]

Black66 has been a great channel for mini bike mods. He’s done just about every combination of engine and parts to see what really makes you faster. I can’t wait to see you smoke your brother off the line and in top speed!

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes Black66 is definitely a great channel! I just subscribed to his channel a few weeks back. I think his channel will grow really fast 🙂👍 Thanks for checking out my new video Matt!

[@Squidzoffroading]

I've got a custom frame mini bike it used to be a rt200 but with now its got dual suspension in the rear with a swing arm and dual piston hydraulic brakes. With the stock 224 on I do 55 topped out. Haven't been stuck yet. Using sun f power 2 tires..in you're opinion does the upgrades make a huge difference

[@70bluesville]

Entertaining and informative 👍 thank you

[@johniii1220]

Can you do a review video on your welding table? I am looking to get one but not much info out there on the Arc Flats.

[@brodyhill8475]

Hey mike I have been looking at the everlast powermts 211si welder and was wondering if you could possibly review it for me. This will be my second welder and my first welder is a pos and not looking to make a bad purchase. Thank you for your consideration and love the vids.

[@troy22nd]

How did you guys connect your lights to the 224?

[@brucenichols9206]

not sure if you have looked into the comet torque o-verter tav 30 clones . you can find them on ebay for right around 60 .search mini bike torque converter direct swap for the stock jackshaft assembly your bike came with . you can swap out springs to adjust when the driver engages

[@user-bv4xe8ml4u]

Cool video, thanks

[@Antique803]

Hey Mike, looking for advice on 1993 Suzuki mini truck carb. Getting ready to change out. They offer both original or new style. Is there advantage? DD51T, 660, FA6 thanks!

[@luxtempestas]

Nice build!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🙂👍

[@chriscollison3136]

I never see nibbi carbs on any minis? I run one on my ct200U that got 18 or 22lbs springs full governor removed, full top plate with full pump, the nibbi 28 carb, nibbi throttle and cable, short exhaust header off eBay. I get right about 35mph out of her but don’t hold it at thet she cruises at like 28 to 30! I love the nibbi stuff plus it looks so much better than the mikuni!

[@coltstone8256]

What headlights are on your 224 bt200x?

[@josephdavis2427]

Do you think these bikes could work for extended trail riding/camping, like a rugged 60 mile loop? My fondest memories are riding trails with family. I'd like to share this experience with in-laws and thier kids...but the insane cost of ATVs makes that impossible. I'm really appreciative of you two putting all of this content out there. These Coleman bikes are just the ticket if they can handle long trips. I already have some plans in mind for a uhmw guide on the lead-in side to mitigate the chains comming off. Thanks again!

[@MAD450r2]

How are these minibikes compared to your xr/minibike conversion. Id love to get a frame that was already setup for predator style engine.

[@GrahamsGarage123]

What torque wrench are you using? Also, you should give us the Ft pounds in like the top corner or something

[@patriciaeaton-up4yj]

Does your brothers bike have the factory jackshaft and 50 tooth rear sprocket

[@garenkarapetian709]

Reminds me of Yamaha Chappy and Honda Chaly. What's the wheelbase measurement on these? Ever considered converting these to electric? ...search for Volcon GRUNT. It'd be pretty sick.

[@weshipitjamaica4354]

What if u made and installed a standard type motorcycle fuel tank?

[@cliffpalermo]

Like the break in procedure. Can't remember are you running a CVT?

[@CJLeTeff]

Great video series Mike, makes me want to go find myself a Coleman mini bike! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍 No exhaust upgrade?

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! Yes I do plan to upgrade the exhaust, build a new intake l, probably get to that in the next video, maybe port and mill the head?

[@logantownsend1524]

Why is my predator 224 bogging out what do i do??

[@sterlingstoots3215]

What protaper bars are those please and the risers ?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Awesome Mike 👍!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks buddy for checking out my mini bike video! I see you just installed a bigger engine in your Predator truck, I’m definitely going to check that video out later 🙂👍

[@leviholmes111]

Next time you go in the motor. Take your crank out and put it in a vise and take a hammer and knock that governor gear off the crank it’s easy. Saves weight on rotating mass. Don’t need it anymore

[@leroyh7538]

What dremel bits are best for the clearance

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Fine upgrades! Did you guys go to Tahuya?