Predator 212/GX200 Go Kart Throttle Linkage With Removed Governor

[@kirkaderkderk]

I just did this job today on my predator 212 and I was wondering why no one has made a detailed video on this. well done!

[@davemixen8872]

Ya same here

[@rabbitenelnorte4573]

Five years later this is still helping out. Thank you for this timeless content brother 🙌🏽

[@alexxhdz855]

Been thinking the same been watching 5-6 year old vids and really been helping out

[@evilphantom457]

I got my first mini bike today at the age of 30 and I've been working on a predator 212 to install on it. I can't thank you enough for your channel this is incredibly helpful.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It's a blast! Glad I could help!

[@randyhertzberg7549]

For anyone needing replacement linkage rod wire , I use .080 bicycle spokes , any bicycle shop has these.

[@alexanderwademd]

I wish I could give more than one thumbs up! Fantastic video. Exactly what we needed.

[@Beetaldriver2]

you could subscribe

[@BeastOuncelifeian]

RBG I love that you are teaching the masses!! But, i got a faster to respond method, if anyone needs an alternative to this tutorial. If I could post a pic,you'd understand QUICK-- but...., if you drill through the top of your butterfly, run your cable through that hole,pinch it with a nut/screw from the original throttle mechanism,arm it with a return spring from og mechanism, and mount a cable housing pinch (cut from original mechanism) on the shroud ,in front of the carb. Throttle will be straight to carb, no lost movement or response.

[@Jonathanengr]

Thanks you so much for the video! I added a new carb and had no idea what to do--your video showed me precisely the steps I needed to take and it worked flawlessly.

[@SurlyMike]

Thanks Greg! I have been watching your show for a long time but just got into fixing up some old mini bikes. This video really helped with the final puzzle of how to retain the stock linkage after the governor delete.

[@patrickmartin2046]

loving the leg lamp bro!!! thanks for the tips too, routing my throttle now.

[@eldergamer4365]

Thank you, I learned something here. Now to mod my son's kart.

[@youcefyoyo1009]

Thanks. You. Very. Match

[@Hiee605]

@@youcefyoyo1009 you do not know your grammar

[@mouseinthefalls7836]

Hello again red beard... thank you for a great instructional video on that throttle linkage, that will be very useful when I delete the governor out of my motor. also I have to say I love that video clip of drifting the go-kart around the corner in the snow.... that is freaking awesome!!!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks man. We appreciate your support

[@brandonandrew6844]

Just finished my gov. Removal, air cleaner and jetting up grade. Oh and torque converter up grade on my Dingo. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Brandon Andrew no problem man

[@davemixen8872]

My god I watched more crap videos on this subject after governer removal and yours explained it clearly to make own linkage I did this years ago just couldn’t reminder how lol

[@catfisher420]

I cut off the other end of the rod so then I only have to do a single 90degree bend. I also just hook back into the factory hole that the rod came out of on the throttle arm. You do it the HARD way!!! lol.

[@davidmedrano5003]

I just did my gx200 and this video helped me a ton. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jack0342]

Far out this video count not of got any better. Thanks mate

[@allantomenes5244]

I did this today on my son's mini bike works like a charm thanks

[@DonaldByrd1970]

Good INFO, the pic should make it easier for those that NEED it.

[@Axley304]

Yo red beard I’ve been watching you for awhile now I came back to this video for the throttle measurements but the link is dead when I click on it

[@johne4074]

Great video I always enjoy your content. I bought a few extra rods for practice, I got it down pretty good. Thank you.

[@jeffjones9995]

Love all the videos!!!!! Couldn't do this without you!!

[@EricClark-io7rf]

Thankyou,,great video instructions

[@cameronfassbender7308]

Nice lamp ya got there in the background 😎

[@stinkoadam]

Same type of linkages on the top of my 13ph Briggs and Stratton. Id like to leave the governor in though. How would i go about linking that up?

[@michaellarcom]

Do you have a video of jetting a stock carb and it's adjustments? We have a 212 predator and the carb stalls when we get off the gas and there is a idle screw and I see what appears to me maybe an idle air fuel mixer screw where other carbs have a plug in that spot.

[@nicklouswalker192]

Great job explaining everything.

[@kirbyrineheart2263]

Nicklous Walker

[@brianboyee8972]

I used this method on my 212 Pred’ mud motor, left governor in the crankcase and i run mmmmm high rpms for mmmmm extended periods (its a boat/ WOT) and i have has zero issues whatsoever I did for peace of mind spring load the old gov arm so as the mech governor tries to correct rpm the arm has something to more safely tug against. Mine runs like a red a$$ ape 212 Hemi

[@ryanwidrick2633]

Thank you was looking for detail explination!! Great video

[@chris-yk4qn]

What’s the measurements for the bends ? Google+ won’t work

[@jcedwards84]

I'm wondering the same thing!

[@Awavy1]

Just what I needed as well! thanks dude...

[@ALMIGHTYGARAGE]

I just bought a 212 predator had this removed already so was wondering how would this work thank you so much

[@mopartshemi]

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[@SoulfulSolid6]

Such a good video man thanks really

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It's from the early day but glad you still found it useful. I've learned so much since these videos.

[@SaschaElvis]

Great video! Helped me a lot, thank you

[@SandSquatchRacing]

Hey great video, I noticed we have about the same back drop for videos, I gave you a shout out in my last video keep up the great work.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Well man thanks for the shout out and thanks for watching.

[@bibo2248]

Excellent explanation. Thanks

Parabéns pela dica, você é muito bom.

[@nickj6275]

Thanks!! Looks good and works good.

[@Ken-co5pc]

Thanks again very informative.

[@FireAndGasoline]

I just ran my throttle cable directly to the carb. I couldn't stand that stock bracket on the preditor it was just to floppy to be used.

[@carlkaszycki9668]

Have a pic?

[@tz13]

How do you add like a throttle lever or something for example if you were building a go-kart or minibike?

[@baraahakeem4024]

hello need your advice for Honda GX160 if you can help as you have a lot of engines you have made previously. we are using this engine for karting, what are the needed mods to hit 10,000 RPM and looking forward for your reply and advice

[@Mad-i134]

The return spring fell off when I had to take the cover off because of the rope tension problem. I put it back together and the engine went into full throttle. That return spring fell off. Not sure now where it goes, need help thanx.

[@kyleoberholtzer7732]

I'm finding on my mini bike that the linkage arm is so short I'm losing half of my throttle turn on my grip. Which makes it go to quick too fast. Thoughts anybody?

[@benscott19841]

I think you can get different throttles that have a smaller cam I guess you could call it, so it gives you more throttle movement for the amount of arm movement.

[@troybrink5895]

This helped so much lol thank you!

[@HeyImSkandelouz]

Can you make a detailed video on how to run the throttle cable, some have a ball tip at the end, should I just cut it off

[@bobfearick2297]

Thank u very much for your experience

[@seanenduro5940]

Do you have a video on how to attach the throttle cable please?

[@wildwillscustomsexhaustvid9677]

Thanks for the info, works great for me

[@johnhall2747]

Hey Red beard, please please make a video about upgrading Minibike breaks.

[@willpernal6229]

This video helped a ton! Thanks

[@WhitBoss]

Love your videos! God Bless!

[@asher2646]

Could you mod the throttle linkage this way for better throttle response with the governor left in or no? I am building a go kart for my nephew and would rather skip the full delete if at all possible but still do this to increase throttle response and simplify it.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

You could do that

[@asher2646]

Red Beard's Garage would it have any affect on the governor? Just curious. Also thanks for the fast reply!!

[@funnydab9666]

thank you so much

[@thomaspaminto9365]

Thank you helped me get er done again

[@arminislamovic232]

I cannot find anything for the 301cc gov bypass, I copied off 212, but throttle stay open

[@dannycollier4464]

I HAVE LOOK FOR IN TAKE BOOT FLANGE, I WOOD LIKE TO GO WITH A STANDE CARBATOR. CANT FINE ONE. GX 270 CC HOUNDA .HELP

[@brandonsalas6552]

Can I remove the governor spring if I have not remove the governor but I plan to Will that affect anything in the meantime

[@thekidless7682]

Awesome demo!👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@krajus83]

thank you dude!

[@robw8563]

seems like the throttle lever could go back more? the butterfly rod is stopping it?

[@richieschmidt6225]

Is there any issue with hooking the throttle cable directly up to the throttle on the carb? It seems like less work. Of course I would still need to incorporate a throttle return.

[@CraftwerksMC]

So after doing this can you just leave the governor loose and it will function ok? I need to rebuild the throttle setup on my pressur washer motor because I think the springs are sprung and it just runs at one speed regardless of what changes I make to the throttle lever.

[@ricktard23]

do you need to change the jetting at all? just finished mine and it doesn't like to idle anymore, gonna try cleaning the carb again but made me think of jetting

[@guitaristinseattle]

Question, I have the 212 Predator and want to remove governor and oil sensor. Now, other videos show opening the case to remove the oil sensor but then you must tap the hole, can I just cut the exterior wire to deactivate the sensor?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+guitaristinseattle yeah you can.

[@lpz3665]

You can use a hanger if you dont want to risk the original first.

[@zacwasion6676]

Why shouldn't the hole in the throttle arm be slotted, I'm only mocking it up but I'm finding gaps from the throttle arm end to the top end stop. Is this an issue?

[@standuptoast1844]

Love the vids man

[@gonewronggarage4565]

Worked great for me 🤘🏿

[@Allgold912]

These videos are so damn helpful...

[@zacharyd9029]

So if you do that setup, then you don't have to remove the internal governor?

[@theodorearzt1564]

try "S bend pliers" for rc planes to make the bend in the end of the wire

[@tristanfurseth2575]

How do you hook up a throttle cable to your pedal and throttle arm?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Tristan Furseth yeah I forgot to add that to the video.

[@dougdavis2973]

Are you going to remove the internal governor gear?

[@jamieflorek6144]

Wonder if you have to remove the governor ?

[@JGsgarage_unboxings]

Good stuff

[@brandondimmitt8467]

Had u put ur linkage closer to that main nut location u would have more of a throttle fill not just wide open and idle. I fig that out the hard way. But redone and way better u want it its there. Well for what it is.

[@hotchkisshick8628]

Why not just leave the governor shaft in the crank under the tank? It just rotates and does nothing since the arm is removed right?

[@MsTalkintina]

So does the governor have to be fully removed or just the arm to set up a direct throttle?

[@patflynn4550]

What is the inner diameter of the vacuum line from the Valve cover to the airbox?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

1/4

[@ricmontblac6435]

Hello Mr. Red Beard, if I remove the governor off a Honda GX200, do I have to also update the flywheel?

[@Kettenhund75]

Can you bypass the governor and leave it in the engine (preloading it with the attached spring to keep the governor against the internal inertial adjuster to avoid it coming apart inside the crankcase)? I have read the GX200 clones are good to ~5500rpm with stock internals. What would be required to spin this engine up to ~9000rpm? billet rod, heavier valve springs? Anything else?

[@marcosolguin-juarez776]

Quick question, how do you connect a throttle now?

[@gerson80]

Hi, great videos, to do this I need to remove first the governor isnt it???, and also I have predator 212cc and has the original linkage but the carburator plastic piece where the metal rod links does not close, meaning thatbif I want to adjust the throttle thru the plastic screww it doesnt work, is this ok or the plastic piece must close complete when static??, thanks for sharing

[@polonino83]

are the billet flywheels Mandatory after the gov is removed or can u just ride it like that

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Luan Hunt u can but the factory one can bust

[@mattl2421]

Did you ever make a video for the 301cc? Can't find it on your page.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No but I have one to make the videos on just need to get on it

[@polonino83]

do u hav to use a billet flywheel since the gov is removed?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Luan Hunt I usually do them

[@marekksindolar]

@@RedBeardsGarage Its flywheel needed for engine or can i remove it?

[@0Shanna]

XD Why don't you just shorten it from the other side where there's only a simple 90° bend?

[@keifer-elgok]

Am I going to need a billet rod and flywheel? I’m also worried about the cam

[@lazydog1964]

Thank you Red

[@PM-nf6xb]

I tried doing this to a 420cc Briggs & Stratton (XR2100). 2 things: (1) I had to reverse the spring and cable pulls to the opposite of stock. This is because the carb would be wide open at no throttle at the handle and closed at the carb when full throttle at the handle. That and the spring would hold it wide open. Basically if I did it like the video it would be wide open as soon as you start it and would stay there. Maybe I did something wrong. I shined a light inside to observe the butterflies. (2) I just removed the lever on the governor and left all the internal stuff. Will it run ok with nothing connected to the governor shaft? Any help would be appreciated. Haven't run it yet cause I'm not sure if it's correct yet.

[@diegoluna2324]

Who’s better red beard garage or cars and cameras

[@realsamraudabaugh1332]

Great tutorial, I was wondering if just removing the governor arm would be enough to let the engine rev freely? If not is there anything I could do to readjust or remove it so the engine can rev higher without having to tear the entire engine apart?

[@altonbrewer8536]

I was wondering to

[@Gencino]

So do you need to do this once you have removed the governor to have it run right?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yes sir

[@jackmatheney6555]

Won't you get valve slaughtering I mean shouldn't you be worried about floating the valves by disabling the governor completely without putting in bigger springs?

[@punkmasterflash49]

Where would you find all the parts to rebuild ? I have a project and the engine is blown on it too

[@brucesmith6226]

Thank you so much my friend I’m subscribing to your channel 👍🏾

[@crazytestpilot9434]

Isn't removing the governor arm effectively the same thing as removing the governor itself?

[@hawkeyelotts1924]

Do you have that throttle assembly for a cmxx 2o8 cc motor?

[@kevingomez5689]

I took the governor out and i am trying to hook up the throttle but i cant when i turn on the engine the bike start running like crazy !!! Need help

[@edwardfrance8894]

Wheres the specs on where to bend. Ttied 5 times. Still no luck