3x The Horsepower On Our 2WD Rokon ~ 223cc Wildcat Engine

[@bodine2537]

I’m 54 yo and this is the fastest Rocon I’ve seen in my entire life, it’s awesome 👍🏼

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It is a blast to ride now. It was fun before but now its awesome.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

This is the engine the Rokon needs. I hope Rokon is watching this.

[@willieshaw2522]

I've been curious about why I haven't heard more about the Wildcat engines. I bought one quite a while back when they first came out and love it. Stiffer block and side cover, "stroker" crank, good head and electric start. They are great units for the money.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Im excited to start the dyno build series on them. Can't wait to see what they do.

[@johnkoelliker8480]

Can't wait for that road to horsepower. Really want to see that ignition with advance and what it will do

[@Eric-fv4jx]

I have watched your channel on and off for last few years and you are at a whole new level from when I started watching you. Watching your builds has become pleasurable and very educational. I have also joined several fb groups and in a week i have increased my knowledge base tremendously. Thx for all you do for the industry.👌👍

[@srcobra50]

Nice work red. Can’t wait for the road to horsepower video with this wildcat engine. Il probably get one to replace my 196 on my trailmaster in the future

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It is my favorite engine for sure.

[@CODOutdoors]

Awesome sauce! That exhaust looks amazing!

[@cedhome7945]

Need to take on the boys at cars and cameras drag race. you got the engine smarts and the Dyno .love to see a national organisation as this would encourage builders to improve engines by competition use 👍

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Maybe one day we will.

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

I had a company that build's bike stretch the frame out since i am 6'5" 280 built average size. And they did a dam good job. And i go off roading with friend's all the time.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

This bike would fit a pretty big dude. I would say your size would fit on it really nice.

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

@@RedBeardsGarage On those minibikes u build i would have to have them stretch out cause one of my kid's has one. And i can only just go straight cause trying to stear with my knees against the handlebar's is not easy. My chopper was custom made by a really good friend and it fit's me good. My wife has a little sport's bike and she is 5'5" and it fit's her good. She can reach my handlebar's on mine but her arm's are like straight up. And she has to lean foward good.

[@buildingsbeginnings]

Ooooh i been waiting on the EC carburator content!! Thank you

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Got a lot of it coming.

[@momdadhendry3304]

That is awesome, I have a 2019 Rokon that is street legal, Would be great to try this engine change could use a little extra power. Thanks so much,

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@Eric-fv4jx]

I was not even familiar with EC engines but GTK on the performance. This ROKON is a beast! Awesome build!!!

[@smirkinatu5512]

Very nice. Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

[@johnr7279]

Cool video that demonstrated a neat idea that I bet a lot of Rokon owners have thought of!

[@tinygaragepowersports0122]

Can't help but think that the Juggernaut is a modernized version of that old Salisbury. I have a Salisbury shop manual and they look identical. The Salisbury was the unit of choice for the Harrison Wildcat mini bikes that were built up here in Michigan :D

[@RedBeardsGarage]

That’s exactly what it is.

[@tinygaragepowersports0122]

I figured. Excellent job on that brute of a bike! Definitely gonna give the Wildcat 223 a look for my racing mower project, too.@@RedBeardsGarage

[@buildingsbeginnings]

That 225 is nasty. 72mm bore ready for big valves.

[@barneysarah-x1b]

So excited to see your upcoming videos on the wildcat 223 ! Loving it

[@JackNone-tk5il]

Where do I get links to purchase the package you installed on the ranger. I have 2 older rokons that need repowered and I'm interested in doing the same thing you did

[@rustyshackleford3099]

Been using those EC intakes for a while. Probably 20 of them. The cheap vm22s fit right on but I've switched to the Nibbi flanged carbs. So much better.

[@RockyXTR]

Looks awesome but as someone with a 98 you are going to want to gusset that frame and add an upper engine mount or that frame is going to fail.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I just heard how people have been braking the frames on these bikes. I will do some reinforcing soon.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

The Rokon is cool and is always great content for a video. I love it.

[@albertpeterson7134]

Red Beard's Garage. Greg is the shredder flywheel and charging system available to the public?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We are in the process now on getting them in stock if we can.

[@albertpeterson7134]

Thank you. And I enjoy the videos. Thank's and keep them coming

[@jeffreyhill3960]

Nice work ….can tell it’s a hoot.always wanted a rokon….they have a great reputation, under powered intentionally, but we knew it could use some powah….

[@dejanfreighter2926]

Foxy Bearded 🐻 on Rokkon..watch out forest Beasts..💪😎

[@thunderpants645]

Snorkel kit. Get the intake up.

[@shark11175]

Your videos are excellent Mr Red Beard

[@IngenGarage]

That thing with some paddle tires would be absolutely unstoppable in any kind of mud(unless bottomless pit) lol.

[@trashsmithfab]

Clean exhaust work! …as usual. Any chance you could share a link for the muffler and maybe a link for the tubing if you happened to be using a tubing assortment kit, please?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

The muffler is on rbgkarts.com. I will have the 90 degree bends on there soon.

[@austinmiller5933]

I thought stock they were advertised as being able to tow like over a thousand pounds. It would be interesting to hook a big trailer to it and see what it does lol

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We have it planned sir. We want to see what this baby will tow!!!

[@joseg8719]

@@RedBeardsGarage hey red beard !! Will you make a video on mods or performance upgrades you can do to the new Duromax 500cc engine

[@Flaggedsports865]

I’ve seen an Rc car pull a car I’m sure thats not to hard

[@JohnT-wj5ru]

Yeah has pulled a car on an outback trail if it has make a video on it bro you'll be everyone's hero bro😅

[@joeyjeeplife243]

@@RedBeardsGarage What if you took that transmission on the bike and make a go kart with it and the disk clutch that power sports made years go for the 212cc because it looks like u have to stop to change gears so what if u add the disk clutch

[@DJ-xo4jg]

These bikes are actually really cool and special. I'm pretty sure it's one of only like 3-5 production vehicles to make the complete drive from north America to the bottom of south America and not break to the point it couldn't be repaired.

[@bjfishing9046]

fingers crossed for that CVT. Seems like it handled the bump in power well enough. Maybe look into a heavier duty belt if ones available?

[@Leveluplivin]

@redbreadsgarage 0:47 what try of action camera 📷 trouble pod is that? I like to make riding video like this

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I made it in the shop lol. Just welded some locking collars to a rod of steel. Defiantly not safe in a wreck but gets the job done.

[@samsgarage1716]

Hi Red beard garage.cool mini bike.

[@brandoncoffyn8024]

Man i been waiting for this video im super curious on the wildcat 223s

[@DrewCrabb1231]

I really would like to see how it does towing weight now, especially on grade. That really is one of the other big performance benefits to the increase.

[@jakedrew7365]

Great stuff! Do you ever drill out the oil return hole in the block between the push rods?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yes sir we do.

[@Tysmopars69]

That’s freaking awesome. What are you dream it in a red beard builds it lol I would love to have that bike now. swap them tires out with a Maxis. It would be a blast to ride

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We already have them lol. If you look near the garage there stack up just waiting!

[@jaredbudzinski8434]

Could you do an episode of road to horsepower that specifically looks at timing keys for flywheels? I know GPS flywheels come with some advance to the timing. How much is that timing worth vs a cheaper ebay aluminum flywheel? Does a timing offset key make up the difference?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We have it planned to do.

[@thomasd9237]

That's pretty cool 👍👍

[@chadmills5400]

That is a sweeet carb mount

[@chadmills5400]

What can you tow with that? Can you build a motorized trailer add-on for that mule? With a sidekick.

[@darth395]

I have a 2008 Rokon with the stock Kohler cs6 and would like to upgrade the carburetor to something similar and twist throttle is this something worth doing. Great video and upgrade Rokon has really missed out making their product a little bit better, Too bad this engine with your upgrades was available to buy ready to go.

[@suzukiman650]

Was curious who made the Wildcat branded engine. Looks to be an imported Senci SV230.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Not sure on the Senci SV230.

[@suzukiman650]

@@RedBeardsGarage I see on the EC site the block marked as an SV230 which comes up as Senci. Be curious to see how it does compared to the Tillotson/Ducar engines in the Road to Horsepower series.

[@sammylisasmith2104]

Sweet bike

[@lynntatro7374]

2WD Coleman: Thank You! It will be possible to ride and keep up with those expensive ATVs.

[@dbriggs1689]

Great channel. Just subscribed

[@quevicular]

ROKON. Sounds like something out of STAR WARS

[@louisbabycos106]

They have been around since the 1960s at least . During the 1980s they were always advertising in popular mechanics magazine. I never had one but always dreamed of having one . They are expensive and mechanically complex with lots of things to go wrong.

[@seansysig]

RBG the OEM engine was chosen because it sipped fuel and could go for great distances. Your engine uses 4 times the amount of fuel.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Its 4 times the fun too.

[@jasonbourne1596]

I need go know how fast it will go. Will it do 45, and if not could you make it do 45? I can tag it for secondary roads where I am if it will do 45.

[@chadmills5400]

Rad Beard, on a bike platform, do you have anything electric that outperforms all you build engines? I saw that e-bike in the backround.

[@lesliewood3616]

How much to upgrade engine. Is trany handling the extra hp. Looks fun 🎉

[@angelmejia1499]

hello im here after watching your video about the huge screen on your ford f150, i was wondering if i could have an update after 4 years?

[@davidowen888]

That thing can haul Two platters of Gravyboneses😅 maybe 3 with that front rack😊

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We need a few more big boys here to see what she will handle lol. Next episode I will throw Lonnie on the back lol.

[@greggjohnson5301]

You make a custom exhaust for my 2010 Rokon with a Kohler engine What carburetor did you use including the adaptor?

[@sweetwilliam61841]

I am wondering if those miter boxes will hold up...or grenade with all this power?

[@Guitarkungfu]

I have a 1997 rokon and am looking to drop an engine in. Was this hard to fit?

[@robinward3003]

Will that charging system fit a Predator 212cc non hemi? I need it to run my Harley headlight and taillight.

[@quevicular]

Was wondering if they made a governor for a HONDA GX 390 that let the engine rev till around 5000 RPM

[@RedBeardsGarage]

You can adjust the governor to rev a little higher

[@BuildBreakFix]

I wish i had all the toys these guys got lol 😅

[@SugaMedic]

I can't, for the life of me, find the flywheel anywhere, what would you recommend to use as an alternative. This will be my first SMALL engine build. I have done several vehicle engines, but that gets way too expensive lol

[@richardbluteau8783]

Good Job

[@jeeperzcreeperzz]

Whats the horrible sound that it makes when sitting at idle. Its like a buzzing noise

[@bigbooste9264]

What happed with the series “road ro horse power”? Did GPS shut it down and tell you to stop?”

[@RedBeardsGarage]

They don’t tell us what we can and can’t do. I just have been busy on other things. We also don’t work with them anymore.

[@Richoshay1]

Did your rokon come with the rims for extra gas or water storage?

[@Minibikes_of_Augusta]

Noticed that your comparison said the gx160 was 38mm bore . It has a 68mm bore . It’s just a destroked gx200

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I hate when I make a typo like that. It’s in there for life now lol.

[@Minibikes_of_Augusta]

@@RedBeardsGarage all good ! Those Gx160s are dogs in stock form but they do have a nice 14cc head , if you put a flat top piston ,.010 head gasket , mod2 cam and some 22lb springs they are actually pretty rowdy little engines . That small stroke makes them rev incredibly fast and high .

[@coolfrost6]

I know that infinite range is part of the rocon concept. But for going slow through the forest I feel like electric would be more suitable, and much more quite. Maybe just strap a small Honda generator on the back.

[@Paul234234]

Where do you find that flywheel and charging system

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Its not on the market right now. I am working on getting them on the market it will just take a little bit of time.

[@josiahaukes]

Where do you get the DTV Shredder flywheel?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

We got it years ago when we was working with them. We should be coming out with that kit soon.

[@josiahaukes]

@@RedBeardsGarage thank you. Looking forward to purchasing a couple of those kits when they are released

[@JoeMalovich]

Later years of that bike have some mods for strength the should really be added to this one, fishmouth gusset, rear frame-center tube gussets, top motor mount bracket. I own one that needs these mods done.

[@greatestevar]

Get to it

[@JoeMalovich]

@@greatestevar I will. Mine is still apart for frame straightening.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I have heard they have weak frames. I will be adding some strength to it soon.

[@litnlarry]

Please do a ducar 224 build. It’s a non hemi head.

[@BigMatt302]

What muffler are you guys using? where can I buy one?

[@thinkingbubba32]

I had a late 70's Rokon that I bought from a rep in Logan Utah, and wanted to love it but it was horribly under-powered, and the engine never ran right. Sold it and bought a Gas Gas.

[@Oleman72]

Wish you would of showed how the 2 wheel drive worked.

[@dodgeme1986truck]

Time for a 224 electric start build with charging...

[@allighabell3138]

That looks like a big ol crack in the crankshaft at 4:17

[@allighabell3138]

Probably overcast but damn that looked bad

[@Nestophallies]

The charging coil?

[@bikescarsandmore6156]

:40 second in, it’s gonna blow up the woodriff keys.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yeah we are ordering stronger ones just in case.

[@kainthepain7126]

When will we see a road to horse power for wild cat

[@davidwrobel8089]

Upgrade the fork with suspension to smooth out the ride.

[@rachalhollier5679]

I can’t wait to see the wildcat dyno series. This road to horsepower will be awesome!

[@victordickson5319]

Where do I shop for a rokon or taurus?

[@richardcontant4659]

What would be the price for a « finished » Rokon like this one ?

[@lynntatro7374]

Can you convert a Coleman mini bike to two wheel drive?

[@mcdoctorglock]

That would be worth Red Beard's time- I'd convert my Coleman over to a poor man's Rokon in a hot minute if I knew how. Where my kids and I ride is mostly woods and hills.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I will see what I can do. We have an idea on how to do it pretty easy.

[@mcdoctorglock]

@@RedBeardsGarage That would be awesome, Thank You!

[@JSparrowist]

Yo, bearded dude! Where can I get one?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Links in the description!

[@JSparrowist]

@@RedBeardsGarageI don’t see a link for the bike. 🤔

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

I always thought that a higher RPM range (5 or 6k) would make the Rokon more "utilitarian". Not necessarily for 3rd gear top speed but for a higher speed range in 1st and 2nd so you don't have to change gears so much. @redbeardsgarage give us your thoughts on that. Thanks for doing this build. Great content. It would be interesting to know what the new speed range is in each gear, can you do that?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yes we will do that in the next video on it. I think you are correct. I do worry about the strength of the gearbox. We will find out its weaknesses.

[@jeremygray6066]

Would this fit a Coleman CT 200U

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yes sir drop right on.

[@bbb989]

Nice

[@PowerBeeEngine]

Holler at me if you come across and vintage bike, and want to upgrade the Power Bee engine. We can work something out.

[@pico67ss]

What happened to the dyno

[@ianellithorpe5918]

My God continue to bless RBG

[@louisbabycos106]

Put an ecotron fuel injection kit and ecotron turbocharger kit on it .

[@samsnephew3209]

You just obtain a customer for ecc. That makes it much easier for me

[@EnginesbyAustin]

Build the gx160, I’m making 20.41

[@HappyHands.]

This is the second time in a video that Red Beard has mentioned and used a high capacity charging system and geared flywheel from DTV Shredder and not included a link to those parts. There's something questionable about someone who does that.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

There is no where to buy them. I can't put a link unless there for sale. We are working on bring them to the market but it will take a little time.

[@chadmills5400]

I would get one if they sold for less than $1800

[@anthony1113]

Sounds like you’ll never use a 224 predator ever again lol

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Love the 2WD bikes.(Can't say the name in comments or the sensors Ban you).Can't wait for further vids on it.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Just think how fast it would be with a nice CR250R 2t swap instead of a lawnmower engine 😅👌

[@silentwraithgaming6904]

I wont lie... I have been waiting years to see you do a personal from the ground up bike frame build and motor install. If i recall, you yook like, an Orange County Chopper Schwinn Stingray and put a few of your own touches on it with a 420 Predator i believe... But never really your own custom built chopper frame. Maybe... Take the new 500cc duromax and slap it on a bike framr uour have made that you feel comfortable riding on. Definitely something im sure many would love yo see.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I want to do a custom chopper or street bike with the 999cc engine. We will try to make time to do that soon.

[@davidkallstrom4349]

Why not a stronges honda motor?