vm22 Mikuni carburetor tuning / vm22 / Predator 212

[@mikelute77]

Perfect timing for this video for me! Thanks brother

[@Black66]

Thanks ! Glad I could help .

[@juliabauer5047]

Love your bike please help me with mine.pimp my minibike

[@juliabauer5047]

@@Black66 sweet

[@high5565]

@@Black66 what could be my problem I got a 26mm carb with a 115 jet it turns on with choke but want to run 🏃‍♂️ without choke it idles and runs good

[@elijahroshchupkin7271]

​@high5565 😂 I just fixed this problem on my cc100x, all you have to do is adjust your jet turn it right or left until it's perfect for your bike and it will work, hope this helps😊

[@coralblack6386]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen because he explains everything very well and when he's finished you have no more questions

[@bgmoody3517]

He really is the only one who tells it better than most, which is weird cuz they don’t really have detailed video on how to tune in depth

[@bigkev8251]

This video saved my Mikuni upgrade project. I was ready to give up but I followed your steps and it’s running great now. Your videos are the best!

[@Black66]

Awesome! Happy the video helped!

[@ExposedClipz]

@@Black66ya your awesome man. Me and my dad loves how you go step by step on your information. Thank you

[@ExposedClipz]

@@Black66I’ve been your subscriber for a year 6 months now 👍🏼

[@Black66]

@@ExposedClipzThanks for watching the videos!

[@BetterAnthonySpano]

Your a life saver. Black66 is the best mini bike dude out here. Most of the stuff I’ve learned over the past year was bc of him. I appreciate it and you always make the videos fun. Keep it up man

[@June4600]

I have a 150cc bike that comes with a horrible carb and I have been wanting to get a mikuni carb for it but worried I won’t get it tuned right so I just waited. Came across your video and this is by far the most informative video out of all the ones I’ve been looking at lately, step by step breakdown on what to do. Now I feel confident in buying the carb and tuning it, thanks for this video sir keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@Black66]

Thank you , I really appreciate that .

[@TheWildernessFamily]

My daughter and I love watching your videos. I would love to see more videos like this where you explain how to diagnose and fix these sorts of issues with gas mini bikes. Thank you so much for this video!

[@kylesyx8432]

I have watched a lot of people doing it wrong. Nice to see you teaching the correct way. Great job !

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@teej._]

easily the best carb-tuning video i have ever seen. well-explained, went slow so we can follow along and made sure to demonstrate.

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@skfire6821]

Nice job man. Quick and to the point. Also thanks for giving your altitude, Im in Nevada at about 3900 ft. so that helps me tremendously!!!!

[@chrisarends7084]

Black66 has been a big help through every step of my build! Thanks for going into detail on this carb man! Keep it up!

[@Black66]

Thanks! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching the videos!

[@coralblack6386]

This is one of the best videos I have seen he explains everything so well you have no questions when he's finished

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@mklein5179]

Yea man. This is one of my top fave channels. He does the best tests !

[@Black66]

@@mklein5179 Thanks!

[@mklein5179]

@@Black66 no thank you for all your work!

[@jaja7285]

Im ordering my new main jets and watching this video over and over for tips thank you , i also will be using the throttle tip to help my brother with his delay

[@kylesyx8432]

I meant to comment on the 99cc tank !! I love um’ room for a lot more engine!! ❤ I got a little more trash than I like in my carb and after I tore it down , vat , u no the works ! I’m getting old and forget full , only thing I did wrong was the stainless washer was on the wrong side of the o ring Unable to mix right , realized Correct ed but It won’t mix right . Can’t dial it in. I guess i damaged something. Runs about like factory ! But I’ve built a lot of performance engines and a few supercross bikes , this little Chinese carb has given me hell ! Lol to stubborn to spend 32$ on another one because I can’t find what the issue is, and think next time I will ! 😂 maybe the love of a challenge!! I love u videos , you know your stuff ! Much love ! Keep up the good work. Your helping 1000zz ❤

[@JVScustoms]

Man thank you!!! I’m new to building go karts and mini bikes and once I switched to mikuni carbs I had no idea how to make it run right. You explained every step clearly. Thank you sir great video

[@Black66]

Thanks man! Glad I could help you .

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

This is my favorite vid for my vm22 I watch it at least once per week always miss something double check triple check redo

[@Black66]

Thanks! It would have been better with the mini bike expert but that's ok😄👍👍👍

[@jasonjones8209]

Your the best man.thank you for putting in the work and explaining like you do..your helping thousands of people work on there bikes

[@Black66]

Thanks! I'm learning along the way. I learn something all the time messing with this stuff. I'm Happy it helps.

[@JDIZZY024]

I always come back to this video when i play with the carb tuning, great video 😎

[@Black66]

Thanks! I have some more carb tuning videos in the playlists.

[@skyfire5396]

Thank you so much this answers all the questions I had about carbs ❤

[@samtarariverasanchez59]

Wow you have blown my mind and made this sound easy thank you I caught on to it quick!!!

[@Black66]

Thanks! It's awesome when the videos help

[@xzn-aqua2594]

I love this guy so much. I’m currently building a scooter with the predator 212 and a vm22 carburetor

[@tashatorrid]

We've all moved on to flat slides and power jets 😄 I saved my VM for next basket case of discarded parts. Appreciate your efforts as always! Thumbs up

[@Black66]

I like going against the grain.

[@Black66]

WE have to have fun with this stuff. That's the whole point. Even if I have to use a old Briggs 3.5 horse carb LOL

[@tashatorrid]

@@Black66 I got another VM22 from Chi-na because I thought I messed up the float height and didn't want to play with it. Everything was different. Needle jet, main jet, and pilot jet. Even the fuel screw threads. I only got one short ride with the Nibbi flat slide, but it feels nice. I ordered 4 different carbs and there's a brand called "maple" and the quality is unreal for like $30. I stuck with the Nibbi because I had been wanting something real nice.

[@Black66]

@@tashatorrid sweet! You know I’ll check that out sooner or later 😀

[@anthonyd8932]

Thanks brother I’m working on my first Mikuni I was getting ready to give it the 5 pound sledge hammer and then I found your video lol

[@Black66]

Oh sweet! LOL

[@milwaukeebrewcrew484]

Thank you… this is my go to channel for mini bikes… I’m waiting for black66 to make a full custom big rim bike 😂 dude has everything else and every part you can think of. I hope gps is sponsoring you or at least Coleman at this point I don’t think any channel is better than yours.

[@Black66]

Check out the GPS sponsored video coming out today.

[@ShawnMurphy-hg8ib]

Mine is cutting out in the mid range going to try your tips they seem to be easier than rebuilding the carb. Have a good day and I'm learning alot about mini bikes thanks to your videos man ride on and be safe!

[@alexanderscarreviews442]

Every time I watch your videos makes me wanna ride my mini bike and do stuff to it thanks for your videos keep them coming! 👍

[@Black66]

Thanks, man! Ya, I guess that's what it's all about, having fun with them.

[@D278-n6g]

You are the man. I am learning a lot off your videos. Thank you for making these videos for those who don't know 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Black66]

Thanks for watching them!

[@NVScrapper]

Wow adjusting that needle really made a difference! Great video

[@Black66]

Ya, it did, thanks!

[@jonacr]

I just like your method of teaching and your voice was easy going.

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@jasonrojas2176]

Thank you for a very detailed video , every other videos wouldn’t really show how to hook up fuel line

[@BoguyversGarage]

Thank you for this video I have been searching video after video and none of them were as informative as this one.

[@Black66]

Glad it was helpful!

[@17gtpdestroyer]

Liked, saved, and subscribed! Excellent explanation on how to disguise all symptoms!

[@thefabricationfarm]

This is one of the best videos I have seen to tune a carb, and I've watched alot of them haha

[@Black66]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching the videos!

[@kacprozo622]

Finally some video about Mikuni Carburetor that I understand

[@HOGG0728]

You are a life saver, I’ve been scratching my head for the past hour haha

[@trippyreese7412]

The best video on these carburetors thank you

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@play4keeps800]

Will be doing these exact steps to my mikuni this weeknd

[@mikeylikesit01]

Your vids are great help. I've become obsessive over my minibike lately lmfao

[@Black66]

Glad the videos are helping you out!

[@minibikecult7999]

This video really help me I was really pissed off at others video this is the only one that help me thanks for the awesome video

[@Black66]

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@eddiesheeran5791]

Great video! I've been binge-watching the Road to Horsepower on Red Beard's Garage channel, and there's an episode where he dyno's 4 different carburetors, including this one. The gains are massive, which means the stock carb is woefully undersized & probably designed for maximum fuel economy. I'm very tempted to grab one of these chikuni vm22's & dial it in!

[@Black66]

Thanks! I use the VM22 on a lot of bikes on the channel. Great carb for the price.

[@davidschiano9885]

Awesome video, this video has helped me out a lot, thanks for making it.

[@ricklist9381]

Hey this is great. Really helped me out. Short and to the point.

[@spencernelson9169]

This is a damn good video.. Your content is under rated. Nice job.

[@spencernelson9169]

Im not knockin', I just got into mini bikes ( predators ) a few weeks ago as well as a few of my buddies.. we are all just ordering parts left and right for our doodlebugs tryin' to be the fastest. This is the most informative video ive found yet for anything regardless of what its for. Ive also watched nearly all your vids.

[@Black66]

Thanks ! Appreciate it .

[@ethantalbot1102]

Well done mate this was explained perfectly and clearly! Thanks champ 👍🏻❤️

[@jagman2962]

This was a very good and to the point video about mikunni tuning! I’ve got a mikunni on the way this week and looking forward to learning some carb tuning. Always good stuff on the BLACK66 channel!👍😀

[@Black66]

Thanks! Glad I could help

[@Kcrucial45]

Cant wait until I get my mikuni. Video helps a lot

[@Black66]

Thanks! I think it's a good Carburetor for the price.

[@joshsoorlin579]

Best video on this topic yet, clear and concise wow

[@Black66]

Thanks!

[@JUS_lt1]

loved this video me having no knowledge… i will conquer my carb 😂

[@Black66]

You can do it!

[@infoinbio1]

thank you I have been waiting 🙌

[@mikesbarn1858]

Thank you so much for the info. I never knew any of that before. I’m having problems with mine on the 196 cc. This should help me solve it.

[@Black66]

I hope it helps.

[@tenx7572]

Awesome quality video! So much great information! Thanks!

[@jOhnVd0e]

I was seriously about to throw this thing in the trash. You should definitely do a carburetor size comparison and see if there’s a different in carb size for speed and 0-30 or if you have one already send me the link! Keep up the good work man.

[@richolishis94]

I followed this video on tuning for my carb and it got me a little better. Found out it was running lean. Took out the stock jet and installed a 110jet and not I can not get it to idle off choke at all… I’m at a loss

[@Black66]

Watch the follow-up video to this video. This could be the problem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@HeavyEvvy]

Thanks mate. Really helpful explanation.

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

thanks man u dont know how much this video an footage helped me here on KZbin !!!!! i get down here and turn the screw ouuuuuuT lol u sounded like arnold Schrawyznegga

[@Black66]

LOL I like the Terminator! Especially T2

[@Black66]

You are creating a BEAST!!

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@Black66 yes i have the air filter installed the Jet now thanks to u wit the vid now im just waiting on the clutch and i could test it out

[@Black66]

@@SpACeCruizeR2o3 Sweet !! It’s gonna be a beast!! That big engine is gonna surprise you

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@Black66 u kno this 3.5 aint that bad i just took out the needle and moved down the e clip to raise the richness but yea the ducar says racing engine on the tag competition use only lol what a lil beast

[@skangobango]

Thank you! This is a lifesaver of a video!

[@Black66]

Glad it helped!

[@skangobango]

@@Black66 I don’t have an upgraded main jet. So still doesn’t run that great but it runs a lot better!

[@Black66]

@@skangobango Check out the other carb tuning videos for the pilot jet and the tune

[@krayzjayfpv9296]

Thanks for the video. This helps tremendously.

[@martinwilliams1085]

I've been enjoying your videos. Good experiments!

[@Black66]

Thanks for watching!

[@johne4074]

Great video I'm on my fourth carb great video

[@janicefullerton6201]

Thank you so much for this very detailed video I will forever be a subscriber👏🏽

[@Black66]

Thanks for subscribing! I hope the videos help you.

[@mjadams4272]

Great video! Very good info. Man, about 6 mins. in, I couldn't stop stare at your freaking thumb. It was hard to concentrate on what you were saying about the needle. I was laughing my ass off.

[@mjadams4272]

Like a badger got a hold of it. lol

[@Black66]

Ah, man! It was a drill press! 😂

[@LordFred69]

my 224 w/Mikuni doesnt like the 120 jets and larger...bogs down in top half of throttle and spark plug is black. Runs ok with the 100 jet but getting hesitation on first throttle. Will adjust the needle s you mention here

[@lilbeviltwin]

Hey thanks brotha. Will definitely need this soon.

[@dpete8995]

Good demo and explanation, thanks…

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

That's how he does it he did it 💪🏼💯💨💨💨

[@greggory448]

I started with 130 no problems 👍

[@Black66]

Yes, for sure! Jetting has a lot to do with engine mods, elevation, etc. At higher elevations, you generally have to run a smaller jet

[@greggory448]

@Black66 I just put a 224cc predator on 72 Rupp, Put VM 22 with the curved intake.have make a custom header tho 🤪. 72 Tecumseh HS50 5hp retire Enjoy Your Videos 💯

[@HoeLeeFuQQ]

@@Black66so at 66ft what jet?

[@OutOfOrderMai]

Thank you!! Helped my lean issue

[@johnp1804]

This was perfect! Really helpful.

[@Black66]

Awesome! Happy it helped?

[@BEubankbuilt]

Good good video will try tmr!u should tune one on 93 get running best then switch to e85 and see how much u have to adjust and swap jets!

[@jasoncaribou9530]

Great stuff excellent video definitely I'll be doing this 👍😊

[@ratedmark4704]

This helped me so much.

[@Black66]

Thanks! Check out the other carb tuning videos on the channel.

[@bwxmoto]

Nice vid! Just got one of those for my 125cc pit bike.

[@Black66]

Nice! Easy carb to tune.

[@nickclashez]

Thanks hopefully now I can get my Tillotson 228r running

[@Black66]

228r is going to be a beast!

[@zykotic6649]

This is the best video ever

[@jgreen4715]

Very good explanations!

[@crisswenson3749]

This video was very insightful! Best set up video Ive seen. One quistion I have is where is your idle screw adjusted to prior to setting the air fuel screw?

[@ryandavis4457]

Putting the aftermarket one on my ssr 125. Would you change the jet right off the bat?! Elevation is about 3000 where I’m at.

[@Black66]

If its a 125cc The stock jetting will probably be close.

[@samsnephew3209]

I appreciate your informative educating videos. I am messing with a carburetor now, and i can't get it right. Idle is good, but acceleration is terrible.

[@Black66]

Did you check out this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@samsnephew3209]

@@Black66 Thank You.

[@samsnephew3209]

@Black66 well, I give up the start, idle was good and now it leaks gasoline as fast as i could pour it. Like a stuck float. I am too frustrated.

[@samsnephew3209]

@@Black66 I am on number two. (Both new) and I order a different intake tube because of the angle.

[@samsnephew3209]

Update, the fuel line leaking was the fault. I adjusted the float and needle valve, install hose clamps and boom back to running. Thank you again for the help

[@kevinjohnson9372]

So basically the nedal is like a metering rod and it goes threw the jet ? And if so basically with the jets and needle positions u have fine adjustments

[@elislayer26]

I pretty much have the same set up as you did in the video but i turned the idle screw the whole way out and it’s still at a crazy high idle and wants to take off

[@Black66]

Check out the VM22 high idle video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@1koolblue]

Helped out a lot great video!

[@Mk3_james]

Hey I hope you see this but when you took out the jet from the carb, what did you unscrew it out off, I need to buy that piece because the jet that is in it is really tight in there and is stripped

[@Black66]

It is the emulsion tube but you can buy the entire repair kit on Amazon for a round $14 www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWK91YRR/?ref_=cm_wl_huc_item

[@Mk3_james]

@@Black66Hey so I got it figured out and really do appreciate the fact you responded but at 4300ft elevation I am running a 120 jet and it dies off choke, I suppose it is the pilot jet but as you are the expert i’d like your input.

[@Black66]

@@Mk3_james Check out the other carb tuning videos on the channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@Platinumtag]

Just the video I needed...

[@Jeff-mu8dq]

On the vm22 clones, when the plunger is up the choke is on and plunger down choke is off? Bike runs with choke off? (Down)

[@Black66]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@Jeff-mu8dq]

I had everything aligned, but my problem was I was tunning and running with the choke on😅 so to confirm, the choke on is when the plunger is up? Choke off plunger down?

[@Jeff-mu8dq]

Some how some way I was able to tune my first bike with the choke on not knowing and it ran real good but on the lean side😂

[@Jeff-mu8dq]

Thanks for your help! I Enjoy your videos, they're ally help the newbies like me

[@Black66]

@@Jeff-mu8dq Thanks for watching!

[@jamesa6272]

I bought mikuni vm30s for my motorcycle. I couldn’t for the life of me get them jetted. When I did the bike would stall. If It didn’t stall they would run lean. These stores ship these carbs out (ready to run) and I guarantee they are lean. Mostly all of them are lean. I’m really hesitant to get one for my mini bike after I gave up on the vm30s I had for the motorcycle. I put the stock carbs back on and they run great lol. I really don’t have luck with mikunis. They are easy to swap brass on but for me. They are hard to tune to get perfect. Just my opinion.

[@Black66]

Check out this video on why the VM22 carbs that wont idle or tune . Its usually an easy fix...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbFimBnnK6Kjc0

[@keithbrown7088]

Awsome video very helpful🙌🤟🤙

[@Channel2Reaper]

Hey Mr 66. I followed your video to a tee and it was very helpful. Bike starts on first pull. I’m having one issue though. The bike normally idles around 1800 rpm. If I rev the piss out of it (5-6k) the idle returns to about 23-2400 rpm via tach, then drops down to 1800 after maybe 10-20 seconds. What could be causing this? Or is this normal. I also want to mention that there is no load on the engine since I just put the carb on and wanted to test it, not sure if that matters though

[@Black66]

If it hangs I usually throw a little bigger pilot in it and then re-tune.

[@BryanSpear]

Where do you start off the idle screw at before adjusting the fuel mix?

[@kc_colemanstuntz]

I was wondering the same thing

[@kevinburch8778]

Very informative thank you

[@kylesyx8432]

Mine came w 95 and I have it maxed out ! It would speed rpm’s and increase but it drags so little I’m cool w it ! Just a guess I think I would gain a sec and rpm’s I’m running in the 8k rpm’s now. I guess you can say it’s an Ol Man’s Governing cuz I know I’m doing too much now ! Lol ❤

[@eastsliders_drift_trikes_nz]

Brilliant. Appreciate the video

[@Black66]

Thanks !

[@rykerinthewild1155]

What all do you need to buy to upgrade to one of these carbs? Throttle cable, intake inlet thing? Different jets? Any help or info would be appreciated

[@JNC1973]

I've never had one of these carbs before. I've always bought the stock appearing bored out ruixxing carbs but now I am getting ready to make the switch and was thinking of getting a 28mm Flat Slide Carb for my modified 224 Mini Bike because everything I've read about these carbs everyone is saying the Flat Slides perform better but they can be a pain to tune compared to the round slides. So my questions are do you have a video out on how to tune the Flat Slides or are they tuned the same way as the round slides just more finicky? Are the flat slides really that difficult to get running right? Remember it'll be my first attempt at a slide carb so........?

[@Black66]

Check out the carburetor tuning playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/emavaX-qqMaBlck

[@bigyou3136]

I’ve learned to tune a flatside I’m ok with the normal Mikuni’s but this helps a lot

[@OTH3R6]

@black66 love the vid my prob is when i got to let off the gass it has some mean backfire. when im over like 5000 rpm and let off thers some but not as loud as if i were like putting around at 3500 around the naborhood then its the loud crack and pops

[@Black66]

Ya, when you let off the throttle and close the slide it's just running on that idle circuit at that point, so it's super lean. You get all that popping

[@OTH3R6]

@@Black66 im running a 130 in it now. go smaller you think?

[@Black66]

@@OTH3R6 Every engine is different depending on mods. Every carb is different. You could look at the plug to see if it's running rich.

[@CopperheadHoller]

Great Videos. I have an oem vm22 and can’t figure out if the main jet is in the bolt in the bottom or inside the bolt with the rubber o ring on it thanks for any help

[@spencerjohnson1499]

I got a 196 with 22lb valve springs and s header pipe will be putting a hot 265 cam in it and vm22 soon would you suggest I just put 120 main jet into it when I get it out of the box?

[@GILSJOURNEY]

Thank you for the information. My sons started to leak gas from the overflow, do you have a video on how to repair this issue?

[@samsgarage1716]

Great information 👍

[@Black66]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chuckbarbee2079]

Great video, but I'm still not sure what holds the throttle cable in the slide

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

what about the pilot wanna see how it looks this one i and what about if the choke is on do i adjust it then because man i really wanna go for a cruize baaad

[@Black66]

You shouldn't have to adjust it with the choke on. Everything has to be sealed up. Even the gasket on the slide where the cable goes in. Make sure she's getting fuel.🚀🚀

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

​​@Black66 thanks boss💯💨💨💨🪂

[@DarkHorseZer0]

Thank you, I put a vm22 on my go kart and the thing was popping up top rpm I will get a jet kit for it because I think mine has a 95 in it 😳

[@Black66]

Yes, I bet it is running lean. 95 jet is too small for a 212