Xpro Storm DLX 150 Nibbi carb upgrade Chinese dirt bike

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Mike thank you for this mod video. It almost looks like the new carb cleans up the stock location even though it is larger. Thank you for posting another video. We appreciate you!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Jon! Yes it’s a much nicer carb with a better layout with the adjustment screws. I hope you have a great weekend 😊👍

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Good to see you active on-line. Good info on carb tuning. Thank you!

[@Mikefestiva]

Yeah I took some time off from YT recently, but I’m getting back to making more videos for the winter. Should have the Storm DLX 250 review out in a few weeks 👍

[@dougtravins9624]

Nice work Mike! I'm 80 yrs old, never rode, but like your videos. Especially your fabrication/welding projects. Hey, at 80 I still do all the things I have always done. Carpentry projects, welding, electronics, etc. Haven't slowed down yet...(fingers crossed).

[@Mikefestiva]

@@dougtravins9624 Man that’s great to hear Doug! Keep it up 👍 that’s inspiring to hear. Have a great weekend.

[@krisley5178]

The fit and finish on those Nibbi carbs are very impressive. Especially for the price point. They just seem like a well thought out and engineered piece of equipment.

[@hubblefluff2650]

Thank you for your videos on this bike Mike! I’m looking at buying one to get my foot in the door of trail riding and I appreciate all the information you’re putting out about these because they don’t exist elsewhere. Love your other videos too and keep up what you’re doing.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you! I really appreciate reading your comment 😊 a subscriber just mentioned a few weeks back that there’s a 250cc version of the storm out now. I just bought one to do a comparison and review it on my channel. So keep an eye out for more videos 😊👍

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Surprised that thing will go that fast, EPIC upgrade!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for watching! Yes pretty good for a 150 😊👍

[@davidandrewcope]

I just did a Nibbi upgrade on a trail 70 with a lifan 110 engine. Made a world of difference! I'm glad you put this out, because I need to lean it out a bit and after watching this video, it looks like it's a piece of cake!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on I’m glad my video was helpful 👍 those trail 70s are fun 😊 my brother and I owned a few over the years.

[@1234wer]

I totally rebuilt my son's carb on the X-pro 150cc Hawk wrong and it started running full throttle! Thanks to your comments and breakdown at 9:00, you gave me a solution! Love your videos since we've just got the one x-pro for now, but soon I think we'll have three for the family. I'm also in WA as well, so I like to watch your trail videos and try and recognize where you're at. Lots of fun, keep it up!

[@SuperFlyBarnes]

@@1234wer hey what was the difference before the carb swap?

[@1234wer]

@SuperFlyBarnes before the swap, the big was running very sluggish, wouldn't idle well and hard to keep alive. Pulled it all apart, soaked and cleaned everything. Put back on and much better once I realized that I installed the throttle needle slide backward, which caused a full throttle no matter what I did.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Pretty nice changes. Appreciate the thorough descriptions you give about what you're doing and why in each video. Happy Trails.

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

LOVE YOUR WORK MIKE THIS MOD IS DEF A BIG IMPROVEMENT!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it 😊👍

[@051biohaz]

Thanks for the upload dude, cool little bike..can’t imagine trying to tune that thing for my 9000 foot elevation..lol

[@williamfoster4268]

I bought a Storm 150 DLX after watching your videos, I have since ZS190 swapped it. Fun bike! Crack open the muffler and remove the catalytic cartridge if you want some better exhaust flow.

[@thewatcher5271]

Hey Mike, That Was Great! Been Waiting For Your Next Installment On The 150. I Still Want One, Too. Thank You. (Like #53 - Comment #7)

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it. Hey you may hold off on ordering the 150, I just ordered and received the Storm DLX 250 version, just got it put together last night. I should have some videos coming out on that bike really soon. I will also do a side by side comparison videos pointing out the pros and cons of each bike. I only got to ride it late last night in the rain but I think it’s going to be a great bike.

[@thewatcher5271]

@@Mikefestiva Okay, It Wouldn't Be Until After The First Of The Year, Anyway. Thanks For The Highlighted Comment!

[@v-giny5507]

as always your content is banging

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man I really appreciate it 😊👍

[@Austinite333]

This vid reminded me of the time I put my Kawasaki KX250 back together with the carb slide in backward. Had to push start it down a hill in front of the house. Ran as hard as I could, jumped on, put it in 2nd, let go of the clutch and damn. The ride of my life. Not a fun moment😅

[@MichaelVaughn-p9f]

Thank you for the update and the knowledge

[@Michael-s1b]

Great content as always Mike, thank you.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it 👍

[@dustinsegers4534]

Nice! I’m currently running a Mikuni VM26 on my DLX 150 and she rips! Tops out @ 60 mph with a 16t front sprocket. I’m also running a 38 pilot, and it does seem like the bike could really use a 37.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

The stock "idle mixture screw" is a tapered brass pin that seats into a pin hole that adjusts FUEL, that new carbs screw adjusts AIR, in one of those bottom holes around the rim of the air filter neck, one cuts off pilot fuel, the other ADDS air to the idle circuit, totally different operation- the "Should be 2-2.5 turns" rule doesnt apply every time the piston goes up and down, it breathes a bunch of air in and out of the crankcase line - leaving that filter IN on a dirtbike is an excellent idea

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes I do understand that this carb had an air bleed rather than the fuel screw like the other one had. Over the past 25 plus years of tuning carbs from motorcycles to dual Side draft Weber carbs on cars the rule of thumb is around 2.5 turns out, much further in or out tells you if your too lean or rich with the pilot jet. It’s just a way to get you close to tuning. Even the manual mentions 1.5 turns out is a good starting position. Why would this 2.5 turns out not apply to the air mixture screw???

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

@@Mikefestiva I still like you and watch you, but this is now the second time you took offence to one of my comments and go on the offensive- is it not possible that someone older than you, and having messed with stuff as much or more than you could exist? youre an odd guy Mikey - deff an odd approach to "Growing a channel"

[@Mikefestiva]

@@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes I was not offended in any way from your comment, maybe it’s hard to read emotion from a comment, in no way did I fine your comment offensive. I just responded to your comment by asking why can’t that rule be used and mentioned that I have experience tuning carbs. By asking a simple question in response to your comment that said “the 2.5 turns out rule of thumb does not apply” (Why) was simply asked to see what your approach to tuning an air bleed screw was if that rule can’t be used to guide in tuning the pilot jet leaner or richer. This comment is simply just asking your approach that’s all.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Wait, I got it- Take a vacuum carb synch gauge and hook it up or the intake, and watch how much if any the gauge changes for 1/2 and 1 full turn from the fuel type screw, then compare to the amount of change in the gauge to adjusting an air bleed screw at 1/2 and 1 turn- totally different results-

[@John-s5s3g]

Lighten up Francis!​@@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

Awesome video. Nice to see a non election video Mike! Have a great weekend!

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha I hear you on that man 🤣 Take care and have a great weekend 😊👍

[@dustinsegers4534]

I’ll be looking forward to your DLX 250 content. Same weight as the DLX 150, but @ 15HP!

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes I think the 250 is going to be a great bike! I just finished putting it together the other night, still breaking in the engine, it’s got a lot more power and the 5 speed is nice. I will be making a side by side comparison videos of the 150 and 250 soon 😊

[@Wil_Liam1]

On any carb with a round slide like this you can enlarge the air flow hole through the top of the slide a couple of sizes larger and shorten the spring a single round,or two wraps for quicker crisper throttle response ...

[@KevinBalawick]

Mike, quit teasing us with that mini skid steer. When is that video going to drop?

[@matthewpage9617]

I was going to ask Mike the same thing

[@philipjames9558]

Thanks Mike, I'm thinking about buying this bike for my son.

[@Mikefestiva]

Still working good 👍 I think my nephew is going to get my Storm 150 because the Storm 250 just showed up!

[@tonyh148]

I got a 24 coming in the mail for my sons bike 👍🏻

[@Mikefestiva]

I think the 24 will be perfect 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

I’ve been fighting carb issues on my Yamaha, I don’t know enough about small engines to figure it out. I just keep trying different things haha. Maybe I shouldn’t have waited till I turn 40 to get some machines😂

[@daniellang6112]

Fun to watch! Thanks!😂

[@mikewatkins4512]

You’re exactly right.seems like that carb is a little too big for the cc of the bike. It would probably help if the bike had a legitimate airbox to restrict airflow slightly. Those open element air filters aren’t great

[@v-giny5507]

i had to adjust my throttle cable in the exact same way to get the needle to drop yesterday on my nibbi. i found it interesting cause i kept messing with the idle adjust then i thought the cable was too tight, but an older family frient told me the cable was too tight inside the line and he was right hahaha

[@rowhitknee1868]

Great Video says Ev!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Ev!

[@michaelzuccaro1798]

I'll let you know how that carb works out.next month I'll go back to my home in California. I live close to that power sports max warehouse. I'll check out that new 250 in person,I hope.i may pop for one of those.hope mike festival puts out that video.that bike with an extra 6hp would give it a lot more balls.mike from havasu

[@Wil_Liam1]

Use blue loc tite on any fastener on any and every bike because motorsickles vibrate and take a lot of bumps no matter what you ride and a lost fastener can strand you on the side of the road,interstate,trail,or wilds... It's cheap,easily removed,and almost fool proof... I so wanna hear Mikeys story about a stuck wide open carb 😆

[@gtrider316]

I recently added a wideband to my templar to see what kind of changes each jet/needle/slide opening did and it was pretty eye opening. Interesting stuff going on with these smaller carbs. I have a similar nibbi and I still can't quite tell if it utilizes a transfer port for off idle transition. Also I believe they like to run a little rich for both cooling and staying ahead of the next stroke of air which could suddenly increase. Like others said it has no accelerator pump which would help a lot on big cracks of throttle.

[@Hamcroqueta]

Yo Mike! Your videos are dope man! Did you ever put the fmf exhaust on the 150 storm? I’m looking to do the same thing to mine but can’t find any videos thanks!

[@MrAdrianjohnson]

Mike your getting my new bike the storm 250 ,awsome im selling the storm 150 it has bin awesome use already and reliable

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes I’m thinking of selling my Storm 150 as well, I just got my 250, it’s assembled now, so far I think it’s pretty rad 😊👍 I should have a video posted in a few weeks!

[@MrAdrianjohnson]

@ great I’ll be watching

[@antd2733]

​@Mikefestiva any update

[@rowhitknee1868]

I really like your videos❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you 😊 I really appreciate that!

[@mammut1291]

Nice upgrade for the bike, so when's the video on the skid steer coming?😉

[@Mikefestiva]

I will probably be making a video on the skid steer, but I’m on the fence about it. I ended up receiving the skid steer a few months later than it was first anticipated. When I received it it was not the model I ordered but the newer ( upgraded model ) but unfortunately I really wanted the original model. To me the original model was simpler but the layout was better in my opinion. The company I ordered it from had a hard time ordering just one unit from the manufacturer rather than a shipping container load, that’s why it took longer. The fact is I’m still determining if I’m happy with it or not. Usually I only make videos on products I buy, I’m happy with and offer good value like the Rippa mini Excavator. I feel I need to get a lot more work done with the mini skid steer before I make up my mind if it’s something I would actually recommend to my viewers or not. Haha sorry for the long reply 🤣 But I figured I would let you know where I’m coming from on that subject. Take care and have a good weekend 😊

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I saw that setting, and hope he gives it high marks...

[@MrJanaRobi]

That was cool . It seems like all my bikes have carb and petcock issues from corny gas . Nice Wheelies !

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! I should have a Storm 250cc review coming out soon 😊👍

[@weseiseman5602]

Great video. Any word on an end of the year Kei Truck Adventure before the snow comes?

[@MasterXUnicorn]

Have you seen the Storm DLX 250? Seems like a cool upgrade while keeping the low weight.

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes I just ordered one! I mentioned it in the last bit of the video. Thanks for watching 😊

[@bwxmoto]

Maybe that carb will work better on the new Storm with 223cc engine? Then you could get a smaller one to try on the 150.

[@robobo2650]

Bring the minibikes back

[@paulmorneault3994]

the ONLY way to eliminate the "bog" is to get a carb with an accelerator pump. like a Kehin FCR. one that fits a crf150r. that would cost too much and be too complex for a "fun" machine. the other simple option is a carb for an xr200 or 200r. lastly if you dig way back a carb for an xl125 or xl185 is the same as stock with a normal pilot jet. 1979-1987 vintage

[@phillipalbert1607]

Purchased a rippa mini excavator with the pedals for the thumb and fo the blade had no major issues. Appreciate the video when you put it out. How was yours doing?

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 I think those foot pedals would be nice to have on my mini Excavator. Mine is still doing really well. I have about 45 hours on it so far and I have had no issues except I did reinforce the sides of the bucket due to some bending, I made a video on that and it was easy to fix. At the moment my friend is borrowing my mini to do some water line repairs. He was amazed how well the mini works. He owns a full sized backhoe but it was way too big to get into tight spots the mini had no problem getting into. Take care and have a great weekend 😊👍

[@uroszelenec9524]

do you recomend me to change carb on my dirt bike if it back fires in 4or5 gear when i let it go from ful throtle?

[@Knobbyonix]

Hey Mike! Great video buddy. Hey I still have the "bog" issue when I snap the throttle and it's driving me nuts. As you know I have the same carb (Nibbi PE26). I seem to have tried everything to correct this problem but no luck so far. Last week I checked the valves....just to check them. I know it wasn't related to the hesitation/bogging issue. Before the valve adjustment I checked compression. The bike had a whopping 170PSI of compression! I was quite surprised it was so high. That does explain why it takes a very healthy kick to get it started if not using the E-start. Ok here's where things get a little weird. I checked the valves. There were very tight. The spec is .004 for both exhaust and intake. They were far too tight. I adjusted them both so the .004 gauge would slide in. So I reassembled everything and started it. It seem to start a bit easier...but when I rechecked the compression is was FAR lower. It went from 170PSI to 75PSI??! Do you by any chance have a compression tester to test your Storm 150 to see what you get for compression? Maybe I messed up when adjusting the valves to have it be so much different in compression? I think I may have to take another look at the valves. Also thank you for mentioning me in this video. My brother actually told me about! Thanks again. I'm working on another video right now regarding the jetting and bogging issue when the throttle is cracked hard. It turns about I had already changed my main to #95. I originally had a 120 but it was way too rich. I went down to a 110 and still had the bog. I then switched it to A 95 main and still have the same issue. I adjusted the needle to the same position you just did on your Nibbi carb and I still have the problem. There is much less carbon on the plug. I'm starting to think the carb size may be too large for this engine. Any clue what might be going on here? I might experiment with the stock carb just to get more information for trouble shooting this problem. Also I wanted to share some stuff with you and asked you a few questions that really shouldn't be asked publicly here on KZbin. If I gave you my knobbyonix email address for you to shoot me an email so I could go over a few things with? It' about your store/merch and I also wanted to let you know about a new X-Pro bike that became available over the last 3 weeks. I wanted t share this with you because in this last video of yours it looks like you purchased a new Storm 250 model...which is also new. When my brother and I were talking on the phone about his purchase of the Templar X 250 I noticed a new model called the Paladin 300. This is a TOTALLY different breed of bike when compared to the other X-pro lineup. It's a 300cc 33.5 HP, EFI, 6 speed liquid cooled beast. My brother just bought that bike instead of the Templar and it's has all the bells and whistles that the X Templar has including the fully adjust suspension. Thanks man! -Chris

[@Mikefestiva]

Hey thanks for checking out my new video! I screen shot your email so if you want to ( edit) your message and delete your email from the message go for it. I will try and send you an email this coming weekend 👍

[@Knobbyonix]

@@MikefestivaHey thanks Mike. I just edited my message and removed my email from it. Thanks! I'm looking for to hearing from ya! I hope you have a great day.

[@michaelzuccaro1798]

Hi.i bought my bike in april.same blue 150 xpro.same bog if you try to snap the throttle wide open.im running the 140 pilot with a 105 main.i have the needle one notch up from the center.the bike performs no problem in the dirt.im going to order the nibbi 24 right now just to see if that cures that bog.my bike fires up with no choke instantly.that 26 was so much bigger than the stock one.i can let you know if there is any difference. My bikes kick starter has a lot of compression too.

[@Knobbyonix]

@@michaelzuccaro1798 Great! thanks. Everybody hear, including Mike F will appreciate this information. Are you really running a 140 and not a 40? I'm running a 40 pilot and a 95 main. The spark plug looks much better in terms of color. Before it was loaded up with carbon. Not anymore. Please let us know how you make out the Nibbi 24mm. I'm suspecting the carb too big. Thank you for your input!

[@michaelzuccaro1798]

Sorry.i meant a 40 pilot.105 main.i should have that new nibbi 24 on the bike by the 1st part of next week. Expecting to see a better performance with the smaller carb.i didn't realize the engine only produces 9 hp.i fill the bike should be listed as a 125 instead of a 150.still a great light bike in the desert in Arizona. Have a great day.mike from lake havasu

[@MichaelVaughn-p9f]

You already have a o ring on the carb, you don't need the plastic spacer gasket

[@LameTRUMP]

Next install a tbv2 big valve race head with cam.

[@russellkeys3937]

Could you check out some of the questions on cheap diy welders from your 1 year old vid on that? Thanks and I love you videos. I don't know if you see the oild vid comments is why I ask.

[@Wil_Liam1]

So Mikie,what's the blue thing on tracks sitting behind the bike ??

[@jodius66]

Hey Mf, how are the mini trucks doing you and your broham have? I'm looking for one but can't decide. Why did you guys decide on the ones you got and what about the toyota? I think it's the Daihatsu. I know they all have different engine locations. What do you think of the 1999 Hondas?

[@graesenpogreba1114]

What jetting would you recommend to run for 1900ft above sea level I did 110 and 38 and put the needle clip in the same place the bike will idle fine but it bogs horribly the whole time I ride it any advice would be greatly appreciated also thank you for the great videos

[@YourbrotherOnthebus]

Hey! Question how many hours give or take do you have on the bike? I just bought one and am going to do eveyrbting correctly on it but just wondering how it’s been holding up for you, and or the hours. Thanks!

[@lindsey349]

sounds like it might need a little more timing

[@The_Traveling_Mayo]

How does first gear feel on your bike? Mine feels like I get to 5mph in 1st and it’s just begging me to click into 2nd

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes first is really short, I went up one tooth on the front sprocket, that definitely helped, plus you can still use the stock chain, with a 1 tooth increase. You may consider that? Should be a link to the one I ordered on Amazon 👍

[@The_Traveling_Mayo]

@ I upgraded to the 15 tooth in your description and it still feels a little short but I still have fun on it and awesome video btw I had went ahead and bought the nibbi when I bought the bike so super stoked for this video!

[@JARTV-rs6ww]

So i have a 140cc apollo and a dlx should i buy the PE 24mm or the PWK24mm?

[@Knobbyonix]

It should be the PE24 not the PWK24 BUT there is a owner of a X-Pro Storm 150 DLX that tried out the PE24. He's sending it back as the bike was worse with this carb than it was with the PE26. Just and FYI.

[@2stroke_wood]

Hey question on your pe 26mm when its too lean do your muffler gets really hot or is that normal.

[@2stroke_wood]

I have a 100 and a 38 in there with 1 1/2 out

[@timothywilliams2021]

I'd have probably gone with a little smaller carb.

[@timothywilliams2021]

Guess you address that later in the video.

[@Mikefestiva]

Well I definitely would have but the stock one claimed it was 27mm so when I ordered the 26mm I thought it would have gone that way haha 🤣 but the stock was actually a bit smaller than 27. Thanks for checking out my video!

[@That.dirtbike.whippa]

Is this clutch heavy to pull in cause I’m 14 looking for a bike for enduro in the spring but don’t have a big budget

[@marshallkaufman3123]

no they are not but my brother had the tao tao 140cc it never blew up ran great he got like 200+ hours on it and bought it used too, caught on fire because it backfired into the airfilter while trying to start it after doing a wheelie. and went up in flames. I'm assuming because he never did the valve lash for the 6 years the bike was around for.

[@shouldntworkbutitdoes9647]

nah it's super light, i recommend finding a used one on facebook for cheap

[@That.dirtbike.whippa]

Ok

[@Knobbyonix]

The storm 1509 has a pretty light pull of the clutch however if it's not light enough for you, there is always the Magura Hydraulic clutch kit which converts the stock cable clutch to a fully hydraulic clutch with a master cylinder and slave cylinder.

[@MoorezrMoorezr]

I love mine but that seat is a joke 😂

[@katekirk4752]

main jet probably too big, pilot jet is too small.

[@Mikefestiva]

No not the case.