2017 Venom x22-S has been ordered - Page 3

KABANSKI · 04-03-2018, 04:20 PM

Nice work man.What section is that bracket in at the hardware store?

imapdog · 04-03-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KABANSKI

Nice work man.What section is that bracket in at the hardware store?

I should have mentioned slotted angle beams:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...1327/204225770

the ends(i drilled holes in center for turn signals.:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...5442/202034088
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the stock blinkers stuck out too far and i cut the rubber mid-section in half. prob wld look better with new
set of blinkers. but it looks fine since i shortened the blinker mount. i do have universal plate led light coming so cost is pushing $30 with that...still worth it. i was loosing sleep with that ugly fender.

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I am sure the many we see on ebay will work fine with drilling holes.....i just couldn't wait....

wlfpck · 04-03-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

where can i get one?

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KABANSKI · 04-03-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

I should have mentioned slotted angle beams:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...1327/204225770

the ends(i drilled holes in center for turn signals.:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...5442/202034088
*
the stock blinkers stuck out too far and i cut the rubber mid-section in half. prob wld look better with new
set of blinkers. but it looks fine since i shortened the blinker mount. i do have universal plate led light coming so cost is pushing $30 with that...still worth it. i was loosing sleep with that ugly fender.

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I am sure the many we see on ebay will work fine with drilling holes.....i just couldn't wait....

Thanks I may do it like that it looks good...

AbrahamZundel · 05-07-2018, 06:53 PM

Potentially unrelated but how long do these bikes last? Assuming I take good care of it, keep up with maintenance and such how long can I make one of these work? Ive rebuilt a couple motors so I'm not afraid of mechanical work(But I dont always enjoy it Lol) Shopping for my brother!

Timpo · 05-25-2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

front sprocket confirmation: stock is 14t
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17Tooth-428...edirect=mobile

oh man I just don't know how you and some people find parts for Venom bikes..

it's not like you can type in "Venom X22" and eBay will show you sprocket for it

Chinabike · 05-26-2018, 12:52 AM

How do you like that carb spinner? I ordered one, seem pretty convenient.

wlfpck · 05-30-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Timpo

oh man I just don't know how you and some people find parts for Venom bikes..

it's not like you can type in "Venom X22" and eBay will show you sprocket for it

It's a pit bike motor. The same sprocket for the grom works. For my Icebear Fuerza, I used a Grom 17T sprocket.

imapdog · 05-30-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chinabike

How do you like that carb spinner? I ordered one, seem pretty convenient.

it works good, make sure you get the one with mounting bolts included. i spent too much time trying to find some. ended up grinding down some tapered screws.
the standard hardware-store bolts dont seat flush with top of plate so i carefully grind them down to flush so pipe can mount flush. hopefully the ones that include bolts dont have this issue i found myself in...otherwise its your only option as i have tried the swivel-pipe style with three mount position choices and it didnt work out for the x22-s.

imapdog · 05-30-2018, 04:02 PM

my son liked this bike so much he bought it from me. he rides the heck out of it almost everyday rain or shine. only problem so far is the carb isolator cracked and wasnt running good. replaced it and seems like a good solid bike. i think any venom bike that ships from them directly in canada is a good solid machine. my son loves it so far. i watch him returning home sometimes and admire it a lot still. nothing has rattled out yet either. doent seem to develop any vibrations and still smooth as baby's behind on the pavement. very nimble and easy to ride. oil looks good every change. the flat black paint has held up very well. no complaints as of 1k miles....

Chinabike · 05-31-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

it works good, make sure you get the one with mounting bolts included. i spent too much time trying to find some. ended up grinding down some tapered screws.
the standard hardware-store bolts dont seat flush with top of plate so i carefully grind them down to flush so pipe can mount flush. hopefully the ones that include bolts dont have this issue i found myself in...otherwise its your only option as i have tried the swivel-pipe style with three mount position choices and it didnt work out for the x22-s.

Thanks for the reply. I got mine yesterday, I got lucky the two tappered bolt came with it. That sucks you had to grind them down, no leaks? I do have the swivel-pipe style with three mount position on my bike now. Everything is pretty good now so i'm not going to put the spinner on untill i have a major issue or get a new engine. But i love the idea of just being able to have the spinner mounted all the time to the engine... Then you take intake pipe off with out unbolting from head.

imapdog · 05-31-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chinabike

Thanks for the reply. I got mine yesterday, I got lucky the two tappered bolt came with it. That sucks you had to grind them down, no leaks? I do have the swivel-pipe style with three mount position on my bike now. Everything is pretty good now so i'm not going to put the spinner on untill i have a major issue or get a new engine. But i love the idea of just being able to have the spinner mounted all the time to the engine... Then you take intake pipe off with out unbolting from head.

they are pretty neat to have on hand for these issues seem to come up a lot. i would love to see a pic of the position you have the 3-position pipe in. or which holes, carb brand, and filter type..i remember trying the positions but couldnt find a position that worked on my vm22 on a 125cc

Chinabike · 05-31-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by imapdog

they are pretty neat to have on hand for these issues seem to come up a lot. i would love to see a pic of the position you have the 3-position pipe in. or which holes, carb brand, and filter type..i remember trying the positions but couldnt find a position that worked on my vm22 on a 125cc

Here you go.

imapdog · 06-20-2018, 11:49 AM

i am totally impressed with this 125cc venom x22-s.
the style never fades away, and pretty much everything has held
up as good as new. had to replace the spinner adaptor for the carb.
i went with the gasket style(old was o-ring style) this time around and got one that came with bolts..
huge difference in being able to torque it down properly. all maint so far is carb spinner and oil changes....we couldn't be happier with this bike. stock exhaust is good!....my son loves it! he rides almost everyday rain or shine. perfect for cruising around town. tops out about 55 and can maintain that speed with him(5'10" 175 lb). i would like to hear from the venom 250cc guys/girls..not much talk on these bikes, but they are very well made chondas.....
carb spinner that works better than previous link i posted.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26mm-Carb-C...72.m2749.l2649

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imapdog · 08-23-2018, 08:54 AM

pushing 3k miles this spring summer alone. the paper gasket style carb spinner has performed flawlessly along with vm22 carb(the one that is stamped made in "Jafan"). all we have done is change oil and put gas in her. it runs 55mph(gps) easy...here is a pic in grandmas yard last evening... this is his first motorcycle, and couldn't be more pleased.
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05-30-2018, 04:02 PM	#40
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	quick 1000 mile update. my son liked this bike so much he bought it from me. he rides the heck out of it almost everyday rain or shine. only problem so far is the carb isolator cracked and wasnt running good. replaced it and seems like a good solid bike. i think any venom bike that ships from them directly in canada is a good solid machine. my son loves it so far. i watch him returning home sometimes and admire it a lot still. nothing has rattled out yet either. doent seem to develop any vibrations and still smooth as baby's behind on the pavement. very nimble and easy to ride. oil looks good every change. the flat black paint has held up very well. no complaints as of 1k miles.... Last edited by imapdog; 05-30-2018 at 05:27 PM.
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06-20-2018, 11:49 AM	#44
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	2k miles now; all good with just oil changes and carb spinner..... i am totally impressed with this 125cc venom x22-s. the style never fades away, and pretty much everything has held up as good as new. had to replace the spinner adaptor for the carb. i went with the gasket style(old was o-ring style) this time around and got one that came with bolts.. huge difference in being able to torque it down properly. all maint so far is carb spinner and oil changes....we couldn't be happier with this bike. stock exhaust is good!....my son loves it! he rides almost everyday rain or shine. perfect for cruising around town. tops out about 55 and can maintain that speed with him(5'10" 175 lb). i would like to hear from the venom 250cc guys/girls..not much talk on these bikes, but they are very well made chondas..... carb spinner that works better than previous link i posted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26mm-Carb-C...72.m2749.l2649 Attachment 13445 Last edited by imapdog; 02-14-2020 at 08:48 AM.
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08-23-2018, 08:54 AM	#45
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	i think my son will remember this summer of 2018 pushing 3k miles this spring summer alone. the paper gasket style carb spinner has performed flawlessly along with vm22 carb(the one that is stamped made in "Jafan"). all we have done is change oil and put gas in her. it runs 55mph(gps) easy...here is a pic in grandmas yard last evening... this is his first motorcycle, and couldn't be more pleased. Attachment 14015 Last edited by imapdog; 02-14-2020 at 08:48 AM.
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04-03-2018, 04:20 PM	#31
KABANSKI Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Illinois Indiana border Posts: 120	Nice work man.What section is that bracket in at the hardware store?
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05-07-2018, 06:53 PM	#35
AbrahamZundel Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 3	Potentially unrelated but how long do these bikes last? Assuming I take good care of it, keep up with maintenance and such how long can I make one of these work? Ive rebuilt a couple motors so I'm not afraid of mechanical work(But I dont always enjoy it Lol) Shopping for my brother!
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05-26-2018, 12:52 AM	#37
Chinabike Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 361	How do you like that carb spinner? I ordered one, seem pretty convenient.
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