High $ Performance Upgrade

GeneralTso · 05-07-2017, 09:20 PM

Haha scored a Mikuni for Swamp Thing, $35.00.

I do love the China bikes when it comes to this stuff. Now i really need to address my fuel tank issue, too darn tiny.

dpl096 · 05-07-2017, 09:34 PM

Nice snag on the carb

Lord of Noodles · 05-07-2017, 10:55 PM

How big is the fuel tank?

Weldangrind · 05-08-2017, 11:13 AM

I've had terrific success with that carb model.

rvl8rida · 05-08-2017, 12:01 PM

Would be a huge improvement to put the mixture screw on the side instead of under it though.

GeneralTso · 05-08-2017, 02:11 PM

I've already noticed a few little things like the choke has incremental positioning so it stays at a setting on it's own. The old one was under constant spring tension as was based on the resistance of the choke cable.

But I have been reading and living with the other carb (that one killed me at $18.00 shipped lol) but looks like they run a lot better with the Mikuni. So for the price thought I'd take a shot.

Gas tank is like 1.8 gallons I think, very small so to ride anywhere where there is any off road riding requires careful planning and carrying reserve gas. The new carb may improve mileage some but the bottom line is I need to carry more fuel.

But I'm still having fun with the Swamp Thing and it's far from breaking the bank on any mods so I'm still happy. Considering what I started with it a very competent little bike now.

But the fuel capacity issue has become a point of annoyance, I'll figure something out.

Weldangrind · 05-08-2017, 03:23 PM

Are you using the choke cable with the Mikuni?

GeneralTso · 05-08-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Are you using the choke cable with the Mikuni?

You know,,,, as I was typing that post I was like, do I even need to bother with the cable?

Megadan · 05-08-2017, 07:40 PM

The cable gives you the ability to set the choke in just about any position. The lever has full, half, and off. The cable isnt really necessary.

bogieboy · 05-08-2017, 08:33 PM

I forget what bike you have, but if its similar to my roketa/shinray db07a, its not terribly jard to do a dr650 swapped tank...it takes a bit of frame modding, and doesn't quite match the seat but the 3.5 gal (for the California model tank that I have, 3.9 for non cali tank) is so much nicer than the 1.2gal I originally had....

GeneralTso · 05-08-2017, 08:44 PM

That's pretty much my bike....

Weldangrind · 05-09-2017, 11:27 AM

You might have an easier time with an old XR200 plastic tank, since the frames are so similar.

Weldangrind · 05-09-2017, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneralTso

You know,,,, as I was typing that post I was like, do I even need to bother with the cable?

I was asking because I've never tried to use the detents with the cable; either I remove the detents and use the cable or just delete it.

I have to use the cable on my quad, but I deleted it on my Lifan.

2LZ · 05-09-2017, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I was asking because I've never tried to use the detents with the cable; either I remove the detents and use the cable or just delete it.

I have to use the cable on my quad, but I deleted it on my Lifan.

I tried using the cable on the Rhino when I swapped out the carb and it didn't like the detents. Not saying it's like that with every setup. The choke lever is so easy to get to on the Rhino, it was no big deal. I'd LOVE to hook up a cable on the TT250 though. That choke lever is impossible to find in a pinch.

GeneralTso · 05-09-2017, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

You might have an easier time with an old XR200 plastic tank, since the frames are so similar.

Tanks for the tip!

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've had terrific success with that carb model. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	I've already noticed a few little things like the choke has incremental positioning so it stays at a setting on it's own. The old one was under constant spring tension as was based on the resistance of the choke cable. But I have been reading and living with the other carb (that one killed me at $18.00 shipped lol) but looks like they run a lot better with the Mikuni. So for the price thought I'd take a shot. Gas tank is like 1.8 gallons I think, very small so to ride anywhere where there is any off road riding requires careful planning and carrying reserve gas. The new carb may improve mileage some but the bottom line is I need to carry more fuel. But I'm still having fun with the Swamp Thing and it's far from breaking the bank on any mods so I'm still happy. Considering what I started with it a very competent little bike now. But the fuel capacity issue has become a point of annoyance, I'll figure something out. __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing) Last edited by GeneralTso; 05-08-2017 at 04:54 PM.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Are you using the choke cable with the Mikuni? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	That's pretty much my bike.... __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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Lord of Noodles Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 37	How big is the fuel tank?
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rvl8rida Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 27	Would be a huge improvement to put the mixture screw on the side instead of under it though.
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,020	The cable gives you the ability to set the choke in just about any position. The lever has full, half, and off. The cable isnt really necessary.
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bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	I forget what bike you have, but if its similar to my roketa/shinray db07a, its not terribly jard to do a dr650 swapped tank...it takes a bit of frame modding, and doesn't quite match the seat but the 3.5 gal (for the California model tank that I have, 3.9 for non cali tank) is so much nicer than the 1.2gal I originally had....
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05-09-2017, 11:27 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You might have an easier time with an old XR200 plastic tank, since the frames are so similar. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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