Carburetor Swap

aknight6621 · 03-26-2023, 07:11 AM

So im needing some input due to my lack of motorcycle mechanic knowledge. i recently bought a 2007 baja phoenix 250. now the engine is based off of a rebel 250. they came carb on my bike is a single barrel sheng way carb that is no longer produced. and they run about $350 USED. now after some looking and my knowledge on the carb after taking it apart 1,000 times i was thinking that i would swap in the the rebels 2 barrel carb setup. i would just need to buy the flanges and the new carb but i was wondering if that would mess something up. if it would get too much fuel. how i would run the airbox/filters. if i have the clearance to fit the carb without cutting or filing some of the frame down to fit it. any help or ideas would be awesome. thank you!

Deckard_Cain · 03-26-2023, 10:27 AM

Honestly, adapting the Honda parts seems like a lot of work for little gain.

I'd likely just find a good Mikuni clone carb and fit it to the engine, tune and be done with it. A VM26 or similar- whatever size is appropriate.

TommyD · 03-26-2023, 10:55 AM

I have a Honda Nighthawk 250 (same engine as the Rebel) and I saw a YouTube video of a guy that installed a Nibbi carburetor.

buzz · 03-26-2023, 12:05 PM

Like cain said ,just buy a new one that fits. Get a jet kit for your new carburetor and should be all good.

03-26-2023, 07:11 AM	#1
aknight6621 Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 1	Carburetor Swap So im needing some input due to my lack of motorcycle mechanic knowledge. i recently bought a 2007 baja phoenix 250. now the engine is based off of a rebel 250. they came carb on my bike is a single barrel sheng way carb that is no longer produced. and they run about $350 USED. now after some looking and my knowledge on the carb after taking it apart 1,000 times i was thinking that i would swap in the the rebels 2 barrel carb setup. i would just need to buy the flanges and the new carb but i was wondering if that would mess something up. if it would get too much fuel. how i would run the airbox/filters. if i have the clearance to fit the carb without cutting or filing some of the frame down to fit it. any help or ideas would be awesome. thank you!
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03-26-2023, 10:55 AM	#3
TommyD Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 89	I have a Honda Nighthawk 250 (same engine as the Rebel) and I saw a YouTube video of a guy that installed a Nibbi carburetor. __________________ 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 1993 Honda Nighthawk 250 2006 Jialing 200cc Dual Sport
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03-26-2023, 10:27 AM	#2
Deckard_Cain Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 400	Honestly, adapting the Honda parts seems like a lot of work for little gain. I'd likely just find a good Mikuni clone carb and fit it to the engine, tune and be done with it. A VM26 or similar- whatever size is appropriate.
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03-26-2023, 12:05 PM	#4
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 963	Like cain said ,just buy a new one that fits. Get a jet kit for your new carburetor and should be all good.
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