Green DB30 Baja Racer w/212cc

[aranhawaii]

Hi all... looks like I have found project #2. It's a Baja Racer (DB30) that I'm going to put a 212cc Predator on. This is a DB30-S, right? Here are some photos:





Obviously, I have not worked with this frame or engine before, so any advice you all have will be HUGELY helpful. Here goes nothing! :hammer:

 

[OND]

Nice DB aran, and you are going to like the power of that 212.:thumbsup:

 

[Eurotech67]

Make sure you get the hemi version of the 212 if they have them, 60363 is the part number you want, my doodle with a stock 212 is enough to scare most adults.

 

[Valocalrep]

IMHO these are great bikes to tinker with and use for learning new stuff. I love mine same frame same color with a predator in it

 

[aranhawaii]

Make sure you get the hemi version of the 212 if they have them, 60363 is the part number you want, my doodle with a stock 212 is enough to scare most adults.

I got 69730.

 

[aranhawaii]

Anyone know if there's a way to tell from the color or VIN what year the frame was made?

 

[aranhawaii]

Well I've taken her apart and painted, and set the 212cc in there on the OldMiniBikes-procured motor mount. Had to remove the gas tank of the Predator to get the motor in. Will probably make a gas tank and attach it to the handlebars near the fork neck.

 

[bryce05]

Looks sweet:thumbsup:

 

[aranhawaii]

Does anyone know if the oil that comes inside the Predator 212cc out of the box is good to run right away, or am I supposed to change it?

 

[OND]

Your Predator came with oil already in it ?

 

[aranhawaii]

Your Predator came with oil already in it ?

I pulled the filler plug/dipstick and it seemed to have some oil on it.

 

[OND]

If it was me I would drain it and put in some new oil.

 

[aranhawaii]

If it was me I would drain it and put in some new oil.

Roger that. I drained the teesny bit of factory oil in there (DEF not enough to run on), and put new oil and gas in, and it started up first pull. Gonna get the front wheel on and throttle reassembled and twist it. Video soon!

 

[creia]

Roger that. I drained the teesny bit of factory oil in there

That is "assembly lube" (oil) so that the internals are pre-lubricated before the first startup. It is NOT designed to run the engine on.
Michael

 

[aranhawaii]

Testing and tuning. It's pretty dang fast, but I think I might consider a stage kit for more speed! Gotta love working at a Harley Dealership with lifts and compressors.

 

[aranhawaii]

ALL DONE! Obviously need to paint the spacers at the front and reinstall the chain guard, but it's running like a champ!