Rookie seeking help with clone engine

#1
I just picked up an engine that says baja 196cc. I'm wondering what exactly I have. I keep seeing different color clones and what not. I'm wanting to start racing and it seemed like a good deal on the engine (free). So I'm also wanting some suggestions to carb, cam, rod, flywheel, valve spring set etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Jimmy.
 
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trinik7597

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#2
Hey Jimmy , welcome to OldMiniBikes what you have is a 196cc Honda gx200 clone .. But it more than likely has a lighting coil / flywheel on it . but all the Honda/clone parts fit
 
#3
So get a new flywheel? I've been reading that I need a new one and a billet rod when I remove the governor. There's also a huge selection of cams. What is a good beginner cam that's going to allow me to get the feel for things before I start stepping up into the higher dollar cams? I've also been reading about tillotson carb. Is that recommended with me being so new?
 

trinik7597

Active Member
#7
Its not a hemi !! If you are removing the gov. Yes you will need a flywheel and rod . but do yourself a favor and pull the head and see what the bore looks like .. Before you even consider throwing money at it
 
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Its not a hemi !! If you are removing the gov. Yes you will need a flywheel and rod . but do yourself a favor and pull the head and see what the bore looks like .. Before you even consider throwing money at it
I would imagine it's clean. The guy I got it from barely ran the thing. I will look after work though.
 
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