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Title: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on January 27, 2022, 03:01:11 PM: Anyone ever use one? I'm looking for cheap transport up a dirt road this fall. I don't need anything fast, won't use it the rest of the year and don't need to climb gnarly stuff.

https://www.colemanpowersportsusa.com/CT200U
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: MeepDog on January 27, 2022, 03:12:06 PM: I have something very similar. It's the RT 200 and it was like $600 at Walmart. It's awesome, but I highly recommend getting one with AT LEAST the front suspension. There are minibikes with both front and rear suspension and they take a ton of pain out of your back. If you stick to pavement it doesn't matter, but you'll feel every one of those little bumps without shocks.

The second thing, while the stock headlights are complete garbage, they let other riders see you and they can be swapped out for a much brighter LED. Definitely worth getting one with a headlight.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on January 27, 2022, 03:53:42 PM: Thanks, I've already talked myself up to a better model. Seems like they are pretty portable, easy to haul with a hitch rack.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on January 27, 2022, 03:57:36 PM: I own the BT200, which has the headlight and front shocks. I've got mine all souped up for racing. Out of the box not much power or speed. Did about 18 mph out of the box and 22mph once I cut the throttle stop off.

With it souped up right now, top speed is about 40 mph. If I take the governor out, it would probably add another 15mph.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: CP on January 27, 2022, 04:06:17 PM: You might want to check out the new Honda Navi

https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/navi
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on January 27, 2022, 04:24:56 PM: Seriously looking at the MB200, front and rear shocks, front & rear brakes and $1,200 out the door. I'm fairly sure I could rig a trailer for it as well in the rare event I have something to haul out.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on January 28, 2022, 07:56:50 AM: Quote from: Stein on January 27, 2022, 04:24:56 PM
Seriously looking at the MB200, front and rear shocks, front & rear brakes and $1,200 out the door. I'm fairly sure I could rig a trailer for it as well in the rare event I have something to haul out.

Go Powersports is having a sale right now for $1149. https://www.gopowersports.com/trailmaster-mb200-2-minibike/

It would be a good choice. Out of the box it would be comparable, probably a little better than my hopped up BT200. It has disc breaks and rear shocks which the Coleman doesn't have. All the Coleman's have drum brakes.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Dhoey07 on January 28, 2022, 08:20:34 AM: What's the travel range on one of those?
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on January 28, 2022, 09:50:22 AM: Quote from: Dhoey07 on January 28, 2022, 08:20:34 AM
What's the travel range on one of those?

Probably about 50-60 miles.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on January 28, 2022, 10:48:27 AM: Quote from: Dhoey07 on January 28, 2022, 08:20:34 AM
What's the travel range on one of those?

Further than I want to go for sure. You can add an aftermarket tank to replace the fake one or a tiny spare can would get you anywhere.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 28, 2022, 11:11:35 AM: You could carry spare fuel in one of the premixed cans for small engines. They are just a quart. But that should allow for a fill up and then some.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on March 25, 2022, 09:43:08 AM: Finally got it in this week. Being from China, there were a few expected glitches but nothing a new chain, valve stem and replacement bolt can't fix. It fired up first pull.

It's pretty dang fun to ride, brings me back to my childhood with my best friend's Tote Goat.

I'll have it all ready for dirt trials next week but probably delay that looking at the rain forecast.

Overall, if it is semi-reliable it should do what I want come September.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on March 25, 2022, 10:39:48 AM: Did you get the Coleman or the MB200?
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on March 25, 2022, 11:05:40 AM: Ended up with the Hurricane, front brakes and better tires. I figured front brakes would be nice coming down a hill with me and a quarter on my back.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on March 25, 2022, 11:36:53 AM: Cool, it has a torque converter. Don't know if you know, but the driven pulley is adjustable depending on if you ride on dirt or pavement. There's three holes and it it usually set on the middle hole. depending if you move it to the left or right hole, one will give you more low end and the other will give you more top.
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 25, 2022, 11:51:34 AM: Did you buy it locally or order it?
Title: Re: Coleman 212cc
Post by: Stein on March 25, 2022, 12:20:36 PM: Go Power Sports out of TX, free shipping and no tax or certificate of origin fees.