(E22) ZS190 Hellcat HELLCOUGAR 190cc 1000-ish Mile Long Ride and Review (E22) DRZ400

By popular demand, I was asked to do a long ride for the 1000 mile review. Since the bike has 420 miles more than the ZS190 engine, I Started at 1000 miles on the bike, and ended at 1000 (1420 miles) miles on the engine worth of video.
Visited Lake Waramaug State Park during our ride.
I have a total of $1500 invested in this ZS190cc conversion Motorcycle. (at time of build)
$1060 Hellcat 125cc new (at time of purchase) bit.ly/2Yyv9jD MOTOCHEEZ discount during checkout.
$700 Zongshen 190cc engine (from Dave)
$100 Shinko Offroad DOT Grom tire set: ebay.to/3dKIoDB
$7 Iridium spar plug: amzn.to/3hz6OBH
$100 Grom full performance exhaust SS and Aluminum: amzn.to/2BI2SxS
$60 OKO 30mm flat slide carb: From Dave
$18 #25 Heavy duty starter chain: amzn.to/30kWSpf
$3 Corner Brackets for oil cooler: amzn.to/3cGviFE
$15 Frame bolts (ebay.to/2zdtG8a Grade 8) (ebay.to/2L5sCWq Grade 5)
NEW TIMES: 7 second 0-50 mph and 10 second 0-60 mph
The ZS190 engine swap takes 3 to 4 hours if you take your time.
Contact Dave Bullock in the “ZS190 swap” facebook group for this motor.
Follow “parkers Garage” on facebook for other Z190 videos.
the HellCougar: www.rideapart....
Either Iridium spar plug: amzn.to/3hz6OBH
Either Grom full performance exhaust SS and Aluminum: amzn.to/2UMyAkp
ZS190 OKO 30mm flat slide carb:
ZS190 Heavy duty starter chain: amzn.to/30kWSpf
ZS190 Corner Brackets for oil cooler: amzn.to/3cGviFE
My new Leather Kevlar gloves: amzn.to/2Bt7OGT
125cc Adjustable intake: amzn.to/2yoWxqb
125cc Nibi 26mm carb: amzn.to/2WbIQ74
125cc Mikuni 26mm carb amzn.to/2WJmhFU
intake adapter swing plate: amzn.to/3drWVTp
Frame Bolts (ebay.to/2zdtG8a Grade 8) (ebay.to/2L5sCWq Grade 5)
Shinko Offroad DOT Grom tire set: ebay.to/3dKIoDB
It goes pretty good for a 125cc bike (55 mph after tune), suspension is nice, braking is good. 0-50 mph in 19 seconds (125cc)
Links:
I get my bikes from Txpowersports.com use MOTOCHEEZ at checkout for a discount bit.ly/3asOO81
I think it would be an awesome around town or city bike. Just like the clone it is not very fast (untile the ZS190 swap)
Available in Red, White and Blue!
PROS:
Honda clone horizontal 125cc engine
CONS:
no kickstart, Electric only
Specs: (most from Txpowersports website)
HELLCAT 125 ENGINE:
Engine Size: 124cc
Type: Electric start
Transmission: 4 speed manual with clutch
Drive: Chain drive
Cooling: Air Cooled
Ignition: CDI
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.5 Gallons (5.5 L)
Top Speed: 54 mph (After Mods) (80mph with ZS190)
Horsepower: 8ish stock 125cc, 18hp ZS190
Spark Plug Type /
Gap: A7RTC / 0.6~0.7 mm
Battery: 12V 7Ah (Included)
CHASSIS:
Front Brakes: Hydraulic Disc (Hand)
Rear Brakes: Hydraulic Disc (Foot)
Front Rim: 2.75 x 12 Alloy rim
Front Tires: 120 / 70 - 12
Rear Rim: 3.5 x 12 Alloy rim Rear
Tires: 120 / 70 - 12
Front Suspension: Dual inverted forks
Rear Suspension: Single shock absorber
Ground Clearance: 7 Inches (110 mm)
Seat Height: 30 Inches (760 mm)
Wheelbase: 49 Inches (1250 mm)
DIMENSION:
Overall Dimension:
70 x 30 x 39 Inches (1790 x 750 x 995 mm)
Carton Dimension: 64 x 22 x 32 Inches (1620 x 565 x 810 mm)
N.W.: 207 LBS (94 Kgs)
Watch us Unbox, assemble and review this bike with my opinions on it along the way, good and bad. I make these videos so you know what to expect when you purchase one of these Chinese bikes, I keep it 100% honest with what I find. Assembly is about 1 hour.
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Audio clips:
Movie clips: Austin powers. The office
Memes:

[@justinsane7128]

Well done 22 seconds and you got it that's what she said in there, well played sir!

[@vharrald]

Beautiful lake.. i bet they got some good fishing there..

[@bartharper3894]

Motocheez, your humor is the best. Love your videos. Keep it up.

[@MotoCheez]

TY 😁

[@Snowbikebro2]

I havent had a problem with zongshen 190 starter chain. mine is in a dirtbike and i have to start it alot. I climb mountains with it and if you stall it going up hill and go backwards it yanks on the starter chain. still havent had a problem. i have lots of hours and probably over 1000 miles off road

[@MotoCheez]

What mods have you done? Did you use the CDI that came with engine?

[@Snowbikebro2]

@@MotoCheez my bike came with zongshen 190. YcfUSA.com is where I got my bike. Had zero problems. Except you need to do the washer mod on the shift star. So it don't pop out of gear.

[@thrillhillracing41]

So, Cheez... I finally got my bike. Didn’t get what I left that morning to go and get. But I got an awesome bike at a great price! Wound up picking up a 2012 CBR600RR with 2035 miles. Never dropped, one owner, has Yoshimura slip on, fender delete, Integrated tail light, and a power commander tuner, as well as lowered 2” front and rear. It’s a strong bike. More than enough for me. It’s already Got my wife wanting her own bike. So we’re looking at getting her a CBR300R. Awesome content as always my man! An I guess the point of my lil story was It wasn’t really real to me until I got to put the Motocheez keychain on my keys!!! Thanks for putting out the content! And thanks for the keychain!!!

[@MotoCheez]

Awesome, sounds sweet!

[@jasonjulian1]

I'm back commenting on old videos again! Just ordered my zs190 from Dave.... The Vader will soon be a Zader and I can't wait! Good stuff 'cheez!

[@MotoCheez]

That's awesome, I still get notifications no matter how old my videos are so it's all good!

[@bobbyboothang9275]

How much was it? @jason j

[@jasonjulian1]

@@bobbyboothang9275 $740 delivered to my door. Took about 6 days to get it directly from Hong Kong.

[@PDYALL]

Did you ever put the oil cooler on that little rocket

[@MotoCheez]

Yes, a few episodes back.

[@jeffcoker48]

Tomorrow I'm going on a 620 mile trip on my DRZ400S. From Houston to Big Bend National Park i cant wait. Bought a new jacket and led lights installed a usb jack . Adventure bound

[@MotoCheez]

Awesome!

[@michaelmorley331]

Adventure is a state of mind...open ended are the best..turn left when you've been to right...any gap in the woods...investigate.

[@jeffcoker48]

@@michaelmorley331 I went on a epic 1400 mile 10 day round trip ride across Texas thru the Chihuahuan desert it was 118⁰ at high noon stopped at Judge Roy Beans Court house in Langtry Texas. Went thru the Davis Mountains, rode for days in Big Bend Ranch State Park. The National Park was closed due to Covid19. Needless to say I made a few lefts wasn't many woods to shoot the gaps thru though

[@EasyRiderGreg]

Man it is just so green there now! And Blue skies (at least in the first half of the vid), my sister lives in Clay NY, just outside Syracuse and she doesn't get many blue sky days.

[@MotoCheez]

Damn. That stinks!

[@kylebankes4672]

🦀 he's a fan prob. Been watching since the early hawk days

[@chadh3269]

Quick question lol I have the same bike as yours the white on and I’m waiting on my ZS190 or Zongshen and how was you able to hook it up to where the gear indicator worked still?

[@MotoCheez]

I showed in engine swap video, the indicator switch I used off old motor. 5th doesn't show because there's no connector.

[@chadh3269]

@@MotoCheez ok awesome thank you!! Would you happen to know what the video is by chance or able to link it so I could watch it by chance please? I’ve recently came a cross your channel and been watching it for about 2 months now and must say I love the videos!!

[@MotoCheez]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWke4mXmbeghMk

[@jimbojerry596]

Grom clone vs hawk 250. Which do you like more? I was thinking hawk 250, titan 250, or vador

[@MotoCheez]

The hawk 250 is a nice full size bike It's definitely more comfortable if you're going to do a lot of riding, the Vader being so small is a more fun bike in different circumstances it kind of depends on what you like to do best. Stock the Vader is pretty slow though The hawk isn't a speed demon either but it's much faster

[@jhngix]

Awesome video! Where did you buy that zongshen 190 from?

[@MotoCheez]

TY, have the info in description of video.

[@stevecobb6001]

Oh no. Not the starter chain again! Great content as always!

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!

[@anythingmotors9781]

You ever think about wrapping the cougar? Would be cool to see a badass color on her or start getting nice parts for it!

[@MotoCheez]

If I knew someone. I've tried. It's tough

[@vacancyforlife]

Did you ever figure out a solution for the starter chain? I think it's the weak stock decompression spring located on the cam. The stock one right out of the box barely returns the arm back. Love your videos and always loved what you do - even if you dumpster me in half life!

[@MotoCheez]

😅. Yes my starter chain was breaking because the jet needle on the carb plunger was not seated in correctly and it would cough when I would try to give a gas at low RPM and kick the motor back. Have not broke a starter chain since I corrected that a few years ago

[@johnyvolvo434]

That’s the biggest craw I’ve ever seen, holy smokes

[@MotoCheez]

Mini lobster! He was massive

[@CodysGarage]

Have you done any offroad hill climb type riding? How does the hellcat do?

[@MotoCheez]

Yes. Have it in the hellcat series, does good

[@parkersgarage4216]

I can’t believe you’re chain keeps breaking. Mine hasn’t broke yet which I’m shocked. I got a little over 400 miles on mine so far. My clutch makes that same noise once in a while too.

[@MotoCheez]

Mine broke at about 500 miles

[@timothybroga1704]

WoW cheese that little bike rocks.. I got to bring up the GPX 250R And ride together I want to see the two together. I ride the GPX on the road a lot to the trails. The gearing is way low to ride all the way up your neck of the woods. I start off in 2nd a lot trail riding. I've got to change the rear sprocket anyways definitely too low. What river had that many crayfish? That's supposed to be a sign of a healthy water if the crawdaddys are rockin.Great entertainment thanks for another awesome video

[@MotoCheez]

👍👍👍 it's the ten mile river

[@leroyjarvis5617]

I must've missed it but what bike was the thick dude riding?, (for the record im a thick dude also, 5'11" 240). Great video brother!

[@MotoCheez]

Husky 701

[@parthaprotimchatterjee9183]

thanks sir for listning to my comment and do a long ride for 1000 miels .

[@MotoCheez]

YW. had several request it 😁

[@ironwolfF1]

TBF, if you kept Whitey outta da woods, that starter chain wouldn't be nearly as big an issue. 😉 Great job, Cheez...Happy 1000 👍👌🎉😎 (Now get back to Mini...if she'll even talk to ya.) 😏

[@MotoCheez]

But it broke in my driveway!!

[@randyrejer4219]

I was wondering if the fish head was still there. That was the biggest crawfish I’ve ever seen. Great video

[@MotoCheez]

No! I had a few videos looking for it!

[@leehuntley189]

Hey if you slot your timing sensor to advance it 2mm that would fix kickback

[@MotoCheez]

Good to know! I'll try it

[@RatdogDRB]

Until that chain breaking mess is resolved, that's a definite reliability issue. The average rider isn't going to have the ability to tackle the fix themselves. But... most of those would need a shop to do the conversion for them anyhow. You need you a crawfish trap and catch you some din-din.

[@squat224]

Thanks again for putting out such awesome videos! my keytags just arrived and I'm eager to put them on a bike

[@humbirdms2784]

Im new to riding a love all the small bikes yall ride on here. I got a suzuki katana 750 been trying hard now for awhile to swap it for something small like yall ride or straight up sell it to buy a chinese bike online. I know one thing a 750cc is huge for a first bike lol

[@MotoCheez]

The small bikes are a blast!

[@jonnyboat2]

Fun video. Really enjoyed that ride.

[@vharrald]

Nice shot of the craw"daddy"

[@MotoCheez]

There were hundreds!

[@brianl2607]

thats a beautiful lake/park

[@franciscomendezjr.4323]

Hows the reliability on the zs190? Is it dependable?

[@MotoCheez]

Beside the starter chain breaking 3 times it's great! Lol.

[@barthutchison4207]

Maybe try a magnet to hold the kick starter on the shaft. I'm thinking it would stay in place when needed and easily removable when not. Just a thought

[@MotoCheez]

I can bolt it on but used the swivel to extend it so doesn't fold

[@billcotton1551]

Crawfish at the end was huge.

[@MotoCheez]

Looked mad too

[@hardlinehydrogen]

Is this bike good for a rider of 5ft stature?

[@MotoCheez]

Yes! Seat height is good for 5' rider

[@hardlinehydrogen]

MotoCheez sweet the boss will be happy, thanks moto

[@Motorider2018]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@knerdrider]

Woohoo!

[@Wearyman]

Please excuse my ignorance with this question, because my knowledge of motorcycles is somewhere between jack and shit. But is there a reason why the chain drive starter that keeps breaking can't be replaced with a belt drive using one of those toothed belts? Wouldn't it just be a matter of changing the sprockets to belt wheels and the chain to a belt? Or am I talking out of my ignorance and looking like a fool?

[@MotoCheez]

I believe it's because the large starter compared to the 125cc starter which never breaks. All your ideas I want to try but didn't find a belt to fit.. thought about gears too.. I did just get a smaller start to try 8f I can get it to fit

[@goofyleo3869]

3rd. 💓 Hey....where's the future 'landing craft' aka pontoon boat??

[@Medicbobs]

You ever figure out the issue with the chain? Got me all nervous now with my 212.

[@MotoCheez]

Been good with the HD chain. Master link snapped once when I first installed it is all.

[@Medicbobs]

@@MotoCheez oh ok. You think I'll be good with the stock chain for now? Just didn't know if it was weak.

[@MotoCheez]

Some say they have no issues, I snapped the stock chain 2x

[@Medicbobs]

@@MotoCheez you don't happen to know the link to the chain do you? I guess I'll use it until it breaks. Maybe make a custom kick start like you.

[@MotoCheez]

I have the links in later videos and on MOTOCHEEZ.com

[@chadcarter9581]

Man you should do a hellcat 232 build.... maybe put it up for sale when your done... just an idea....

[@Feedthelibertytree]

Why didn’t you do the 212? Next episode?

[@MotoCheez]

The 212 was a lot more $$ if they'd send me one at least a discount I would! 😁

[@Medicbobs]

I know this is an old video but I got a discount code for 145 off ;) 900 to the door.

[@MotoCheez]

Not sure what they go for now. I paid $700 to door thru my guy

[@CCRider5312]

Cool Ride ! 😁👍

[@ratdog3055]

Attack of the killer crawdads!

[@MotoCheez]

😂😅

[@jasonjulian1]

Noice!!! Damn that starter chain again! I wonder if a direct gear drive would work...

[@MotoCheez]

I thought about using the gears as a direct drive, 2 of them

[@jinx1711]

Whats your estimated mpg on the bike?

[@MotoCheez]

About 40 plus mpg

[@willteachnothing]

Dang

[@platinumjason]

I'm 6'4". Any idea if I could comfortably ride the Hellcat?

[@MotoCheez]

Gary, the guy riding theb701 in myn1000ish mile review has a Grom, he can ride it fine, it's just a small bike

[@gokrisgaming]

Still waiting on my engine to ship. Has been sitting since the 24th..........

[@MotoCheez]

Damn...

[@gokrisgaming]

@@MotoCheez yeah I know...... I'll be happy once it starts moving but still nothing. Hoping atleast by tomorrow it moves.

[@alancope1094]

Good run love the grom eater hellcouger 190

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!

[@drakeorion94]

If only someone had them in stock!!

[@MotoCheez]

Has to be very soon the shipments coming in.

[@whitecompany18]

Crawdad catch n cook vid 😍

[@techjunkie3916]

Haha! Great content. Keep it up. He had the death stare, then you caught his thought @ 17:58

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Old school trick, maybe season the chain in dry ice... couldn't hurt

[@MotoCheez]

Never heard that..

[@geoffreyjones2000]

@@MotoCheez Metal has a grain similar to wood, by super freezing and allowing to return to room temp slowly, the grain becomes even reducing the week link(a must for auto trans performance building)

[@waynecipriano7698]

I'm surprised u still ride the bike u had before

[@MicroScaleGarage]

epic video

[@MotoCheez]

😁👍 TY

[@maldog4303]

I can't believe that 🤬 chain 🤬broke again. That would 🤬 piss me the 🤬 off. 😁👍

[@MotoCheez]

I'll figure out a solution!!

[@williamklase1754]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sqadadrian7473]

They sell IT în Europe too?

[@MotoCheez]

I'm not sure...

[@AcousticDonkey]

1420 lyfe®️™️

[@motobator1895]

Shoulda commented before I watched it lol but couldnt help myself

[@strongtower1162]

I know it's juvenile... but I laugh out loud at EVERY single "That's what she said!". X-)

[@MotoCheez]

Me too! It's ok, people who laugh and have a sense of humor live longer 😁

[@strongtower1162]

@@MotoCheez Austin Powers climbing up a ladder behind Dr. Evil: "Dr. Evil. I used to think you were crazy..... Now I see your nuts! Uhthankyou!". :-)

[@MotoCheez]

😂😅

[@natanne31]

Please please please mini trucks

[@whoaitstiger]

A question for anyone who regularly rides dirt bikes - don't you get sick of constantly seeing the word RENTHAL in your periphery?

[@MotoCheez]

😁😅😂😂

[@whoaitstiger]

@@MotoCheez Now you've noticed it, you can't unnotice it! 😁

[@mikehomner4724]

#2375 - Sign language on a bike is a language on to it's self... :):)

[@MotoCheez]

😁 it sure is

[@GRACEVENTURES]

is this what you do as your full time occupation? if so this is my dream...i have 48 subs and im working hard..maybe one day ill be a big boy lol

[@MotoCheez]

It's not, but maybe I'll be big enough some day... It's a hobby I enjoy. Videos and editing!

[@GRACEVENTURES]

@@MotoCheez you will get there.

[@MotoCheez]

U2!

[@GRACEVENTURES]

@@MotoCheez 48 subs so far!! Lol Got 7 today!!

[@MotoCheez]

Keep putting up videos, and use your own style!!

[@michaelmacurak5340]

Does Motorider ever catch any fish? Lol

[@MotoCheez]

He has!

[@hectorthewhimsical4093]

First

[@willteachnothing]

I was literally just watching the last vid again lol

[@hectorthewhimsical4093]

@@willteachnothing lol I've been waiting all week for this🤣

[@MotoCheez]

Haha. First!

[@BUILDNIGHT]

I was hoping you'd race the DB36... (NO GLOVES pumping gas??? EWW!!!!!! damn dude!)

[@MotoCheez]

I beat the DB36... Who wears gloves pumping gas?

[@BUILDNIGHT]

MotoCheez LOL!!! COVID, man!!! GOTTA wear gloves! Pump handles NEVER get cleaned! Yet THOUSANDS of people handle them every day! GLOVES, man!

[@MotoCheez]

Meh. I'm not scared! 😁

[@duck9191]

Better covert that starter chain to 530 LOL. What a pain in the ass.

[@masterarca993]

Fuck the Electric start. Try to rig up the kick start somehow

[@MotoCheez]

I'm going to order another kickstart to weld to the extension. So I can keep it on the bike.

[@mojotrinity4927]

Dang you can eat that one .

[@MotoCheez]

😁😂😅👍

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Cougar sure does love to eat chains. What a shame.

[@ghettosled1976]

Did that dude say “motocheez wears crocks”?

[@MotoCheez]

No way!

[@Jim_woods]

Beep

[@MotoCheez]

Meep

[@Hahnster997]

Pppppyyyyyyyyy