[E51] Hawk 250 handle a passenger? Magician crash, Honda CRF250 ride on RR tracks. broken spoke

How's the Hawk 250 handle a passenger? Magician crash, Honda CRF250 ride on RR tracks. broken spoke, Deleted Recovered video
Matt, his GF and I go for a cruise into NY and hit the Cell tower and the Train Tracks, The Hawk250 actually handles a passenger well!
We also do a ton of riding afterwards fill up 2, 64 gb cards, then like an idiot I delete the wrong folder PERMANENTLY. So I paid the $50 from Jihosoft GoPro recovery to get about 5 minutes worth of video back.. Tried Recuva and that did one whole card great, the second card it didn't do anything so I purchased Jihosoft. at least it was some of the highlights, so I put it in at the end of the video... When life gives you lemons..
Oh yeah, ANOTHER broke, spoke! Thats 3 total. And Blade dumps the Magician. WASTED!
Added some horror, suspense music, cuz I like it....
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VIDEOS OF MODS TO HAWK 250:
-Re-jetted to a 110 Mikuni Main jet and shimmed up the needle jet. • [E3] Hawk250 Carb Tuni...
-RK O-ring chain 428so 130 links. ( • [E21] RPS Hawk 250 O-r... )
-17 tooth front sprocket. ( • [E10] RPS Hawk 250 15 ... )
-Modified air box. ( • [E6] RPS Hawk 250 Airb... )
-Re-aligned chain guide, Tire/ chain rub. ( • [E9] Hawk 250 Chain ru... )
-Adjusted valves. ( • [E17] Hawk 250 valve a... )
-Turn signal beeper cut, Under seat storage. ( • [E4] RPS Hawk 250 Stop... )
-Oil change: ( • [E24] Hawk 250 RPS Cha... )
-Burrito tube ( • [E23] Hawk 250 RPS Bur... )
-Digital Dash (cluster) install ( • [E28] DISCONTINUED RPS... )
ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY AND REVIEW of the Hawk is here: ( • [E1] $1300 Hawk 250 bo... )
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[@MotoCheez]

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[@MotoCheez]

One guy was supposed to go cross country.

[@RobsRidgeAppalchia]

Ask how the seat feels since she cant pick herself up "Oh I have the uhh bandana" 😂😂

[@jacobwells106]

The hawk handles a passenger just fine my girlfriend rode passenger for a year intel we bought her own hawk

[@chuckfinley3152]

Something oddly calming about your vids man ha ha

[@Hammerjockeyrepair]

haha found one of our shooting spots! no joke! pawling lake estates lol

[@MotoCheez]

Yeah, I know exactly where you're talking!!

[@cleondyer3044]

Love you videos man I'm getting one of those bikes nice to see someone having fun with one

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!!

[@Hiflyg123]

The Hawk seems like a ton of value for the money..

[@MotoCheez]

It is!

[@emmons119]

Ive jad mine for a year. I followed motocheez for quite a while to to see if it was worth it. And ive been super happy with it

[@tazz5406]

@@emmons119 awesome... I'm getting mine soon, I'm also going getting one for my cousin. 1 I don't wanna ride alone 2 I love my cousin.

[@MotoCheez]

Adventures await!

[@williamzimmer6661]

Now to convince the wife that I need it

[@MotoCheez]

:)

[@1whoIs]

It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right? Or is that not the rule with wives?

[@MotoCheez]

Sometimes it is!!

[@louiewatson9389]

Well you already messed up by getting married... you're the man, take your balls out of her pocket and get a hawk. You won't regret it.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Dude i kept giving little hints.. like telling her specs on the tbr7, that she dont care about. I did it for like 3 months. Then when the call to setup a time to deliver it i told her i spent 1400$... told her i kicked in 100 a week

[@Thephotonguy]

I used to frequently ride my magician with my lady on the back and it worked well. More than enough space and power

[@Possumliving]

Great ride! You can have a ton of fun for not much money with these Chinese bikes.

[@MotoCheez]

Hell yeah!

[@mega-hb4re]

Get the new lifan fuel injection dual sports in turbopowersports.com

[@MotoCheez]

They look nice

[@mirkoakov]

This bike looks super fun. I have F800GS Adventure and I would really like to try this for some fun rides in the forrest

[@MotoCheez]

It's fun! I'd be up for a ride if you're close enough.

[@michaelmorley331]

Hey CHEEZY...I love the videos...but ya make me nervous with thexriding attire and no gloves!...say did I tell you about a customer at my shop...who managed to run into back wheel of his buddy. His riding attire was similar to your choice...the road crash on arms was bad but he slid long enuff to grind his nipple off! MAN THAT was ao gnarly!! Almost made me sick seeing it. We have choices.. they are personal..you are entitled to manage risk as you see fit... I sold him a full perforated

[@michaelmorley331]

Jacket and gloves. Too bad after the fact.

[@MotoCheez]

Damn. That sucks. I have a few jackets and gloves but really don't like them in summer. Been riding 40 plus years, I've seen a lot too. Just like the open air. I do wear gloves occasionally

[@michaelmorley331]

I have rules..for myself. No short sleeves...no shorts..always gloves..I have trashed 13 pairs of gloves riding motorcycles...20 years of racing ...20k focal surface riding. My gloves always get torched...once in rain ..I was down on track at bout 60mph...used my hands to "steer" and rotate my body out of harm's way... I dont do road rash! 3 years ago a jeep nailed me from right. He was pulling out from right turning left..hit me with his right FRONT fender directly on my right leg. He almost missed me...leg was fucked and subsequently removed below the knee.. ....but no road rash! I still ride ...have 7 bikes. Never used rear brake any way. Life is good. Oh yeah...preconception of losing a limb would be devestating? Turned out to be wrong. Small.adjustment but not a problem. I still ride my bikes..play sports...etc. walking is,toughest thing I do. Just because the hip on right side needs replacing. Got left done already. I hurt them 40 years ago playing NCAA basketball.. Any way I used to lead adventures on bikes...while promoting my shop. I wrote about them and used photos to support. Have written over 463 adventure stories. What you do...is what I did before go pro andvideography. I really enjoy your world. Thank for sharing. Madmotomike jacksonville NC 6'9 285 LBS.

[@michaelmorley331]

I wear full perforated over pants with shorts underneath.the pants have side zippers that go above knee to make em super easy to get on and off. My summer jacket is a hi vis yellow full perforated jacket. Very cool and comfortable...feels like at shirt comfort wise but protected. Note : any color but black...black is 8 degrees warmer than the other color choices...tested at same time.

[@MotoCheez]

Wow, glad to hear you're still active and ride! Thank you for sharing.

[@BrianB1963]

Question: I currently have a 1977 Yamaha tt500. I'm 230 pounds and 5 foot 10. it will take me up a steep hill without a problem. do you think the Hawk 250 will take me up a steep hill without a problem? I would like to sell my Yamaha tt500 and buy the hawk

[@MotoCheez]

The hawk def will, but your tt500 has a lot more power.

[@michaelmorley331]

Xt500 is wonderful fun...I have 5. BUT ....lost my right foot to a jeep while riding my magna. Now looking for something with electric boot.. Love the vids...especially the chinese builds. I need one suitable for giant 6'9 265 lbs. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks

[@MotoCheez]

These bikes are tall, I've had 6'4 friends on them...

[@pets4489]

Got some ominous music playing Haha. Got the creeps

[@MotoCheez]

Yes! It worked!!! :)

[@michaelforshey2260]

Epic reply. My girlfriend got the same feeling. She expected a clown to jump out in front of you.

[@MotoCheez]

😄😄😄👍👍

[@dustinketelhut1176]

recently inquired my hawk 250, despite everyone saying how bad it is. i found myself quite impressed after going over the bike. Better quality than i was expecting. only problems ive found so far was vibration and my electric system. some odd reason my GAS gauge isnt registering also Neutral light rarely comes on, basically the whole left side of the dash is not working or working correctly. Still need to tune my clutch cable and grease the axil bolts and chain. stock Throttle has play. the metal on my bike seems cheap and welds are as well but not anything dangerous. If i get a couple riding seasons out this bike i got a pretty good deal. i was fortunate on a craigslist find for 1000. but i would defiantly buy another on new of a suppler.

[@willyam6064]

you may need to adjust the clutch if you're having problems getting into neutral

[@MotoCheez]

After clutch and transmission wears in it gets better too

[@louiewatson9389]

"It just fell over..." nah dude, you locked the front brake up on sand/gravel.

[@MotoCheez]

Hahaha yup!

[@michaelmorley331]

Moto cheez...years ago we had a group that rode every sunday. We would meet at my house. Use the power line to get to the good riding areas...went thru the land fill....just had a great time. Much like you do...I used to have 5 bikes. If you did not have one; I would put you in something. At first people were grateful and after riding would help me clean and maintain bikes. Then one day...one guy said " mike I had a great time..sorry but gotta get susan for lunch. Ca t stay and clean today.. The next week THEY all bailed on the post ride clean up /maintance. Eventually felt used...and started riding with street group.. It was fun while it lasted...your videos remind me of the good times

[@MotoCheez]

That's sucks... There are some that still ride every weekend. I was invited a few times but didn't have bike this time

[@lenwhiteside]

I just bought a TBR7 from TX Powersports for mostly roads and some light trails, I love your videos and appreciate all the work you put into helping people get out and ride. Keep up the awesome work. Wish I could ride with you guys.

[@MotoCheez]

Thanks!! If you're ever upstate CT, NY we always post up while we riding on instagram in case someone in area wants to find us.

[@cheddarballs864]

One of the best wheelies I've seen done on the hawk

[@robertoalvarez5281]

Too bad the Hawk can't be registered in California. :(

[@MotoCheez]

Can't be registered here in Connecticut either, I just did it in Vermont

[@culcune]

CSC has an enduro mfg. by Zongshen that is nearly identical to the Hawk that is CARB compliant called the TT250. Better build quality and comes with bits like a good carb. that you would normally swap out. It does cost more, but comes with an actual warranty and arrives fully assembled and ready to ride, unless you live near CSC in Azuza(or somewhere around there off the 210 on Foothill Blvd.) and can ride it home from there. I don't have one, but a few members on chinariders.net from California have them and really like them. I am waiting to see if the BMS enduro (called the CRP 250) really gets CARB certified as it is supposed to be in early 2019. American Lifan's enduro is supposed to finally arrive in the US in March, and will have their 198cc fuel-injected/liquid-cooled engines that are already in their street bikes which will be the proverbial game changer in the Chinese dual sport world. Few choices in California besides the CSC bike and a $3k bike from SSR Motorsports (worth the money as far as new bikes go from a few chinariders members), but the near future is looking brighter.

[@MotoCheez]

The TT250 is a better bike than the hawk all the way around. Counterbalanced engine with more HP, inverted forks, better suspension etc.. sweet. Keep me posted

[@culcune]

@@MotoCheez People on Chinariders have reported using TT250 parts on their Hawks including one guy who put a TT250 head on his with good results. Since I moved to L.A. from Yuma, AZ, my options are limited, but I am holding out hope for the ones I listed. However, I need to ride the light rail train over to CSC's hq; I might end up riding home on one of their bikes, lol

[@MotoCheez]

@@culcune haha. Yeah, RPS is supposed to send me the new EFI bike when it comes in. Also a new TaoTao version coming soon. These new bikes should be getting better.

[@wyorocker82716]

That kid with the passenger is really cool letting that passenger ride with shorts and tennis shoes. Every biker's choice I get that, and I have rode without protective gear when it is just myself, but I never would let a passenger ride in shorts and tennis shoes on a bike. I live 100 miles from Sturgis South Dakota, and I have witnessed some things that would make a lot of biker's green at what can and does happen every year. I was young and dumb once, and I don't care how good you are on a bike there are too many unknowns that will cause the best to go down. I average losing at least one friend every year during the rally. Many crashes aren't the bikers direct fault.

[@MotoCheez]

I hear you, but pants generally won't save a life. It will save a lot of skin though. I've also lost friends to motorcycles and still choose to ride in a tank top and shorts with no gloves. I love the feeling of open air which is why I don't ride bundled when it's colder out. BUT I do choose to wear a helmet! 😁 Been on 2 wheels over 45 years

[@wyorocker82716]

@@MotoCheez I'm 52.. I was riding a KDX 400 by the time I was an early teenager. Yes I have rode wearing tennis shoes and I also payed for it with a broken ankle. I know it didn't kill me right? lol My folks didn't think I was very cool :)

[@MotoCheez]

My son (24)riding with boots and gear landed in his foot, broke his foot many places, ankle, socket.. took a years worth of surgery and PT to walk semi normal. Ya never know.

[@richardtschida2321]

10:38. Owie!!

[@brennoncantrell5867]

You think the hawk 250 will be alright for me and my gf? I weigh 135 and she’s 120

[@MotoCheez]

Yes. No problem.

[@shanelumsdon11112]

music gave me the creeps man wow

[@MotoCheez]

Kinda why I used it... Creepy dama'ish :)

[@ilikethesoundofthat9608]

hey moto cheese plz help, on the mikuni vm26 that I got from Amazon for my hawk I seen it has 2 adjustment screws one on the side and one on the bottom, which one does what or which is fuel and which is air

[@MotoCheez]

Side is idle adjustment, the one underneath is the mixture screw

[@culcune]

Join chinariders.net. Many Hawk owners who have gotten these bikes sorted out.

[@sgtshultz13]

Off road not a good idea with a passenger

[@HoodmanGaming]

Do txpowersports.com do 85% assembly? Last question before I buy 😂

[@MotoCheez]

They all come 85% from China (see my assembly video). Don't forget to use MOTOCHEEZ as promotion code for your discount.

[@hashans6972]

Real question can you outrun the cops with the hawk 250cc ?

[@MotoCheez]

Not on the road, but if you get off the pavement you can 😁

[@1201Goober]

Ouch

[@gromkiller7611]

Matter of fact cheese looks like you might live in Brookfield take the tracks all the way thru newtown to the sand pit I was talking about in other videos

[@MotoCheez]

I'm north of new milford

[@gromkiller7611]

@@MotoCheez lol I feel ya I know if I lived in the town just north of NM (G..L...V...).I wouldn't want to say it lol . I worked at Kent glass for a while when I lived in Sharon those northern roads are so much fun Just bought another bike today online but keeping it a secret until it arrives from Belmontebikes.com

[@MotoCheez]

@@gromkiller7611 nice! You're close. I'm in that area😁

[@VroomvroomNY]

I am 30 looking at getting back into riding it's been 8 years since I have been on a bike. Would you recommend the magician?

[@MotoCheez]

Magicians are a bit smaller than the hawk, I'm 5'10 and I was a little cramped

[@VroomvroomNY]

@@MotoCheez Hey I am 5' 11" so I think the magician if out. What about the taotao vs the hawk?

[@MotoCheez]

You could ride it, but it's small, the Hawk or TBR7 would be a better fit IMO. I do have to do a comparison of the hawk and TBR7!

[@Camdg2010]

just wondering, how long did it take to recieve your title and papers for registering it? its been almost 3 weeks and still no papers. otherwise the bikes been great so far...

[@MotoCheez]

The MCO takes 2 to 3 weeks. Call the dealer and remind them if it's been 3 weeks

[@mitchwilliams8613]

Hawk is sounding good and strong in this one. Wheelies seem to be getting better for ya!

[@louiewatson9389]

He's not riding a hawk... He's riding a Honda

[@JOHNFMKN]

Found a 2016 Hawk 250 on craiglists with 3000 miles, what do you think would be a good price for it?

[@MotoCheez]

Good shape I've seen them for $800 to over $1000 in decent shape

[@michaelmorley331]

I'm a bit off the scale at 6'9 270 llbs...have prosthetic foot on right leg. Want something to mess about trail riding like you and your friends. I was looking for tw200 or yam xt225 serrow....is there one you recommend over the others?

[@MotoCheez]

The tw200 and xt are small bikes I'd say go for a DRZ400 or 650, they're tall.

[@702xRyder]

lmfao that's some shit I just had my girl on it today shes like 150 and I'm 180 on the Hawk 250 it did okay

[@MotoCheez]

They do pretty damn good!

[@emmons119]

Need info on the spokes on my hawk. Whats the correct size and where are you ordering them from. I dont wanna buy a whole set since i just need the one. But if i have to id like to find something reasonable

[@MotoCheez]

I have a link on motocheez.Com in haw section

[@Hana2736_]

What's the top speed of the Hawk with a second passenger on the road?

[@MotoCheez]

Depends on total weight, but I'd say over 60

[@JASONSTATHAM1000]

What is the stock top speed on the Honda 250 and did you upgrade anything?

[@MotoCheez]

I did add some mods and change front sprocket, top was about 80

[@CB7ism]

Video is extremely "milky" and "fuzzy", is that your video camera, or my internet connection?

[@MotoCheez]

It may be your connection. I record at 2.7k and process it at 1080. Should be pretty clear

[@queeneboy566]

Hey man.! I love your videos.! Been meaning to ask you, where can I buy a hawk now other than Walmart.? Walmart carries them now but they don't have black.! What's another site I can buy them from.?! Maybe a place that can do payments too.?! Much appreciated.! (Fyi, looking into it for my first bike.! Especially since it's held up this far for you aside from afew little things.)

[@MotoCheez]

Thank you! Txpowersports.Com does payments and use motocheez in discount code to save $25 and get premium service. Let me know how you make out. It's a perfect starter bike.

[@timedrifter117]

Bikes so cheep just spray them black lol

[@just_a5.7]

I pounded the like button

[@MotoCheez]

Thank you!!

[@lopedatrainer2031]

Listen unless you can work on any piece of the hawk 250 it's not worth buyin, I bought a 250 hawk may 2017 and had it sold by September 2017 it always had issues, I found myself working on it more than ridin... Save that 1300 and buy a drz 400 s/sm

[@MotoCheez]

True, some have more issues than others and they'll have to know how to work on them. Which is why they're so inexpensive.

[@culcune]

You have to watch the Motocheez videos of the Hawk from the beginning as well as become a member of chinariders.net. Many threads on the Hawk to work you through issues.

[@scarthebad]

Can the magician 250 hold a passenger?

[@MotoCheez]

Yes, it has rear pegs

[@scarthebad]

@@MotoCheez thanks man, probably gonna pull the trigger then. Love the vids

[@MotoCheez]

@@scarthebad 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@codywoods2192]

Yeah cause the bandana is enough cushion lol 😛

[@MotoCheez]

👍👍😎

[@randysims3201]

What's your top speed and what's your miles on one tank of gas

[@MotoCheez]

On the Hawk? With mods about 70mph. About 230 miles on a tank

[@randysims3201]

Yes that what I got on speed but the west texas wind hitting me about 135 miles on a tank

[@HoodmanGaming]

I see the wheelies getting better

[@MotoCheez]

Yeah every year until I go all winter not riding 😀

[@cottongin1675]

Apparently I'm a big dummy, when I was removing my carb I didn't pay attention to where the fuel line flows from the carb to the engine and it came off when i wasn't prepared to check, can anyone help me? I'm new to motorcycles and figured the hawk would be a good starting point

[@MotoCheez]

the one from the gas tank goes near the choke lever, the drain just goes towards the ground to let overflow drain.

[@cottongin1675]

Thanks so much for the quick reply, and you are a saviour I feel quite silly now

[@MotoCheez]

Happens to the best of us

[@richardtschida2321]

Wow nice wheelies getting pretty good at em Chee.

[@MotoCheez]

:) Thanks!

[@dawsonwhitley3154]

I ordered one will it go 65 stock

[@MotoCheez]

Dawson Whitley about 63 stock

[@culcune]

You can easily change sprockets on these. They use a 428 chain; if I recall, the rear sprocket bolt pattern is the same as the XL185. The countersprocket is the same as the XR125 and/or 250. It is suggested that you start with the countersprocket because stock is a stump pulling 13 tooth. The ultimate street setup on Chinese enduros is 17/46, but if memory serves me, a 17 might not fit without modifications. 16 might be your limit as far as not having to grind anything. I remember one member on chinariders.net going with a 39 rear. No matter what brand of Chinese enduro you buy, however, the ones equipped with off-road gearing like the Hawk are really harsh at top speed, and if you change the gearing, you might only gain a few mph, but the vibrations are very dramatically reduced.