For a Chinese bike sold on Amazon, also "don't overlook the ridiculous", as I don't think I've ever laid eyes on another motorcycle where the kill switch didn't also disable the starter.
I bought a really nice looking xr that wouldnt start for 900 bucks. When I got it home I noticed dust on it so I changed the gas of it and it ran perfectly
💯 Don’t beat yourself up - you took one for the team. There’s a lot of Hawk videos out there mentioning kill switch issues and we can all learn from it.
I used to watch bikes and beards, and yammie...... Now bearded mechanic and spites corner is getting my screen time. Funny how things are sometimes, good job Spite 👍
To be fair, it is a bit odd that the starter works at all when the kill switch is on. EDIT: I think I'll note that kill switches really are very non-standard but do tend to be similar within a bike style. My old kickstart DRZ uses a pushbutton kill switch instead of a toggle for example, and if you just push it quickly it won't kill the engine. Then a lot of people just use the key switch.
I have the same bike and it screwed me over a few times, too. I no longer EVER turn the run switch off. I just leave it on 24/7 and turn the key to turn my bike off lol
Its normal, my KTM 525 is the same. The key switch is 4 wire and is responsible for activating the starter circuit and killing spark. The kill switch is a 2 wire switch that only kills spark, it is not connected to the starter in any way.
It's completely normal. The system is as simple as possible to allow Trailside rigging to get you back to civilization. Pretty much all dirt bikes the Killswitch is just an ignition interrupt.
I owned the same motorcycle not the hawk but my personal motorcycle since 2007. I went to start it up this season and it would start fine but then whenever I kicked it into gear it would shut off. I ripped the outer clutch apart. Messed with stuff. Got on the forums for my bike . Looked for the description of my problem and there in white letters it said hey did you have the kickstand up? I face palmed myself so hard! I feel your pain.
I did that on a ride day, I couldn't figure out why it stopped every time I put it into gear. It was only after I went to put the stand down to get off the bike that I realised my mistake. Never make a mistake in front of a bunch of Aussies. They won't let you know while you're making it but they sure as hell will for the rest of your life after.
dude this is my favorite vid in a long time! fixing shit is so fun to watch. I'm an IT nerd and I just love the troubleshooting process bro. great vid!!! love it
I love the part where you came back and tried telling us your could burnt and it wasn’t your mistake. I’ve done that with my wife a million times when I “fix” things that aren’t broke
Brother the kill switch has got me several times over the years with my hawk. 😂. You talk to yourself the same way I talk to myself when working on bikes. Just zip tie that speedo cable to the fork tube.
Spite, you're taking something that doesn't work and working in it until it does work and I love that. Yammienoob however wasn't willing to work with you even though you work perfectly fine. That's what makes your channel better than his. Keep up the good work dude!
Hawk 250 was great nearly 10 years ago when it came out. And still is today as a light trails and in town commuter. Today you should have done yourself a favor and looked at Templar X 250 as a few hundred more gets you a full sized enduro husqvarna / ktm frame, a true 250cc counterbalanced engine with 6 speed transmission rather than Amazon bikes advertising as 250 and coming with 219cc instead, USD forks, fully adjustable front suspension, fully adjustable rear suspension. About the best damn deal for quality to price at moment. If you want EFI get the KPX250 but it’s quite a bit more expensive for only the EFI difference.
I have a 2022 Hawk 250 (carbed model) and right now about 3000 miles on it. I change oil every month (usually about 500-700 miles) and replaced chain and carb. I love it. I've never owned a fancy motorcycle, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I still love it. That being said, if you can't turn a wrench don't buy one!
Nice to see you have a hawk 250 I just sold mine, had it since it has 35 miles on it, was more reliable than any of the Japanese bikes I've owned no joke, I put thousands of miles on mine
My starter bike was one of these, it's a good cheap bike made for beating on for budget minded beginners, I sold it last year and got a low mileage crf250l that I've done a large amount of mods to and even put warp 9 Rims on it and it's a blast every time I ride.
Hahaha you making and sharing the mistake is what makes you genuine. I did laugh as well obviously, would be something I could look over as well. Generally if stuff is replaced, it's generally something easy. Excited to see more of this. It seems like a fun dual sporty goofing off bike, which I am looking to get one at some point as well. I do want it being road legal with plate and all. Since before I can get to off road places, I need to go over paved roads to get there and since I don't have a van or trailer (yet 😆who knows what i'll be doing) this is the only way for me to get it done. As for the dash fitment; I think if you can find the components of the other version of the Hawk. Say the wires of the gear indicator, sensors etc for example, and find a wiring diagram or forum or a video even, you'll be able to do a comparison and with a bit of common sense you should be able to figure it out and get it to work on your Hawk. If the engine is the same, which I think it is. It should have a bolt going into the trans on yours, where on the other version there should be a sensor with a wire going to the indicator. Curious what you'll find and once again looking forward seeing this coming along.
If you grease those ground bolts on the coil after removing the rust, they will conduct longer. Same for battery connections. Regular old grease is fine. It will displace easily at pressure contact points but still prevent oxidation. Airbox and filter?
That's "sea hare": a very small and thin aquatic mammal. Our guy Spite is quite nautical, as demonstrated by his use of the term "thar she blows". Avast and ahoy, Cap'n Spite! Sail on!
Dude, you had me laughing when you said "I had the killswitch in the wrong position" because it happened to me too!! It's really frustrating but hey! It's part of the process🤷🏻♂️
Man, your "pulled together experience" is delightfully entertaining. You know we can always switch channel if we're bored...right? I'm a subscriber because your content is always entertaining, not because it follows a strict recipe. You do you, and we'll watch it... it's great shenanigans anyway!
Dont overlook the small things. I got a motorcycle that didn't run. He said he washed it and it wouldn't do anything after that. Fuses checked out fine. Relays had power to. But the relays shorted out. 27$ later and after sitting 8 years in a barn it started like it was running yesterday. My son and i are restoring it and hes been riding it all summer. He knows to keep water away from the relay box lol.
Thanks, ha ha, you too! I also spent the last two weeks figuring with my clutch cable only to finally consider the throttle tube. ( after eating a TH-cam video ) Anyway with the new throttle tube my throttle is snapping back
Using locking pliers as a crimping tool😆 is priceless! Home garage ingenuity! But very entertaining video after all, especially for a professional tech to watch! Thank you!
i did the digital dash on my 2017 hawk 250, and it came in a kit with instructions. there is a bit of wiring, but a guy named motocheeze has a good deal of hawk 250 videos that can help you along.
huge upgrades for chinese bikes list from my experience: -carb/air filter/exhaust (oem exhaust comes choked as hell, so a more "free" exhaust will help it become rev happy) -ignition coil wire assembly (yes, the whole thing, it was so shitty in my bike that it felt like a camshaft upgrade, it didnt even reach 9k with the "oem" one comfortably and once I changed it I didnt even realise i was banging 11k on 5th without struggling) -gearing and tires, no real explanation needed -brake pads/brake fluid extra upgrades if you feel spicy: - plastic tank and weight reduction in general -big bore kits and camshafts are available and do work apparently (havent done them myself) -better brake cylinders, relatively cheap upgrade, rcb makes good products for bikes like these (you might have to drill a whole for the rear brake screw) - crf/kx/yz/ktm costumes can go in these bikes with a bit of fabrication (and weight savings) thats about it, in my experiences they are so bare bones that i view them as legos, you mix and match aftermarket stuff from all sorts of bikes and they just work (for example, my 125 can apparently use the crf125r big bore/cam shaft assembly so i might buy one and send it)
Is no one going to mention the metal rendition of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy??? 😂 bit early for Christmas music Spite but I dig it lol Love the channel and content brother, ride safe
More than once I have bought parts because of missing the obvious. Its usually filled with a tool throwing profanity laced tirade. Lol good on you for staying cool.
I did the same thing with a petcock once. Spent two days trying to figure out why the bike wouldn't start and realized I had confused open/closed on the non-descript petcock that was on the bike. At one point I asked myself, "Am I sure the petcock is open?" Turned it the other way, bike started right up. FML.
I’m not laughing at you, buddy. I’m laughing with you. Times like those you just got to laugh. 😂 Nothing positive comes from berating yourself. Every mechanic, at every skill level, has had that moment. Every single one of us.
I don’t mean to be a repeating record, but I feel obliged to say again that I think it’s worth checking the valve spacing. Chinese manufacturing, a crash, and still finicky starts would just lead me towards checking those tappits.
Excellent example of mea culpability. I am absolutely certain that, po faced Yammie, would never have the humility to admit such a hilarious oversight.
Its good that your persistence outweighs your mechanical and electrical expertise Spite. 🤣🤣. As for the kill switch 😆😆. That was a proper rookie mistake but, you will learn from it. Over all , good end result. 👍👍
I have done that type of thing before now esp with electrical issues I check the obv like kill switches does it have gas etc. If its a vehicle you are unfamiliar with download a user a manual and check the start up process. I do all that now from lots of dumb moments like this dont feel bad lol we have all done it! I appreciate you leaving this in the video its funny cause we all know your pain lololol
I loved the beginning of this upload, its all good Spite ive overlooked a lot worse in my life 'least she runs! On a side note, it finally happened,on my wayto work I got in my first 2 wheeled accident, so I had to lay'er down (the ebike) lmao I was going a full 28mph and I ended up falling over on the right side didnt really go over the bars but def ate ishhh today. X-rays say nothing is broken, but I learned a lesson because I was just going to get a helmet and riding boots before I got my first reeeaal bike. Nope, not anymore im getting full gear before hand. I damaged my torso and right elbow.
I got a hawk DLX 2 days before your part 1. Mine came with a dead battery. Sweaty, huffing and puffing me after kicking it for 20 minutes, trying to bump start it, etc. I found the same issue as you. That kill switch looks backwards!
I also have a hawk 250 in it is a top-grade chinesium creation...😆..... but for real it is the best absolute value you can get for the money...👍 I'm pretty sure anywhere
I wish I could score something like that for sub 1,000 bucks. Here in Commiefornia, you can't get the Amazon bikes. It won't ship here. And other similar used bikes are ridiculous. That bike in the exact condition you acquired it, would probably be like $2,000 here. It's nuts
Spite you are no doubt a guy that can laugh at yourself. I can appreciate that in a person because I have done the same kind of things. As most everyone can admit the same if they are honest. I am still laughing with you.
Don't be yourself up dude. Most of us aren't used to a bike actually cranking with the kill switch on. But older bikes and cheaper bikes do like my Honda goldwing 1984 that I ran the battery flat thinking it was broke down and the kill switch was on
Lmao omg right before he told us why it wouldn’t work I said kill switch jokingly and then he commenced to tell us it was exactly that hahaha that’s funny
In all fairness. With those stupid f-ups is how we learn. If I told you how many times I made a stupid mistake that put me back days, but it was solved in 30 minutes, we would be here forever. Actually that is also how I got my first bike so cheap. It had an "engine problem" and it was the crankshaft position sensor which had been disconnected. Took me two days to figure that one out. And the seller lost out on 1000USD. Good times! EDIT: WTF?! The nutcracker rock style?! I would've been sooo much more interested in classical music when I was a child if that had been a thing!!! Time to catch-up as an adult hahah
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There's a few more fixes to tackle first, but then the world is our oyster. What mods do you want to see on the Hawk?
Build a flat tracker.
Supermoto
Öhlins
ebay exhaust, and then allegedly you can throw a CG300 big bore jug/cylinder on there to take it to like 280cc or something.
Hard tail dirt bike. Rear suspensions are for casuals.
Dude this is a massive bit of information for anyone trying to fix anything, “don’t overlook the obvious”. 👍
For a Chinese bike sold on Amazon, also "don't overlook the ridiculous", as I don't think I've ever laid eyes on another motorcycle where the kill switch didn't also disable the starter.
I bought a really nice looking xr that wouldnt start for 900 bucks. When I got it home I noticed dust on it so I changed the gas of it and it ran perfectly
💯 Don’t beat yourself up - you took one for the team. There’s a lot of Hawk videos out there mentioning kill switch issues and we can all learn from it.
I used to watch bikes and beards, and yammie...... Now bearded mechanic and spites corner is getting my screen time. Funny how things are sometimes, good job Spite 👍
To be fair, it is a bit odd that the starter works at all when the kill switch is on. EDIT: I think I'll note that kill switches really are very non-standard but do tend to be similar within a bike style. My old kickstart DRZ uses a pushbutton kill switch instead of a toggle for example, and if you just push it quickly it won't kill the engine. Then a lot of people just use the key switch.
On the rare occasions when I use the kill switch, or someone like a mechanic does, I'll never remember to turn it back
I have the same bike and it screwed me over a few times, too. I no longer EVER turn the run switch off. I just leave it on 24/7 and turn the key to turn my bike off lol
Its normal, my KTM 525 is the same. The key switch is 4 wire and is responsible for activating the starter circuit and killing spark. The kill switch is a 2 wire switch that only kills spark, it is not connected to the starter in any way.
It’s a dirtbike. Kill switch only cuts out ignition power.
It's completely normal. The system is as simple as possible to allow Trailside rigging to get you back to civilization. Pretty much all dirt bikes the Killswitch is just an ignition interrupt.
I just burst out laughing when you mentioned you had missed the kill switch. That is the most relatable thing I have ever seen from a TH-camr.
Your teaching me. Every blooper is something we would experience. Thank you for not cutting it out. Be real we like it
I owned the same motorcycle not the hawk but my personal motorcycle since 2007. I went to start it up this season and it would start fine but then whenever I kicked it into gear it would shut off. I ripped the outer clutch apart. Messed with stuff. Got on the forums for my bike . Looked for the description of my problem and there in white letters it said hey did you have the kickstand up? I face palmed myself so hard! I feel your pain.
I once spent an hour adjusting and testing my clutch with the kickstand down. couldn't figure out why the bike kept dying.
I did that on a ride day, I couldn't figure out why it stopped every time I put it into gear. It was only after I went to put the stand down to get off the bike that I realised my mistake. Never make a mistake in front of a bunch of Aussies. They won't let you know while you're making it but they sure as hell will for the rest of your life after.
And it always happens late in the day when you are exhausted and your brain power is at 10% 😅
Everyone at some point gets hyper focused on a issue and will over look the easy happens to everyone. Ride safe.
dude this is my favorite vid in a long time! fixing shit is so fun to watch. I'm an IT nerd and I just love the troubleshooting process bro. great vid!!! love it
I love the part where you came back and tried telling us your could burnt and it wasn’t your mistake. I’ve done that with my wife a million times when I “fix” things that aren’t broke
Okay well that killswitch revelation was my favorite moment of any TH-cam video ever.
Brother the kill switch has got me several times over the years with my hawk. 😂. You talk to yourself the same way I talk to myself when working on bikes. Just zip tie that speedo cable to the fork tube.
Spite, you're taking something that doesn't work and working in it until it does work and I love that. Yammienoob however wasn't willing to work with you even though you work perfectly fine. That's what makes your channel better than his. Keep up the good work dude!
Hawk 250 was great nearly 10 years ago when it came out. And still is today as a light trails and in town commuter. Today you should have done yourself a favor and looked at Templar X 250 as a few hundred more gets you a full sized enduro husqvarna / ktm frame, a true 250cc counterbalanced engine with 6 speed transmission rather than Amazon bikes advertising as 250 and coming with 219cc instead, USD forks, fully adjustable front suspension, fully adjustable rear suspension. About the best damn deal for quality to price at moment. If you want EFI get the KPX250 but it’s quite a bit more expensive for only the EFI difference.
I have a 2022 Hawk 250 (carbed model) and right now about 3000 miles on it. I change oil every month (usually about 500-700 miles) and replaced chain and carb. I love it. I've never owned a fancy motorcycle, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I still love it. That being said, if you can't turn a wrench don't buy one!
Is that STRAUSS? Loving the guitar work there….a genuine CLASSIC riff😂
Nice to see you have a hawk 250 I just sold mine, had it since it has 35 miles on it, was more reliable than any of the Japanese bikes I've owned no joke, I put thousands of miles on mine
My starter bike was one of these, it's a good cheap bike made for beating on for budget minded beginners, I sold it last year and got a low mileage crf250l that I've done a large amount of mods to and even put warp 9 Rims on it and it's a blast every time I ride.
7:24
I felt this in my soul
Hahaha you making and sharing the mistake is what makes you genuine. I did laugh as well obviously, would be something I could look over as well. Generally if stuff is replaced, it's generally something easy.
Excited to see more of this. It seems like a fun dual sporty goofing off bike, which I am looking to get one at some point as well.
I do want it being road legal with plate and all. Since before I can get to off road places, I need to go over paved roads to get there and since I don't have a van or trailer (yet 😆who knows what i'll be doing) this is the only way for me to get it done.
As for the dash fitment; I think if you can find the components of the other version of the Hawk. Say the wires of the gear indicator, sensors etc for example, and find a wiring diagram or forum or a video even, you'll be able to do a comparison and with a bit of common sense you should be able to figure it out and get it to work on your Hawk.
If the engine is the same, which I think it is. It should have a bolt going into the trans on yours, where on the other version there should be a sensor with a wire going to the indicator.
Curious what you'll find and once again looking forward seeing this coming along.
I love the heavy metal music you choose on your channel
If you grease those ground bolts on the coil after removing the rust, they will conduct longer. Same for battery connections. Regular old grease is fine. It will displace easily at pressure contact points but still prevent oxidation. Airbox and filter?
That's "sea hare": a very small and thin aquatic mammal. Our guy Spite is quite nautical, as demonstrated by his use of the term "thar she blows". Avast and ahoy, Cap'n Spite! Sail on!
You've got a lot of patience. Some of us tear things apart out of frustration but you kept your cool. 😂
Lovely rendition of the Nutcracker Suit!
Where I come from we call an I-D-10-T error. Don't worry we won't let you live it down either lol!
Okay well I knew it needed some work, but I didn't know it was going to turn into a Rubik's Cube for you.
I enjoyed this and the metal ballet soundtrack
Everyone needs some metal renditions of the nutcracker in their lives
Dude, you had me laughing when you said "I had the killswitch in the wrong position" because it happened to me too!! It's really frustrating but hey! It's part of the process🤷🏻♂️
Man, your "pulled together experience" is delightfully entertaining. You know we can always switch channel if we're bored...right? I'm a subscriber because your content is always entertaining, not because it follows a strict recipe. You do you, and we'll watch it... it's great shenanigans anyway!
Dont overlook the small things. I got a motorcycle that didn't run. He said he washed it and it wouldn't do anything after that. Fuses checked out fine. Relays had power to. But the relays shorted out. 27$ later and after sitting 8 years in a barn it started like it was running yesterday. My son and i are restoring it and hes been riding it all summer. He knows to keep water away from the relay box lol.
What you got there Jake is what is classically known as a bonehead maneuver. Congratulations you have successfully completed the bonehead maneuver.
@6:50... those of us who work on our own... we've all been there lol 🤣
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for being human, I also get mad at myself for my stupid mistakes.
I'm digging these videos Spite. Awesome content.
Hey man. Don't beat yourself up. We all been there. 😊
Continuity testing the switches is the first stop for no spark/start. You probably would have noticed.
Rocking some Odin gloves like Shadetree, nice. It would be rad if all my favorite moto youtubers used the same gloves, from Ryan F9 to Zack and Ari.
Thanks, ha ha, you too! I also spent the last two weeks figuring with my clutch cable only to finally consider the throttle tube. ( after eating a TH-cam video ) Anyway with the new throttle tube my throttle is snapping back
I love your shirt just recently got into them.
Sigh, very relatable. Did take apart the door of my truck one time when the window lock switch was pushed in...
Enjoying all the Christmas music
Great video, thanks 👍
Using locking pliers as a crimping tool😆 is priceless! Home garage ingenuity! But very entertaining video after all, especially for a professional tech to watch! Thank you!
6:55 😂 we've all done that.
I have a DLX that I ordered from Amazon. It was and still is my first bike.
The good old kill switch 😂 bloody thing’s cause so many headaches.
i did the digital dash on my 2017 hawk 250, and it came in a kit with instructions. there is a bit of wiring, but a guy named motocheeze has a good deal of hawk 250 videos that can help you along.
huge upgrades for chinese bikes list from my experience:
-carb/air filter/exhaust (oem exhaust comes choked as hell, so a more "free" exhaust will help it become rev happy)
-ignition coil wire assembly (yes, the whole thing, it was so shitty in my bike that it felt like a camshaft upgrade, it didnt even reach 9k with the "oem" one comfortably and once I changed it I didnt even realise i was banging 11k on 5th without struggling)
-gearing and tires, no real explanation needed
-brake pads/brake fluid
extra upgrades if you feel spicy:
- plastic tank and weight reduction in general
-big bore kits and camshafts are available and do work apparently (havent done them myself)
-better brake cylinders, relatively cheap upgrade, rcb makes good products for bikes like these (you might have to drill a whole for the rear brake screw)
- crf/kx/yz/ktm costumes can go in these bikes with a bit of fabrication (and weight savings)
thats about it, in my experiences they are so bare bones that i view them as legos, you mix and match aftermarket stuff from all sorts of bikes and they just work (for example, my 125 can apparently use the crf125r big bore/cam shaft assembly so i might buy one and send it)
Spite...I know you play guitar, but is that you playing the "MetalliCracker"? If so, then you're even more awesome than I originally thought!!!
Yay more Chinese content! Just ordered my Orian 125 Thursday
Is no one going to mention the metal rendition of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy??? 😂 bit early for Christmas music Spite but I dig it lol
Love the channel and content brother, ride safe
Heavy metal Swan Lake is an excellent background music choice
More than once I have bought parts because of missing the obvious. Its usually filled with a tool throwing profanity laced tirade. Lol good on you for staying cool.
I've done the same thing with the kill switch before, and my wife had to point it out, lol
I did the same thing with a petcock once. Spent two days trying to figure out why the bike wouldn't start and realized I had confused open/closed on the non-descript petcock that was on the bike. At one point I asked myself, "Am I sure the petcock is open?" Turned it the other way, bike started right up. FML.
The stupid, it burns! Been there, done that on many things.
I’m not laughing at you, buddy. I’m laughing with you. Times like those you just got to laugh. 😂
Nothing positive comes from berating yourself. Every mechanic, at every skill level, has had that moment. Every single one of us.
They say if you're not making mistakes, you're not learning!
Loving the music
You fired the parts cannon and won the battle 🎉
Lmao the existential crisis over the kill switch XD
I had a feeling it was the kill switch. Brutal. LOL
I don’t mean to be a repeating record, but I feel obliged to say again that I think it’s worth checking the valve spacing. Chinese manufacturing, a crash, and still finicky starts would just lead me towards checking those tappits.
Spite has best wrenching music taste.
We’ve all done it. That laugh of I’m going to go drink a cup of brake cleaner.
Excellent example of mea culpability. I am absolutely certain that, po faced Yammie, would never have the humility to admit such a hilarious oversight.
Bike isn't broken, Spite is. Been there done that
Those nubby carbs are actually pretty decent. There is one on my wife’s dirt bike and it runs like a top and starts first kick.
I have one of these bikes. I have done the VERY same thing that you did. Switch was off, but it let me crank the starter and I was like WTF.
Your Fired !
Its good that your persistence outweighs your mechanical and electrical expertise Spite. 🤣🤣. As for the kill switch 😆😆. That was a proper rookie mistake but, you will learn from it. Over all , good end result. 👍👍
I have done that type of thing before now esp with electrical issues I check the obv like kill switches does it have gas etc. If its a vehicle you are unfamiliar with download a user a manual and check the start up process. I do all that now from lots of dumb moments like this dont feel bad lol we have all done it! I appreciate you leaving this in the video its funny cause we all know your pain lololol
I watched a video on the 10 best motorcycle websites on TH-cam. You were included, while Yammie Noob wasn't mentioned. LMAO
needs the power core 2 exhaust off amazon, and at least a motocult cam, if not the big bore kit too!
This is why the kill switch on my old Honda is a momentary push button. The only time it is "off" is when you hold the button down.
Great job and super video...
In the Christmas spirit with the music, Spite? 🤣
I loved the beginning of this upload, its all good Spite ive overlooked a lot worse in my life 'least she runs! On a side note, it finally happened,on my wayto work I got in my first 2 wheeled accident, so I had to lay'er down (the ebike) lmao I was going a full 28mph and I ended up falling over on the right side didnt really go over the bars but def ate ishhh today. X-rays say nothing is broken, but I learned a lesson because I was just going to get a helmet and riding boots before I got my first reeeaal bike. Nope, not anymore im getting full gear before hand. I damaged my torso and right elbow.
After watching your videos on the hawk I'm glad I went with my kawasaki.
I got a hawk DLX 2 days before your part 1. Mine came with a dead battery. Sweaty, huffing and puffing me after kicking it for 20 minutes, trying to bump start it, etc. I found the same issue as you. That kill switch looks backwards!
Gotta love them ID -10-T errors lol
I also have a hawk 250 in it is a top-grade chinesium creation...😆..... but for real it is the best absolute value you can get for the money...👍 I'm pretty sure anywhere
If I where you I’d find some fittings and use big globs of rtv if needed to make that stock airbox work with the nibbi carb
I did the same thing with my Brozz Recon
I'd have been full of rage at the wasted time but I probably would have laughed for a very long time after I got over it 😂😂
We’ve all done something similar 😂 don’t sweat it.
I wish I could score something like that for sub 1,000 bucks. Here in Commiefornia, you can't get the Amazon bikes. It won't ship here. And other similar used bikes are ridiculous. That bike in the exact condition you acquired it, would probably be like $2,000 here. It's nuts
Spite you are no doubt a guy that can laugh at yourself. I can appreciate that in a person because I have done the same kind of things. As most everyone can admit the same if they are honest. I am still laughing with you.
Newnickname KSs kill switch spite :). Great video
Don't be yourself up dude. Most of us aren't used to a bike actually cranking with the kill switch on. But older bikes and cheaper bikes do like my Honda goldwing 1984 that I ran the battery flat thinking it was broke down and the kill switch was on
goddamn new spite videos are always instant click. love all your content man keep it uppppp!
Lmao omg right before he told us why it wouldn’t work I said kill switch jokingly and then he commenced to tell us it was exactly that hahaha that’s funny
I can't seem to remember to turn the petcock on. The bike usually reminds me in a few yards.
In all fairness. With those stupid f-ups is how we learn. If I told you how many times I made a stupid mistake that put me back days, but it was solved in 30 minutes, we would be here forever. Actually that is also how I got my first bike so cheap. It had an "engine problem" and it was the crankshaft position sensor which had been disconnected. Took me two days to figure that one out. And the seller lost out on 1000USD. Good times!
EDIT: WTF?! The nutcracker rock style?! I would've been sooo much more interested in classical music when I was a child if that had been a thing!!! Time to catch-up as an adult hahah
There was a short between the seat and the bars. Common issue.😂
Happens to the best of us😂😂😂
the music is killing me!
Is that TSO Christmas music? LOL
If we're honest i think if we mess with bikes a lot we've all done the kill switch thing ,i know i certainly have .