just ordered a magician 250

Shortlegrider · 05-17-2017, 03:10 PM

after much research a second thoughts I finally pulled the trigger on ordering a magician 250. I know the hawk is probably a better off road bike but I am a short legged dude. I ordered it from txpowersports and I hope this goes smoothly. thanks to all of you guys on this forum, reading your posts have helped me to get a Chinese bike.

Merlin · 05-17-2017, 03:37 PM

Hi welcome to the forum.

ben2go · 05-17-2017, 03:51 PM

Good luck. Pics upon arrival or it never happened.

culcune · 05-17-2017, 07:25 PM

Did you make sure the bike can be registered? It, like the Hawk, is certified as an 'off-road motorcycle' according to the EPA, although it seems that well over half the states will plate the Hawk (which would include the Magician, by default, since both are on the same certificate). If you are good to go, congrats!!

dpl096 · 05-17-2017, 09:33 PM

Welcome aboard indeed! Pics are a requirement for the satisfaction of all. . . . yes yes yes it's CB porn but who cares

Jarwolf · 05-17-2017, 10:01 PM

@shortlegrider, Good luck man! I got it from there fully assembled, had to out front tire on, mirrors, handle bars, muffler, as well as pull out the battery to place the acid in there, fender had to be out on as well. For some reason, the bike will not start for several attempts. When it finally starts, it makes an odd sound on the back tire. I can't seem to even move the bike without the engine on. I put it in nutral and the back tire seems like it is locked up. Also, the seat wont open up the storage area. If you have these problems solved, PLEASE let me know the solutions.

Megadan · 05-17-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarwolf

@shortlegrider, Good luck man! I got it from there fully assembled, had to out front tire on, mirrors, handle bars, muffler, as well as pull out the battery to place the acid in there, fender had to be out on as well. For some reason, the bike will not start for several attempts. When it finally starts, it makes an odd sound on the back tire. I can't seem to even move the bike without the engine on. I put it in nutral and the back tire seems like it is locked up. Also, the seat wont open up the storage area. If you have these problems solved, PLEASE let me know the solutions.

Did you happen to check and align the rear wheel? Being hard to move in neutral sounds like a mechanical bind and the sprockets may not be lined up or the chain is catching/rubbing on the tire.

Also, if you got the bike as you describe, it wasnt fully assembled. Fully assemled means all of those parts would have been installed already.

pistolclass · 05-17-2017, 10:56 PM

Hey shortlegrider. Congrats on you purchase. I think nh is fine with hawk or magician. Where about in NH? I bought a place in Dalton in February. Hopefully I will start to build next year.

Jarwolf · 05-18-2017, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

Did you happen to check and align the rear wheel? Being hard to move in neutral sounds like a mechanical bind and the sprockets may not be lined up or the chain is catching/rubbing on the tire.

Also, if you got the bike as you describe, it wasnt fully assembled. Fully assemled means all of those parts would have been installed already.

Indeed, it came in a crate like that, the back tire was already on there, it must be their problem. My father left out a small clear silicone looking tube. Does that have anything to do with it?

timcosby · 05-18-2017, 04:27 AM

no the tube goes on the battery

Sir kayakalot · 05-18-2017, 06:57 AM

Congrats shortleg! Pics as soon as you get it then pics during un-crating and after final assembly, that's the only way to properly thank everyone for helping you to decide on a China bike! Good luck and have fun with it. Make sure EVERY moving part is properly greased before you ride.

Shortlegrider · 05-18-2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

Hey shortlegrider. Congrats on you purchase. I think nh is fine with hawk or magician. Where about in NH? I bought a place in Dalton in February. Hopefully I will start to build next year.

I live in Sanbornville (wakefield as the locals call it) its near Wolfeboro. hope you enjoy the north woods

Shortlegrider · 05-18-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Did you make sure the bike can be registered? It, like the Hawk, is certified as an 'off-road motorcycle' according to the EPA, although it seems that well over half the states will plate the Hawk (which would include the Magician, by default, since both are on the same certificate). If you are good to go, congrats!!

nh is pretty good about registering dirtbikes, I had a klx300 that I applied for a tittle and got a plate for. its pretty easy to do, our state motto is " LIVE FREE OR DIE"

**JerryHawk250** · 05-18-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarwolf

@shortlegrider, Good luck man! I got it from there fully assembled, had to out front tire on, mirrors, handle bars, muffler, as well as pull out the battery to place the acid in there, fender had to be out on as well. For some reason, the bike will not start for several attempts. When it finally starts, it makes an odd sound on the back tire. I can't seem to even move the bike without the engine on. I put it in nutral and the back tire seems like it is locked up. Also, the seat wont open up the storage area. If you have these problems solved, PLEASE let me know the solutions.

If the engine is cold you will need to use the choke. Check to make sure your chain is aliened and is not rubbing the tire. Brake is probably locked up. More than likely the rear brake pedal needs adjusting. And most important Chain the oil that came in it. Read the manual if provided. It has all this information in it. Link to manual if you don't have one. http://therps.net/Magician.html

Shortlegrider · 05-18-2017, 03:56 PM

just got my tracking #

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Shortlegrider Join Date: May 2017 Location: new hapmshire Posts: 20	just ordered a magician 250 after much research a second thoughts I finally pulled the trigger on ordering a magician 250. I know the hawk is probably a better off road bike but I am a short legged dude. I ordered it from txpowersports and I hope this goes smoothly. thanks to all of you guys on this forum, reading your posts have helped me to get a Chinese bike.
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culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Did you make sure the bike can be registered? It, like the Hawk, is certified as an 'off-road motorcycle' according to the EPA, although it seems that well over half the states will plate the Hawk (which would include the Magician, by default, since both are on the same certificate). If you are good to go, congrats!! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-17-2017, 03:51 PM	#3
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Good luck. Pics upon arrival or it never happened.
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05-17-2017, 10:01 PM	#6
Jarwolf Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lancaster OH Posts: 26	@shortlegrider, Good luck man! I got it from there fully assembled, had to out front tire on, mirrors, handle bars, muffler, as well as pull out the battery to place the acid in there, fender had to be out on as well. For some reason, the bike will not start for several attempts. When it finally starts, it makes an odd sound on the back tire. I can't seem to even move the bike without the engine on. I put it in nutral and the back tire seems like it is locked up. Also, the seat wont open up the storage area. If you have these problems solved, PLEASE let me know the solutions.
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05-17-2017, 10:56 PM	#8
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Hey shortlegrider. Congrats on you purchase. I think nh is fine with hawk or magician. Where about in NH? I bought a place in Dalton in February. Hopefully I will start to build next year.
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05-18-2017, 06:57 AM	#11
Sir kayakalot Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 269	Congrats shortleg! Pics as soon as you get it then pics during un-crating and after final assembly, that's the only way to properly thank everyone for helping you to decide on a China bike! Good luck and have fun with it. Make sure EVERY moving part is properly greased before you ride. __________________ Hawk 250 Mikuni carb 115 main. De-catted pipe. Air box mod. 15/42 sprockets. Digital instrument cluster, FMF end cap on muffler, handlebar toolbag, Custom foot pegs
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Shortlegrider Join Date: May 2017 Location: new hapmshire Posts: 20	just got my tracking #
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