I was cruising around on my Hellcat today and.....

Hellkitty · 04-16-2018, 01:07 AM

I was cruising around on my Hellcat today and I was thinking to myself "what a great lil bike this is". I've had it for a few months now and still have only about 100 miles on it. I did my due diligence before I bought it and based on issues people were having with their Hellcats and Vaders I did the necessary mods, carb, engine bolts, exhaust, locktite, ect. As a result, I have a nice running lil China bike. No weird rattles or vibrations, it runs great! I do think I need a little bigger main jet, it hesitates just a little bit when cruising around 40 mph and I open it up all the way.
I know I some of my other posts I said I wish I bought a Grom, not that I"m disappointed with my Hellcat, actually I like it so much I wish I bought the "real thing". But for what it is, it's a great lil bike!

This is just my personal experience, I know some other Hellcat owners have had some issues that I haven't experienced (knock on wood). Just thought I'd give an update on my positive experience with a Chinese made motorcycle. I'll do another update when I have a 1000 miles on it.

Cheers!

Megadan · 04-16-2018, 03:43 AM

You nailed the biggest point with these Chinese made bikes. You have to put the work in, and the more you do, the better the end result. I call it "Self Quality Control."

Would a Grom be better? Absolutely. Is it 3 times better? That's kind of the question to ask. I think you have the right mind set, just love it for what it is. You can always save your pennies and pick up a Grom if that is what you really want, but while you do that you can do all of your learning and crashing on something cheap and easy to fix. Believe me, you care a lot less when you wreck a bike that isn't worth much and costs 20 bucks to repair.

2LZ · 04-16-2018, 11:23 AM

Like I always say, a Chinabike is like the girl at high school everyone made fun of and ridiculed, but you didn't care. She was a ton of fun to ride.

culcune · 04-17-2018, 07:54 PM

It's too bad we can't get the Lifan KP Mini 150 here in California; that is where I would put my money even if I could afford the Grom--5 speed, 150cc (California highway legal), vertical thumper. The few reviews and videos mention it being a high-quality bike, which I am guessing should be the case with a MSRP of $2k.

Chinabike · 04-18-2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

You nailed the biggest point with these Chinese made bikes. You have to put the work in, and the more you do, the better the end result. I call it "Self Quality Control."

Would a Grom be better? Absolutely. Is it 3 times better? That's kind of the question to ask. I think you have the right mind set, just love it for what it is. You can always save your pennies and pick up a Grom if that is what you really want, but while you do that you can do all of your learning and crashing on something cheap and easy to fix. Believe me, you care a lot less when you wreck a bike that isn't worth much and costs 20 bucks to repair.

Exactly why i got the the Hellcat. I would of got a grom but riding wasn't my main reason , coming from scooters i wanted something to learn on. Some basic mechanics and riding a manual better, its been a real long time. If i would of got a grom i would of been scared to take it apart or do anything for that matter and would of learned nothing. I love the Hellcat, so easy to fix and buy parts for.

Never the less i already ruined my Head cylinder by over tightening the intake bolts and ruined one of the bolt holes trying to fix it, Now i have a small intake leak. Not the bikes fault my learning curve.haha but man i sure learned a lot already.

Now i need to know where i can buy a new head cylinder assembly for a 125cc 54mm Hellcat? Anyone?

Hellkitty · 04-18-2018, 01:43 AM

I cant be absolutely sure but I think this one would fit. It's not black like the Hellcat head though.
https://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Asse.../dp/B01N78XTIN

Google 54mm engine head, there are a few other choices.

Chinabike · 04-18-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellkitty

I cant be absolutely sure but I think this one would fit. It's not black like the Hellcat head though.
https://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Asse.../dp/B01N78XTIN

Google 54mm engine head, there are a few other choices.

I saw that one. I was thinking this one is closer looking?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/54mm-cylind...kAAOSw7QNZlpC-

Chinabike · 04-18-2018, 05:28 PM

I think they are basically the same. Going to try one.

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Originally Posted by Hellkitty

I cant be absolutely sure but I think this one would fit. It's not black like the Hellcat head though.
https://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Asse.../dp/B01N78XTIN

Google 54mm engine head, there are a few other choices.

Rust0014 · 04-30-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chinabike

I think they are basically the same. Going to try one.

Not sure if you've already bought something but if you haven't you could pickup a whole new engine for $229

https://partskit.com/#/product/searc...upply%20System

Might steal the head off that and keep the engine for future replacement parts? Just a thought!

RedCrowRides · 07-13-2018, 09:02 PM

Lol, another reason why i love china bikes, entire engine ready to go for 229 dollars.
The last part i bought for my sportster cost more than that.,and i sure didnt get no entire new engine lmao !

04-16-2018, 01:07 AM	#1
Hellkitty Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 216	I was cruising around on my Hellcat today and..... I was cruising around on my Hellcat today and I was thinking to myself "what a great lil bike this is". I've had it for a few months now and still have only about 100 miles on it. I did my due diligence before I bought it and based on issues people were having with their Hellcats and Vaders I did the necessary mods, carb, engine bolts, exhaust, locktite, ect. As a result, I have a nice running lil China bike. No weird rattles or vibrations, it runs great! I do think I need a little bigger main jet, it hesitates just a little bit when cruising around 40 mph and I open it up all the way. I know I some of my other posts I said I wish I bought a Grom, not that I"m disappointed with my Hellcat, actually I like it so much I wish I bought the "real thing". But for what it is, it's a great lil bike! This is just my personal experience, I know some other Hellcat owners have had some issues that I haven't experienced (knock on wood). Just thought I'd give an update on my positive experience with a Chinese made motorcycle. I'll do another update when I have a 1000 miles on it. Cheers!
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04-16-2018, 03:43 AM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,008	You nailed the biggest point with these Chinese made bikes. You have to put the work in, and the more you do, the better the end result. I call it "Self Quality Control." Would a Grom be better? Absolutely. Is it 3 times better? That's kind of the question to ask. I think you have the right mind set, just love it for what it is. You can always save your pennies and pick up a Grom if that is what you really want, but while you do that you can do all of your learning and crashing on something cheap and easy to fix. Believe me, you care a lot less when you wreck a bike that isn't worth much and costs 20 bucks to repair. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-16-2018, 11:23 AM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,086	Like I always say, a Chinabike is like the girl at high school everyone made fun of and ridiculed, but you didn't care. She was a ton of fun to ride. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-17-2018, 07:54 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	It's too bad we can't get the Lifan KP Mini 150 here in California; that is where I would put my money even if I could afford the Grom--5 speed, 150cc (California highway legal), vertical thumper. The few reviews and videos mention it being a high-quality bike, which I am guessing should be the case with a MSRP of $2k. __________________ "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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07-13-2018, 09:02 PM	#10
RedCrowRides Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 759	Lol, another reason why i love china bikes, entire engine ready to go for 229 dollars. The last part i bought for my sportster cost more than that.,and i sure didnt get no entire new engine lmao ! __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 2004 Sportster 2018 VADER 2020 Orion RXB250L
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04-18-2018, 01:43 AM	#6
Hellkitty Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 216	I cant be absolutely sure but I think this one would fit. It's not black like the Hellcat head though. https://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Asse.../dp/B01N78XTIN Google 54mm engine head, there are a few other choices.
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