Man!!! I put that sprocket on!! Holy crap I can ride in the 50s in third gear not even wound out!! These bikes should come that way!! Yes yes yes ! I just fell in love even more just like you expect me too LOL!!
So when you replaced the main jet did you have adjust anything else on the carb or just replace it and go. My jets should be here any day and just making sure what I'm looking at.
I'm looking at taking the catalytic converter out. I noticed in the mail that it shows it's in the muffler pipe. But I know the video shows it's down in the exhaust pipeing. Mine is a 2022. Did they change something from the years or is the manual wrong. Thanks
Well that's messed up. I wouldn't know why they would have a problem with it and why they would confiscate the MCO. The bike is street legal. I think NYC has there own set of rules. I would request another MCO from Venom and go somewhere else out of NYC and get it registered.
@@mehlinium1975 Avoid going to the DMV. Go to one of your local Notary/Tag places. Those guys will make sure they get you registered. That's how they make money. I've done all three of my bikes through my local guy and was in and out in about 15-20 minutes. That little fee they charge is worth every penny just not having to deal with the DMV directly.
Great video! Very informative for the 250CC Ghost. I am planning to install the Speedo DRD H1 to calibrate the speedometer. Why did you switch the wires? Did you have to do on both plugs? Thank you again for your video.
On the X22R I used the 11:1 piston and a thin head gasket which gave it a true 11:1 compression ratio so didn't need to deck it. I can achieve the same compression ratio by decking the head and a thin head gasket.
Im currently trying to get in contact with Speedodrd to see if any of their other models have the same connector as the H1 but have the signal wires reversed to get a full plug and play option. Im waiting a response from them
Hey Jerry hawk, what kind of cam and piston would I get for the x22r? Where do I order the parts and what are the part numbers? Will they work on the ghost too?
Depending on what year model you have. The older X22R used the same piston and cams as the Honda CRF230F. 2020 and newer has larger pistons. I never researched what would work for the Ghost.
@@JerryHawk250 First I want to say thank you Brother for what you do. I watch all your videos and I have learned alot. I look forward to your videos. They are truly appreciated and plus I like your style! I haven't picked one yet, it's between the ghost, x22r, or the venom superbike. I'm leaning towards the superbike cause the motor is still a Honda clone. It's been a tough choice honestly. I will have to make a choice soon. Do you think modifying the venom superbike 2022 model would be possible? It looks alot like the x22r motor.
@@JerryHawk250 you know I just might do that, I'm gonna do some research. I'll start making some videos as soon as I get one of them. I'll post them on here as I make them. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. What bike are you going to get next?
My Hawk was a pain to remove. The X22R and Ghost slipped right out. I lucked out on both as i cut right on the welds on the cat so made it easy to come out.
No it doesn't. I got that one from Ebay. It's the type 2. www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-7-8-or-1-Smoke-Motorcycle-Windshield-Windscreen-For-Harley-Yamaha/114141022786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=414397477642&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@@1jerodjones Yeah, It really helps out blocking the cold wind for the winter time. I'll probably remove it during the summer. Only two bolts to remove it.
I'm considering adding an oil cooler to my x22r, did you then have to add more oil at oil changes because it has more to circulate through? Sorry idk how to contact you on chinariders.
The H1 is for. Honda. It doesn't matter what model. It's. The same plug. www.ebay.com/itm/SpeedoDRD-H1-Speedo-Calibrator-Plug-In-Honda-CB400-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-/263025042889?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
It will take way more mods to hit 100 mph. If you are looking for a 100 mph bike you will need to look for a larger cc engine. This bike is good for the 60-70 mph range.
Yeah after I post the video I realized I didn't crank her up so you can hear the difference. Much deeper tone and more throaty when you twist the throttle. Next video will be a ride video.
I changed the main jet out to a 105 but now my bike is bogging around 4 to 5k rpms what should I do next? I took out the plastic cone out in the filter box and still bogs
You might but doubt it. Most motorcycle shops won't even touch a Chinese bike. Just about all these mods are really simple except for the exhaust. On the exhaust you could always bring it to a welding shop or muffler shop and have them weld it back together.
Hey Jerry I got a 250 SRT and I had left it outside of my shed last night. it kind of sprinkled this morning for about 30 minutes but not no heavy rain. I get home from work and put some new headlights then went to start my bike, the bike has power, the running lights come on but it won't turn over at all. like the electric start is not working at all. do you have any idea why it might be doing this?
Yes 😂. Me too. The bike ain't even a month old and it gets good fuel I'm pretty sure the compression is great. I know I was reading about checking the spark plug cuz it needed to ignite and get a good spark but that was good and then I realized that the digital face read "GP2" so I went ahead and pressed the clutch in, hit the starter button and boom! so I put it in neutral started it back up on the first try. I guess I pressed the shifter never a couple of times by accident while putting in the new oil cooler from Amazon. The washers with the o-rings that it comes with are pretty cheap I put it in yesterday and I think the thread from the bolts ate away at the o-ring inside the washer because I know it was a small oil Leak coming from that area. what are the washers called exactly and can I get more off Amazon?
just ordered the new sprocket!! next payday getting the oil cooler. thanks for the advice :))
You will be much happier with the bike once you swap that rear sprocket.
That Ghost is such a good looking bike, I'm loving it. Thinking about getting one for my son as his first motorcycle. Thanks for the videos.
This is a perfect bike for a new rider.
Did you do it?
Man!!! I put that sprocket on!! Holy crap I can ride in the 50s in third gear not even wound out!! These bikes should come that way!! Yes yes yes !
I just fell in love even more just like you expect me too LOL!!
That’s a nice motorcycle I like the Modification you did the Venom Ghost looks like a small Harley sport glide 🏍
Thanks. The mods are the fun part about these bike.
The bike garage is getting filled up! Nice herd of Chinese Steeds!
I got room for one more then i'll have to build another shed. I won't dare put the wife's ATV out in the weather. That could end my bike collecting. 😂
How do you remove the speed limiter
@@ChristopherCarroll-zw4hp there is no speed limiter. Pit a 36 tooth rear sprocket will give more speed though. Stock gearing is too low.
So when you replaced the main jet did you have adjust anything else on the carb or just replace it and go. My jets should be here any day and just making sure what I'm looking at.
As long as your idle mixture was good before then you should be alright.
@@JerryHawk250 thanks again for your help
Dear Jerry I have a DR250 RTR I’m looking for a Batwing fairing and Hard saddlebags for my bike can you please help me with this
You can get universal hard bags from viking saddle bags, Amazon and eBay. Same with the batwing. Just search for universal batwings.
I'm looking at taking the catalytic converter out. I noticed in the mail that it shows it's in the muffler pipe. But I know the video shows it's down in the exhaust pipeing. Mine is a 2022. Did they change something from the years or is the manual wrong. Thanks
I don't know if they changed it. If you have the bulge in the pipe like on mine, i would think it's the same.
@@JerryHawk250 yes I have what looks like a small pop can welded right in the middle of the exhaust pipeing
@@ChrisMoore-vv3qq That would be it.
@@JerryHawk250 thanks again for your help
@@ChrisMoore-vv3qq No problem, Always glad to help.
What does the speedometer calibrator change do? What is the point of all these changes?
It makes the speedometer accurate. The stock speedometer is about 5 mph off.
Curious if your int he states as I know some of the chinese bikes are hard to register ?
I've had no trouble registering any of my bikes in Louisiana.
I tried to register my 250 at the dmv here in nyc and they confiscated the mco, and told me they have to further investigate..........
Well that's messed up. I wouldn't know why they would have a problem with it and why they would confiscate the MCO. The bike is street legal. I think NYC has there own set of rules. I would request another MCO from Venom and go somewhere else out of NYC and get it registered.
@@JerryHawk250 I was thinking to try that
@@mehlinium1975 Avoid going to the DMV. Go to one of your local Notary/Tag places. Those guys will make sure they get you registered. That's how they make money. I've done all three of my bikes through my local guy and was in and out in about 15-20 minutes. That little fee they charge is worth every penny just not having to deal with the DMV directly.
@@JerryHawk250 thanks, I'll see if I can find one
@@JerryHawk250 and youve done this with a mco?
Great video! Very informative for the 250CC Ghost. I am planning to install the Speedo DRD H1 to calibrate the speedometer. Why did you switch the wires? Did you have to do on both plugs? Thank you again for your video.
11.1 piston does more for compression and horsepower than most mods did you deck the head on the x22r
On the X22R I used the 11:1 piston and a thin head gasket which gave it a true 11:1 compression ratio so didn't need to deck it. I can achieve the same compression ratio by decking the head and a thin head gasket.
Im currently trying to get in contact with Speedodrd to see if any of their other models have the same connector as the H1 but have the signal wires reversed to get a full plug and play option. Im waiting a response from them
Hey Jerry, what improvements did you see aside from her breathing better? Significant pull? How about top speed?
Hey Jerry hawk, what kind of cam and piston would I get for the x22r? Where do I order the parts and what are the part numbers? Will they work on the ghost too?
Depending on what year model you have. The older X22R used the same piston and cams as the Honda CRF230F. 2020 and newer has larger pistons. I never researched what would work for the Ghost.
@@JerryHawk250 First I want to say thank you Brother for what you do. I watch all your videos and I have learned alot. I look forward to your videos. They are truly appreciated and plus I like your style! I haven't picked one yet, it's between the ghost, x22r, or the venom superbike. I'm leaning towards the superbike cause the motor is still a Honda clone. It's been a tough choice honestly. I will have to make a choice soon. Do you think modifying the venom superbike 2022 model would be possible? It looks alot like the x22r motor.
@@erichanna6642 thanks for watching. Personally I would get the X22R Max. It has EFI, 6 speed and oil cooler already installed.
@@JerryHawk250 you know I just might do that, I'm gonna do some research. I'll start making some videos as soon as I get one of them. I'll post them on here as I make them. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. What bike are you going to get next?
@@erichanna6642 I'm getting the Lifan KPT 400 when they become available.
Hello.
What is the teeth count for the front sprocket?
17 tooth.
@@JerryHawk250 Thank you.
Jerry, which particular speedodrd h1 did you get. there are many to chose from there on the bay.
thanks
Carl
The H1 It fits a lot of the Honda bikes. Many seller sell them. The seller I bought from only had one left and I picked it up for $45.
I wish my catalyst converter would have just fell out smh it was a pain in the butt
My Hawk was a pain to remove. The X22R and Ghost slipped right out. I lucked out on both as i cut right on the welds on the cat so made it easy to come out.
@@JerryHawk250 I cut one weld then cut the middl then I had to cut the other weld lol but that explains it
What size is the od of the exhaust pipeing going into catalytic converter.? I can't find my calipers. Thanks
Does the windshield come with the bike? If not which windshield does it have?
No it doesn't. I got that one from Ebay. It's the type 2. www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-7-8-or-1-Smoke-Motorcycle-Windshield-Windscreen-For-Harley-Yamaha/114141022786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=414397477642&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@@JerryHawk250
Thanks I'll get one ordered up. Thanks a million
@@1jerodjones Yeah, It really helps out blocking the cold wind for the winter time. I'll probably remove it during the summer. Only two bolts to remove it.
Do you have a link to the jet you used?
Sure do. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BVZVQZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mod life
I'm considering adding an oil cooler to my x22r, did you then have to add more oil at oil changes because it has more to circulate through? Sorry idk how to contact you on chinariders.
Yes you add about 4 oz more.
@@JerryHawk250 thank you for the fast response
@@XBBENTO no problem.
Which drd h1 did you get? For what company type? Honda etc. or could you shoot us all a link for it? Thanks
The H1 is for. Honda. It doesn't matter what model. It's. The same plug. www.ebay.com/itm/SpeedoDRD-H1-Speedo-Calibrator-Plug-In-Honda-CB400-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-/263025042889?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Can the motorcycle hit 100 mph with the mods you did
It will take way more mods to hit 100 mph. If you are looking for a 100 mph bike you will need to look for a larger cc engine. This bike is good for the 60-70 mph range.
Did you also change your battery? If so, which one did you use?
No, mine actually came with a good seal AGM battery.
👀👀 Start her up lol
Yeah after I post the video I realized I didn't crank her up so you can hear the difference. Much deeper tone and more throaty when you twist the throttle. Next video will be a ride video.
@@JerryHawk250 awesome dude can’t wait
I changed the main jet out to a 105 but now my bike is bogging around 4 to 5k rpms what should I do next? I took out the plastic cone out in the filter box and still bogs
@@BigRych92 if you still have the catalytic converter in it i would try a 103 main.
The jet set I ordered doesn’t have a 103 so I guess I would have to decat the catalytic converter ?
Do you think a motorcycle shop would be able to do any of this? I'm not that smart or even have those type of equipment to do any of these mods
You might but doubt it. Most motorcycle shops won't even touch a Chinese bike. Just about all these mods are really simple except for the exhaust. On the exhaust you could always bring it to a welding shop or muffler shop and have them weld it back together.
@@JerryHawk250 okay thank you.... One last question, what octane do you prefer to use? Sorry for asking so many questions
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Hey Jerry I got a 250 SRT and I had left it outside of my shed last night. it kind of sprinkled this morning for about 30 minutes but not no heavy rain. I get home from work and put some new headlights then went to start my bike, the bike has power, the running lights come on but it won't turn over at all. like the electric start is not working at all. do you have any idea why it might be doing this?
Never mind I figured out the problem it was in gear! 🤣
@@matthewgray3302 haha. I was just about to tell you that. Glad you figured it out.
Yes 😂. Me too. The bike ain't even a month old and it gets good fuel I'm pretty sure the compression is great. I know I was reading about checking the spark plug cuz it needed to ignite and get a good spark but that was good and then I realized that the digital face read "GP2" so I went ahead and pressed the clutch in, hit the starter button and boom! so I put it in neutral started it back up on the first try. I guess I pressed the shifter never a couple of times by accident while putting in the new oil cooler from Amazon. The washers with the o-rings that it comes with are pretty cheap I put it in yesterday and I think the thread from the bolts ate away at the o-ring inside the washer because I know it was a small oil Leak coming from that area. what are the washers called exactly and can I get more off Amazon?
They are called banjo bolt crush washers.
Thanks Jerry
Have u found a speedometer that can fit this ?
No, I don't have a need for a new one. There are universal digital speedsters on eBay and Amazon that can work.
@@JerryHawk250 even if they r different plug in??? Mine glitches
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