Engine for a Hisun Strike 250

[Schaffer]

Does anyone know how to find an engine for a Hisun Strike 250? 

[Schaffer]

I have looked high and low to try and find a replacement engine for my sons Hisun Strike 250. I have had no luck has anyone else experienced the same problem? Is there anywhere to find one? It's only 2 years old it's almost unbelievable that it's disposable? 

[Cody Brown]

I've looked as well.  i got a 2014 model on facebook marketplace that has had quite a few problems.  I knew it had problems when I bought it and I got it at a really good price.  I considered just replacing the engine also, but ended up taking a crack at rebuilding the top end myself.  My first time doing that on anything at all, and it was a bit hairy for a beginner, but I managed to get it all back together.  Seems to be running well.  With it only being 2 years old, have you tried reaching out to the manufacturer for help?  I've learned a lot about this thing in the last 2 months, but still a long way to go.

[Guest]

I have the same problem: 

I have a 2017 Bennche Spire 250 (same engine as Hisun Strike 250) and I have searched for going on over a year now for a replacement engine with zero luck. Can anybody HELP?

[Racenut]

On 6/2/2023 at 5:06 PM, Cody Brown said:

I've looked as well.  i got a 2014 model on facebook marketplace that has had quite a few problems.  I knew it had problems when I bought it and I got it at a really good price.  I considered just replacing the engine also, but ended up taking a crack at rebuilding the top end myself.  My first time doing that on anything at all, and it was a bit hairy for a beginner, but I managed to get it all back together.  Seems to be running well.  With it only being 2 years old, have you tried reaching out to the manufacturer for help?  I've learned a lot about this thing in the last 2 months, but still a long way to go.

Cody,  were you able to do the top end with the motor in the buggy?  Ours is burning oil bad and hoping a new cylinder, piston and rings will fix it up.  Did you need any special tools?  It's at my mother in laws house so would be nice to know if I need anything special.

What top end kit did you get? I was looking at this one https://tinyurl.com/2ku3bzfh

[Old Outlaw]

I've seen them on eBay from time to time.

 

[Cody Brown]

On 6/5/2023 at 11:35 PM, Racenut said:

Cody,  were you able to do the top end with the motor in the buggy?  Ours is burning oil bad and hoping a new cylinder, piston and rings will fix it up.  Did you need any special tools?  It's at my mother in laws house so would be nice to know if I need anything special.

What top end kit did you get? I was looking at this one https://tinyurl.com/2ku3bzfh

Sorry I just saw this message.  I think I might have been able to do it in the machine but I opted to pull it so I could get a better look at everything.  Being my first rebuild I didn’t want to have to fight it.  In retrospect, I also wish I had went ahead and rebuilt the clutch and replaced the belt while I had it out too because the clutch seems weak and I don’t think you can get the clutch cover off without pulling the engine out.  Haven’t looked too closely at that yet though.  Just be sure to label your wiring harnesses or take lots of pictures so you remember how everything goes back together.