Hawk 250 On Road Long Distance
 

Hey, I am looking to purchase a Hawk in Arlington Tx, I will be riding it back home to Albuquerque NM. Was looking into staying away from Highway and Interstate and mainly stick 45mph Roads. Was hoping any of you can tell me the reliability of the Hawk going Long Distances.

should do well they were designed for third world countries.

get you a 17 tooth front sprocket to take with you

Cloud, I have plenty of miles on my Hawk on roads just like the ones you propose. I think it will be just fine, but I would get more info from the seller. Has he done chain and sprocket upgrades? If not, make sure you bring a chain and sprockets to set the bike up for longer periods at 45-55mph. What about the carb? Same thing here, bring what you would need to get it re-jetted and functioning at it's peak. What kind of shape are the tires in? Plan on bringing a set of heavy duty tubes. I would take a look around Arlington via Google and see if there's a Harbor Freight nearby. They have some pretty comprehensive tool kits that are really cheap. I wouldn't make that kind of trip without a set of tools that would let me tackle pretty much anything on the side of the road. 600+ miles is a big bite for any two-wheeled adventure, especially when you're on an unfamiliar bike. Make sure that you build in plenty of time to rest and stretch your legs, and I think you'll find the trip to be a lot of fun. Keep us posted how it all unfolds.

Are you buying it new? If so make sure you have a fresh oil change and not use what came in it. Even if you buying use I would make sure to have fresh oil. And if new I would take a break after the first mile or 2 to check nuts and bolts and let it cool down then stop and do the same after a few more miles. Sprockets change would be a good idea too. Even at 45-50 mph on stock gearing it will be wound up pretty high.

I wouldn't do it. Too new of a bike to you. Unless you have someone with you with the ability to haul it the rest of the way. Too many unknown variables. A trip like that would be the opposite direction--YOU own the bike and are prepping it for a couple weeks (including 50 to 100 mile loop rides) to ride 600+ miles is the only way I would suggest you do it.

That being said; if you have a sense of adventure, and as the others above have suggested you have changed the oil, and the bike already has, or you will install, sprockets for road riding, or even crazier--you don't touch them!! and just go with the oil change, then go for it! I don't know the roads you will be riding it on, so if they are indeed low speed roads and you don't have the pressure of some a#$&%le(s) on your tail pressuring you to ride at 60+ in a 45 zone for most of your trip, then the trip might just go perfectly fine!

If anyone on his route would be able to help if there is an issue please offer it up. I'm in CT so I'm not sure your route will take you up here.

It is quite an adventure, though. Staying on back roads is a must. Be alert and don't make it a transport trip, make it a scenic leisure trip. Allow for plenty of time. Make frequent stops. If you choose to camp it is a little harder. I would stay in a couple of hotels along the way.

Finally, take tons of pictures and keep us posted.

And don't forget to plan your trip for fuel stops as they get to be far apart.

I just google mapped a route avoiding highways:

Follow W Division St and E Lancaster Ave to TX-199/Henderson St in Fort Worth
33 min (14.0 mi)

Continue on TX-199. Take TX-114 W, US-82 W, US-84 W and US-60 W to NM-41 N in Torrance County
9 h 1 min (558 mi)

Continue on NM-41 N. Take NM-55 S, NM-337 N and Rte 66 to Amherst Dr NE in Albuquerque

Bring spare fuel.

My rear is hurting just reading the route lol Add to list... Seat cushion.

if new i would look for gas after 150 miles i can go 220 miles till i have to turn on reserve. reserve seems to be about half a gallon or 30-40 miles but i wouldnt push it.

Well, everyone says go for it pretty much except culcune. Personally I'm not so sure I would want to take an unbroken engine down the highway for hours at high RPM's...but hard luck and trouble is my only friend.:hi:

I think you just did a horse joke and didn't know it. I see you leaning on the fence and saying "she's unbroken but you can give her a try".

Don't get me started about dam horses I prefer the iron kind!

[43rdQUOTE=pistolclass;246811]I just google mapped a route avoiding highways:

Follow W Division St and E Lancaster Ave to TX-199/Henderson St in Fort Worth
33 min (14.0 mi)

Continue on TX-199. Take TX-114 W, US-82 W, US-84 W and US-60 W to NM-41 N in Torrance County
9 h 1 min (558 mi)

Continue on NM-41 N. Take NM-55 S, NM-337 N and Rte 66 to Amherst Dr NE in Albuquerque

Bring spare fuel.[/QUOTE]

Thank you