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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-15-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By Painlesstom
Sorry, I sold my Hawk a few years ago and never...

Sorry, I sold my Hawk a few years ago and never got enough interest in the choke lever to bother continuing with it. I jumped on an Indian Scout and never looked back. Good luck with your Hawk!
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-14-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By Painlesstom
I pulled my sending unit apart and took the slop...

I pulled my sending unit apart and took the slop out of the arm that caused a connection break in the pontentiometer arm. Works perfectly and reliably now. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-14-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By Painlesstom
I've heard the same. Longer arm would give more...

I've heard the same. Longer arm would give more resolution for better accuracy between F and E probably. But from what I've seen they also have the same exact design in the mechanism, so would...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-14-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By Painlesstom
Zip ties are impervious to fuel. Have been using...

Zip ties are impervious to fuel. Have been using them for many years on connections inside gas tanks without any problem. This is a permanent fix.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-13-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By Painlesstom
:thanks: I love simple fixes, this one made me...

:thanks: I love simple fixes, this one made me very happy. haha
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-13-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,411
Posted By Painlesstom
Hawk Fuel Sending Unit Fix -

I've been having a blast with my Hawk, all the typical mods and some custom stuff. Digital dash was a must! Accurate speedo and a nice tach were much needed. Was tired of the fuel gauge accuracy...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By Painlesstom
For reference, I took the cat out of my header,...

For reference, I took the cat out of my header, NGK plug, opened airbox, and with the 20 pilot and 120 main, needle clip on the second notch from the top; it runs perfect. I have a 40 tooth rear...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By Painlesstom
If it has the same carb, then the kit would bolt...

If it has the same carb, then the kit would bolt on, but I'm not familiar with every bike these are on and don't know what clearance issues might be present.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By Painlesstom
Thanks. :thanks: Patents cost $$ and then...

Thanks. :thanks: Patents cost $$ and then defending them costs even more. I don't see me selling enough to justify that level of investment. I enjoy making stuff like this as a side thing when I get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By Painlesstom
Thanks, it's made the experience so much more...

Thanks, it's made the experience so much more enjoyable. So if anyone wants less stress while choking.... here's where to get it. lol http://painlesstom.com/P3DS.html

Here's the installation...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-23-2019, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,928
Posted By Painlesstom
Hawk 250 Right Side Choke Lever

Reaching for the choke lever annoyed me to death.. So I came up with a kit to move the function to the right side where I could easily reach it. If anyone is interested, the order link and details in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-22-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Painlesstom
New Member From Georgia

Hey everyone. Just another motor head with a Hawk 250 here. Gave up riding Harleys and Sport bikes about 10 years ago, wrong crowd for me.. Missed riding and my trucks leave much to be desired in the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-20-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Painlesstom
I have the 17/45 on mine now, ordered 16/40...

I have the 17/45 on mine now, ordered 16/40 because the X-Ring chain I wanted to put on wouldn't fit around the front sprocket between the engine case. Just an FYI for anyone with the 17t wanting to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-20-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Painlesstom
Well it would appear something has changed. lol...

Well it would appear something has changed. lol The 17t front sprocket and stock chain combo just barely clears that area, so I would say that sprockets larger than that would not work. If using a...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 02-20-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,449
Posted By Painlesstom
Dash survive? Don't care if the speedo works.

Dash survive? Don't care if the speedo works.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Painlesstom
Sprockets and Chain Interference

Right off the bat I wanted to put the 17/45 sprocket combo on since all of my riding will be on road. Everything fit fine and it worked great. Ordered an X-Ring chain (DID 428VXX130FB Chain...
Forum: Registration Issues 02-19-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Painlesstom
Thanks!! Why here? Cold, windy, and rain on the...

Thanks!! Why here? Cold, windy, and rain on the way... Which is why I'm at work. lol Tomorrow it will be in the 70's, then 80's the rest of the week. There will be miles added to the clock very soon!
Forum: Registration Issues 02-19-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Painlesstom
Grin Hawk Registered In Georgia

No issues in Long County, Ga. MCO and Bill of Sale from TXPowersports was all that was needed. 5 minutes and I had a tag. Insured through Progressive, liability w/ uninsured motorist for $103/year....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-17-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,449
Posted By Painlesstom
Amazon Mikuni here too. Also came with a 40 slow...

Amazon Mikuni here too. Also came with a 40 slow jet installed, and an unmarked smaller one. Put the smaller one in with a 115 main. Had to turn the mixture screw out quite a bit to get the idle...
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