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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-14-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,755
Posted By bloverby
Have you tried starting it with another battery,...

Have you tried starting it with another battery, or jump setting on the charger?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-26-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
I've only got around 300 miles on it so far. Plan...

I've only got around 300 miles on it so far. Plan to just roll with the 16/45 combo for awhile and see how the bike holds up. This gearing should suit my intended purpose for the bike. It isn't...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Played around with a few sprocket sizes over the...

Played around with a few sprocket sizes over the past few days. I had been running a 17/50 on it for awhile and decided to try the 17/45 that seems to be what everyone likes. Installed the honda...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-23-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,818
Posted By bloverby
Here is a link to the RPS Hawk 250 owners manual ...

Here is a link to the RPS Hawk 250 owners manual

http://therps.net/User%20Manual/Hawk%20HS250Y-A%20250cc%20dirt%20bike%20Owner's%20Manual.pdf
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-22-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
I know it's cheesy but so is the bike, why not. ...

I know it's cheesy but so is the bike, why not.

I've done full resto's on just about every make there is. Not brand loyal at all. Just like what I like. The yellow 69 is my next project. Doing a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-22-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Ha, yeah, I've been into anything with wheels my...

Ha, yeah, I've been into anything with wheels my entire life. Was a paint and body guy in a former life......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-21-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,818
Posted By bloverby
Torque spec in the rps hawk owners manual is...

Torque spec in the rps hawk owners manual is 65ft/lbs

CSC tt250 spec is 35ft/lbs

May as well throw the rps manual in the garbage really.......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-21-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,818
Posted By bloverby
I had to move my axle as far forward as possible...

I had to move my axle as far forward as possible with the chain tensioners completely loose in order to get sufficient slack in the stock chain when I installed a 17 tooth front sprocket.
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-21-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
My digital cluster finally showed up yesterday....

My digital cluster finally showed up yesterday. Best upgrade so far.

I have a 16 tooth front sprocket, 45 tooth rear sprocket and Honda sprocket studs that I may install this weekend (17/50...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Got the IMS folding shifter installed. Had to use...

Got the IMS folding shifter installed. Had to use a socket head cap screw to install it vs. the flanged head bolt that it came with.

Also installed a 17 tooth front sprocket. Had to clearance the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By bloverby
Thanks. Only spent about 20 minutes making it...

Thanks. Only spent about 20 minutes making it last night, it could use a little more finessing on the edges but it will serve its purpose as is. Was originally planning on spraying it with bedliner...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By bloverby
Voltmeter for Hawk

Picked up a cheap waterproof digital voltmeter off amazon. Fabricated and painted a small bracket to attach it to the turn signal mount and wired it to the ignition switch harness. To continue with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-13-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Screen was clean, very fine metallic particles in...

Screen was clean, very fine metallic particles in oil. I'm using rotella t4 15w40. It wasn't amber when I dumped it, not black either. Looked about how I expected it to look during break in. Engine...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-13-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Rode the Hawk into town today and got my state...

Rode the Hawk into town today and got my state inspection done. I'm 100% road legal now.

Unfortunately the speedometer cable broke internally about 2 inches from the fitting at the wheel on the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-11-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By bloverby
Ha, too technical for me. I just see the same...

Ha, too technical for me. I just see the same manufacturer listing 2 separate values...... 90 in the manual they wrote and 87 on the sticker they put on the engine.

The manual also describes how...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-11-2019, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By bloverby
Exactly, which is why I prefer it as long as it...

Exactly, which is why I prefer it as long as it meets the octane requirements. The RPS owners manual leaves a lot to be desired.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-11-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By bloverby
Hawk Octane Discrepancy

Just curious as to what octane you guys are running in your Hawks?

When I first assembled mine I threw in 87 non ethanol which is the highest non ethanol I can get where I live. Fired it up on it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-11-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
My mikuni clone came in today. I put a 110 main...

My mikuni clone came in today. I put a 110 main jet in it, left everything else as shipped. Middle slot on needle, she fired right up. Much crisper throttle response. Was finally able to put some low...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-08-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Head Scratching Trying to upload a pic to this forum.... ...

Trying to upload a pic to this forum....

Well, I've been through pretty much all of it now. It moves under it's own power...... (not the most spirited thing I've ever ridden,lol)

Fresh Rotella...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-08-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
How do you rotate the photos though? When i tried...

How do you rotate the photos though? When i tried attaching them the show up sideways on the post. Didn't see an option to rotate.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-07-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
hmmm, I can't use my photobucket account anymore...

hmmm, I can't use my photobucket account anymore so I tried google photos. Not sure what the issue is. If I try to upload photos to this site they come out sideways, upside down, etc. If anyone knows...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-07-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
Yeah, same here. I'm not against spending...

Yeah, same here.

I'm not against spending money on mods, just want to feel the bike out and see how reliable it proves to be beforehand.

Heck I have more $$ tied up in a bare rear end housing...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-07-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
I had seen the Hawk at a county fair a few years...

I had seen the Hawk at a county fair a few years back and had looked it over and was amused at how similar it was to the honda xr's I rode as a kid. They had a price on it around $2K, which I thought...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-06-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
No doubt. That was more of a statement about mods...

No doubt. That was more of a statement about mods to the Hawk in general. If I end up wanting larger spacers I'll just whip some up in the machine shop at work.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-06-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,017
Posted By bloverby
I think so too. The rear swing arm had no grease...

I think so too. The rear swing arm had no grease on it at all. Which really isn't uncommon on a rubber isolated part. But I feel better with a little lube there.

Doubt I add any spacers to the...
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