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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-12-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,840
Posted By jimwildman
Use the suspension, it is designed for this use....

Use the suspension, it is designed for this use. Power level is irrelevant. You should learn to bounce down to compress the suspension first. Followed by power on, pull up, clutch pop, etc to get the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-14-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,840
Posted By jimwildman
Not a huge wheelie guy, but you should practice...

Not a huge wheelie guy, but you should practice little wheelies and using your rear break to YANK the front end down from the wheelie. This is an important skill to learn FIRST.

To wheelie with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-05-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,287
Posted By jimwildman
Hondabond. A very thin coat is all thats needed...

Hondabond. A very thin coat is all thats needed between the cases. anymore and it will get squoze out and might plug up the oiling. i dont have a source on the seals but most bikes have no case...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-02-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 23,452
Posted By jimwildman
ive heard they autotune, so that sounds about...

ive heard they autotune, so that sounds about right.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By jimwildman
https://gokartsusa.com/ has them $183 shipped,...

https://gokartsusa.com/ has them $183 shipped, took about a week to get, its every colored plastic part on the bike. considering that the price isnt bad.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-08-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 23,452
Posted By jimwildman
Isn't it the same thing as ecotronics? Just...

Isn't it the same thing as ecotronics?

Just download the programmer and see if it connects and knows the eco. Then you'll have to learn how to program it.:doh:

Iv'e downloaded a copy a while...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-07-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By jimwildman
an ox brake,, good move ive done the same, not...

an ox brake,, good move ive done the same, not soo much for stunting but more so i can grab that and lock the rear while i muscle the bike around obstacles.

Helps alot with a heavy bike.

the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-06-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,119
Posted By jimwildman
I got the new bushes and studs in the wheel, and...

I got the new bushes and studs in the wheel, and have the bike going again. a pack of zip ties in my bag to get me home if it happens again.

the wheel seems to weigh double the cr500 wheel ive...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-06-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By jimwildman
shorty levers on the hawk

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074PLG58K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

these fit and function perfectly on the hawk, likely on any of the chinese bikes.

the price is...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-24-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,119
Posted By jimwildman
yep, it finally happened, came out of a turn, got...

yep, it finally happened, came out of a turn, got on it hard and it nutralled out. stomped on the shifter let out the clutch, nothing.. stopped and looked chain is on, sproket freewheeling on the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-24-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 24,708
Posted By jimwildman
i just took a look at that klx 230,, wow $5000...

i just took a look at that klx 230,, wow $5000 for essentially a hawk250. its so close in design i would expect a $2-3k price tag, theyre ripping people off bigtime that bike not worth the money by a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,273
Posted By jimwildman
I think you nailed it, thats right about where i...

I think you nailed it, thats right about where i wound up setting mine and it works great, chain stays relativily at the same tension throughout travel.

getting that as low as possible will also...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-17-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,333
Posted By jimwildman
i broke that tab off almost right away. 3m...

i broke that tab off almost right away.

3m 2way tape that to the gas tank,, make use its the grey removeable stuff not the white foam stuff.. works well and comes off when you need it to.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,692
Posted By jimwildman
For $10 you can mess up a bunch of plastic ones...

For $10 you can mess up a bunch of plastic ones and stay on her good side!...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,261
Posted By jimwildman
head scratcher for sure, perhaps they installed...

head scratcher for sure, perhaps they installed the piston backward, ive heard that causes some weird stuff to occur.

probly suggested already but, swap cdi from the hawk? they can have timing...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-01-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By jimwildman
From what Iv'e seen there is something about the...

From what Iv'e seen there is something about the design of a lectron that makes it automatically adjust for altittude, or perhaps just immuned to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5KH01hFgc
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-01-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,193
Posted By jimwildman
In theory it does not matter if the tighter part...

In theory it does not matter if the tighter part of the coil is up or down.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-25-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,119
Posted By jimwildman
I tapped the charge circuit pre regulator,...

I tapped the charge circuit pre regulator, through a zener. It fires once per revolution.

I plan to use a tiny arduino to read the pulses and supply one for every 2 to the tach.. Someones allready...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-13-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By jimwildman
also make sure the breather is clear, pressure...

also make sure the breather is clear, pressure building in the crankcase will get past many seals.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-11-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By jimwildman
You couldnt do a better upgrade than a lithium...

You couldnt do a better upgrade than a lithium battery..

I didnt like that they dont balance charge the batteries, so built my own.

I haven't heard alot of complaining or issues with them. I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-04-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,618
Posted By jimwildman
No you got that backward, kinda. The hawk was...

No you got that backward, kinda. The hawk was baed on the nx150 bros.

That said the hawk makes a good platform for a replica build.

Mine is a red hawk, with the frame painted red, has an xl500...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-29-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,310
Posted By jimwildman
Yeah, thats a good idea,, thanks.

Yeah, thats a good idea,, thanks.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-29-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,259
Posted By jimwildman
So you need the goofy alloy part that the switch...

So you need the goofy alloy part that the switch goes into that bolts to the tripple tree?

I have that part, in my shop, if ya want it I have no use for it.

not sure what they charge for it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-20-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,310
Posted By jimwildman
I can verify that this is doable, and if I fit...

I can verify that this is doable, and if I fit the xl500s in there the 350 should be no big deal.




This an older xl350 engine? I hear the 350s was hard on cams. A buddy of mine had an old...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-12-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,379
Posted By jimwildman
Are they junk, Yes! but by what standard? ...

Are they junk, Yes! but by what standard?

My opinion is they are not well engineered, and have many shortcuts, compromises in the design. My buddy bought a Magician for his girl to cruise around...
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