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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-05-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By chiefmeat68
Thanks for all the info! And yes I confirmed the...

Thanks for all the info! And yes I confirmed the stock hawk has 7/8" clamps/handlebars.

I found what appear to be te same risers on AliExpress and ordered them......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-01-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,801
Posted By chiefmeat68
You just reminded me of my co-worker who has half...

You just reminded me of my co-worker who has half of his actual kneecap cast in acrylic as a paper weight!

He lost it in a motorcycle crash in his 20's.

I feel the same about how much my hawk...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-01-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By chiefmeat68
I'm definitely looking for suggestions. ...

I'm definitely looking for suggestions.

I'm 6'4" 250lbs.

I've been researching and it seems many people suggest upgading to bigger diameter bars and use risers but I have some questions...
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By chiefmeat68
Just a quick followup on this one... I've...

Just a quick followup on this one...

I've had a chance to ride with the extra spacers/preload for a few hundred miles...

It's definitely too stiff... as all of you mentioned... but way better...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By chiefmeat68
Followup on this one...

At my last oil change a couple days ago I took some pictures of the used oil (see below). The odometer is broken but I'm estimating this oil went no more than 500 miles (Rotella T6, 15-40).

It...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-11-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By chiefmeat68
Did I do it right?... probably not... Front fork oil and preload spacers... Hawk 250

I finally got around to changing the front fork oil in my 2022 hawk with 4000+ miles on it.

I'm 6'4" and weigh about 250-270lbs so I wanted to add a little more preload.

I didn't measure......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By chiefmeat68
As always thanks for the info Megadan!

As always thanks for the info Megadan!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-29-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By chiefmeat68
So this may be a basic question but what are the...

So this may be a basic question but what are the trade-offs for the more aggressive cam?

From what I have gathered it may make for a rough idle... and may slightly reduce low end power... but...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-27-2023, 02:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By chiefmeat68
Megadan, I put a neodymium magnet on the...

Megadan,

I put a neodymium magnet on the outside side of the drain plug for a couple of changes and did not see any noticeable pickup... but I don't know if it was strong enough or in a good spot...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-26-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By chiefmeat68
Everything that Glitters is not Gold

I am pushing 4,000 miles on my Hawk 250. I changed the oil initially then at 50 miles, 100 miles, 200 miles, 250 miles, then every 200-400 miles after that. I changed it that frequently at first...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-26-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,290
Posted By chiefmeat68
Agreed... but I can't stop buying upgrades for...

Agreed... but I can't stop buying upgrades for the hawk... it's a problem.

Every time I go down the counterbalanced 6 speed rabbit hole I always come to the conclusion that I might as well just...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-25-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,290
Posted By chiefmeat68
Moto Cult

So I found this site selling upgrade kits for many of the Chinese bikes. They claim to actually do dyno testing to show the improvement to expect. They also have good tutorial videos showing how to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-06-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By chiefmeat68
Hey Megadan... I bet your "ported and...

Hey Megadan...

I bet your "ported and polished" head and header have nothing on this factory beauty!! The craftsmanship is exquisite!!

I think the lumps and weld splatter are strategically...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By chiefmeat68
Holy Crap!!!! I finally bit the bullet and...

Holy Crap!!!!

I finally bit the bullet and replaced my stock exhaust with the one linked in the original post of this thread. HUGE improvement!! It's like a whole new bike!!

I always felt...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-09-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By chiefmeat68
I hate loud annoying bikes... unless it's mine!!!

I hate loud annoying bikes... unless it's mine!!!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-28-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By chiefmeat68
So maybe I've been making an incorrect assumption...

So maybe I've been making an incorrect assumption about the can looking thingy on the header. I have been assuming that is a cat.

If it's not a cat then what is it? Maybe an expansion chamber of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-28-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,382
Posted By chiefmeat68
Exhaust Upgrade Theory

It seems everybody claims a significant boost in power by upgrading their exhaust. I believe these claims. I understand a higher flow less restrictive exhaust will give a performance boost.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-30-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By chiefmeat68
TominOH... Been using your method I'm calling the...

TominOH... Been using your method I'm calling the "calibrated finger" method of alignment... it goes well with my "calibrated eye" method. I honestly think it's more accurate that my measuing tape...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By chiefmeat68
Sproket Wear Issue

I've been lurking on this forum for 3 months now. Never really owned a motorcycle so a newb. Researched all the models and decided on the carbureted Hawk 250.

I've been breaking it in with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,469
Posted By chiefmeat68
I have the same question as the OP... After...

I have the same question as the OP...

After everyone's great advice so far... I "think" I want a carbureted Hawk 250. I was about to buy it on powersportsmax until I noticed only the Hawk 250 DLX...
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