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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-02-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
Help please! The repair went great and we have...

Help please! The repair went great and we have put MANY miles on the Hawk...HOWEVER, we just got back from some ROUGH forest service roads in North GA and noticed that we have LOST the clamp between...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks very much!

Thanks very much!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
Fyi both were 8mm...

Fyi both were 8mm...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
And should gaskets be at both the front and back...

And should gaskets be at both the front and back end of where the head pipe connects?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thank you Pete! I'll head to the hardware store...

Thank you Pete! I'll head to the hardware store and let you know how it works out! Thanks again.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-13-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks Dave! I'll give a try to both of your...

Thanks Dave! I'll give a try to both of your ideas.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-13-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By Redbookaudio
We've changed the oil on our new Hawk 3 times,...

We've changed the oil on our new Hawk 3 times, exactly according to manual instructions, and we add exactly ONE quart and the site glass is always perfect.... hard to understand where the .6 quarts...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-13-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By Redbookaudio
"Blue Hawk Down" muffler head pipe fell off!

Hi Hawk guru's!
I took off on a ride today on the Hawk and our muffler head pipe fell off! Somehow the nuts (see picture 2) came off, and then eventually the clamp on the back end of the head...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-02-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,856
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks Red Hawk and ChrisWNY!

Thanks Red Hawk and ChrisWNY!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-01-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,856
Posted By Redbookaudio
thanks Jerry! do you know what size spark plug...

thanks Jerry! do you know what size spark plug wrench I need to purchase? The one that came with the Hawk doesn't fit this new spark plug....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-01-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,856
Posted By Redbookaudio
issues with spark plug DR8EIX #2202 for Hawk

I'm having difficulty changing out the Hawk spark plug.:hmm:

1. The spark plug DR8EIX #2202 (recommended by many here) doesn't seem to accept my spark plug wire. Perhaps a piece is stuck...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,361
Posted By Redbookaudio
ChrisWNY, Thanks for pointing me to MeganDans...

ChrisWNY,
Thanks for pointing me to MeganDans video. That seems simple enough! :)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
Sounds like I get to ride the bike to the...

Sounds like I get to ride the bike to the hardware store again! :tup:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
Hawk 250 rear brake "failure"

Here's two pictures
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
A guy at the hardware store pick out a stainless...

A guy at the hardware store pick out a stainless bolt and a nylock nut and even installed on the bike for me (he was a biker and was happy to do it).... I noticed he did NOT use washers. He did say...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,361
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks Kirk! We will change the fork oil as our...

Thanks Kirk! We will change the fork oil as our next "project".... :)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
I haven't done the repair yet Chris... I was...

I haven't done the repair yet Chris... I was thinking I'd ride the bike to the local VERY GOOD hardware store and see what they say... I also learned about a "castellated" nut which might be an...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks for the info and pictures ChrisWNY.... I...

Thanks for the info and pictures ChrisWNY.... I didn't remember what was holding it together. And thanks others for the info on the loctite and nylock nut information. I'll head to my local hardware...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
And would the "Blue" threadlocker Loctite be the...

And would the "Blue" threadlocker Loctite be the correct one?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By Redbookaudio
Hawk 250 rear brake "failure"

While enjoying massive acceleration after getting the carb tuned up, I needed to apply brakes and the rear brake pedal went to the "floor" with no response. Now I know why they say to check your...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,361
Posted By Redbookaudio
Kirk we were thinking about changing the fork oil...

Kirk we were thinking about changing the fork oil (although everything seems good with the original....but as newbies, we don't have anything to compare it to). I've seen videos about changing the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-27-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,361
Posted By Redbookaudio
Kirk... very impressive Hawk setup! 12 miles?...

Kirk... very impressive Hawk setup! 12 miles? (probably actually only 8 or 9 miles if your odometer works like mine....) At any rate, it sounds like you have more fun working on the bike than...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-22-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,581
Posted By Redbookaudio
Thanks very much! We live and ride in Atlanta,...

Thanks very much! We live and ride in Atlanta, GA. Elevation 1000 ft. What jet do you recommend?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-21-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,581
Posted By Redbookaudio
We just upgraded our Hawk to make it more road...

We just upgraded our Hawk to make it more road friendly (JT Sprockets 17/45 combo and 80/20 tires to replace the knobbies). We LOVE it now, but I can tell the engine could perform/breathe...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,878
Posted By Redbookaudio
The clearance on mine sits very close to 1/2 inch...

The clearance on mine sits very close to 1/2 inch (with the rear tire aligned to the best of my ability)
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