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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-07-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By Vtunimog
Hawk250 Clutch issue

My hawk has been parked for a while, took it out so my daughter could take it as she is learning. I noticed the clutch seemed to have a slight “stickiness”. It would act like the cable was...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-14-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Vtunimog
Thanks Dan, nice to see you still active here. ...

Thanks Dan, nice to see you still active here. Thanks to everyone who responded -

I did all the bearings (Honda if I recall) in 2019, but I don’t recall doing the headstock. I will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Vtunimog
17 Hawk in use again

Somewhere back in 2020 i parked my Hawk and started riding my KLR mostly. Now my 22 year old daughter wants to ride and thinks the hawk is the perfect bike for her to learn to ride on.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,022
Posted By Vtunimog
Oil Cooler - fitment

does anyone have detailed photos of how they installed the larger 125ML oil cooler setup ? I am wishing I had gone with the smaller oil cooler. I don't wish to cut the fender if I don't have to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By Vtunimog
I hear good things about the T4/T6 Rotella , I...

I hear good things about the T4/T6 Rotella , I have a KLR and that seems to be the goto oil of choice. I have been running Amsoil Sythentic for dirt bikes in mine and noticed some odd clutch...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-20-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Vtunimog
clutch slippage

Finally crossed nearly 2700 miles on my Hawk. While climbing a steep hill at speed I shifted from 4th to 5th gear and about 15 seconds later the engine raced and acted like the clutch was...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Vtunimog
Oh No I have used their batteries in trucks for a while...

I have used their batteries in trucks for a while and never had an issue, I run my KLR with their battery as well , sits all winter in my unheated garage (did that one year with the Hawk and it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Vtunimog
I thought I had a quality battery, paid $100 for...

I thought I had a quality battery, paid $100 for a interstate battery. Only had the battery tender on it before I put the battery on the shelf and when I took off and remounted. I didn't...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By Vtunimog
Hawk Springtime hate ---

I put my hawk away last december (very late this year) Ran it dry, drained the tank, and put it inside my heated basement disconnected the battery and hooked the battery tender to it. flash...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-06-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By Vtunimog
Hawk Crash -

I have been riding since I was about 13 and only had one other crash - both times on dirt roads with ruts or soft gravel. My last one was last night around 8:45 I was cruising a road that sort of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-08-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
I have three carbs, Stock PZ30 Clone, ...

I have three carbs,

Stock PZ30 Clone, All stock no changes or upgrades - Same behavior

VM26 Clone - 115 Main/25 Idle - 4th ring needle position - 1.5-2 turns of the mixture screw. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-07-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
sorry that is a typo - 120 is the main and I...

sorry that is a typo - 120 is the main and I think 40 is the idle jet
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-07-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Update - New CDI/COIL

So splurged and bought a new CDI/COIL and airfilter from TX Powersports. Parts came in last night. Installed both - fired up and seemed to idle much smoother. Took it out it was fine for about...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-07-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By Vtunimog
I live 15 minutes from the local VT DMV office, ...

I live 15 minutes from the local VT DMV office, sounds like someone was giving you a story to me. if it is a 2004 or earlier you don't need a title or MCO just a bill of sale. PM me and I might...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
do you have a post on that ?

do you have a post on that ?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Vtunimog
Have you tried Acerbis ? they make a range of...

Have you tried Acerbis ? they make a range of plastic tanks that fit Honda's it might take some measuring but I think they may fit the TT250 ?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Thanks I didn't think of that, I have been...

Thanks I didn't think of that, I have been through a whole wiring harness issue with my KLR and know, even when they are as simple as a hawk wiring harness, how much of a PIA they can be. I will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Maybe part of the problem - I will order a...

Maybe part of the problem - I will order a replacement although it looks suspiciously like my lawnmower filter :-)



I ran it without, less acceleration issues but still a stumble/sputter...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
the filter was clean but heavily oiled. maybe...

the filter was clean but heavily oiled. maybe 1/8" of oil in the bottom of the cleaner box as well looked mostly clean though ?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Thanks ChinaRider - I am thinking electrical...

Thanks ChinaRider - I am thinking electrical too, I picked up some Keihin jets today a 130/35 Pilot/idle put the PZ30b back on and starts up just fine, idles well but under slight acceleration I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
new spark plug

I think have run the bike maybe a total of 2 miles and 10 minutes ?



This is what the new iridium plug looks like - pretty sooty
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
No, not even knocked over. no but last time...

No, not even knocked over. no but last time I checked there was a nice coating of oil in the airbox that I cleaned out. perhaps my overfull oil level was pushing oil out through the breather...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,246
Posted By Vtunimog
I learned that the hard way - I was fortunate...

I learned that the hard way - I was fortunate enough to grow up on a long road that had about 5-6 old dis-used town roads running off it so everyone used to come to my house to ride the old roads...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Jerry Thanks , I made that mistake last year ! ...

Jerry Thanks , I made that mistake last year ! My Keihin has a choke lever but it is for a cable actuated arrangement and will not remain closed when pulled.



I tried engaging the choke...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,060
Posted By Vtunimog
Irate 25 @ 1.5 turns and it seems to just have slid off...

25 @ 1.5 turns and it seems to just have slid off the rails. Each carb seems to more or less exhibit the same issues to a different degree.



the P30B Keihin (clone) jets arent marked so I...
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