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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-22-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By eco4arcs
I can't speak for Va... But I've had no trouble...

I can't speak for Va... But I've had no trouble registering 2 hawks in DC. So far no problems with theft either, but I do have a gated parking pad off an alleyway for my bikes.

The magicians look...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By eco4arcs
Hawk 250... sorry to omit that critical nugget.

Hawk 250... sorry to omit that critical nugget.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By eco4arcs
Size of triple tree center stem nut

Does anyone know the size of the monster nut in the center of the triple tree top plate?

Pardon the omission... haosen hawk 250.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-26-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 993
Posted By eco4arcs
Key to fixing a flat tire

I wish I was joking but I'll be gathering first hand experience fixing a flat on my hawk now that I have the obvious culprit removed from my knob by.

I've had flats from screws, nails etc... but...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-12-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By eco4arcs
Fork boots: size? Source?

The fork boots are shredding on my hawk even though it's never seen a trail or been dumped.

Does anyone know the proper size? Is the diameter of the fork upper or lower used in sizing?

Any...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-22-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By eco4arcs
Exactly...I figured keeping the parts source was...

Exactly...I figured keeping the parts source was crucial to maintain the integrity of the bike.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-21-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By eco4arcs
Installed

I might just leave them in place....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-21-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By eco4arcs
Clutch cable retainer band failure.

As I've mentioned I usually ride my hawk to work about 9 miles...so today pulling into the office garage I was immediately distracted by a gleaming new BMW s 1000rr a buddy has been threatening to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-15-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,164
Posted By eco4arcs
hawk stock exhaust question

If i unscrew the muffler cap and remove the hitech mesh baffle will i reap any performance benefits beyond the more satisfying sound?

Any jetting change suggestions? Running 115/30 now.
thanks
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-15-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By eco4arcs
Pretty much every day unless it's raining... My...

Pretty much every day unless it's raining...
My 9mi. Commute from petworth in DC to Bethesda MD is actually surprisingly nice as I take beach drive through rock Creek Park. There are actually some...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-04-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,598
Posted By eco4arcs
Last night my wife...

Well after hearing me raphsodize about the joys of having a motorcycle again and how much more I like my commute, the ease of parking, the changes in my brain chemistry and on and on etc...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-03-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,106
Posted By eco4arcs
Safe journey to you Evelyn. We admir e your...

Safe journey to you Evelyn.
We admir e your chutzpah.

your story and the ridereport from 'oldnweed' on advrider are inspirational.

talking about your stories has actually captured my wife's...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,268
Posted By eco4arcs
So you inspired me Sport... I finally pulled the...

So you inspired me Sport... I finally pulled the rear wheel an installed the 45t on the rear. So one of my hawks is now bone stock w/500 miles and the other has the 17/45 tooth gearing with the...
Forum: Video and Pics 03-29-2016, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Posted By eco4arcs
That's a ride I've been mulling over... Any...

That's a ride I've been mulling over... Any suggested routes south for a Hawk rider? I've got the 17/45 combo but I'm not wanting to do the dance on I66 to 29.
Forum: Video and Pics 03-28-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Posted By eco4arcs
You guys crack me up. You pretty much got my...

You guys crack me up.
You pretty much got my location spud. The mall was a zoo with tourists and locals out for the whitehouse Easter egg roll.

The blossoms were great down by the monument but...
Forum: Video and Pics 03-28-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Posted By eco4arcs
Hawk in DC

Haven't taken a ride in a week so I took a spin down to the mall to checkout the cherry blossoms then crossed the river to run an errand. I figured if post a shot of a mudfree trail virgin hawk...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-17-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Posted By eco4arcs
I'm riding two hawks on any given day; one...

I'm riding two hawks on any given day; one totally stock, the other with the mikuni and 17/45 tooth gears.

The mikuni is jetted 115/30 with the pms out 1.5 turns cclip in the second slot from the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-17-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By eco4arcs
Beeping city drivers-hawk horn suggestions

Any suggestions for the loudest bleeping horn I can put on my hawk?

As always thanks for the expertise.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,571
Posted By eco4arcs
confession

So i read this thread last night and guess i am predisposed to think of chinese manufactured products as being idiosyncratic, prone to failure etc....

I started my hawk this chilly morning and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,761
Posted By eco4arcs
My stock Hawk indicates 55ish wide open in 5th on...

My stock Hawk indicates 55ish wide open in 5th on a flat with 128 miles on the odometer.
I weigh probably 200lbs in my gear.

I'm not certain the speed indicated is accurate but I also can't say...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,935
Posted By eco4arcs
Geico insured my hawk for $99 for the...

Geico insured my hawk for $99 for the year...that's just minimum required liability for Washington DC...I would think it would be less expensive elsewhere.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-17-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By eco4arcs
Thanks for the suggestion. Does the pod filter...

Thanks for the suggestion. Does the pod filter require a jetting change for the mikuni vm26 30mm jetted at 115/30? I'm at sea level.

Really appreciate all your expertise and wisdom... To all the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-17-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By eco4arcs
how to remove a hawk 250 carburetor

So what's the secret for gettg the pz30 off to put on the new mikuni clone?

It looks like i have to remove the airbox and battery box to get the air intake off the carb...maybe the gastank too.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-10-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,699
Posted By eco4arcs
I've been looking for more street oriented tires...

I've been looking for more street oriented tires for my Hawk as well....

Anybody have any experience or comments on VeeRubber VRM 163 or 193 tires?
18 and 21 inch options are available on eBay.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-10-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By eco4arcs
Thanks. Ill disconnect from the perch and try to...

Thanks. Ill disconnect from the perch and try to splice them together...sometimes safety features are frustrating.
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