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12-08-2023, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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Location: DFW
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‘23 Hawk DLX. Thanks Bill Hilly! I’m near your weight and got it to 65 before the airbox delete/pod filter install. I’ve got everything I need to install patches to the ECU. Waiting on the 292 cam that Devin has sent. I’ll install that (if it fits) and patch the ECU. You guys are giving me some great info! I’m in DFW, so flat. Very few hills. Not worried about high speeds, I’ve got a Ninja 400 for that!
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12-08-2023, 05:10 PM | #2 |
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I simply went up one tooth on the front spocket of my KPX 250 and it dropped the cruise RPM by 500 at 55 mph. it doesn't seem to care at all off road either. I'm with Bill Hilly, 55 mph is plenty fast enough for me. I'm not trying to spin the little motor to death cruising at 65+ mph all day. But I have a little extra on tap if need be. Some folks get tied up in top speed. We should all remember you basically have a lawn mower motor with a gear box. LOL.
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12-09-2023, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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I have a few videos on YouTube, most on my Hawk, which as I mentioned before has 16/46. I usually just run at a common sense, pace, but there is a brief speed run towards the end of this video. You may need to adjust the video quality on your end of YouTube. You can find more on my channel as well.
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12-09-2023, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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‘Good ol boys’ channel said he experienced a lot of “slipping” with the 15 front. Has anyone here had that problem? Your input is helping me a lot!
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12-09-2023, 12:46 PM | #6 |
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Probably the worst think in running a 15 with a small rear is the fact that the chain is going to be putting a lot more wear and tear on the slider. He may have meant wheel spin when he said slip, because I don't see how, it would cause the chain to slip, unless the chain was far too slack.
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12-09-2023, 03:52 PM | #7 | |
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Of course
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12-09-2023, 04:46 PM | #8 |
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That helmet fits me good, but it makes it hard to talk, because it's so snug around the jaws. I have also had a cold ontop of everything.
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12-12-2023, 09:40 PM | #9 |
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[QUOTE=BriNbigD;402539. I enjoyed your ride-along video. But the audio was not great. A little garbled in places. But still fun![/QUOTE]
I went ahead and put the full video up on YouTube. I went for gas , and then came home a different route. You also get a tour of Ripley WV. The first 10 minutes are the same as the Coyote Run video. I plan on making one on the KPX soon, probably either on the Kanahawa River to Point Pleasant, or the TNT Area (Moth man's stomping grounds). I don't believe in any of that, but some do |
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12-10-2023, 10:05 AM | #10 |
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Hello just got done changing my sprockets, 17 up front 37 on the back. Now go 70 mph at top speed,was not sure about my bike had enough power to use these sprockets,it dose. 2021 TBR7,with 8300 miles. Very happy!!!
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12-10-2023, 10:36 AM | #11 | |
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Chain size
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Using the 428? And how many links did you end up at?
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12-10-2023, 12:10 PM | #12 |
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Concidering the larger circumference of the Hawk tire, about a 40 rear, and 17 front would be about like the 37/17 on the TBR7. I am thinking that Jerry runs about a 40/17 on his Hawk. He lives in Louisiana, and is not packing the extra weight that some of us are. LOL
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12-10-2023, 07:02 PM | #13 |
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2012 TBR7 running 17/40
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I live in southeastern PA near Philly. I commute to NJ for work about 17 miles one way. Getting off the line at traffic lights was a problem as I was having to shift too soon and cars would come up close as I was not gaining speed fast enough. Went to 17/40 and the problem was solved. 5th gear is basically an overdrive so down hill I can almost pin the speedometer (It is 10% high). No vibration at highway speeds but 5th is definitely for level and slightly downhill grades. My TBR7 is stock. The higher gearing has definitely helped some of the fuel starvation problems you get with the stock carb. |
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12-10-2023, 07:06 PM | #14 |
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2021 TBR7 running 17/40
Hi,
I live in southeastern PA near Philly. I commute to NJ for work about 17 miles one way. Getting off the line at traffic lights was a problem as I was having to shift too soon and cars would come up close as I was not gaining speed fast enough. Went to 17/40 and the problem was solved. 5th gear is basically an overdrive so down hill I can almost pin the speedometer (It is 10% high). No vibration at highway speeds but 5th is definitely for level and slightly downhill grades. My TBR7 is stock. The higher gearing has definitely helped some of the fuel starvation problems you get with the stock carb. |
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