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Join Date: Jan 2020
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Exactly, Megadan! That's what I figured happened to MY bike! Someone just threw it in a truck. Til I watched the security footage! They had to stop me from kicking myself, guy just walks up, tugs on it, kicks it out of gear, and away he went! My bike weighs around 260lbs. wet. My buddy and I threw it in the back of the truck to take to DMV. Didn't take much...
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: California
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Have you heard of a double O-ring chain? That was one of the first swaps I heard of after getting my bike. You can still lube the chain, if you wish. But I heard it's way less crucial with a double O-ring. They're better lubed to begin with and the lube stays a lot longer.
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Join Date: Feb 2020
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I’ve heard of them, but also read the chain that comes stock on the bike is pretty decent. I’ll run the stock chain for a while and if I end up having to adjust it frequently, I’ll upgrade.
My next round of mods will include a 35-36 tooth rear sprocket and some sort of bag(s). |
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An o-ring chain isn't really necessary on these bikes as you're not taking this bike off road in the dirt and mud. When you do finally have to replace it then buy an o-ring chain. I have 500 miles on the stock chain and it only stretch a little within the first 20 miles or so and hasn't stretched anymore since then.
I have an o-ring chain installed on my Hawk because when I take that bike off road it gets covered in sandy mud and water. With a regular chain I would have to pull the chain after a ride in the spillway and give it a good cleaning and then soak it in gear oil afterward. With the o-ring chain I could just wash it down real good while on the bike and just spray it with chain lube afterwards. As far as the sprocket. I think you told me you weigh a little more than I do. I think the 36 tooth might be a better choice. I do have a 34 tooth installed right now but I think I should of gone with a 35 tooth which puts me at the same gear ratio as my Hawk. I found that the 34 tooth puts the chain right on the hub and is just a little to tall for my liking. It may be okay once I do the head work. I know the engine will loosen up some more once I hit around a 1000 miles. I already have a 16 tooth and might try that one just to see how I like it for now.
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Thanks for the tip on the sprocket, Jerry. I’m 6’3” and 230lbs. Headed to get it registered now! I’m hoping to take a spin around town tonight.
I don’t want to go far until I check the valves though. I assume checking the valves with the feeler gauge is the same procedure as a Hawk? There are several videos on the Hawks, but none on this bike that I’ve seen. |
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Join Date: Feb 2020
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Cool, thanks. I see you have oil coolers on both of your bikes. Obviously you feel that’s important since the oil for the engine and transmission is one in the same. I haven’t really researched oil coolers at all.
I could order the oil cooler and then install it when I do the valves. I’ll read up on them tonight. |
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You might want to pick this kit up from member Nzbrakelates. it will make vale adjustment much easier on these engines. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-250-Ap...IAAOSwCVtcOuVd
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Hmm.. this is a little troubling in the gas tank.
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Damn, it’s worse off to the side. Thoughts?
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Wow, that doesn't look good. I know I checked my tank before I put gas in it and was clean. I would send that picture to Venom.
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