New for 2023 RPS Hawk DLX

BriNbigD · 11-06-2023, 05:24 PM

So far it seems the new DLX I picked up from TxPowerSports has all LED lighting and a counterbalanced engine. I’m not sure if there is anything else.

Please chime in if you know of any other new stuff!

BriNbigD · 11-09-2023, 05:29 PM

Of course I didn’t remove any paint, but all the welds look like good Q/C. And it came with something that drained out of where the oil goes, not sure what it was but I hesitate to call it oil. But there was a magnetic oil drain plug (17mm head).

BriNbigD · 11-10-2023, 02:53 PM

223 Motor is NOT currently big bore upgradable by MotoCult as this motor has the 15mm piston connect rod (not 16mm like the 229cc).

BriNbigD · 11-12-2023, 01:11 PM

So mine came with 16/45 stock…

Dusman · 11-12-2023, 06:24 PM

I was out on the trails last weekend and saw a fellah with a brand new Hawk DLX that had the all LEDs and counterbalanced engine. I took a close look at it and the fit and finish was definitely light years above my 2019 carbed Hawk and other Hawks I've seen online and in person, especially the frame welds. He and I rode around together for a little while and his bike ran smooth as butter. I'm glad to see these upgrades and hopefully it will be a consistent practice in the future!

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 05:00 PM

Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 05:02 PM

I also added speed bleeders while I was at it!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 05:08 PM

Since I use this as my primary small-errand runner I added a rear case that was less than $50 and bolted right in (after drilling new holes) with the included screws.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCC8TJN...roduct_details
It’s a really cheap case, but detaches and locks. What more could I want!

BriNbigD · 11-14-2023, 11:13 AM

Had a nice, long, talk with Devin @MotoCult this morning. The ported/polished heads he has will not fit the new 223s. Neither will the head/bottom gaskets! It seems the bolt patterns are different. He’s working with suppliers to get the new parts, but that’s “a slow boat to China” situation. Just be advised if you have a new counterbalanced DLX there are no engine parts for us…yet.

BriNbigD · 11-14-2023, 04:22 PM

Always something new to discover! I think most of the Hawks have slotted ports. Here you can see mine are internal hex head.

BriNbigD · 11-16-2023, 05:28 PM

Devin @MotoCult is hoping to have full kits for the new 223s by ‘spring’. He’s checking now to see if the 292 cam will fit.

BriNbigD · 11-21-2023, 06:31 PM

Began having starting issues on my brand new bike and thought I had the dreaded ECU gremlin. Decided to do the air box delete and pod filter, leaving the stock exhaust (baffle removed). The air box is a little more difficult to remove than the vids show on The Tube. When I got to the air box to throttle body I realized it was barely attached! Whomever put it on tightened the clamp and pulled it right off. Needless to say, I ensured the pod was well attached to the throttle body, and it to the intake. Now it starts right up and will just need some running to teach the ECU my setup.

Wish I had a camera to video my mods…maybe start a channel.

alex_in_az · 11-22-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BriNbigD

Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

what does the brake lever feel like with these new parts? My TBR7 has always been spongy, even though I've bled it numerous times. I figured it was the hose expanding under load. the brake works fine, it just feels weird

BriNbigD · 11-22-2023, 01:06 PM

Front brake pads/rotors are still breaking in, but they are much firmer with the braided lines. I have no sponginess at all.

BriNbigD · 11-22-2023, 05:36 PM

Finally did it. I replaced the rear shock with a slightly shorter one and it puts my feet much closer to completely flat on the ground.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092ZS8WS8...roduct_details

11-06-2023, 05:24 PM	#1
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	New for 2023 RPS Hawk DLX So far it seems the new DLX I picked up from TxPowerSports has all LED lighting and a counterbalanced engine. I’m not sure if there is anything else. Please chime in if you know of any other new stuff! Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-09-2023, 05:29 PM	#2
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Great welds Of course I didn’t remove any paint, but all the welds look like good Q/C. And it came with something that drained out of where the oil goes, not sure what it was but I hesitate to call it oil. But there was a magnetic oil drain plug (17mm head). Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-10-2023, 02:53 PM	#3
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	223cc 223 Motor is NOT currently big bore upgradable by MotoCult as this motor has the 15mm piston connect rod (not 16mm like the 229cc). __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-12-2023, 01:11 PM	#4
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Sprockets So mine came with 16/45 stock… Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-13-2023, 05:00 PM	#6
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-13-2023 at 05:13 PM. Reason: Add more pics
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11-12-2023, 06:24 PM	#5
Dusman Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NC Posts: 202	I was out on the trails last weekend and saw a fellah with a brand new Hawk DLX that had the all LEDs and counterbalanced engine. I took a close look at it and the fit and finish was definitely light years above my 2019 carbed Hawk and other Hawks I've seen online and in person, especially the frame welds. He and I rode around together for a little while and his bike ran smooth as butter. I'm glad to see these upgrades and hopefully it will be a consistent practice in the future!
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11-13-2023, 05:02 PM	#7
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Rest of the new lines I also added speed bleeders while I was at it! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-13-2023 at 05:24 PM. Reason: Add link
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11-13-2023, 05:08 PM	#8
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Tail case Since I use this as my primary small-errand runner I added a rear case that was less than $50 and bolted right in (after drilling new holes) with the included screws. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCC8TJN...roduct_details It’s a really cheap case, but detaches and locks. What more could I want! Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-14-2023, 11:13 AM	#9
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Had a nice, long, talk with Devin @MotoCult this morning. The ported/polished heads he has will not fit the new 223s. Neither will the head/bottom gaskets! It seems the bolt patterns are different. He’s working with suppliers to get the new parts, but that’s “a slow boat to China” situation. Just be advised if you have a new counterbalanced DLX there are no engine parts for us…yet. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-14-2023, 04:22 PM	#10
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Inspection ports Always something new to discover! I think most of the Hawks have slotted ports. Here you can see mine are internal hex head. Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-16-2023 at 05:29 PM. Reason: Adding sizes
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11-16-2023, 05:28 PM	#11
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	MotoCult Devin @MotoCult is hoping to have full kits for the new 223s by ‘spring’. He’s checking now to see if the 292 cam will fit. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-21-2023, 06:31 PM	#12
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Began having starting issues on my brand new bike and thought I had the dreaded ECU gremlin. Decided to do the air box delete and pod filter, leaving the stock exhaust (baffle removed). The air box is a little more difficult to remove than the vids show on The Tube. When I got to the air box to throttle body I realized it was barely attached! Whomever put it on tightened the clamp and pulled it right off. Needless to say, I ensured the pod was well attached to the throttle body, and it to the intake. Now it starts right up and will just need some running to teach the ECU my setup. Wish I had a camera to video my mods…maybe start a channel. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-22-2023, 01:06 PM	#14
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Tight Front brake pads/rotors are still breaking in, but they are much firmer with the braided lines. I have no sponginess at all. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-22-2023, 05:36 PM	#15
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	New rear shock Finally did it. I replaced the rear shock with a slightly shorter one and it puts my feet much closer to completely flat on the ground. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092ZS8WS8...roduct_details Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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