New Hawk 250 Owner

kd2dxf · 05-02-2016, 11:09 PM

Finally got my new Hawk on the streets. Bought from Killer Motorsports. Waited 2 weeks for MCO. very minor damage from shipping (to be expected). Assembled by myself, thought I did a good job for not knowing anything about a motorcycle, but very technically inclined. Registered in New York State with no issues.
Some concerns:
Speedo/Mileage not accurate. says i'm going 70 when in all reality i'm going 50. and probably logging 1.75 mile for every actual mile driven. I hope to resolve this by buying mjstef's new tach/speedo

Had to modify the license plate holder, as NY moto plates are smaller than vehicle plates.

Seems to top out around 50MPH. I use for on road use. which size sprockets should I get to achieve 60 comfortably? or possibly modify the carb?

kd2dxf · 05-02-2016, 11:12 PM

heres pic

culcune · 05-02-2016, 11:23 PM

Welcome to here! The popular choice for sprockets is a 17 countersprocket. A 45 rear. Watch motocheez's videos (he is also a member here on chinariders) on youtube for other suggestions (I don't have a Hawk...yet)

Weldangrind · 05-03-2016, 01:19 AM

Welcome!

You get extra points for sharing a pic in your second post.

Sharp bike.

SpudRider · 05-03-2016, 01:48 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

paulesmann · 05-03-2016, 03:00 AM

Welcome Kd! odometer is in killometers and as for the sprockets, a 16t front and 45t rear is a great combo for road use. Keep us updated on how the bike is turning out!

Bruce's · 05-03-2016, 08:27 AM

Hard to tell from the picture angle ,but did you slip the forks up in the triple trees or leave them how they came ?

Ron B · 05-03-2016, 09:38 AM

Make sure you adjust the valves, there always shipped tight. and grease the speeo cable, mine had none. my swing arm bolt needed it also.

dpl096 · 05-03-2016, 11:45 AM

Congrats on the bike and welcome aboard!

kd2dxf · 05-04-2016, 07:39 AM

I'm having a local bike shop take a look at the carb to see what needs to be done. Also is there a specific brand for the sprockets that is specific to the Hawk?

kd2dxf · 05-04-2016, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce's

Hard to tell from the picture angle ,but did you slip the forks up in the triple trees or leave them how they came ?

I had to adjust the forks up. theirs about 3 centimeters from the top bolt, to the top bracket...if that makes any sense

culcune · 05-04-2016, 08:20 AM

http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTR269 seems to be the one for the rear that most are ordering, and http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF259 for the countersprocket.

bogieboy · 05-04-2016, 11:15 AM

welcome from a fellow upstater...north end of the fingerlakes here.... care to narrow down your location? LOL those hawks are a beautiful bike...

05-02-2016, 11:09 PM	#1
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	New Hawk 250 Owner Finally got my new Hawk on the streets. Bought from Killer Motorsports. Waited 2 weeks for MCO. very minor damage from shipping (to be expected). Assembled by myself, thought I did a good job for not knowing anything about a motorcycle, but very technically inclined. Registered in New York State with no issues. Some concerns: Speedo/Mileage not accurate. says i'm going 70 when in all reality i'm going 50. and probably logging 1.75 mile for every actual mile driven. I hope to resolve this by buying mjstef's new tach/speedo Had to modify the license plate holder, as NY moto plates are smaller than vehicle plates. Seems to top out around 50MPH. I use for on road use. which size sprockets should I get to achieve 60 comfortably? or possibly modify the carb?
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05-02-2016, 11:23 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here! The popular choice for sprockets is a 17 countersprocket. A 45 rear. Watch motocheez's videos (he is also a member here on chinariders) on youtube for other suggestions (I don't have a Hawk...yet) __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-03-2016, 01:19 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! You get extra points for sharing a pic in your second post. Sharp bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-03-2016, 01:48 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-03-2016, 03:00 AM	#6
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	Welcome Kd! odometer is in killometers and as for the sprockets, a 16t front and 45t rear is a great combo for road use. Keep us updated on how the bike is turning out! __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350 Last edited by paulesmann; 05-03-2016 at 05:44 AM.
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05-03-2016, 08:27 AM	#7
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Hard to tell from the picture angle ,but did you slip the forks up in the triple trees or leave them how they came ?
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05-03-2016, 09:38 AM	#8
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	Make sure you adjust the valves, there always shipped tight. and grease the speeo cable, mine had none. my swing arm bolt needed it also. __________________ Wingless Hawk, 2016 orange RX3, 97 wide glide,2003 KLR
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05-03-2016, 11:45 AM	#9
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Congrats on the bike and welcome aboard! __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-04-2016, 07:39 AM	#10
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	I'm having a local bike shop take a look at the carb to see what needs to be done. Also is there a specific brand for the sprockets that is specific to the Hawk?
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05-04-2016, 08:20 AM	#12
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTR269 seems to be the one for the rear that most are ordering, and http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF259 for the countersprocket. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-04-2016, 11:15 AM	#13
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	welcome from a fellow upstater...north end of the fingerlakes here.... care to narrow down your location? LOL those hawks are a beautiful bike...
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