hawk update

[vividpixel]

If you have not already corrected it, your mirrors look to be on backwards.

[Zapkin]

Originally Posted by vividpixel

If you have not already corrected it, your mirrors look to be on backwards.

that doesnt surpise me.

[Zapkin]

Originally Posted by vividpixel

If you have not already corrected it, your mirrors look to be on backwards.

the very fact of that right there is why I need to stop. I cannot believe I didn't notice that. I have to say, I will feel a hell of a lot skinnier when I put them right.

I used to have a mind. I don't trust myself now. At all. This sucks.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

all I can do is walk away shaking my head in total absolute humiliation. and on a public forum.

[Zapkin]

Bought front tire (cheap Kenda), rear rim from hawk250parts and 2 tubes. My friend gave me a slightly used Pirelli M16. It looks better than what came stock.



It ain't exactly what I had in mind, but it'll do the job for now, keep me cruisin' 'til I can scrape together enough for a smoother, more road-friendly tire for the back, one that matches up with what I got on the front. Speaking of, here's the one I went with for the front:








https://www.ebay.com/itm/33519706131...3Avlp_homepage



The reason I went ahead and ordered them is that when I put the bike up on the lift, I found yet another broken spoke, and so the prophecies of Hawk Gurus on this glorious website were once again proven. The cheapest local place I can find to mount them is $40 off the bike.

I still cannot believe I had those mirrors on backwards. I almost wonder if someone switched them on me, but no, I looked back at my pictures and I really was that clueless. Oh well, live and learn.

I don't really trust that M16 for the pavement, but I figure it has to be at least as good as the cheap knobby that came on the back of the bike. I intend to only run it for about a month, unless I discover I like it.

I am glad riding season is approaching. It might not be much, but this Hawk helps keep my brain level. I know some of you know what I am talking about. The focus required to ride is good for those of us with ADHD or whatever you want to call it.

Anyway, barring major psychological problems, I will post pictures soon of the new tires. Take care, fellas.

[Do©Hawk]

Originally Posted by Zapkin

I still cannot believe I had those mirrors on backwards. I almost wonder if someone switched them on me, but no, I looked back at my pictures and I really was that clueless. Oh well, live and learn.

I am glad riding season is approaching. It might not be much, but this Hawk helps keep my brain level. I know some of you know what I am talking about. The focus required to ride is good for those of us with ADHD or whatever you want to call it.

Anyway, barring major psychological problems, I will post pictures soon of the new tires. Take care, fellas.

Don't beat yourself up too much about your mirrors. Right about the same time you originally posted about yours being backwards, I discovered mine were also. The print molded on the back of the mirror housing was upside down. That's how I figured it out. I swapped them and it made a huge difference in their functionality. I always thought they were a little awkward and I could never get them adjusted right. They are much, much better now.

I can relate to the focus required for riding. I get the same from skateboarding. It is an escape for sure.

[Zapkin]

Originally Posted by Do©Hawk

I can relate to the focus required for riding. I get the same from skateboarding. It is an escape for sure.

Yes I love it. I am constantly focused on watching the crazy drivers around me or behind me, etc. I believe its good for my ADHD because it forces me to focus, a distraction could end up with me in traction. (yeh im a poet and didn't know it but my feet do because they are Longfellows) And even though she is not fast, the hawk gives me some adrenaline on the back roads. anyway. made it through winter and cannot wait to put another 6000 miles on it.