Another New Hawk has arrived - Page 2

JMM · 03-02-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

Left side between fork and brake rotor.

So on the "inside" of the fork? Ok, I was thinking: washer | wheel, spd sensor |
With the " | " being the forks.

JMM · 03-02-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

also those forks go all the way down till the top is flush with the trees.

Yeah they came in all jacked up. I moved them down. Thanks for your help

JMM · 03-02-2017, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

also those forks go all the way down till the top is flush with the trees.

How's the fork oil that comes with it? Did you change it out? Should it be fine, or docypu recommend changing it out while I have it still somewhat apart?

timcosby · 03-02-2017, 07:05 PM

fork spacer rotor wheel speed sending unit fork

timcosby · 03-02-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JMM

How's the fork oil that comes with it? Did you change it out? Should it be fine, or docypu recommend changing it out while I have it still somewhat apart?

probably easier than doing it later but mine has a bout 1000 miles on it and they are not bothering me.

joeboyk · 03-02-2017, 07:56 PM

use caution changing back brake fluid,did mine ,used a nuematic bleeder and wasnt the same till i took the entire brake system off and bled it on the bench.maybe im an idiot but one the best mechanics i know said it was a poor set up,just my 2 cents.

timcosby · 03-02-2017, 08:00 PM

not having any problems out of my brake fluid why fix if it aint broke

joeboyk · 03-02-2017, 08:35 PM

i just wanted to get rid of all fluids put in at the factory ,wish id of left it alone

JMM · 03-02-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joeboyk

i just wanted to get rid of all fluids put in at the factory ,wish id of left it alone

I was thinking the same thing. But I'll leave the brake fluid for now. I think I'll leave the fork oil as well. I was going to do it while I have it semi-apart , but I don't plan on doing any hard core riding. And hopefully, mostly, on-road/pavement.

JMM · 03-02-2017, 09:56 PM

And if anyone wants to do the airbox mod, I had my dremel out and ready. But just ended up using a razor blade. I planed on cutting out as much as I could with the razor, and using the dremel to get nice and close to the edges. But the razor blade worked perfectly, I didn't need the dremel.

hertz9753 · 03-02-2017, 10:20 PM

I used a box cutter and when I down to a certain point the flaps just twisted off.

oldscooter · 03-02-2017, 10:34 PM

I'm slowly building my Hawk now. I changed the fork oil since this is the easiest time to ever do it. It didn't look too bad. At first, the left fork had less oil than the right. Let it drain overnight and they both came out the same. 200ml. I changed the brake fluid also. Couldn't tell any difference. The manual called for dot 3, the brake cover said dot 4. The oil is draining out overnight now. At least I'll know exactly what is in the various fluid systems from the start. It's a great project so far. This is a good group to compare and learn from.

timcosby · 03-02-2017, 10:53 PM

engine oil is just a little over a quart. i know the manual says 1.6 but its too much. use the sight glass on the side.

JMM · 03-04-2017, 12:53 PM

Changed out the factory oil. Zero start ups

hertz9753 · 03-04-2017, 01:09 PM

Honey have you seen my favorite bowl? We also need more rock salt in the water softener...

That oil is nasty looking. Maybe they don't recycle in China, they just send the oil out of the country in motorcycles.

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timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	fork spacer rotor wheel speed sending unit fork __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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03-02-2017, 08:00 PM	#22
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	not having any problems out of my brake fluid why fix if it aint broke __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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03-02-2017, 10:20 PM	#26
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I used a box cutter and when I down to a certain point the flaps just twisted off. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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03-02-2017, 10:53 PM	#28
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	engine oil is just a little over a quart. i know the manual says 1.6 but its too much. use the sight glass on the side. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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03-04-2017, 01:09 PM	#30
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	Honey have you seen my favorite bowl? We also need more rock salt in the water softener... That oil is nasty looking. Maybe they don't recycle in China, they just send the oil out of the country in motorcycles. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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03-02-2017, 07:56 PM	#21
joeboyk Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Akron OH area Posts: 103	use caution changing back brake fluid,did mine ,used a nuematic bleeder and wasnt the same till i took the entire brake system off and bled it on the bench.maybe im an idiot but one the best mechanics i know said it was a poor set up,just my 2 cents.
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03-02-2017, 08:35 PM	#23
joeboyk Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Akron OH area Posts: 103	i just wanted to get rid of all fluids put in at the factory ,wish id of left it alone
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03-02-2017, 09:56 PM	#25
JMM Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 58	And if anyone wants to do the airbox mod, I had my dremel out and ready. But just ended up using a razor blade. I planed on cutting out as much as I could with the razor, and using the dremel to get nice and close to the edges. But the razor blade worked perfectly, I didn't need the dremel.
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03-02-2017, 10:34 PM	#27
oldscooter Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Alabama Posts: 62	I'm slowly building my Hawk now. I changed the fork oil since this is the easiest time to ever do it. It didn't look too bad. At first, the left fork had less oil than the right. Let it drain overnight and they both came out the same. 200ml. I changed the brake fluid also. Couldn't tell any difference. The manual called for dot 3, the brake cover said dot 4. The oil is draining out overnight now. At least I'll know exactly what is in the various fluid systems from the start. It's a great project so far. This is a good group to compare and learn from.
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03-04-2017, 12:53 PM	#29
JMM Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 58	Changed out the factory oil. Zero start ups
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