Wind Storm knock the bike over!

Zapkin · 04-18-2024, 08:11 AM

We had a storm so freakin' hard last night it knocked the hawk over on its right side, onto concrete and nearly into the car parked next to it. We were having tornado warnings, but I never expected this to happen. My son-in-law and I went out and righted the bike; I expected it to be trashed! So far as I can tell, the only damage (cosmetically) was a little bit of a scratch on the windshield, and the shield was askew. Once it warms up, I will go out and examine it further. Funny thing, when I first took delivery of the bike, I was making fun of the turn signals, how they droop slightly, etc. Well, now I am glad of that because if I'd had rigid ones, they'd be broken. I hope the impact didn't do any other damage I cannot see. I plan to take it over to my son-in-law's and do a thorough inspection of it. It blows my mind that wind catching in a bike cover could push it all the way over the other direction (you know how these hawks lean). Insane. Dodged a bullet.

**JerryHawk250** · 04-18-2024, 08:16 AM

Well that sucks. Glad it didn't get too much damage. If you need some stock turn signals, I think I have a set laying around somewhere I could send you. I sold the Hawk, so don't need them.

Zapkin · 04-18-2024, 09:27 AM

The handlebars moved back slightly which saved it. The right rear signal was bent over but I fixed it (the mounting bracket bent). the windshield and the cheap barkbusters took a hit too. The controls on the right side were moved and I had to move them back. A good argument for not having them too tight! anyway. I dodged the bullet. Here is the pics.

Zapkin · 04-18-2024, 12:37 PM

Well I went to take the bike over to daughters and it was way way crooked lol. I had to loosen and straighten the forks. Took me a minute with some help but got them straight, and took it on highway briefly, its okay now. still gotta get those tires mounted and the rear rim is going out of true. soon soon soon. hehe. btw Jerry thanks for the offer bro but mine still work, albeit a little banged up. Save those one for someone else who will need them on the forum. Take care.

04-18-2024, 08:11 AM	#1
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 649	Wind Storm knock the bike over! We had a storm so freakin' hard last night it knocked the hawk over on its right side, onto concrete and nearly into the car parked next to it. We were having tornado warnings, but I never expected this to happen. My son-in-law and I went out and righted the bike; I expected it to be trashed! So far as I can tell, the only damage (cosmetically) was a little bit of a scratch on the windshield, and the shield was askew. Once it warms up, I will go out and examine it further. Funny thing, when I first took delivery of the bike, I was making fun of the turn signals, how they droop slightly, etc. Well, now I am glad of that because if I'd had rigid ones, they'd be broken. I hope the impact didn't do any other damage I cannot see. I plan to take it over to my son-in-law's and do a thorough inspection of it. It blows my mind that wind catching in a bike cover could push it all the way over the other direction (you know how these hawks lean). Insane. Dodged a bullet. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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04-18-2024, 08:16 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,538	Well that sucks. Glad it didn't get too much damage. If you need some stock turn signals, I think I have a set laying around somewhere I could send you. I sold the Hawk, so don't need them. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-18-2024, 12:37 PM	#4
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 649	Well I went to take the bike over to daughters and it was way way crooked lol. I had to loosen and straighten the forks. Took me a minute with some help but got them straight, and took it on highway briefly, its okay now. still gotta get those tires mounted and the rear rim is going out of true. soon soon soon. hehe. btw Jerry thanks for the offer bro but mine still work, albeit a little banged up. Save those one for someone else who will need them on the forum. Take care. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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