2020 rps hawk 1000 mile review

Shadowspirit · 06-14-2021, 12:14 AM

Hella all.
Just wanted to drop an update on my hawk.
I've done all the standard upgrade to make it usable. Changed and jetted the carb running 110 main stock airbox. Change to a 17/40 sprocket set. Led headlights and taillights. Fitted a small windscreen also added bar end weights and a set of grip puppies. Nelson rig adventure saddle and top bags.

Been riding this bike to work often and it's 46 miles each way. Runs and rides very well. Have no major issues to speak of. Do e oil change before start .again at 100 mile and again at 500 miles. At 1000 miles it switched to rotella t6 synthetic and it seems to smooth out the gears and clutch very well.

As I said nothing to report as anything wearing or falling off or wearing prematurely. Had been the most fun riding as I've had in years. So for anyone interested in or has a hawk you won't be dissatisfied as it is a good and reliable bike in my opinion.

Also if anyone is interested I am on the eat sleep ride app. Phantomspirit is my handle there feel free to check in...
Y'all ride safe

China Rider 27 · 06-16-2021, 02:05 PM

Good to hear! What is your top speed with that 17F 40R ?

Shadowspirit · 06-21-2021, 06:59 PM

Not really sure I've got to 65 and still had more to go but I very slow to reach top speed with that gear set.but to ride 55-60 is under 6000 rpm on the tach.

buzz · 10-05-2021, 06:14 PM

2021 TBR7 update, 1000 miles . all updates done,runs great. Only thing i have not done is adjust valves,runs too good. 65 is easy to hit,fast enough for me.

wheelbender6 · 10-05-2021, 08:59 PM

100 mi round trip is quite a commute for 250. You must have everything tightened down really well.

06-14-2021, 12:14 AM	#1
Shadowspirit Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Alabama Posts: 7	2020 rps hawk 1000 mile review Hella all. Just wanted to drop an update on my hawk. I've done all the standard upgrade to make it usable. Changed and jetted the carb running 110 main stock airbox. Change to a 17/40 sprocket set. Led headlights and taillights. Fitted a small windscreen also added bar end weights and a set of grip puppies. Nelson rig adventure saddle and top bags. Been riding this bike to work often and it's 46 miles each way. Runs and rides very well. Have no major issues to speak of. Do e oil change before start .again at 100 mile and again at 500 miles. At 1000 miles it switched to rotella t6 synthetic and it seems to smooth out the gears and clutch very well. As I said nothing to report as anything wearing or falling off or wearing prematurely. Had been the most fun riding as I've had in years. So for anyone interested in or has a hawk you won't be dissatisfied as it is a good and reliable bike in my opinion. Also if anyone is interested I am on the eat sleep ride app. Phantomspirit is my handle there feel free to check in... Y'all ride safe
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10-05-2021, 06:14 PM	#4
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 857	Tbr7 2021 TBR7 update, 1000 miles . all updates done,runs great. Only thing i have not done is adjust valves,runs too good. 65 is easy to hit,fast enough for me.
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10-05-2021, 08:59 PM	#5
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	100 mi round trip is quite a commute for 250. You must have everything tightened down really well. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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06-16-2021, 02:05 PM	#2
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	Good to hear! What is your top speed with that 17F 40R ?
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06-21-2021, 06:59 PM	#3
Shadowspirit Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Alabama Posts: 7	Not really sure I've got to 65 and still had more to go but I very slow to reach top speed with that gear set.but to ride 55-60 is under 6000 rpm on the tach.
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