Just got my Hawk 250!

luke1968c10 · 11-03-2019, 10:12 AM

Hello everyone. I just got my red Hawk 250, and put it together. I was expecting it to need re-jeted from all the videos and other sources. I put gas in it, choked it and it started right up. It had a little trouble until it got warmed up a bit(after the smoke from the oil on the exhaust pipe cleared)it ran great. I just had to adjust the idle and it was fine. Would it be worth a try to go up one size in jet to get better performance?

After riding it around a little bit(about 6 miles on the odometer) I hit a stick that was concealed under the leaves. I layed it down at about 10 mph smashed my hand into the ground and now the front brake won't hold pressure. You can pump it up and it will work, but it bleeds off while you hold it.

Has anyone put a set of "bark busters" or handlebar protectors on their bikes?

Duckman · 11-03-2019, 03:00 PM

Congrats on the new Hawk. I only had 9 miles on mine when I dropped it. I also broke my front brake lever. Go bake and check out the thread from the other day I posted. JerryHawk recommended a set of levers and another fellow recommended a set of hand guards I put them both on and they work great!!! I’m so sorry I’m not sure how to post threads and URL stuff yet.
I think the thread was Help with front brake lever!
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Duckman out. Good Luck

Duckman · 11-03-2019, 03:02 PM

nXin 4.3 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews Handguard 7/8" Aluminum Hand Guard For Honda CRF50 CR80 CR85 CRF110 CR125R CR250R CR500R CRF150R CRF150F Motorcycle Dirt Bike Pit bike (Red)

luke1968c10 · 11-03-2019, 07:14 PM

Thanks! I'll get some of those. They look great on yours.

Duckman · 11-03-2019, 08:28 PM

Are you going to post some pics? We all love to see the pics.

Horseless Trooper · 11-03-2019, 10:56 PM

Could be worse. I dropped mine at under 10mph and the shift lever cracked the case cover. Luckily I noticed the leak before I rode any further. JB Weld to the rescue. I have put about 600 miles on it since the repair and the JB is still holding up. Really need to find some case guards that will fit or maybe get a Motocheez key fob (That will protect the case covers, )right?

McFailbutter · 11-03-2019, 11:08 PM

Grata on the new hawk, can't say anything agianst ya for breaking shit. 1st ride on my haak. Broke the foot peg off the rear brake laver. 2nd ride on my tbr. Ditched it, broke a hand guard.
Ride safe, have fun.

luke1968c10 · 11-04-2019, 04:51 AM

Well, at least I'm not the only one that has layed it down right out of the gate. At least I got the first scratches and damage out of the way and I don't have to worry about scratching a pristine new bike lol.

I did a video on unloading it and putting it together and the first ride.

Here is a link to it>>
Not sure how to post pictures on here.

Duckman · 11-04-2019, 10:05 AM

Ok, I had to stop the video and post this! Did you build that crazy truck bed? That is the coolest darn thing ever. Open the side of your truck bed like that. Sorry just had to ask that.
Duckman out

NzBrakelathes · 11-04-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by luke1968c10

Well, at least I'm not the only one that has layed it down right out of the gate. At least I got the first scratches and damage out of the way and I don't have to worry about scratching a pristine new bike lol.

I did a video on unloading it and putting it together and the first ride.

Here is a link to it>>
Not sure how to post pictures on here.

That's a cool idea on how you use the space on the truck bed!
Greetings from Vegas currently

**JerryHawk250** · 11-04-2019, 11:26 AM

Welcome Aboard! Here are links to the Bark Busters and Levers.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-04-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Duckman

Ok, I had to stop the video and post this! Did you build that crazy truck bed? That is the coolest darn thing ever. Open the side of your truck bed like that. Sorry just had to ask that.
Duckman out

Years back someone offered kits to modify your truck. One of the local dealerships had a few trucks modified with that option.

luke1968c10 · 11-04-2019, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duckman

Ok, I had to stop the video and post this! Did you build that crazy truck bed? That is the coolest darn thing ever. Open the side of your truck bed like that. Sorry just had to ask that.
Duckman out

Yes, I built it. I thought that area was just wasted space and wanted to do something with it.

luke1968c10 · 11-04-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Years back someone offered kits to modify your truck. One of the local dealerships had a few trucks modified with that option.

Thats cool. I never saw another one like that. I built mine thinking I came up with a new idea. I guess not lol.

timcosby · 11-04-2019, 08:39 PM

probably got air in the brake line. just need to bleed it.

11-03-2019, 10:12 AM	#1
luke1968c10 Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 8	Just got my Hawk 250! Hello everyone. I just got my red Hawk 250, and put it together. I was expecting it to need re-jeted from all the videos and other sources. I put gas in it, choked it and it started right up. It had a little trouble until it got warmed up a bit(after the smoke from the oil on the exhaust pipe cleared)it ran great. I just had to adjust the idle and it was fine. Would it be worth a try to go up one size in jet to get better performance? After riding it around a little bit(about 6 miles on the odometer) I hit a stick that was concealed under the leaves. I layed it down at about 10 mph smashed my hand into the ground and now the front brake won't hold pressure. You can pump it up and it will work, but it bleeds off while you hold it. Has anyone put a set of "bark busters" or handlebar protectors on their bikes?
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11-03-2019, 03:00 PM	#2
Duckman Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Molalla Oregon Posts: 95	Congrats on the new Hawk. I only had 9 miles on mine when I dropped it. I also broke my front brake lever. Go bake and check out the thread from the other day I posted. JerryHawk recommended a set of levers and another fellow recommended a set of hand guards I put them both on and they work great!!! I’m so sorry I’m not sure how to post threads and URL stuff yet. I think the thread was Help with front brake lever! That have all the stuff right there to click on it and buy. Duckman out. Good Luck
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11-04-2019, 11:26 AM	#11
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11-04-2019, 08:39 PM	#15
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	probably got air in the brake line. just need to bleed it. __________________ 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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11-03-2019, 03:02 PM	#3
Duckman Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Molalla Oregon Posts: 95	nXin 4.3 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews Handguard 7/8" Aluminum Hand Guard For Honda CRF50 CR80 CR85 CRF110 CR125R CR250R CR500R CRF150R CRF150F Motorcycle Dirt Bike Pit bike (Red)
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11-03-2019, 07:14 PM	#4
luke1968c10 Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 8	Thanks! I'll get some of those. They look great on yours.
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11-03-2019, 08:28 PM	#5
Duckman Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Molalla Oregon Posts: 95	Are you going to post some pics? We all love to see the pics.
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11-03-2019, 10:56 PM	#6
Horseless Trooper Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: northern ny Posts: 5	Could be worse. I dropped mine at under 10mph and the shift lever cracked the case cover. Luckily I noticed the leak before I rode any further. JB Weld to the rescue. I have put about 600 miles on it since the repair and the JB is still holding up. Really need to find some case guards that will fit or maybe get a Motocheez key fob (That will protect the case covers, )right?
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11-03-2019, 11:08 PM	#7
McFailbutter Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 126	Grata on the new hawk, can't say anything agianst ya for breaking shit. 1st ride on my haak. Broke the foot peg off the rear brake laver. 2nd ride on my tbr. Ditched it, broke a hand guard. Ride safe, have fun.
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11-04-2019, 04:51 AM	#8
luke1968c10 Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 8	Well, at least I'm not the only one that has layed it down right out of the gate. At least I got the first scratches and damage out of the way and I don't have to worry about scratching a pristine new bike lol. I did a video on unloading it and putting it together and the first ride. Here is a link to it>> Not sure how to post pictures on here.
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11-04-2019, 10:05 AM	#9
Duckman Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Molalla Oregon Posts: 95	Ok, I had to stop the video and post this! Did you build that crazy truck bed? That is the coolest darn thing ever. Open the side of your truck bed like that. Sorry just had to ask that. Duckman out
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