Customizing my Hawk

pcspecialist · 05-18-2016, 02:19 PM

I cut off the buckles (leaving the loops intact) and drilled some holes in the seat pan to get a Coleman Comfort Ride(TM) Seat Protector to fit like a glove. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JMK7N8

Code:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JMK7N8

Trunk fit beautifully, just needed some large nuts to raise it enough that I can get the seat on and off and the rear slots had to be filed a little bit to line up with the bolt holes on the Hawk. The trunk is easily removed, just turn the key and press a button. Now I just need a tank bag and some saddle bags.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351721854900

12" X 3.5" OWNER MANUAL CANISTER
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111693466254

NGK (2202) DPR8EIX-9 Iridium IX Spark Plug
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSGWZC

MSR DR-Z400 shifter (1 inch longer than stock)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJAVJ4

With the stock carb, I removed the plug over the idle mixture screw and turned it out 1 3/4 turns. I used a center punch to indent and then tap off the tamper proof screws, shimmed up the needle with three #4 washers and replaced the main jet with a large round size 110 (N100.604/110).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171069472877

Replaced the front sprocket with a 17 tooth one. Discovered you can't get the cover back on with the chain on the 17 tooth, have to put the chain on after the cover is installed.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DNA0KA

2LZ · 05-18-2016, 02:43 PM

Nice! I have one on my Rhino and love it. It doesn't look like much but after about an hour in the saddle, you realize that you're not sore yet. Well worth the 20 bucks.
Yes, the buckles were in the wrong spot for me too. They are no longer there. I tied them across. My only advice is to let it dry in the hot sun after a wash or you'll definitely get wet.

pcspecialist · 05-18-2016, 02:55 PM

I'll probably come up with something to put between myself and the Comfort Ride for those days that it got wet. It'll keep your butt dry on a hot sweaty day, but wet when it gets wet. I think it's a good tradeoff.

paulesmann · 05-18-2016, 04:01 PM

Looks awesome man!! Thank you for the detailed pics!

w0ss · 05-18-2016, 04:13 PM

Looks sharp. I need to add that canister to my list of mods

dpl096 · 05-18-2016, 07:51 PM

Looks great! I'm anxious for a ride report on the Coleman.

pcspecialist · 05-18-2016, 11:22 PM

I forgot to mention, I already discovered a weak spot in the fuel line. I tried bending it at the weak spot and it opened right up, doubtful it would have lasted me even 100 miles. I had the exact length of Tygon fuel line that I needed left over from when I replaced the fuel line on my TaoTao scooter.

paulesmann · 05-19-2016, 12:42 AM

how many inches does the pad add?

pcspecialist · 05-19-2016, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulesmann

how many inches does the pad add?

As many as you put between it and the seat. By itself, a little over 1/2 inch, but, it also helps you maintain a sitting position a little further back without sliding forward adding yet another 1/2 inch.

pcspecialist · 05-19-2016, 02:37 AM

It does bunch up some in the low spot so possibly close to 3/4 inch there.

GeneralTso · 05-19-2016, 07:46 AM

Can't wait until I can start doing the fun mods! Looks good, noted the canister for future mod.

pcspecialist · 05-19-2016, 08:34 PM

Inexpensive AGM battery from Chrome Battery fits really well, just needed some padding hot glued to it to make up the size difference. The YTZ7S-BS is shorter, BUT, a little wider so the plates have more surface area providing higher CCA. The boot actually works when you use it in a top mount configuration so that's what I did.

I've used batteries from Chrome Battery in the past and am very happy with them.

https://www.chromebattery.com/ytz7s-...s-battery.html

paulesmann · 05-20-2016, 01:28 AM

pcs you're the man!!

humanbeing · 05-20-2016, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcspecialist

...fits really well, just needed some padding hot glued to it to make up the size difference. The YTZ7S-BS...

L*W*H Shorter (~1") / wider (~5/32") / taller (~5/32")
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Same seller in different platform = save $ https://www.bonanza.com/listings/YTZ...Z250/656293663

Weldangrind · 05-20-2016, 10:44 AM

I have the same seat pad, trunk and manual canister for my Lifan, but I haven't actually installed the pad yet. Good idea about cutting off the buckles.

Is that a Class A motorhome in your first pic?

05-18-2016, 02:19 PM	#1
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Hawk upgrades, mods and accessories I cut off the buckles (leaving the loops intact) and drilled some holes in the seat pan to get a Coleman Comfort Ride(TM) Seat Protector to fit like a glove. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JMK7N8 Code: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JMK7N8 Trunk fit beautifully, just needed some large nuts to raise it enough that I can get the seat on and off and the rear slots had to be filed a little bit to line up with the bolt holes on the Hawk. The trunk is easily removed, just turn the key and press a button. Now I just need a tank bag and some saddle bags. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351721854900 12" X 3.5" OWNER MANUAL CANISTER http://www.ebay.com/itm/111693466254 NGK (2202) DPR8EIX-9 Iridium IX Spark Plug http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSGWZC MSR DR-Z400 shifter (1 inch longer than stock) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJAVJ4 With the stock carb, I removed the plug over the idle mixture screw and turned it out 1 3/4 turns. I used a center punch to indent and then tap off the tamper proof screws, shimmed up the needle with three #4 washers and replaced the main jet with a large round size 110 (N100.604/110). http://www.ebay.com/itm/171069472877 Replaced the front sprocket with a 17 tooth one. Discovered you can't get the cover back on with the chain on the 17 tooth, have to put the chain on after the cover is installed. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DNA0KA Last edited by pcspecialist; 05-19-2016 at 08:49 PM.
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05-18-2016, 02:43 PM	#2
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Nice! I have one on my Rhino and love it. It doesn't look like much but after about an hour in the saddle, you realize that you're not sore yet. Well worth the 20 bucks. Yes, the buckles were in the wrong spot for me too. They are no longer there. I tied them across. My only advice is to let it dry in the hot sun after a wash or you'll definitely get wet. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-18-2016, 07:51 PM	#6
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Looks great! I'm anxious for a ride report on the Coleman. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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05-19-2016, 12:42 AM	#8
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	how many inches does the pad add? __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-19-2016, 07:46 AM	#11
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	Can't wait until I can start doing the fun mods! Looks good, noted the canister for future mod. __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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05-18-2016, 02:55 PM	#3
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	I'll probably come up with something to put between myself and the Comfort Ride for those days that it got wet. It'll keep your butt dry on a hot sweaty day, but wet when it gets wet. I think it's a good tradeoff.
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05-18-2016, 04:01 PM	#4
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	Looks awesome man!! Thank you for the detailed pics! __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-18-2016, 04:13 PM	#5
w0ss Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 231	Looks sharp. I need to add that canister to my list of mods
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05-18-2016, 11:22 PM	#7
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	I forgot to mention, I already discovered a weak spot in the fuel line. I tried bending it at the weak spot and it opened right up, doubtful it would have lasted me even 100 miles. I had the exact length of Tygon fuel line that I needed left over from when I replaced the fuel line on my TaoTao scooter.
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05-19-2016, 02:37 AM	#10
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	It does bunch up some in the low spot so possibly close to 3/4 inch there.
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05-19-2016, 08:34 PM	#12
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Inexpensive AGM battery from Chrome Battery fits really well, just needed some padding hot glued to it to make up the size difference. The YTZ7S-BS is shorter, BUT, a little wider so the plates have more surface area providing higher CCA. The boot actually works when you use it in a top mount configuration so that's what I did. I've used batteries from Chrome Battery in the past and am very happy with them. https://www.chromebattery.com/ytz7s-...s-battery.html
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05-20-2016, 01:28 AM	#13
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	pcs you're the man!! __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-20-2016, 10:44 AM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have the same seat pad, trunk and manual canister for my Lifan, but I haven't actually installed the pad yet. Good idea about cutting off the buckles. Is that a Class A motorhome in your first pic? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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