New Rider on a Gently Used 2022 Hawk DLX EFI
Hey everybody,
Been lurking for a little while, absorbing information. Picked up a used Hawk DLX late in the summer. I am a new Rider. I wasn't in the market for a motorcycle. It found me. The price was way to good to refuse and I needed some reliable transportation. The Hawk has been mostly a commuter and a learning tool for me on my short commute to work. Being my 1st motorcycle, ever, I've got nothing to compare it to. Once I got passed the initial nerves and fears and got a little handy with the bike, I've been very pleased with no regrets. I hope to keep learning more about my bike and riding in general and to contribute when I can. Thanks er'body! |
Hiya.
If you are a new rider, I recommend getting into and Motorcycle Safety Foundation Beginner Riders class. You won't regret it. |
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the forum.
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Hello nice enjoy it mine has been a blast.
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Hi there! It sounds like you are already doing exactly what you need to learn. Just start wrenching! Nice work on the brakes.
Maybe you can check the valve clearance this Winter. Did the previous owner mention valve adjustment? |
Thumper, I do think the previous owner did a valve adjustment as he was pretty meticulous about things and did the other things that need done to these kind of bikes. When I picked it up, it was clean with a fresh oil change and a brand new set of Kenda k-760's. He left the upgraded chain on the bike, but put the original sprockets on and gave me all the spare parts. He recognized what the Hawk was good for, but wanted more speed and power.
I'm 5'8", 155lbs. I took all the preload out of the shock so I can put half of each foot flat on the ground. It was only tippy toes when I got it. |
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Friday morning sunrise. |
Looks like your tires are appropriately dirty! :tup:
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The Hawk is just a naturally dirty nasty bike. lol It wouldn't be normal if it were clean.
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yes....they attract dirt. :)
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I friggin LOVE this thing. I can use it to commute saving huge on fuel and can "play" with it after work to decompress and sharpen my skills. Neighbors might not like it as much, but I'm not obnoxious with it. |
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Tappy valves are happy valves.
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Too many different people hand out too many different valve specs. Often way too big.
My personal lash specs are .05mm intake and .07mm exhaust. You can also simply use the Zongshen valve lash spec of .07mm for both, with a check interval of 2500 miles. They will still be a bit clattery as that is just the nature of the beast with these engines, but it shouldn't sound like gnomes with hammers are on your top end opening the valves. |
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