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03-18-2021, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Operation: Red Hawk - Skyd's Build thread
Hey Everyone! So I ordered my new Hawk 250 from TxPowersports Saturday night. I figured while I wait, I'd start a build thread to track my progress, mods, and misfortunes.
They provided me a tracking number but it's not working yet.....maybe I'm just impatient and I need to wait and check tomorrow. It's for Saia, which I've never heard of here in the North East. Anyway, onto the fun stuff. I tend to get a bit wordy, so I'll try and section this off for both my own benefit and anyone who might be trying to follow along. I ordered the standard carbureted hawk, no gimmicky Bluetooth speaker or anything like that. It's still chilly here in NH and a little snow on the ground so I have a good month before any type of riding weather hits. I plan to take my time assembling the bike, going over it well and making a few upgrades before it's even started. At first I was thinking I wanted to run it stock and then upgrade just to see the difference, but naaaaaah. So here's the plan: General Assembly will include the following (in addition to the obvious) 1. Checking and Loctite/lock washers on fasteners 2. Drain shipping oil from forks and refill with 210ml of 15w fork oil 3. Drain the engine oil and refill with T4 Rotella 15W40 4. Check and grease wheel bearings (marine grade) 5. Install zerk fittings to swingarm and steering and grease (marine grade) 6. Lube all cables after checking for proper routing/binding etc. 7. Throw old spark plug in the trash and put in a fresh NGK D8EA 8. Check electrical connections and apply dielectric grease 9. Flush brake fluid and replace with Synthetic DOT3 or 4 Fuel/Air 1. Airbox mod 2. Swap in a PZ30B carb 3. Rejet carb as needed Drive 1. Regear with 16 tooth front & 45 tooth rear sprockets 2. Install new Niche X-Ring 130 link chain 3. Replace Wheel Bearings with quality ones Controls 1. Quick Turn Throttle 2. New Grips Engine 1. Swap head gasket for TT250 head gasket 2. Magnetize Drain plug with a rare earth magnet Suspension 1. Once the bike is assembled I’ll check rider sag and I’m expecting to have to make spacers (I’m about 220lbs without gear) Ok, so those are my top priority items for the assembly process before the starter button is ever pressed. I’ll let this marinate for a bit, and then I’ll come back to talk about other considerations and secondary “priorities” and undoubtedly I’ll ask for input and opinions from you guys! Feel free to jump in with anything I may have forgotten here. I’m a shade tree mechanic and ex CNC machinist so I’m pretty handy but I don’t have all the answers for sure, and most of the time I wing it and figure stuff out as I go. I’m also planning to take pics and video during this process and I’m kicking around the idea of building my youtube channel that’s been mostly idle, we’ll see. If you hung in til the end of this post, congrats you get a gold star, Thanks for the interest!! Last edited by Skyd; 03-18-2021 at 01:32 PM. |
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03-18-2021, 09:25 AM | #2 |
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Keep us posted!
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2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene" |
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03-18-2021, 09:31 AM | #3 |
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Quick Turn Throttle.. is this something you're fabricating or buying?
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03-18-2021, 09:51 AM | #4 | |
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This isn't the one I'll get, just happened to be the one that was easily accessible at the moment but have a look..... https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...im/refuge08-20 |
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03-18-2021, 12:18 PM | #5 | |
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I would say you have a solid plan to start with. Now the fun part of waiting around for the bike to arrive.
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Also useful for a non-AP carb if you just dislike the ridiculous throttle sweep of the stock throttle housings.
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03-18-2021, 12:24 PM | #6 | |
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Which I do, this was a planned upgrade no matter which carb I went with. |
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03-18-2021, 12:26 PM | #7 |
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03-18-2021, 12:51 PM | #8 | |
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03-18-2021, 01:31 PM | #11 | |
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Hmm good point, I'll have to look into that that's a pretty good idea. I keep kicking around the idea of replacing the studs for the sprocket also but I know these things keep getting small upgrades year to year so I don't wanna get ahead of myself and spend money I don't have for stuff I maybe don't need. Bearings may be a great idea though, thanks! (updated my plan above) |
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03-18-2021, 01:49 PM | #13 | |
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If that happens anytime in the near future I'd gladly buy a set of wheel bearings. Keep us posted on how you make out. |
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03-28-2021, 09:57 PM | #14 |
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If you happen to know what fits a Magician 250 I'm interested and ready to buy.
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03-31-2021, 07:10 PM | #15 |
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My MCO and Bill of Sale came today 6 days behind the bike, so not to shabby. I just fired off an e-mail to the town clerk with some info to see if there will be any hang ups. Also we have to schedule time to come in and register cause Rona.
I've got a bit of time anyway, shooting for mid April to have this all ready to ride.
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