New for 2023 RPS Hawk DLX

BriNbigD · 11-06-2023, 06:24 PM

So far it seems the new DLX I picked up from TxPowerSports has all LED lighting and a counterbalanced engine. I’m not sure if there is anything else.

Please chime in if you know of any other new stuff!

BriNbigD · 11-09-2023, 06:29 PM

Of course I didn’t remove any paint, but all the welds look like good Q/C. And it came with something that drained out of where the oil goes, not sure what it was but I hesitate to call it oil. But there was a magnetic oil drain plug (17mm head).

BriNbigD · 11-10-2023, 03:53 PM

223 Motor is NOT currently big bore upgradable by MotoCult as this motor has the 15mm piston connect rod (not 16mm like the 229cc).

BriNbigD · 11-12-2023, 02:11 PM

So mine came with 16/45 stock…

Dusman · 11-12-2023, 07:24 PM

I was out on the trails last weekend and saw a fellah with a brand new Hawk DLX that had the all LEDs and counterbalanced engine. I took a close look at it and the fit and finish was definitely light years above my 2019 carbed Hawk and other Hawks I've seen online and in person, especially the frame welds. He and I rode around together for a little while and his bike ran smooth as butter. I'm glad to see these upgrades and hopefully it will be a consistent practice in the future!

Jax11's · 11-27-2023, 08:46 PM

Bought so a 23 DLX and read about all the stuff I needed to do! . Rec bike and was astounded at all the improvements that were made after 2018 list on this website.

looked like they were directly looking at what you all talked about!

JW

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 06:00 PM

Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 06:02 PM

I also added speed bleeders while I was at it!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BriNbigD · 11-13-2023, 06:08 PM

Since I use this as my primary small-errand runner I added a rear case that was less than $50 and bolted right in (after drilling new holes) with the included screws.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCC8TJN...roduct_details
It’s a really cheap case, but detaches and locks. What more could I want!

alex_in_az · 11-22-2023, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BriNbigD

Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

what does the brake lever feel like with these new parts? My TBR7 has always been spongy, even though I've bled it numerous times. I figured it was the hose expanding under load. the brake works fine, it just feels weird

BriNbigD · 11-22-2023, 02:06 PM

Front brake pads/rotors are still breaking in, but they are much firmer with the braided lines. I have no sponginess at all.

BriNbigD · 11-22-2023, 06:36 PM

Finally did it. I replaced the rear shock with a slightly shorter one and it puts my feet much closer to completely flat on the ground.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092ZS8WS8...roduct_details

BriNbigD · 11-22-2023, 06:53 PM

Thanks Megadan for sizing!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK5PPRW...t_details&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK8LRXZ...t_details&th=1

Fit perfectly. Still was a total PITA to get them in there!

BriNbigD · 11-14-2023, 12:13 PM

Had a nice, long, talk with Devin @MotoCult this morning. The ported/polished heads he has will not fit the new 223s. Neither will the head/bottom gaskets! It seems the bolt patterns are different. He’s working with suppliers to get the new parts, but that’s “a slow boat to China” situation. Just be advised if you have a new counterbalanced DLX there are no engine parts for us…yet.

BriNbigD · 11-14-2023, 05:22 PM

Always something new to discover! I think most of the Hawks have slotted ports. Here you can see mine are internal hex head.

11-06-2023, 06:24 PM	#1
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	New for 2023 RPS Hawk DLX So far it seems the new DLX I picked up from TxPowerSports has all LED lighting and a counterbalanced engine. I’m not sure if there is anything else. Please chime in if you know of any other new stuff! Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-09-2023, 06:29 PM	#2
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Great welds Of course I didn’t remove any paint, but all the welds look like good Q/C. And it came with something that drained out of where the oil goes, not sure what it was but I hesitate to call it oil. But there was a magnetic oil drain plug (17mm head). Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-10-2023, 03:53 PM	#3
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	223cc 223 Motor is NOT currently big bore upgradable by MotoCult as this motor has the 15mm piston connect rod (not 16mm like the 229cc). __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-12-2023, 02:11 PM	#4
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Sprockets So mine came with 16/45 stock… Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-13-2023, 06:00 PM	#7
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Today I added a new front brake reservoir as I wanted to change the fluid and figured I’d add steel lines too! It’s all SO cheap on the Amazon. If I were to order again I would buy the red (as that’s my choice for farkles) in a 1400mm line instead of 1500. It was a little too long, but will work fine. Some reviews complained about the adjustment screw for the lever fell out. Mine came with locking nyloc nuts, so should be fixed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-13-2023 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Add more pics
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11-12-2023, 07:24 PM	#5
Dusman Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NC Posts: 237	I was out on the trails last weekend and saw a fellah with a brand new Hawk DLX that had the all LEDs and counterbalanced engine. I took a close look at it and the fit and finish was definitely light years above my 2019 carbed Hawk and other Hawks I've seen online and in person, especially the frame welds. He and I rode around together for a little while and his bike ran smooth as butter. I'm glad to see these upgrades and hopefully it will be a consistent practice in the future!
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11-27-2023, 08:46 PM	#6
Jax11's Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: South Of jacksonville Florida / the Burg Posts: 10	Bought so a 23 DLX and read about all the stuff I needed to do! . Rec bike and was astounded at all the improvements that were made after 2018 list on this website. looked like they were directly looking at what you all talked about! JW
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11-13-2023, 06:02 PM	#8
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Rest of the new lines I also added speed bleeders while I was at it! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-13-2023 at 06:24 PM. Reason: Add link
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11-13-2023, 06:08 PM	#9
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Tail case Since I use this as my primary small-errand runner I added a rear case that was less than $50 and bolted right in (after drilling new holes) with the included screws. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCC8TJN...roduct_details It’s a really cheap case, but detaches and locks. What more could I want! Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-22-2023, 02:06 PM	#11
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Tight Front brake pads/rotors are still breaking in, but they are much firmer with the braided lines. I have no sponginess at all. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-22-2023, 06:36 PM	#12
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	New rear shock Finally did it. I replaced the rear shock with a slightly shorter one and it puts my feet much closer to completely flat on the ground. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092ZS8WS8...roduct_details Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-22-2023, 06:53 PM	#13
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Spacers used Thanks Megadan for sizing! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK5PPRW...t_details&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK8LRXZ...t_details&th=1 Fit perfectly. Still was a total PITA to get them in there! Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-14-2023, 12:13 PM	#14
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Had a nice, long, talk with Devin @MotoCult this morning. The ported/polished heads he has will not fit the new 223s. Neither will the head/bottom gaskets! It seems the bolt patterns are different. He’s working with suppliers to get the new parts, but that’s “a slow boat to China” situation. Just be advised if you have a new counterbalanced DLX there are no engine parts for us…yet. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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11-14-2023, 05:22 PM	#15
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	Inspection ports Always something new to discover! I think most of the Hawks have slotted ports. Here you can see mine are internal hex head. Attached Thumbnails __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX Last edited by BriNbigD; 11-16-2023 at 06:29 PM. Reason: Adding sizes
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