What did you do on your Hawk today?

Republic · 09-24-2016, 08:14 AM

Occasionally I'd like to share something that happened with my Hawk but I don't want to start a whole new thread for it, so maybe we could use this one?

Enough of us have Hawks we could keep this going.

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I needed to run to town yesterday but I don't have any storage on my bike yet. Being a good Okie I've just bought a case of Blue and Gold sausage, so I strapped it to the bike and off I went.

I actually got my first compliment of the bike, a guy walking out of the store* said "Boy, that sure is a nice looking bike." I wasn't expecting that at all. I need to get the 'Made in China' stigma out of my own head I guess. It IS a nice looking bike, and has been more reliable all ready than my old Royal Enfield.

*Now...I must give a caveat for that compliment. The store was the Dollar Star and the guy didn't have any teeth...but I'll take the compliment!

Wolftrax · 09-24-2016, 09:48 AM

Fixed a flat!

Nithious · 09-24-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Fixed a flat!

Did you take off on your trip yet?

Wolftrax · 09-24-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nithious

Did you take off on your trip yet?

Nope, having some electrical issues with the hawk. Turn signals, horn all on the left switch. Battery also not charging, probably bad battery. Clutch is starting to slip. May have to call in the backup for the trip. Haven't put 50 miles on it since buying the Hawk but it's ready to go as well.

Republic · 09-24-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Nope, having some electrical issues with the hawk. Turn signals, horn all on the left switch. Battery also not charging, probably bad battery. Clutch is starting to slip. May have to call in the backup for the trip. Haven't put 50 miles on it since buying the Hawk but it's ready to go as well.

Man I hate to hear that, hope you get it going. A successful long trip like that would really speak well for the Hawk.

Oengus · 09-24-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Fixed a flat!

lol

Ariel Red Hunter · 09-24-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Republic

Occasionally I'd like to share something that happened with my Hawk but I don't want to start a whole new thread for it, so maybe we could use this one?

Enough of us have Hawks we could keep this going.

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I needed to run to town yesterday but I don't have any storage on my bike yet. Being a good Okie I've just bought a case of Blue and Gold sausage, so I strapped it to the bike and off I went.

I actually got my first compliment of the bike, a guy walking out of the store* said "Boy, that sure is a nice looking bike." I wasn't expecting that at all. I need to get the 'Made in China' stigma out of my own head I guess. It IS a nice looking bike, and has been more reliable all ready than my old Royal Enfield.

*Now...I must give a caveat for that compliment. The store was the Dollar Star and the guy didn't have any teeth...but I'll take the compliment!

Yeah, a compliment is a compliment. All are welcome!

mq1991 · 09-25-2016, 02:15 AM

I went exploring and found some awesome trails by my house...

Republic · 09-26-2016, 07:33 PM

Rode my Hawk Sunday offroad, it did well...but I do see that the suspension is exactly what I paid for.

However, today on my way to town I was surprised as the bike easily cruised at 65 (flat ground, no wind). It seems to be loosening up now that it has about 200 miles on it. Also seems to be getting about 65+ mpg. Converting km to miles means I can't ever tell until I get at home and use a calculator lol

Ariel Red Hunter · 09-30-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Republic

Rode my Hawk Sunday offroad, it did well...but I do see that the suspension is exactly what I paid for.

However, today on my way to town I was surprised as the bike easily cruised at 65 (flat ground, no wind). It seems to be loosening up now that it has about 200 miles on it. Also seems to be getting about 65+ mpg. Converting km to miles means I can't ever tell until I get at home and use a calculator lol

I'm curious. What is wrong with the suspension?

Republic · 09-30-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

I'm curious. What is wrong with the suspension?

I think it is what was discussed in the rear spring thread. The front is fine, but the rear is just too firm. Instead of absorbing washboard terrain or bumps it just bounces off the ground.

Ariel Red Hunter · 09-30-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Republic

I think it is what was discussed in the rear spring thread. The front is fine, but the rear is just too firm. Instead of absorbing washboard terrain or bumps it just bounces off the ground.

Have you been following the thread by jimwildman on the rear shock he found to replace the stock one?

Republic · 10-01-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

Have you been following the thread by jimwildman on the rear shock he found to replace the stock one?

Yes that is the thread I was talking about. That shock is on my list once my pennies start adding up to dollars.

Republic · 09-30-2016, 04:16 PM

Went riding down in the Ouachita National Forest area.

Republic · 10-17-2016, 06:58 PM

I changed to a 110 main jet, man what a difference! My stock main was a 98. I went cheap and drilled out the screws in the stock carb since I figure one Chinese knockoff is just as good as any other, saved $40 in the process.

The bike is definitely more responsive and pings much less. I had noticed earlier that a mild strain at under 3k rpms would produce an occasional ping, that is now completely gone. Absolutely no bogging what-so-ever now. It also seemed that after my high speed run the engine was noticeably cooler...though that is probably just in my head.

I have no increase in top speed, but it gets there slightly quicker. I think I need to drop down to a 16 tooth front. Where I live there are lots of hills, and where there isn't a hill there is that Oklahoma wind sweeping down the plains... 17/45 is just too much I think for my 200lb 6'2" airbrake of a body.

Happy as can be with this bike, now to get a freer exhaust and to sort out some luggage...and also more street oriented tires since I'm about 80% street 20% dirt.

09-24-2016, 08:14 AM	#1
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	What did you do on your Hawk today? Occasionally I'd like to share something that happened with my Hawk but I don't want to start a whole new thread for it, so maybe we could use this one? Enough of us have Hawks we could keep this going. -- I needed to run to town yesterday but I don't have any storage on my bike yet. Being a good Okie I've just bought a case of Blue and Gold sausage, so I strapped it to the bike and off I went. I actually got my first compliment of the bike, a guy walking out of the store* said "Boy, that sure is a nice looking bike." I wasn't expecting that at all. I need to get the 'Made in China' stigma out of my own head I guess. It IS a nice looking bike, and has been more reliable all ready than my old Royal Enfield. *Now...I must give a caveat for that compliment. The store was the Dollar Star and the guy didn't have any teeth...but I'll take the compliment!
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09-24-2016, 09:48 AM	#2
Wolftrax Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga Posts: 437	Fixed a flat! __________________ Mark 2015 Haosen Hawk 250 2014 CRF250L 2014 CB500X Rally Raid
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09-25-2016, 02:15 AM	#8
mq1991 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gurnee, Illinois Posts: 277	I went exploring and found some awesome trails by my house...
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09-26-2016, 07:33 PM	#9
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	Rode my Hawk Sunday offroad, it did well...but I do see that the suspension is exactly what I paid for. However, today on my way to town I was surprised as the bike easily cruised at 65 (flat ground, no wind). It seems to be loosening up now that it has about 200 miles on it. Also seems to be getting about 65+ mpg. Converting km to miles means I can't ever tell until I get at home and use a calculator lol
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09-30-2016, 04:16 PM	#14
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	Went riding down in the Ouachita National Forest area.
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10-17-2016, 06:58 PM	#15
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	I changed to a 110 main jet, man what a difference! My stock main was a 98. I went cheap and drilled out the screws in the stock carb since I figure one Chinese knockoff is just as good as any other, saved $40 in the process. The bike is definitely more responsive and pings much less. I had noticed earlier that a mild strain at under 3k rpms would produce an occasional ping, that is now completely gone. Absolutely no bogging what-so-ever now. It also seemed that after my high speed run the engine was noticeably cooler...though that is probably just in my head. I have no increase in top speed, but it gets there slightly quicker. I think I need to drop down to a 16 tooth front. Where I live there are lots of hills, and where there isn't a hill there is that Oklahoma wind sweeping down the plains... 17/45 is just too much I think for my 200lb 6'2" airbrake of a body. Happy as can be with this bike, now to get a freer exhaust and to sort out some luggage...and also more street oriented tires since I'm about 80% street 20% dirt.
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