New Hawk and Magician owner-basic questions

Piglife · 04-05-2021, 12:37 AM

Currently I am the proud owner of a 1975 CBF550. I am new (and super excited) to owning a China bike and am really hoping for some (I think) simple answers from experienced owners. Recently, I purchased 2 X-Pro Hawk 250's and 1 Magician-have not yet arrived. I have been doing some research and have decided to replace the carburetors of all 3 when they arrive (during the initial setup). These bikes will 90% "gentle" trail ride and 10% paved road. I am mainly focused on reliability, not overly concerned with top end speed and my altitude is 6700'.
Should I also consider replacing suspension? If so, with what?
What is the size of the carb in the Magician? I can't find this answer anywhere. I assume (since both manufactured by RPS and 250's) that it's the same VM26 30mm as the Hawk?
Will the stock exhaust withstand my altitude with the new carb on the hawk?
How is the electrical system in general?
Thank you for any help with these questions and please let me know anything that you feel is important for a newbie like me.

04-05-2021, 12:37 AM	#1
Piglife Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: New Mexico Posts: 24	New Hawk and Magician owner-basic questions Currently I am the proud owner of a 1975 CBF550. I am new (and super excited) to owning a China bike and am really hoping for some (I think) simple answers from experienced owners. Recently, I purchased 2 X-Pro Hawk 250's and 1 Magician-have not yet arrived. I have been doing some research and have decided to replace the carburetors of all 3 when they arrive (during the initial setup). These bikes will 90% "gentle" trail ride and 10% paved road. I am mainly focused on reliability, not overly concerned with top end speed and my altitude is 6700'. Should I also consider replacing suspension? If so, with what? What is the size of the carb in the Magician? I can't find this answer anywhere. I assume (since both manufactured by RPS and 250's) that it's the same VM26 30mm as the Hawk? Will the stock exhaust withstand my altitude with the new carb on the hawk? How is the electrical system in general? Thank you for any help with these questions and please let me know anything that you feel is important for a newbie like me.
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