2 Hawks registered IL

popeicus86 · 03-26-2016, 11:49 AM

Buddy and I went into the DMV yesterday and had no issue with registering our 2 hawks and then proceed to take them on a 30 mile drive around town

popeicus86 · 03-26-2016, 09:40 PM

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Bruce's · 03-26-2016, 10:22 PM

Is it me or are those bikes really low in the front ?Did you slide the forks down the triples when you assembled them ,or is that how you received them ?

SpudRider · 03-26-2016, 11:31 PM

Congratulations on negotiating the DMV obstacle course.

retread · 03-27-2016, 10:31 AM

you can see they have to slide them down yet. sticking above the top tree about 3-4ln.

popeicus86 · 03-28-2016, 08:55 PM

well guys you would be right that i haven't adjusted the trees at all would anyone have a recommendation on where they should be at. (might explain why we keep hitting the wheels on the fenders on bumps)

Ron B · 03-28-2016, 08:57 PM

all the way to the cap

popeicus86 · 03-28-2016, 09:10 PM

thanks ron b this is my first time messing with a brand new bike so i wasn't aware they needed adjusted. also is there some way to keep them from slipping in the future those friction retainers just look like they are gonna let them slide eventually

Bruce's · 03-28-2016, 09:15 PM

All the way to the top is the general baseline ,but depending on your riding style and use you might like to drop it a little .

SpudRider · 03-28-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by popeicus86

thanks ron b this is my first time messing with a brand new bike so i wasn't aware they needed adjusted. also is there some way to keep them from slipping in the future those friction retainers just look like they are gonna let them slide eventually

The bolts of the triple tree will hold the forks very well. You only need to torque them about 10-15 foot pounds.

popeicus86 · 03-29-2016, 01:05 AM

thanks for the toque specs info spud gonna fix both bikes tomorrow

zanoknight · 04-08-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by popeicus86

Buddy and I went into the DMV yesterday and had no issue with registering our 2 hawks and then proceed to take them on a 30 mile drive around town

How much did you end up paying the DMV for both? I'm from Illinois and just want to be prepared for the raping.

03-26-2016, 11:49 AM	#1
popeicus86 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	2 Hawks registered IL Buddy and I went into the DMV yesterday and had no issue with registering our 2 hawks and then proceed to take them on a 30 mile drive around town
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popeicus86 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	good times
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations on negotiating the DMV obstacle course. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-26-2016, 10:22 PM	#3
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Is it me or are those bikes really low in the front ?Did you slide the forks down the triples when you assembled them ,or is that how you received them ?
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03-27-2016, 10:31 AM	#5
retread Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: driftless area wi. Posts: 9	you can see they have to slide them down yet. sticking above the top tree about 3-4ln.
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03-28-2016, 08:55 PM	#6
popeicus86 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	well guys you would be right that i haven't adjusted the trees at all would anyone have a recommendation on where they should be at. (might explain why we keep hitting the wheels on the fenders on bumps)
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03-28-2016, 08:57 PM	#7
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	all the way to the cap
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03-28-2016, 09:10 PM	#8
popeicus86 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	thanks ron b this is my first time messing with a brand new bike so i wasn't aware they needed adjusted. also is there some way to keep them from slipping in the future those friction retainers just look like they are gonna let them slide eventually
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03-28-2016, 09:15 PM	#9
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	All the way to the top is the general baseline ,but depending on your riding style and use you might like to drop it a little .
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03-29-2016, 01:05 AM	#11
popeicus86 Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	thanks for the toque specs info spud gonna fix both bikes tomorrow
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