Search bar problems.

[Swollbraham]

I'm a new user here at china riders, at work I'm a fire suppression engineer and during the down time at work I read and get addicted to stuff. So when I bought the new hawk a few months ago I wanted to know everything about it. I started posting a few days ago, because I could not find anything that I needed with the search bar. This morning I just happened to be going threw the archives of information here and found almost every question I had been asking myself. So I guess my advice for other new users is before posting and you exhausted your options with the search tool. Just scroll threw some of the old pages your question is likely there. Or at least until China riders has a better algerrithom for searches.

While I'm here today I have plans to paint the hawk and mess with the exhaust, will report if I notice any performance improvements with the exhaust.

[Weldangrind]

Pay particular attention to the stickies in each forum as well. There is a goldmine of info there. Even take the time to check out the other forums, like the ATV section; there are several ATV's that used the same CG-based engine that many Hondoids use.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Swollbraham

I'm a new user here at china riders, at work I'm a fire suppression engineer and during the down time at work I read and get addicted to stuff. So when I bought the new hawk a few months ago I wanted to know everything about it. I started posting a few days ago, because I could not find anything that I needed with the search bar. This morning I just happened to be going threw the archives of information here and found almost every question I had been asking myself. So I guess my advice for other new users is before posting and you exhausted your options with the search tool. Just scroll threw some of the old pages your question is likely there. Or at least until China riders has a better algerrithom for searches.

While I'm here today I have plans to paint the hawk and mess with the exhaust, will report if I notice any performance improvements with the exhaust.

One more thing about that exhaust header pipe. When I had mine off I noticed the Gobbs of weld buildup at the beginning of the pipe next to the crush washer. This seems like it could cause a build up of carbon and cause less flow. Maybe grind this down a bit. . I also took the crush washer and taped it back exactly to the original form fit when re installing the head pipe to allow reinstall without a new crush washer. Then tape just burns off.

I too am a fire suppression engineer of sorts, in the local volunteer fire department . Here is a pic of what was left of the BMW coupe that burned down at 4am last week. No plates found so probably stolen.

[Swollbraham]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

One more thing about that exhaust header pipe. When I had mine off I noticed the Gobbs of weld buildup at the beginning of the pipe next to the crush washer. This seems like it could cause a build up of carbon and cause less flow. Maybe grind this down a bit. . I also took the crush washer and taped it back exactly to the original form fit when re installing the head pipe to allow reinstall without a new crush washer. Then tape just burns off.

I too am a fire suppression engineer of sorts, in the local volunteer fire department . Here is a pic of what was left of the BMW coupe that burned down at 4am last week. No plates found so probably stolen.
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Good to know thanks man. and that's awesome there is not many of us out there!

[Azhule]

I would just replace the 'spring metal crush gasket' with an OE Honda Exhaust Gasket # 18291-MN5-650

Cost was only $2 or $3 from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, ebay has them for around $5, aliexpress has a good 'copper crush gasket' for about 80 cents each when you buy 5

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by Swollbraham

I'm a new user here at china riders, at work I'm a fire suppression engineer and during the down time at work I read and get addicted to stuff. So when I bought the new hawk a few months ago I wanted to know everything about it. I started posting a few days ago, because I could not find anything that I needed with the search bar. This morning I just happened to be going threw the archives of information here and found almost every question I had been asking myself. So I guess my advice for other new users is before posting and you exhausted your options with the search tool. Just scroll threw some of the old pages your question is likely there. Or at least until China riders has a better algerrithom for searches.

I agree. The search doesn't work very well. I've tried a few times to search for terms I know were there because I saw the message a few days ago, but I couldn't remember where. When the search didn't work, I just manually had to page through very long threads and then I found the posts I was looking for.

[Swollbraham]

Originally Posted by simonjester

I agree. The search doesn't work very well. I've tried a few times to search for terms I know were there because I saw the message a few days ago, but I couldn't remember where. When the search didn't work, I just manually had to page through very long threads and then I found the posts I was looking for.

Yeah they really need to do something. It's hard to find stuff. Luckily people are pretty cool and will either link you to it, or re answer the question.

[2LZ]

I do pretty well with the search bar. I spend a lot of time with it because I have Q Link. Most of it's info is ancient history. I find stay very short and sweet with what I'm looking for and I can usually dredge up what I need.

Example: If I'm looking for Boost Crazy's dyno run on his Q Link XF 200, I just now typed in "q link dyno" in the dual sport forum and up it came.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ight=link+dyno

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by Swollbraham

Yeah they really need to do something. It's hard to find stuff. Luckily people are pretty cool and will either link you to it, or re answer the question.

Agreed. These guys are very helpful and patient with us newbies.

[Swollbraham]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I do pretty well with the search bar. I spend a lot of time with it because I have Q Link. Most of it's info is ancient history. I find stay very short and sweet with what I'm looking for and I can usually dredge up what I need.

Example: If I'm looking for Boost Crazy's dyno run on his Q Link XF 200, I just now typed in "q link dyno" in the dual sport forum and up it came.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ight=link+dyno

i also could be slightly retarded, i've just had a hard time with it. maybe ill start trying to use different phrasing.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by simonjester

Agreed. These guys are very helpful and patient with us newbies.

Here to help! :-)....you won't be a newby for long.

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by Swollbraham

i also could be slightly retarded, . . .

Well, we're all buying China Bikes that everyone keeps telling us are crap, so maybe we ALL are I guess.