05-31-2019, 10:37 PM | #1 |
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Hawk 250 build in Va.
Figured I'd start a thread on my Hawk 250. I ordered my Hawk on 5-24-19 from Txpowersports. Took exactly one week for delivery. UPS freight driver left the bike right at the entrance to my driveway and I moved it from there to my shop with the loader on my tractor.
Shipping damage was minimal. One small scratch on the silver rear grab bars where the steel crate rubbed and one small paint rub through on the LH crankcase cover. About what I was expecting really. I received the MSO a few days before the bike arrived and was able to insure and register the bike in Virginia the day after it was delivered. I'm just now beginning the assembly. So far the only issue I've encountered is a stripped lower shock bolt. I plan on mocking the bike up then removing and reinstalling critical fasteners with loctite. Also plan to put good fluids in it and check the valves before firing it up. Plan to run the bike pretty much stock for a bit to see what I like and don't like and will address issues as they come up. Just bought the thing to ride around our property and surrounding farm land, with an occasional cruise around the block here and there. Hopefully it holds up for a few summers. Not really expecting much out of it. |
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05-31-2019, 11:04 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like you are doing it right. I got mine and figured it would last a couple of years. It is a 2016 with over 4000 miles. I ride it everywhere. My big bike gets jealous HAHA. Rain or shine the hawk gets ridden. I am happy with mine. All I do is change the oil with rotella T4 every 500 miles and no probs really.
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06-01-2019, 12:33 AM | #3 |
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There are guys here with 4 year old Hawks and thousands of miles. You are on the right path to ensuring you have a good reliable bike.
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06-01-2019, 11:27 PM | #4 | |
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06-02-2019, 11:16 PM | #5 | |
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Last hurdle to get over will be getting it inspected. Don't expect any issues there. Still have a bit of sorting out to do before I want to drop it off at an ispection station. |
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06-03-2019, 10:50 PM | #6 |
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So I got it mostly assembled, changed the oil, adjusted the valves, loosened the chain, put the ngk plug in it, torqued axle bolts and fork clamps, cleaned the brake rotors, fired it up and took a ride around the yard to see how it ran. Got about 3 miles on it before the rear innertube popped,lol.
Also had to repair some wiring damage to the rear brake light switch and spark plug wire. I guess the factory test runs the engines and they had the wiring laying on the exhaust when they did because both items were melted to the exhaust. Found this damage long before I ever fired the motor myself. Oh well, when you buy $1300 worth of motorcycle that's what you get I suppose..... |
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06-03-2019, 11:23 PM | #7 |
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Glad to hear the registration went well. Sucks to hear damage happened to the bike. Wish there was a bit more care with these bikes.
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06-04-2019, 06:17 AM | #8 | |
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I'll post damage photos later if I can figure out how. Can't use my photobucket account anymore. |
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06-04-2019, 11:05 AM | #9 |
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Here's a quick picture tutorial: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14422
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06-04-2019, 07:09 PM | #10 | |
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The wiring thing is also a common issue, though only one other person has ever reported it being melted to the exhaust. Also another reason I suggest going over the wiring, re-routing and securing things. I had a couple of wires break off at the pins of a connector because of vibrations.
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06-04-2019, 10:54 PM | #11 |
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Here are some pics of the burnt wiring I found before I ever fired the engine
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06-04-2019, 11:07 PM | #12 | |
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I work as a E&I tech, not overly concerned with the wiring. Pretty basic stuff on this bike really. Also seems like the chain guide may create an issue as well. Not sure why it's at a different angle than the chain. |
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06-05-2019, 12:43 AM | #13 |
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The chain guide is a universal issue that almost every Hawk has.
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