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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 436
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=more stress on parts too.
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#47 |
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 118
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What is the rev-limiter on the Hawk? I've never gotten mine higher than 6500rpm's due to the vibration and currently too lean jetting.
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#48 |
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: akwesasne, NY-13655
Posts: 2,220
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Now I'm not real sure about this, but peak power is at 7500 rpm, and the factory rev limiter is supposedly set at 8500 rpm. You shouldn't be even bumping the rev limiter in normal riding. The rev limiter is set high for in case you miss a shift, or break a chain. Peak of the torque curve is around 52-5500 rpm. It is up to you to gear the machine so as to get the best use of it's power band, for your uses. You've got a maximum power band of 2000 or 2300 rpm. When you are able to utilize that band, you will get the best performance available.
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 4
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I agree
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Argentina
Posts: 756
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About riding in heaven with a 450 usd 250cc or 350cc Honda. Indeed you are going to be riding... but into heaven when it falls apart. |
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 8,098
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![]() Talk about digging up a dinosaur of a thread though. ![]() Admittedly, he isn't entirely wrong about a few things either. Some he is very on point. That said, I know exactly how to make a Hawk ride, handle, and track safely and reliably. I know how to make one that can sustain 60-65mph (I have done so for 162 miles non-stop) without "shaking itself to bits" or grenading. Not much can be done about the engine vibrations, but getting rid of the knobby tires actually defeats MOST of the vibrations that many in this thread complain about. I would also ditch the knobbies (and have) if I planned on using the bike for a highway/road bike anyway. In truth the only goal in the OP that does take more than basic upgrades and simple diligence and maintenance is the top speed of 75. That requires major engine work. I got my old Hawk (no port work or cam) to 70mph on occasion in the right circumstances, but that was the outer limit in the right conditions. Never failed to reach 60 and hold it though.
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