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timcosby · 03-09-2017, 10:48 PM

also when you first start iy up and get it hot it is going to smoke like the friggin engine is on fire dont panic its just the paint etc on the pipes and engine smoking. it will only do it for a little while.

Ski_rush · 03-10-2017, 12:37 AM

Here's a

letsride · 03-10-2017, 01:13 AM

NICE BIKE!! But GOOD LORD SHE IS SINGING. A little high is an understatement. Turn the idle down and make sure the throttle cable is adjusted properly and the slide is ALL the way down in the carb. That is not good to run a brand new motor like that. Did u adjust the valves? And your speedo cable should have a grommet on it that fits in the wire bracket just like the front brake line has. Ride it like that amd that front knobby will chew the speedo cable up for ya.

Ski_rush · 03-10-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

NICE BIKE!! But GOOD LORD SHE IS SINGING. A little high is an understatement. Turn the idle down and make sure the throttle cable is adjusted properly and the slide is ALL the way down in the carb. That is not good to run a brand new motor like that. Did u adjust the valves? And your speedo cable should have a grommet on it that fits in the wore brackets just like the front brake line has. Ride it like that amd that front knobby will chew the speedo cable up for ya.

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BlackBike · 03-10-2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski_rush

I hope I didn't damage my engine

It's not that tender. Hope you can take it around the cornfield tomorrow

Man, that thing sure looks like the hawk

, a clone of a clone

Ski_rush · 03-10-2017, 01:20 AM

Can you please point me to where I can learn how to adjust the idle and the throttle cable?

Thank you.

letsride · 03-10-2017, 01:21 AM

Well I guess that's one way to break em in.

Don't do that again. Adjust the valves, RIGHT NOW. And check that throttle. It's probably ok. But she was a turnin amd burning for sure. Let's hope your garage amplified the RPM. But to me it sounded like 9 GRAND

letsride · 03-10-2017, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski_rush

Can you please point me to where I can learn how to adjust the idle and the throttle cable?

Thank you.

There is a screw on the side of the carb body like where the slide would be inside the carb. That is your idle speed adjustment. Turn it OUT. Then the throttle should have a 1/4 of free play. Like the throttle will twist a little bit before you feel the cable pulling the slide up.

letsride · 03-10-2017, 01:27 AM

On first start up you will have to keep it running with the throttle after you turn the idle screw out. Then when the bike is warm you turn the idle speed screw in until you achieve a nice idle. With out a tach you just gotta play it by ear

BlackBike · 03-10-2017, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski_rush

Can you please point me to where I can learn how to adjust the idle and the throttle cable?

Thank you.

There's only one adjuster on that carb. Just crank it and turn it in or out (i forget) and you will determine which way to go with it to lower the idle.

If the idle increases with the handlebar turned , the throttle cable is binding somewhere and causing the increase. Make sure you correct something like this before you ride (dangerous).

Letsride speaks the truth.

Ski_rush · 03-10-2017, 01:33 AM

Thinking about it now, I more than likely screwed up my engine

hertz9753 · 03-10-2017, 01:37 AM

If I heard that I would be looking out of the windows to see if somebody was doing lawn work after dark before spring.

letsride · 03-10-2017, 01:41 AM

It's ok, just breathe. She's probably ok. Just pull back on the reins a tad. You let all 17 of them horses out the gate and boy they were off and running

. Go watch motocheez' video on the Hawk 250 valve adjustment. Then fix the idle issue. And you are probably ok. Man I'll be honest I cringed watching that video. But thank you. I understand that you also may have felt rushed by OUR impatience. That is a great looking bike

BlackBike · 03-10-2017, 01:45 AM

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Now I'm pissed...

I guess I was so excited about finally starting it, that I forgot what I read about the idle and valves, etc.

Thinking about it now, I more than likely screwed up my engine

I didn't listen to the video but unless it sounded like hell breaking loose in there it will be fine. These things are hard to kill...remember their heritage?

I'm sure human being could share a few torture stories of these mills.

Ski_rush · 03-10-2017, 01:50 AM

I had to take down the video. I can't handle the thought of what I probably did to my engine and that being further validated by the comments.

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timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	also when you first start iy up and get it hot it is going to smoke like the friggin engine is on fire dont panic its just the paint etc on the pipes and engine smoking. it will only do it for a little while. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	Video of Enforcer Starting for the First Time Here's a Last edited by Ski_rush; 03-10-2017 at 01:49 AM.
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letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	NICE BIKE!! But GOOD LORD SHE IS SINGING. A little high is an understatement. Turn the idle down and make sure the throttle cable is adjusted properly and the slide is ALL the way down in the carb. That is not good to run a brand new motor like that. Did u adjust the valves? And your speedo cable should have a grommet on it that fits in the wire bracket just like the front brake line has. Ride it like that amd that front knobby will chew the speedo cable up for ya. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	Idle Adjusting Can you please point me to where I can learn how to adjust the idle and the throttle cable? Thank you.
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letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	Well I guess that's one way to break em in. Don't do that again. Adjust the valves, RIGHT NOW. And check that throttle. It's probably ok. But she was a turnin amd burning for sure. Let's hope your garage amplified the RPM. But to me it sounded like 9 GRAND __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	On first start up you will have to keep it running with the throttle after you turn the idle screw out. Then when the bike is warm you turn the idle speed screw in until you achieve a nice idle. With out a tach you just gotta play it by ear __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-10-2017, 01:33 AM	#221
Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	Thinking about it now, I more than likely screwed up my engine
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hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	If I heard that I would be looking out of the windows to see if somebody was doing lawn work after dark before spring. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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03-10-2017, 01:41 AM	#223
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	It's ok, just breathe. She's probably ok. Just pull back on the reins a tad. You let all 17 of them horses out the gate and boy they were off and running . Go watch motocheez' video on the Hawk 250 valve adjustment. Then fix the idle issue. And you are probably ok. Man I'll be honest I cringed watching that video. But thank you. I understand that you also may have felt rushed by OUR impatience. That is a great looking bike __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-10-2017, 01:50 AM	#225
Ski_rush Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 449	I had to take down the video. I can't handle the thought of what I probably did to my engine and that being further validated by the comments.
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