Another new Hawk - Page 2

Hancadam · 02-29-2016, 04:19 PM

Put the new carb on, with new jets, perfect. Rides at 55mph with no stress. Idle was easy to set. I put a phone mount on it, my GPS matches the speedo. Topped it out at 62mph which was plenty.

Have new mirrors coming and a rear bag.

Love the bike. My last bike was a new drz400s, which was awesome, but not worth the payment. The bike before that was a klx250s, which was good except at around 600 miles it developed a bad tick. Come to find out the cam wasn't hardened properly and had to be replaced. Was fine for the next 15k miles.

That said, this bike is just as fun, minus some power, and cheap. Was an easy way to get back into riding. Sent my MCO request in today, hope tagging it goes smoothly. I'm in TN, has anyone else been able to get tags here?

Sport Rider · 02-29-2016, 04:46 PM

can't see your pics (blocked from my work server) but I trust it looks as good as mine!

how do you guys get this much speed from the bike? is my 230 pounds making THAT much of a difference?

Hancadam · 02-29-2016, 07:07 PM

Mine wouldn't do it before the carb and 17t sprocket. I'm 240, so don't think it's your weight.

culcune · 02-29-2016, 09:37 PM

A JT rear sprocket, model JTR269 in the mid-40s teeth (member Wolftrax has a 45 tooth sprocket, for instance) would also help. Wolftrax got 68 mph out of his with just a 17 tooth countersprocket, 45 tooth rear sprocket, and an Ebay Mikuni carb. Don't remember the jets, but he has his own thread and mentions which ones. That is all he did (although I have to say I have no idea how much he weighs, LOL)

nortelpilot · 03-01-2016, 10:28 AM

Where did you get the 17t front sprocket from?
I have the carb and jets in hand,just need to get them installed.

Wolftrax · 03-01-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

A JT rear sprocket, model JTR269 in the mid-40s teeth (member Wolftrax has a 45 tooth sprocket, for instance) would also help. Wolftrax got 68 mph out of his with just a 17 tooth countersprocket, 45 tooth rear sprocket, and an Ebay Mikuni carb. Don't remember the jets, but he has his own thread and mentions which ones. That is all he did (although I have to say I have no idea how much he weighs, LOL)

I'm a sveldte 240 lbs, I also has bags on adding an additional 40lbs and associated wind resistance. Though it will do 68 mph on the he flat I find 57 mph to be the sweet spot with the 17/45 combo. I listen intently to the bike going down the highway. Every time everything thing sounds and feels right(vibes), I look at the GPS and it's 57mph.

BARLOW · 03-01-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nortelpilot

Where did you get the 17t front sprocket from?
I have the carb and jets in hand,just need to get them installed.

i ordered my 17t off ebay before i got the bike, just to find out it has a factory 17t/45t setup, i am going to try a 40t rear and see how it takes off, then get a 15t front for off road and see how that does ... just have to wait for my caliper to get here so i know what rear to get

i also have a tachometer on the way, think that will help a lot

Sport Rider · 03-01-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nortelpilot

Where did you get the 17t front sprocket from?
I have the carb and jets in hand,just need to get them installed.

here's the one I got from ebay. it's sold out, but should lead you to others.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231386346258...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Sport Rider · 03-01-2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

I'm a sveldte 240 lbs, I also has bags on adding an additional 40lbs and associated wind resistance. Though it will do 68 mph on the he flat I find 57 mph to be the sweet spot with the 17/45 combo. I listen intently to the bike going down the highway. Every time everything thing sounds and feels right(vibes), I look at the GPS and it's 57mph.

I have the 45 for the rear but have not installed it yet. for off-roading, I've found the 17 front to be a bit short for my average riding. I think for off-road, the 15/50 or perhaps 16/50 would be sufficient.

Hancadam · 03-01-2016, 03:56 PM

I bought from the same ebayer as sport rider.

BARLOW · 03-01-2016, 07:14 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140815429744...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

this is the one i got for my storm250

Hancadam · 03-11-2016, 07:49 PM

Got my MCO, took it to the county clerk, got my tags with no problems. She acted surprised on the VIN and "invoice" (which was just my PayPal receipt), but never acted as if it was a problem.

Very happy.

BlackBike · 03-11-2016, 08:00 PM

I must say 2016 is a hawk hatch year. A verifiable baby boom for fledgling hawks.

02-29-2016, 09:37 PM	#19
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	A JT rear sprocket, model JTR269 in the mid-40s teeth (member Wolftrax has a 45 tooth sprocket, for instance) would also help. Wolftrax got 68 mph out of his with just a 17 tooth countersprocket, 45 tooth rear sprocket, and an Ebay Mikuni carb. Don't remember the jets, but he has his own thread and mentions which ones. That is all he did (although I have to say I have no idea how much he weighs, LOL) __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	I must say 2016 is a hawk hatch year. A verifiable baby boom for fledgling hawks. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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02-29-2016, 04:19 PM	#16
Hancadam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 201	Put the new carb on, with new jets, perfect. Rides at 55mph with no stress. Idle was easy to set. I put a phone mount on it, my GPS matches the speedo. Topped it out at 62mph which was plenty. Have new mirrors coming and a rear bag. Love the bike. My last bike was a new drz400s, which was awesome, but not worth the payment. The bike before that was a klx250s, which was good except at around 600 miles it developed a bad tick. Come to find out the cam wasn't hardened properly and had to be replaced. Was fine for the next 15k miles. That said, this bike is just as fun, minus some power, and cheap. Was an easy way to get back into riding. Sent my MCO request in today, hope tagging it goes smoothly. I'm in TN, has anyone else been able to get tags here?
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02-29-2016, 04:46 PM	#17
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,051	can't see your pics (blocked from my work server) but I trust it looks as good as mine! how do you guys get this much speed from the bike? is my 230 pounds making THAT much of a difference?
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02-29-2016, 07:07 PM	#18
Hancadam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 201	Mine wouldn't do it before the carb and 17t sprocket. I'm 240, so don't think it's your weight.
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03-01-2016, 10:28 AM	#20
nortelpilot Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 2	Where did you get the 17t front sprocket from? I have the carb and jets in hand,just need to get them installed.
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03-01-2016, 03:56 PM	#25
Hancadam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 201	I bought from the same ebayer as sport rider.
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03-01-2016, 07:14 PM	#26
BARLOW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central illinois Posts: 362	http://www.ebay.com/itm/140815429744...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT this is the one i got for my storm250
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03-11-2016, 07:49 PM	#27
Hancadam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 201	Got my MCO, took it to the county clerk, got my tags with no problems. She acted surprised on the VIN and "invoice" (which was just my PayPal receipt), but never acted as if it was a problem. Very happy.
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