New to bikes!

TheDill · 07-09-2024, 07:56 PM

Been lurking on this site the past couple weeks doing research and today I pulled the trigger on a hawk 250 from power sports max. I am completely new to motorcycles in general I’ve never road one not even a dirt bike in my 30 years alive. I was reading the advice on the hawk 250 but any simplified basic tips on assembly, adjustments, or anything is greatly welcomed. I have always been around cars so I have mechanical knowledge just not with bikes!

Crossbar · 07-09-2024, 10:02 PM

Similar to you, just got a TemplarX from PSM. If you're used to turning wrenches then assembly shouldn't be a problem for you. I watched the video they put out mainly just to eye cable routings and part placements. Stock carb on mine working fine for now. Only mods I did right off was 50/50 tires for road use and some pannier racks/bags. I haven't done the valve adjustments yet, probably need to do that. I've got about 800mi on mine now.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-10-2024, 07:18 AM

Welcome aboard! The Hawk Resource guide at the top of the Dual Sport Section has all the information you will need.

**cheesy** · 07-10-2024, 07:21 AM

Welcome.

TheDill · 07-10-2024, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Crossbar

Similar to you, just got a TemplarX from PSM. If you're used to turning wrenches then assembly shouldn't be a problem for you. I watched the video they put out mainly just to eye cable routings and part placements. Stock carb on mine working fine for now. Only mods I did right off was 50/50 tires for road use and some pannier racks/bags. I haven't done the valve adjustments yet, probably need to do that. I've got about 800mi on mine now.

Thanks! I’m going to try and do the valve adjustments during assembly so it will be easier.

buzz · 08-30-2024, 08:14 AM

Dill check the chain,they ship them to tight.Check all bolts for tightest,some are lose. And change you oil a lot Then enjoy your new bike!

07-09-2024, 07:56 PM	#1
TheDill Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: East TN Posts: 6	New to bikes! Been lurking on this site the past couple weeks doing research and today I pulled the trigger on a hawk 250 from power sports max. I am completely new to motorcycles in general I’ve never road one not even a dirt bike in my 30 years alive. I was reading the advice on the hawk 250 but any simplified basic tips on assembly, adjustments, or anything is greatly welcomed. I have always been around cars so I have mechanical knowledge just not with bikes!
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07-10-2024, 07:18 AM	#3
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07-10-2024, 07:21 AM	#4
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07-09-2024, 10:02 PM	#2
Crossbar Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 82	Similar to you, just got a TemplarX from PSM. If you're used to turning wrenches then assembly shouldn't be a problem for you. I watched the video they put out mainly just to eye cable routings and part placements. Stock carb on mine working fine for now. Only mods I did right off was 50/50 tires for road use and some pannier racks/bags. I haven't done the valve adjustments yet, probably need to do that. I've got about 800mi on mine now.
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08-30-2024, 08:14 AM	#6
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 953	Dill check the chain,they ship them to tight.Check all bolts for tightest,some are lose. And change you oil a lot Then enjoy your new bike!
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