new member, hawk 250 will be delivered Monday

imapdog · 02-01-2018, 06:21 PM

i am so excited as i took the day off to accept the delivery of the hawk 250(crate)black. purchased from txps and ups is delivering it , this monday 2/5/2018, and ups called me to reschedule bc semi could fit on my street(extra 4 days of wait), so a box truck will deliver it. i also have ordered the much talked about "needed" mods.

-mikuni vm26 carb
-Wingsmoto Mikuni jet kit(plan on using 120)
- JT Sprockets JTR269.45 45T
-JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T
-NGK (2202) DPR8EIX-9 Iridium
-JT Drive Chains 428 x 130 Links HDR
-aftermarket muffler system(the one most get)
-3 1/4" burrito tube

i have a motorcycle jack to assemble and mod this thing before 1st start.
is there any reason i shouldn't do these mods before 1st start?

i have been riding for over 30 yrs and working on them here and there, so i feel confident i can handle this hawk 250 assembly and modding it correctly.

i havent worked on a carb though. re-jetting it will be a learning curve for me. some say back out mixture 1 click. wth does that mean? once click out from closed or 1 click out from how it arrives from factory?

anyways, thanks for viewing this, and hopefully i make some new friends here. i will post anything i think hasn't been noted before me on this journey.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-01-2018, 08:35 PM

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new hawk. Mods shouldn't matter. Just make sure you do a proper break in and you should be good to go. I'm sure you have read all the information on assembling and what to look out for. Fill free to ask questions in the dual sport section. Lots of usefull information in link below.
Hawk Information and Resource guide:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331

BlackBike · 02-01-2018, 10:49 PM

These things are pretty easy and effortless (natural) to ride (you'll find it out). Just the limited power thing but for trail and close street work , they are plenty worthy.

Sport Rider · 02-02-2018, 08:51 AM

here's one of my early threads related to carb setup. there's a few pics which may help you since you don't know carbs. never fear, cause I didn't know them either. once I dug into it, I found it really easy.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15872

add valve adjustment to your list of things to do. I would suggest doing it while doing your initial bike setup. they are often poorly set at the factory.

Weldangrind · 02-02-2018, 10:33 AM

Welcome! In case you haven't encountered a comment on it yet, change the oil before starting it. Several of us use 15W40 diesel oil all year, as long as it is wet clutch compatible. I use Rotella, simply because it's usually on sale at Walmart.

imapdog · 02-02-2018, 11:00 AM

thanks for the notice . rotella is what i use in my semis in the past, so i like the suggestion...

kirbo7106 · 02-03-2018, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the forum! Keep us posted and show us the pictures!

Enjoy the ride!

ben2go · 02-03-2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imapdog

thanks for the notice . rotella is what i use in my semis in the past, so i like the suggestion...

I use the same thing, Rotella T 15-40 diesel oil. It has all the good stuff that keeps wet clutches running happily.

letsride · 02-04-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ben2go

I use the same thing, Rotella T 15-40 diesel oil. It has all the good stuff that keeps wet clutches running happily.

I run that in everything I own that has flat tappets. My old Ram truck with its 225 leaning tower of power LOVES that oil. And these CG motors likes it too. I also second the valve adjustment. When I bought the Brozz it was way LOOSE the exact opposite of what most folks encounter with them being way to tight. And when you get the rockers adjusted right she will be noisy. Which is good and normal. A loose valve is a happy valve. LOL

02-01-2018, 06:21 PM	#1
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	new member, hawk 250 will be delivered Monday i am so excited as i took the day off to accept the delivery of the hawk 250(crate)black. purchased from txps and ups is delivering it , this monday 2/5/2018, and ups called me to reschedule bc semi could fit on my street(extra 4 days of wait), so a box truck will deliver it. i also have ordered the much talked about "needed" mods. -mikuni vm26 carb -Wingsmoto Mikuni jet kit(plan on using 120) - JT Sprockets JTR269.45 45T -JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T -NGK (2202) DPR8EIX-9 Iridium -JT Drive Chains 428 x 130 Links HDR -aftermarket muffler system(the one most get) -3 1/4" burrito tube i have a motorcycle jack to assemble and mod this thing before 1st start. is there any reason i shouldn't do these mods before 1st start? i have been riding for over 30 yrs and working on them here and there, so i feel confident i can handle this hawk 250 assembly and modding it correctly. i havent worked on a carb though. re-jetting it will be a learning curve for me. some say back out mixture 1 click. wth does that mean? once click out from closed or 1 click out from how it arrives from factory? anyways, thanks for viewing this, and hopefully i make some new friends here. i will post anything i think hasn't been noted before me on this journey.
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02-01-2018, 08:35 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,590	Welcome aboard and congrats on the new hawk. Mods shouldn't matter. Just make sure you do a proper break in and you should be good to go. I'm sure you have read all the information on assembling and what to look out for. Fill free to ask questions in the dual sport section. Lots of usefull information in link below. Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 02-02-2018 at 09:15 AM.
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02-01-2018, 10:49 PM	#3
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	These things are pretty easy and effortless (natural) to ride (you'll find it out). Just the limited power thing but for trail and close street work , they are plenty worthy. __________________ ***************************************** 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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02-02-2018, 10:33 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! In case you haven't encountered a comment on it yet, change the oil before starting it. Several of us use 15W40 diesel oil all year, as long as it is wet clutch compatible. I use Rotella, simply because it's usually on sale at Walmart. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-03-2018, 09:10 PM	#7
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Congrats on your new Hawk! Welcome to the forum! Keep us posted and show us the pictures! Enjoy the ride! __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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02-02-2018, 08:51 AM	#4
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,051	here's one of my early threads related to carb setup. there's a few pics which may help you since you don't know carbs. never fear, cause I didn't know them either. once I dug into it, I found it really easy. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15872 add valve adjustment to your list of things to do. I would suggest doing it while doing your initial bike setup. they are often poorly set at the factory.
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02-02-2018, 11:00 AM	#6
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	thanks for the notice . rotella is what i use in my semis in the past, so i like the suggestion...
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