Old New Guy in Alabama

itsnt4me · 09-08-2018, 06:23 PM

Hello everyone. Glad to be here. Have been hanging out for awhile reading until I decided to order a Hawk. Have one on the way. Pretty excited about a new bike. It seems it doesn't matter what kind of bike I buy be it new or used I feel like a kid at Christmas.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-08-2018, 07:03 PM

Welcome aboard.

jsumd · 09-08-2018, 08:42 PM

Welcome! I'm the same way with getting bikes. I swear someone could give me a rust pile bike and I would be thrilled.

kirbo7106 · 09-09-2018, 09:11 PM

Welcome to the forum! When is your new pride & joy arriving? What color did you order? Take lots of pictures!

Enjoy the Ride!

itsnt4me · 09-10-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

Welcome to the forum! When is your new pride & joy arriving? What color did you order? Take lots of pictures!

Enjoy the Ride!

Thanks. Hope it will get here around first of next week. Q9 says up to three to seven days. The color I got was black. Never owned a black bike before. Just about ever other color. Even had a yellow Honda 750 back in the 70's. Cages still seem not to see me. Oh well maybe its the risk that keeps us riding.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-10-2018, 11:06 PM

good choice on color. We all know that black is the fastest color. Lol.

kirbo7106 · 09-11-2018, 12:58 AM

Ok, some people think that black absorbs all the light rays and thus is heavier. Heavier is slower. While others think that all of the light rays provide additional energy which helps the Hawk “Cut” through the wind better and thus is faster than the other colors!

Soooo...use whichever theory works best for you!

itsnt4me · 09-11-2018, 10:12 AM

I totally agree that black is the fastest color because it gives you a lower profile. Low = Faster.

itsnt4me · 09-13-2018, 07:13 PM

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The lower shipping frame was a little bent but other than that it looks pretty good. The cardboard wasn't torn up. As far as I can see there is no damage. I am really pleased so far. Going to start giving birth to the bike tomorrow. Take my time. Try and do it right. Get my VIN number and submit it to Q9 and get it plated.

kirbo7106 · 09-14-2018, 09:55 PM

I recognize THAT box!!!

LIFE IS GOOD!

Keep us posted!

kirbo7106 · 09-14-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by itsnt4me

I totally agree that black is the fastest color because it gives you a lower profile. Low = Faster.

LOL!!! That’s Great! There’s a theory I didn’t think of! That’s priceless!

Enjoy the Ride!

itsnt4me · 09-15-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

LOL!!! That’s Great! There’s a theory I didn’t think of! That’s priceless!

Enjoy the Ride!

I am putting the bike together outside in a metal building. I see you are in Florida and I bet you know how hot it is in the south right now. Midday outside in that building you can forget about it. That's for young guys. I'll get it done. Well you can't build a Hawk and make it easy. It won't run right and it will run slower. LOL.

itsnt4me · 09-20-2018, 09:06 PM

Got the Hawk completed today. Changed the stock oil. Didn't look or feel too bad but sure smelled funny. Did three breakin burns. Nice little bike so far. I was really surprised how easily it fires up and smooth it runs. Its a tall bike. I think I could tie a chain to the house and first gear would easily pull it away. Goes through the gears really smooth and as some folks have said about neutral being a little notchie until it gets broke in I didn't have any problem. Only thing that took me awhile to get adjusted was the chain. It was extremely tight out of the crate. Last two bikes I had were shaft but I don't remember having this much problem. Don't think I ever really had it where I wanted it. Not a complaint on the Hawk thats just me. My preference has always been riding a whole lot and wrenching when I needed too.

Maybe an entertaining post considering how many people have semi assembled a Hawk would be the most stupid mistake they ever made. Not that I have one or anything.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-20-2018, 10:04 PM

Once you get about 500 miles on it she really loosens up. Shift will feel better and you will start to feel a little more increase in power.
It's a good idea to pull the stock chain off and soak it in a synthetic gear oil. These chain have no lubrication from the factory. Chain will last a lot longer.

itsnt4me · 09-21-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Once you get about 500 miles on it she really loosens up. Shift will feel better and you will start to feel a little more increase in power.
It's a good idea to pull the stock chain off and soak it in a synthetic hear oil. These chain have no lubrication from the factory. Chain will last a lot longer.

Thanks for the info. Replacing the chain for an o-ring type will be my first purchase.

09-08-2018, 06:23 PM	#1
itsnt4me Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 47	Old New Guy in Alabama Hello everyone. Glad to be here. Have been hanging out for awhile reading until I decided to order a Hawk. Have one on the way. Pretty excited about a new bike. It seems it doesn't matter what kind of bike I buy be it new or used I feel like a kid at Christmas.
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09-08-2018, 07:03 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,715	Welcome aboard. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 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
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09-08-2018, 08:42 PM	#3
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 420	Welcome! I'm the same way with getting bikes. I swear someone could give me a rust pile bike and I would be thrilled. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R 2012 Yamaha FZ6 2022 Hawk 250 2002 Yamaha R6 sold Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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09-09-2018, 09:11 PM	#4
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Greetings & Congrats! Welcome to the forum! When is your new pride & joy arriving? What color did you order? Take lots of 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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09-10-2018, 11:06 PM	#6
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,715	good choice on color. We all know that black is the fastest color. Lol. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 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
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09-11-2018, 12:58 AM	#7
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Ok, some people think that black absorbs all the light rays and thus is heavier. Heavier is slower. While others think that all of the light rays provide additional energy which helps the Hawk “Cut” through the wind better and thus is faster than the other colors! Soooo...use whichever theory works best for you! __________________ 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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09-11-2018, 10:12 AM	#8
itsnt4me Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 47	I totally agree that black is the fastest color because it gives you a lower profile. Low = Faster.
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09-13-2018, 07:13 PM	#9
itsnt4me Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 47	Hawk Landed. The lower shipping frame was a little bent but other than that it looks pretty good. The cardboard wasn't torn up. As far as I can see there is no damage. I am really pleased so far. Going to start giving birth to the bike tomorrow. Take my time. Try and do it right. Get my VIN number and submit it to Q9 and get it plated.
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09-14-2018, 09:55 PM	#10
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Ooohhhh.... I recognize THAT box!!! LIFE IS GOOD! Keep us posted! __________________ 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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09-20-2018, 09:06 PM	#13
itsnt4me Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 47	Hawk Has Legs Got the Hawk completed today. Changed the stock oil. Didn't look or feel too bad but sure smelled funny. Did three breakin burns. Nice little bike so far. I was really surprised how easily it fires up and smooth it runs. Its a tall bike. I think I could tie a chain to the house and first gear would easily pull it away. Goes through the gears really smooth and as some folks have said about neutral being a little notchie until it gets broke in I didn't have any problem. Only thing that took me awhile to get adjusted was the chain. It was extremely tight out of the crate. Last two bikes I had were shaft but I don't remember having this much problem. Don't think I ever really had it where I wanted it. Not a complaint on the Hawk thats just me. My preference has always been riding a whole lot and wrenching when I needed too. Maybe an entertaining post considering how many people have semi assembled a Hawk would be the most stupid mistake they ever made. Not that I have one or anything.
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09-20-2018, 10:04 PM	#14
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,715	Once you get about 500 miles on it she really loosens up. Shift will feel better and you will start to feel a little more increase in power. It's a good idea to pull the stock chain off and soak it in a synthetic gear oil. These chain have no lubrication from the factory. Chain will last a lot longer. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 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; 09-27-2018 at 06:33 PM.
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