05-02-2016, 11:09 PM | #1 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Central New York
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New Hawk 250 Owner
Finally got my new Hawk on the streets. Bought from Killer Motorsports. Waited 2 weeks for MCO. very minor damage from shipping (to be expected). Assembled by myself, thought I did a good job for not knowing anything about a motorcycle, but very technically inclined. Registered in New York State with no issues.
Some concerns: Speedo/Mileage not accurate. says i'm going 70 when in all reality i'm going 50. and probably logging 1.75 mile for every actual mile driven. I hope to resolve this by buying mjstef's new tach/speedo Had to modify the license plate holder, as NY moto plates are smaller than vehicle plates. Seems to top out around 50MPH. I use for on road use. which size sprockets should I get to achieve 60 comfortably? or possibly modify the carb? |
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05-02-2016, 11:23 PM | #3 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Welcome to here! The popular choice for sprockets is a 17 countersprocket. A 45 rear. Watch motocheez's videos (he is also a member here on chinariders) on youtube for other suggestions (I don't have a Hawk...yet)
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05-03-2016, 01:19 AM | #4 |
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Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Welcome!
You get extra points for sharing a pic in your second post. Sharp bike.
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05-03-2016, 01:48 AM | #5 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us.
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05-03-2016, 03:00 AM | #6 |
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Portland, OR
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Welcome Kd! odometer is in killometers and as for the sprockets, a 16t front and 45t rear is a great combo for road use. Keep us updated on how the bike is turning out!
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05-03-2016, 08:27 AM | #7 |
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sudbury ,Ontario
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Hard to tell from the picture angle ,but did you slip the forks up in the triple trees or leave them how they came ?
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05-03-2016, 09:38 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Tuscaloosa Al.
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Make sure you adjust the valves, there always shipped tight. and grease the speeo cable, mine had none. my swing arm bolt needed it also.
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05-03-2016, 11:45 AM | #9 |
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: East Central Hellinois
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Congrats on the bike and welcome aboard!
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05-04-2016, 07:39 AM | #10 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Central New York
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I'm having a local bike shop take a look at the carb to see what needs to be done. Also is there a specific brand for the sprockets that is specific to the Hawk?
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05-04-2016, 07:41 AM | #11 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Central New York
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I had to adjust the forks up. theirs about 3 centimeters from the top bolt, to the top bracket...if that makes any sense
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05-04-2016, 08:20 AM | #12 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTR269 seems to be the one for the rear that most are ordering, and http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF259 for the countersprocket.
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05-04-2016, 11:15 AM | #13 |
Join Date: May 2013
Location: finger lakes NY
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welcome from a fellow upstater...north end of the fingerlakes here.... care to narrow down your location? LOL those hawks are a beautiful bike...
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