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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-15-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By sandog
If it's the real deal, why doesn't it just say...

If it's the real deal, why doesn't it just say Honda on the bike ?
What's the "W" and "NK" mean ?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
The first time I did the valves I used an inch...

The first time I did the valves I used an inch setting recommended in a thread here, I can't remember what it was exactly.
Yesterday I went by this tutorial for a CSC 250, .07mm....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
I'll check the valves again, but did it yesterday...

I'll check the valves again, but did it yesterday before my ride, as per Baskt Case's suggestions in reply #3 and #5.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
Alex, it is a Harbor Freight aluminum model. It...

Alex, it is a Harbor Freight aluminum model.
It was like $105 with Veteran's discount. It works, just a few issues.

Comes with a thru bolt and clamps to take out play when it's in the receiver....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
I really doubt if the Uni air filter is the...

I really doubt if the Uni air filter is the problem, as on Friday when my friend was working on the bike, we were taking the carb on and off for adjustment so the air filter wasn't even on all day....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
I'll check for a vacuum leak tomorrow.

I'll check for a vacuum leak tomorrow.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
I went over the bike this morning, checking for...

I went over the bike this morning, checking for loose bolts, and I tightened the chain a bit, cleaned and lubed it.
The forward valve (intake ?) was the same, .07mm. The rearmost valve was pretty...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
Thanks Jeffery. I checked a few places locally...

Thanks Jeffery. I checked a few places locally and all the ones I've seen are O.K. length and height but too wide.
I'll do a google search and try Amazon as well.
Should I stick with Yuasa or is...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
Thanks for all the help Baskt case. Yes, the...

Thanks for all the help Baskt case.
Yes, the plug is darker now. Curt took the plug out several times to check it.
I'll take the valve cover off this morning and check the valves.

I haven't...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-11-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
I finally loaded up the bike on the hitch carrier...

I finally loaded up the bike on the hitch carrier and took it down to my friend's place for him to help me check it out. He was on a trip, then had some out of town guests, so it's been a few weeks...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-09-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By sandog
My daughter is 5'3", and I bought her a Yamaha XT...

My daughter is 5'3", and I bought her a Yamaha XT 250.
I know, not a Chinese bike, but they have a 32 inch seat height.
This Yamaha was a bit too tall for her, but the XT 250 fit her fine.
I see...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-06-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,811
Posted By sandog
Still having some issues

I haven't been able to take my bike down to my friends yet to have him help me get it dialed in. He lives 100 miles to the south, and had relatives visiting the past week. Looks like it will be next...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-30-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By sandog
Welcome to the forum ! You might find some...

Welcome to the forum !
You might find some additional useful info here under the TT250 Tutorials.
I think many of the tutorials will apply to the Hawk as well....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-26-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,930
Posted By sandog
I got mine sorted out tonight. I backed out the...

I got mine sorted out tonight. I backed out the air fuel screw 1 1/2 turns and it was still not wanting to run unless the choke was on.
Took the choke off again (new carb has a slotted head screw)...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-25-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By sandog
Pelican “type” case, not the genuine article. ...

Pelican “type” case, not the genuine article.
Got it from the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Flagstaff, $49.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-25-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,703
Posted By sandog
Depending on who you take it to, shaving the seat...

Depending on who you take it to, shaving the seat foam down might be cheaper than the $249 lower seat. I had that done on my KLR 650, and the upholstery guy also put a gel pad on top to make up for...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-24-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,930
Posted By sandog
Below sea level ? I hope you have a snorkel...

Below sea level ? I hope you have a snorkel rigged up and waterproof everything else !
Just kidding. I am new to this carb thing myself, my last 5 bikes were fuel injected.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-24-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,930
Posted By sandog
Mine had sat for the better part of two years. ...

Mine had sat for the better part of two years.
I replaced fuel lines ( they were a bit rotten from sun) and am getting good fuel, but cleaning the carb didn't help.

Yesterday I installed a new...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By sandog
The one I got is just DR8EA. Seems to do as well...

The one I got is just DR8EA. Seems to do as well as the stock plug so far.
Got my new carb and idle is still high. Turning idle screw out didn't help.
A friend asked me to check the other idle...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By sandog
Jeffrey, no I didn’t turn the key to check,...

Jeffrey, no I didn’t turn the key to check, didn’t think anything had changed, but I’ll check it this afternoon if I get the new carb put on.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By sandog
I took my sprocket cover off yesterday to see if...

I took my sprocket cover off yesterday to see if the red/green wire looked pinched, and that wire and a bigger bundle of wires looked pinched/smashed down by the cover, but there's not enough slack...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By sandog
So what NGK plug are you running ? I asked a...

So what NGK plug are you running ? I asked a couple times here but didn't get an answer.
I see yours has an "R" (Resistor?)

I googled "spark plug for Chinese 229cc-250cc engine" and the NGK...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-22-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By sandog
Painted My Plastic Parts

I was envious of you guys with the nice green, red and blue bikes, and not liking my black and white Storm, so I took off the plastics and painted them.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-21-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By sandog
My Storm doesn't have a gear indicator, but it...

My Storm doesn't have a gear indicator, but it does have a neutral light.
However, the neutral light is lit up whether the bike's in neutral or not.
Kind of annoying.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-19-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,698
Posted By sandog
Even a camo bike will scare game, it’s not like...

Even a camo bike will scare game, it’s not like you’ll be shooting off the bike.
Even a red or orange bike will get you to a good spot, then you should park it and be walking.
People will buy a...
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