Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
Yesterday, 09:31 AM
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My Hawk is very reliable, but it's not really a...
My Hawk is very reliable, but it's not really a Hawk anymore since I've changed about every part on it, and have significantly modified the frame to make it stronger/stiffer. My Hawk was mostly stock...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-04-2024, 10:06 AM
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Honda vs. Chonda?
I have 2 Chondas and 2 Japanese bikes. My 2019 carbureted Hawk 250 has been a champ for the last 17,000 miles, but I’ve replaced nearly every major part on it such that the only thing that’s really...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-30-2024, 01:36 PM
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Nice work MumenRider! That's gonna be a ripper!...
Nice work MumenRider! That's gonna be a ripper! I'm thinking about doing the same with my DLX sometime in the next year. Have you been able to source a skid plate yet for the ZS190? Maybe something...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-27-2024, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 774
I ran a 17/40 sprocket set-up on the Hawk for...
I ran a 17/40 sprocket set-up on the Hawk for about 4 years after porting and polishing the head of my CG250 engine and loved it. I could comfortably run 65-70 mph all day long on my local highways...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-13-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-07-2024, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-07-2024, 08:44 AM
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Views: 766
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
08-01-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
07-29-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 907
R&L Carriers did a great job when I dealt with...
R&L Carriers did a great job when I dealt with them in receiving my DLX150 Storm, but the GSO terminal staff was also very friendly and easy to work with when I spoke with them on the phone. Thus, it...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-20-2024, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 3
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Hi there!
I have the same bike and love it. I...
Hi there!
I have the same bike and love it. I currently have 300 miles on mine and will do my third oil change this coming weekend. I did a Mikuni VM26 w/ 100 main and 37.5 pilot jets with a UNI...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-10-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-31-2024, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 13
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This can be normal with carbs, especially those...
This can be normal with carbs, especially those without accelerator pumps and are a “round slide” type of carb, which the Nibbi PE28 is. You may be able to remedy this with going up one size on your...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-30-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
I noticed this also, but when riding down the...
I noticed this also, but when riding down the road and putting throttle to the chain and hence a load on it, it completely goes away and runs smoothly. So, in my case, my rear sprocket is not out of...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-24-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-23-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 1,857
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Re: the Kayo/GPX prices, the GPX TSE250R and...
Re: the Kayo/GPX prices, the GPX TSE250R and FSE250e and s models are about the only ones that are affordable anymore. Once you start looking at their 300cc models and up (both 2 and 4 stroke), you...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-23-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
When I interacted with Maxpro about this bike,...
When I interacted with Maxpro about this bike, they said that they get about 80 of them in stock and that they go out of stock in about 2-3 weeks. The DLX 150 and the Templars must be some of their...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-21-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
DLX Storm 150 brief ride review
This past Saturday and Sunday I had the opportunity to really put the bike through its paces….at least for an older guy with psoriatic arthritis. I rode primarily off road a total of @ 50 miles for...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
05-16-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 6
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I have had *excellent* service from...
I have had *excellent* service from Powersportsmax with my recent purchase of my Storm 150 DLX. I requested that my MCO say “motorcycle” so that I could easily register it for the road in my state....
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-16-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
"The OEM carburetor in my case had a 40 pilot...
"The OEM carburetor in my case had a 40 pilot jet, while the Amazon PZ27 has a 35. The OEM has silver colored jets with no data on it, the Amazon one has jet sizes printed on it.”
Interesting. My...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-16-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-15-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
Thanks! I’ve got enough old carbs laying around...
Thanks! I’ve got enough old carbs laying around that are in good shape, everything from PZ27s to VM22s to choose from. I definitely don’t need to buy one. I would like to try to see if I can source...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-15-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-14-2024, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
Oh absolutely re: “amazing”. I appreciate the...
Oh absolutely re: “amazing”. I appreciate the clarification. My comment about it being “amazing” is in the context of what you get for your money and what you can get for a few cheap mods. It also...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-14-2024, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
Installed a Mikuni clone VM26
Yesterday afternoon, I installed my Hawk’s old Mikuni clone VM26 into the Storm 150. I used a 105 main and 40 pilot. WOW. The low end torque increase is amazing and the acceleration to the mid range...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-13-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 29,491
Ride and performance report
After finishing prep of the bike out of the crate this past Friday and doing a 30 mile break in on the road, adjusting the rear shock, and installing my RK chain, I rode her Saturday and Sunday in...
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