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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-02-2023, 12:32 AM
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Views: 415
Posted By Tomshell
Rear shock help **** Recognize this ?

So the parts bike I got from a local guy had this shock mounted. He mostly commuted on this bike. It was a Hawk 250, circa 2020.I think. does anyone recognize it? He claimed it was from a NINJA 250,...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 11-02-2023, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,426
Posted By Tomshell
20 bucks plus actual shipping? Is that fair? Not...

20 bucks plus actual shipping? Is that fair? Not 100% sure but same bike I posted the motor and frame for sale from.....bad english there.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-30-2023, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Tomshell
In fact, I can only remember a few times when I...

In fact, I can only remember a few times when I saw a bike exhaust glow red....I would be a bit concerned. Could be a bad exhaust valve too.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-30-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Tomshell
Sure sounds too lean. Pull the plug and look at...

Sure sounds too lean. Pull the plug and look at its color. Should have some color. Reference a plug chart online and see what that says. Or better yet take a picture of the plug and post it...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 10-30-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,426
Posted By Tomshell
Hawk 250 and maybe others front wheel FS

I picked up some parts off a local guy and this wheel will not bolt up to my dlx. Different hub, brake disc, etc. Can anyone use it?
Forum: Video and Pics 10-29-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 992
Posted By Tomshell
Anyone See Their Gas Tank Vent Like this Before

A few days back, bike was parked in the full sun. I suppose it venting is a good thing,huh.....https://youtu.be/CadvGoDL-Bc
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-29-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
Spacer Update

The spacer removed all the unlaoaded sag out, and removed a bunch of the loaded sag too. The front end seems taller, and stiffer. Maybe a bit harsh, but I am just getting to know it. I rode about 25...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-27-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
ok try now....

ok try now....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-27-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
Crude video completed

http://youtu.be/NfLPVLFNz4A?si=IExvwruQFAMBei1J
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-25-2023, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
I got it done today, will ride in the AM and...

I got it done today, will ride in the AM and share the results. Will throw together a how to video with some dimensions. It went well.
Forum: Reviews 10-23-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,014
Posted By Tomshell
I would love to have The KLX 300. Rode one but...

I would love to have The KLX 300. Rode one but never oned one. Perfect bike for single track. But I am older, slower, and cheaper. So Chinese 250 it is. But I tell ya the other half of the equation...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-22-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
I found this video (https://youtu.be/gxERFEQDGPI)...

I found this video (https://youtu.be/gxERFEQDGPI) on you tube. It shows the disassembly really well.I am not sure if it matters where the spacers go, but I will disassemble mine Tuesday and check it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-22-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
I checked that thread out, but it has no info on...

I checked that thread out, but it has no info on the inverted fork preload. Has anyone dissasembled these on the forum? I think I may just change out the fluid and see what that gets me....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-22-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Tomshell
Hawk DLX Fork Tube Spacers and fluid change

Has anyone done any mods to these inverted forks? I really want to add some preload, but not sure how these things come apart? I assume I have to remove them and will also replace the fluid with some...
Forum: Reviews 10-22-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,014
Posted By Tomshell
Well now, you are correct! Hadnot noticed them....

Well now, you are correct! Hadnot noticed them. And they worked well! Mirrors now stay put. Thanks so much bigdano711 !

On a side note, I swapped the front sprocket for a 17, actually I tried...
Forum: Reviews 10-20-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,014
Posted By Tomshell
I have ridden about 150 miles. 100 of that off...

I have ridden about 150 miles. 100 of that off road, in the desert near my home.
Observations:
Gearing is low but usable for a short run commuter and trail bike. I just swapped out rear sprocket...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 10-19-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,225
Posted By Tomshell
last of the pics

last of the pics
Forum: Parts & Accessories 10-19-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,225
Posted By Tomshell
More pics

More pics
Forum: Parts & Accessories 10-19-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,225
Posted By Tomshell
Hawk 250 Frame With New 6 speed 249cc motor

I ran into a guy today (in Arizona City, Arizona)who sold me the wheels off his HaWK 250. He commuted on this bike and put over 15 k miles on the original motor. He told me he then bought a new 6...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-19-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Tomshell
Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande. right off the 10, south of chandler.....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-17-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Tomshell
Mapping options

I am using Top USa, it is a one time purchase of 30 bucks or so. I can load lots of different maps, including the US Topo map series, all the way down to 16x zoom evel.The maps for my area, probably...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-17-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Tomshell
USB Charging Port Battery Meter Topo Maps

I use an old phone of mine with no sim card for off road mapping. Comes in very handy, one must just preload the maps you need as with no cell service it will not update the maps as you ride. Problem...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-17-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Tomshell
Check this on your Hawk DLX 250

Whilst doing some other mods, I had the seat off and noticed the ECU was only held on by one screw. The odd thing is, one side looks to have been drilled out for a bolt, while the opther was still...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-11-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,206
Posted By Tomshell
Washer and JB Weld

I would remove the wheel,tire,and strap. Replace the spoke, and use the inverted cone looking washer , and maybe use some jb weld as well. The washer should be a fairly large outside diameter. Re...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-11-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By Tomshell
Rackhole Pictures

The other issue was the rear rack. I typically would weld up a rack out of some scrap steel, paint it purty and be done with it. But this grab bar thing is rather large and mounts awkwardly...
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