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Forum: Ride Reports 05-22-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By emptyschmitz
I will post a TL;DR of it soon on this thread...

I will post a TL;DR of it soon on this thread with a follow up of things we found wrong with the Hawks.
Forum: Ride Reports 05-20-2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By emptyschmitz
Hawks on the KAT

We finally completed the trip we bought the Hawks for! My write up is up on ADVRider, link is below. Enjoy!
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-12-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,994
Posted By emptyschmitz
Bike: >>> Hawk Elevation:>>> 600 Feet ...

Bike: >>> Hawk

Elevation:>>> 600 Feet

Carb:>>> Mikuni VM26 Clone

Jet sizes:>>> 20 idle, 110 main

Needle setting :>>> Full Rich (lowest clip)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-10-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
We did finally camp one night! I will be posting...

We did finally camp one night! I will be posting a trip report soon!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-10-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
Not exactly sure, it was just a wheel we found in...

Not exactly sure, it was just a wheel we found in Mr. Ted's collection. My guess is Honda XL250 but I could be completely wrong.

I just thought of sitting there playing video games as a kid. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
I'll just let the photos do the talking: ...

I'll just let the photos do the talking:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/mtuschmitty/B46C3532-8F97-483C-86DB-8F6D30216106_zpsu9laepw8.jpg...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
It was pretty rough. First half of the day...

It was pretty rough. First half of the day wasn't bad, puddles but the rest of the trail was drying out and we had traction. After we revived the drowned Hawk, it started raining and it was wet and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
We found a local junkyard and snagged two 21 in...

We found a local junkyard and snagged two 21 in 36 spoke rims, $25 for both! Glad I got two so I can eventually swap!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
The wheel got stuck between two rocks when it...

The wheel got stuck between two rocks when it went down, best we can figure. It's bent but we were able to ride it off the trail fine...but 25mph was all she had before it got too
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,688
Posted By emptyschmitz
URGENT: Hawk 250 Front Wheel Swap/Equivalent?

So our first day on the KAT managed to take out the front wheel on one of our Hawks. Today we are looking at ways to fix it and the two we can think of are to get an equivalent wheel to swap the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,687
Posted By emptyschmitz
Happy so far with Protaper Seven Eight bars on...

Happy so far with Protaper Seven Eight bars on our Hawks. OE bars had a weird downward bend that felt strange, Protapers feel more natural. Direct bolt up, should not need anything but patience in...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By emptyschmitz
Added power to this, I was wanting something that...

Added power to this, I was wanting something that was a bit more sheltered and this is about the best I can do for mounting. Should work!
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,894
Posted By emptyschmitz
I would really like to know if anyone has found a...

I would really like to know if anyone has found a "name brand" equivalent for the clutch and throttle cables? I would really like to have spares on our adventure trip.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By emptyschmitz
It does turn with the foam, I think if I had a...

It does turn with the foam, I think if I had a smaller clamp it would grip tighter. But I feel like it will secure well when I zip down the other end with a tie. I will test it before going on the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
I've trail-biked with friends carrying rotopacs...

I've trail-biked with friends carrying rotopacs horizontal on the tail and strapped their bags on top of that, no problems. Yeah the lock isn't flush but with a soft bag that isn't a big deal. I'd...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By emptyschmitz
Cheap Phone Mounts

I love finding quick and effective ways to do things. I was trying to figure out how to mount our phones on the bikes in a sturdy way without spending a lot of green. I had already bought a couple...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
Its 1/2" hot rolled tubing, I believe .135...

Its 1/2" hot rolled tubing, I believe .135 section. I got it from Alro Steel, not sure its purpose other than pretty good building material.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
I had a production level duty cycle TIG but it...

I had a production level duty cycle TIG but it was about 500 lbs and I wouldn't have had the right hookup at my new place anyway. I want a MIG, that might end up happening before too long!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
Sometimes you're the car, sometimes you're the...

Sometimes you're the car, sometimes you're the deer staring at the pretty lights.

We are rapidly approaching crunch time for our adventure and there is still much to finish on the bikes. And I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-25-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By emptyschmitz
I had the same worry but after going through the...

I had the same worry but after going through the bike, I realized they just put in a bunch of extras just in case. Thoughtful touch, though instructions or a note saying there were extras would have...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-25-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
Progress so far: ...

Progress so far:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/mtuschmitty/4CEE3E58-E55F-4483-BF7F-05F18BC85D6E_zpsh8zj39mp.jpg...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-23-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By emptyschmitz
I have my coolers with the in/out ports pointed...

I have my coolers with the in/out ports pointed up, so oilwill stay in cooler during initial start. I also let my bikes idle a bit on startup (good time to finish putting riding gear on) to make...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,391
Posted By emptyschmitz
Had the privilege of leading rides on Suzuki demo...

Had the privilege of leading rides on Suzuki demo days last summer...two days of getting to ride sweet bikes? Yes please! My faves were the C50 (total couch in town riding but anemic above 55) the...
Forum: Video and Pics 04-11-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By emptyschmitz
She definitely is a keeper! Noticed her at a big...

She definitely is a keeper! Noticed her at a big vintage moped wrench-a-thon when she brought in a Aermacchi Harley to tear to pieces. Covered in dirt and grease with a spanner in one hand, a beer...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,260
Posted By emptyschmitz
Thats the one! Comes with a lot of different...

Thats the one! Comes with a lot of different dies and its pretty beefy, though Acme screw nut that moves the arm roller in is made of some glass-fiber reinforced plastic. I hope it holds up. Still...
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