Hawk 250 delivered

Zapkin · 04-27-2023, 06:52 PM

It came wrapped in cardboard and plastic. It was already assembled except for the mirrors. The battery was already charged. I put Rotella t4 in it. It fired right up and idled no problem. First try. I about fell over. It seems to run really well. I am exhausted from lack of sleep so I put it away for a couple of days but I am pretty happy with it so far. I am just amazed it fired right up and idled no problem. Perfectly.

Bill Hilly · 04-27-2023, 06:56 PM

Groovy !!!!

**JerryHawk250** · 04-28-2023, 07:41 AM

Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy!

Zapkin · 04-28-2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Congrats on the new bike. Enjoy!

thanks Jerry. I still find myself in awe of the fact that it fired right up and idled perfectly. someone must have done something on it. they said it was a refurbished fully assembled, so maybe the last owner got it running. it has 5 miles on it. my main issue is going to be getting my leg up over it. its tall and I am a fat dude. I almost fell yesterday trying to get on it. I reckon i better get some platform shoes, start stretching and lose some weight. hehehh

buzz · 04-28-2023, 08:27 AM

Thats a nice looking bike,They all start right up. Now get to rejetting carburetor 1st,hope it not fuel injected. And how close are you to Pittsburgh, Pa.

Megadan · 04-28-2023, 08:56 AM

Now do a "me" and take the entire bike apart and put it back together properly, lol

Zapkin · 04-28-2023, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by buzz

Thats a nice looking bike,They all start right up. Now get to rejetting carburetor 1st,hope it not fuel injected. And how close are you to Pittsburgh, Pa.

I am about 60 or so miles. I live in Wheeling.

Zapkin · 04-28-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

Now do a "me" and take the entire bike apart and put it back together properly, lol

I am going do what you guys all suggest. Loctite everything i can. I need to read more about jetting and interpreting the spark plug. I got the grease and whatnot and everything, but I was just too tired last night to mess with it and weather is crappy for the next few days.

I was going to to get an EFI bike, but the price was right for this one and I really want to learn about carbs, so I figure this will work. It almost seems to me like these bikes are as much of a hobby as anything. Anyway, thanks again fellas.

also, I did notice a magic marker spot on the rear axle. i intend to pull and grease it all.

GypsyR · 04-28-2023, 10:14 AM

I have a different bike in a Templar but I was thrown a bit by how tall mine is. With the rear shock on as-shipped soft I felt like it was trying to catapult me when I got off. I hated to lose rear suspension travel but in all practicality I don't need it. So I drilled a hole to lower the rear shock mounting. That let the seat down a couple of inches and with firming up the rear shock setting made it a lot better. Still a bit tall for getting on and off but that's all I'm willing to do. I had to trim about an inch and a half off my kickstand too to match.

Bill Hilly · 04-28-2023, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

I am about 60 or so miles. I live in Wheeling.

I didn't know you were from WV. I live in the Mid Ohio Valley of WV. I live in Evans, which is just outside of Ripley.

letsride · 04-28-2023, 10:39 AM

Nice looking bike. Congrats. But as was previously said, rejet that carb, it may start up and idle but it will be very lean. The motor will thank you for giving it more fuel. Check out Motor Cheez videos on you tube. He has a bunch on the Hawk. Shoot I'm still thinking about getting a Hawk. I have a KPX but I have a bunch of brand new goodies in the shed for a Hawk. LOL

Zapkin · 04-28-2023, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

Nice looking bike. Congrats. But as was previously said, rejet that carb, it may start up and idle but it will be very lean. The motor will thank you for giving it more fuel. Check out Motor Cheez videos on you tube. He has a bunch on the Hawk. Shoot I'm still thinking about getting a Hawk. I have a KPX but I have a bunch of brand new goodies in the shed for a Hawk. LOL

I will for sure.

buzz · 04-28-2023, 04:02 PM

Hey if you ever get to Pittsburgh ,let me know. I have many friends there that ride,and we have the best of times. I'm the only one on a china bike,would be nice to have another china bike rider.Good luck with your's, and be safe.

Zapkin · 04-29-2023, 05:38 AM

it just dawned on me that the turn signals on my bike don't beep. which is good. has this been removed in the newer models? if not, then someone did it already.

buzz · 04-30-2023, 08:16 PM

Zapkin On the spark plug , should be a light tan color. Black plug to much gas,white spark plug not enough gas. Not enough gas is lean, and could blow engine. Think I'm running a 120 jet, and 2 brass washer under needle. Runs way better, good luck.

04-27-2023, 06:52 PM	#1
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 687	Hawk 250 delivered It came wrapped in cardboard and plastic. It was already assembled except for the mirrors. The battery was already charged. I put Rotella t4 in it. It fired right up and idled no problem. First try. I about fell over. It seems to run really well. I am exhausted from lack of sleep so I put it away for a couple of days but I am pretty happy with it so far. I am just amazed it fired right up and idled no problem. Perfectly. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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04-28-2023, 07:41 AM	#3
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04-28-2023, 08:56 AM	#6
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,030	Now do a "me" and take the entire bike apart and put it back together properly, lol __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-28-2023, 10:39 AM	#11
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 832	Nice looking bike. Congrats. But as was previously said, rejet that carb, it may start up and idle but it will be very lean. The motor will thank you for giving it more fuel. Check out Motor Cheez videos on you tube. He has a bunch on the Hawk. Shoot I'm still thinking about getting a Hawk. I have a KPX but I have a bunch of brand new goodies in the shed for a Hawk. LOL __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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04-29-2023, 05:38 AM	#14
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 687	it just dawned on me that the turn signals on my bike don't beep. which is good. has this been removed in the newer models? if not, then someone did it already. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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04-27-2023, 06:56 PM	#2
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 947	Groovy !!!!
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04-28-2023, 08:27 AM	#5
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 867	Thats a nice looking bike,They all start right up. Now get to rejetting carburetor 1st,hope it not fuel injected. And how close are you to Pittsburgh, Pa.
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04-28-2023, 10:14 AM	#9
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 275	I have a different bike in a Templar but I was thrown a bit by how tall mine is. With the rear shock on as-shipped soft I felt like it was trying to catapult me when I got off. I hated to lose rear suspension travel but in all practicality I don't need it. So I drilled a hole to lower the rear shock mounting. That let the seat down a couple of inches and with firming up the rear shock setting made it a lot better. Still a bit tall for getting on and off but that's all I'm willing to do. I had to trim about an inch and a half off my kickstand too to match.
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04-28-2023, 04:02 PM	#13
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 867	Hey if you ever get to Pittsburgh ,let me know. I have many friends there that ride,and we have the best of times. I'm the only one on a china bike,would be nice to have another china bike rider.Good luck with your's, and be safe.
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04-30-2023, 08:16 PM	#15
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 867	Zapkin On the spark plug , should be a light tan color. Black plug to much gas,white spark plug not enough gas. Not enough gas is lean, and could blow engine. Think I'm running a 120 jet, and 2 brass washer under needle. Runs way better, good luck.
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