Hawk Gear indicator problem

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Not joking. When the bike was new and had no indicator it happen a few times. I would down shift it a few times after I come to a stop to make sure it was in 1st only to find out it was in 2nd when pulling out. It's not an issue no more now than it has some miles on it. But happened often when new. It has happen a couple of times after though. Only time I really glance down at it is when I'm pulling out on a busy street. Better safe than sorry. Besides that I don't really pay attention to it. This is the 1st bike I ever owned that had one.

I actually have to agree with Jerry on that little detail. The gear indicator was quite handy during the break in period. Especially between 1st and 2nd in both directions.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Megadan

I actually have to agree with Jerry on that little detail. The gear indicator was quite handy during the break in period. Especially between 1st and 2nd in both directions.

It wasn't so bad with the stock gears because you could actually take off but with the taller gears it's a little harder getting going in 2nd.

[pete]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Well if this engine ever craps out I will convert to a water cooled 250 with 6 gears. A good 10- 12 hp gain.

So you will be starting the project quite soon then...





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[timcosby]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

My 6th gear indicator isn't working. What should I do? I like glance down to make sure i'm in 1st. I've had a few times were it only downshift to 2nd. That will scare the crap out of you pulling out into traffic and having to try to shift it to 1st before you get creamed by on coming traffic.

if you downshift while still rolling you will hear the first gear. it makes a diff noise than the rest.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by timcosby

if you downshift while still rolling you will hear the first gear. it makes a diff noise than the rest.

You forget, im getting older and dont hear as well.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

You forget, im getting older and dont hear as well.

And I wear the quietest helmet on the market - usually with attenuated ear plugs in, riding on a solid lifter air cooled single cylinder with open exhaust. Chances of hearing those gears.... lol.

[pete]

the easy way to find 1st while stoped is...
just keep slight pressure on the gear lever & let the clutch out slowly till it go in...



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[Megadan]

^Very true. Except my bike had a random habit where it only likes to partially hit first or second, or give a false first from Neutral. No bad noises, no stiff movements. It only happened once the bike got hot, and it was extremely random. I had to click down for first from Neutral twice to actually get first gear. The first time showed 1 on the gear indicator, the second time actually clicked into gear. Then it never did it again for days on end. I checked clutch adjustment at both ends more than once to no avail. No bad noises, no harsh shifting, no false neutrals. I haven't experienced it for a while now (last 300 miles or so), but it sure was odd.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Megadan

^Very true. Except my bike had a random habit where it only likes to partially hit first or second, or give a false first from Neutral. No bad noises, no stiff movements. It only happened once the bike got hot, and it was extremely random. I had to click down for first from Neutral twice to actually get first gear. The first time showed 1 on the gear indicator, the second time actually clicked into gear. Then it never did it again for days on end. I checked clutch adjustment at both ends more than once to no avail. No bad noises, no harsh shifting, no false neutrals. I haven't experienced it for a while now (last 300 miles or so), but it sure was odd.

Pretty much the same experience I had. When it does happen I know it's time to adjust the clutch.