New to me Hawk 250

Rlara333 · 07-19-2018, 11:43 AM

I purchased this Hawk locally from a fellow board member http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=21661 . It was a pleasure purchasing from axistic. He actually titled the Hawk the day before I picked it up to ensure that I wouldn't have any issues. I already ordered the CSC seat, new spokes, and other small things. Hopefully the CSC front spokes fit the Hawk.

ChrisWNY · 07-19-2018, 12:38 PM

Looks to be in good shape with some upgrades - noticed the aftermarket exhaust pipe installed, nice bonus. Give the bolts a thorough inspection to make sure they're snug, especially any bolts on the frame, wheels, and disc rotors. Congrats on the Hawk 250, it's a great bike and I'm liking mine a lot so far.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-19-2018, 01:13 PM

Nice looking bike.

I notice that the forks are still in the shipping position. The top of the fork should be close to the top of the triple T to were the cap is just above the triple T.

Rlara333 · 07-19-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Nice looking bike.

I notice that the forks are still in the shipping position. The top of the fork should be close to the top of the triple T to were the cap is just above the triple T.

Yeah, I realized this when the wheelbase was too short to fit correctly on the motorcycle carrier.

kirbo7106 · 07-20-2018, 12:38 AM

Congrats on the Hawk! There is a growing number of us Florida folks! We might have to start having Chinese Bike Rallies!

Stay safe!

Rlara333 · 07-20-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

Congrats on the Hawk! There is a growing number of us Florida folks! We might have to start having Chinese Bike Rallies!

Stay safe!

Yeah, now all I need to do is learn to ride

Weldangrind · 07-20-2018, 11:28 AM

Welcome! If you're serious about learning to ride, I encourage you to take an MSF course.

kirbo7106 · 07-20-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome! If you're serious about learning to ride, I encourage you to take an MSF course.

I second that! Don’t let your friends teach you their bad habits! I suggest an MSF course to all my friends who want to learn how to ride motorcycles.

Rlara333 · 07-20-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome! If you're serious about learning to ride, I encourage you to take an MSF course.

Already scheduled for next weekend

Rlara333 · 07-21-2018, 08:00 PM

I installed the CSC replacement seat. I feel stable now.

Cravin01 · 07-22-2018, 11:16 AM

What did you end up paying for the bike if you don't mind me asking? Sad for the seller to have to give up such a nice start to a bike but I'm glad it went to a member here.

Rlara333 · 07-22-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cravin01

What did you end up paying for the bike if you don't mind me asking? Sad for the seller to have to give up such a nice start to a bike but I'm glad it went to a member here.

$1,200.00 , I didn't have a problem with the price, just the lack of title. He actually told me to wait and got it titled himself to avoid any hassles.

Rlara333 · 07-22-2018, 01:32 PM

Replacing the broken spokes in the front wheel today. I saw another Hawk 250 when I was pulling into Advance Auto. So that makes at least 2 Hawks in Cutler Bay, Florida..

Cravin01 · 07-22-2018, 02:52 PM

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Replacing the broken spokes in the front wheel today. I saw another Hawk 250 when I was pulling into Advance Auto. So that makes at least 2 Hawks in Cutler Bay, Florida..

With them being sold on Ebay and now Walmart online I have a feeling we are at the beginning of the Chinese bike invasion.

Guodnplenty · 07-23-2018, 08:34 AM

Congrats on new bike. I just purchased one as well. Can you post pic of it with new seat? Was the purpose of the seat to lower it? Reason I ask is I am thinking of getting wife one as well but needs to be lower. Thanks

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ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	Looks to be in good shape with some upgrades - noticed the aftermarket exhaust pipe installed, nice bonus. Give the bolts a thorough inspection to make sure they're snug, especially any bolts on the frame, wheels, and disc rotors. Congrats on the Hawk 250, it's a great bike and I'm liking mine a lot so far. __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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07-19-2018, 01:13 PM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,574	Nice looking bike. I notice that the forks are still in the shipping position. The top of the fork should be close to the top of the triple T to were the cap is just above the triple T. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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07-20-2018, 12:38 AM	#5
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07-21-2018, 08:00 PM	#10
Rlara333 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 36	I installed the CSC replacement seat. I feel stable now.
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07-22-2018, 01:32 PM	#13
Rlara333 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 36	Replacing the broken spokes in the front wheel today. I saw another Hawk 250 when I was pulling into Advance Auto. So that makes at least 2 Hawks in Cutler Bay, Florida..
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07-23-2018, 08:34 AM	#15
Guodnplenty Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Southwest Fl / East Tn Posts: 2	Congrats on new bike. I just purchased one as well. Can you post pic of it with new seat? Was the purpose of the seat to lower it? Reason I ask is I am thinking of getting wife one as well but needs to be lower. Thanks
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