2000+ Miles and RPS Hawk Performing Great

[Slofun]

wanted to report that I’ve had this bike for about 1 1/2 years and put just over 2,000 real miles on it (not Hawk kilometers) and it’s running great. Nothing has broken or failed. I change the oil every 500 miles using 10w40 or 20w50 depending on the outside temp. I ride between 32 and 95 degrees F. The air filter and plug get changed once a year. Everything is still stock on it except:
1) Switched to digital cluster
2) Switched to shorter Brozz shock
3) Shortened kickstand
4) Added fuel filter
5) Switched to 17/45 tooth f/r sprockets

I never had to re-jet the carbs because I live at 5,200 feet above sea level and ride between 4,400 and 9,000 feet.

My only issue is difficulty shifting down into 3rd and 2nd when stopped.

Sorry. I’ve tried rotating my pics on my phone and they still come in wrong.

[China Rider 27]

I do too like my HAWK too! Carb adjusting smoothbore she may be! Ha, ha. I like those tires CG strong, ride hard!

[Jeffrey boy]

As a newer Hawk guy thats good to hear. I've been a motorsports guy my whole life and I must say this thing is a truck. The stock gearing in it's first trip to the trails was like a goat. Not fast but amazingly solid for a bike in this price range. The only thing I personally see is this cam in block push rod motor no way redlines at 10k. 6500 should be damm near the top. I haven't been shaking out this little bugger yet. I'm going to break it in well.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey boy

The only thing I personally see is this cam in block push rod motor no way redlines at 10k. 6500 should be damm near the top. I haven't been shaking out this little bugger yet. I'm going to break it in well.

8500 rev limiter on the stock CDI. The engine stops making meaningful power past 7500 and falls off fast though so there isn't much point in going behind that.