hawk update - Page 4

Bill Hilly · 12-01-2023, 05:29 PM

We have a couple covered bridges locally, and I have taken pictures of them, and posted on here, but WV has a super nice, one at Philippi . It's farther than I want to go for a picture though. It's probably closer for Zapkin, and some of you Maryland, and Pennsylvania members. I do intend to get some footage of the KPX on the New River Gorge bridge this spring, or next Fall when it's prettier.

Zapkin · 12-02-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Do©Hawk

Might need to start a covered bridge thread. I have a couple within riding distance of my location.

That would be cool, especially when spring comes. I wanted to hit every one of them near me but got derailed by stuff. Some are in such peaceful places and with the creek nearby..just really nice.

Do©Hawk · 12-04-2023, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

That would be cool, especially when spring comes. I wanted to hit every one of them near me but got derailed by stuff. Some are in such peaceful places and with the creek nearby..just really nice.

I have one petty close @ McConnell's Mill State park. It's down in a rocky gorge....feels like being somewhere other than western PA.

Zapkin · 12-05-2023, 04:07 PM

Installed the handlebar risers—nice blue ones, very classy. The immediate impression is that the bike feels different, larger. I'm not sure if this will improve anything yet (haven't gone far), but I will say one thing: the mirrors are now much more useful as they are higher, and I can see over my arms now. Before, no matter what I did with my coat on, I had to move my arm to see behind me. Altogether, a worthy $18.00 upgrade.

Do©Hawk · 12-06-2023, 09:40 AM

What is the riser height?

bigdano711 · 12-06-2023, 11:14 AM

And the link?

**JerryHawk250** · 12-06-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

And the link?

It looks like these are the same ones. https://amzn.to/47Z7qK8

BriNbigD · 12-06-2023, 01:34 PM

I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD61TR29...t_details&th=1
Got the last red ones I guess. Needed space between the bars and triple tree to mount some light switches.

Zapkin · 12-06-2023, 05:23 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RS46WPM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Please note that the installation of these will in no way shape or form increase the top speed of the Hawk 250!

Zapkin · 12-06-2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Do©Hawk

What is the riser height?

Almost 1 1/4 inches. Doesn't seem like much, but it is.

Zapkin · 12-06-2023, 05:32 PM

Oh, one other thing: The free motorcycle cover that X-Pro included with my bike was far superior to the cheapo one I bought from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KNBHZFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1.

I found this out after the good one (from X-Pro) escaped during a windstorm, and I replaced it with the cheapo from Amazon. Next windstorm... two holes in the cheap one. Sad, sad, sad. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

Zapkin · 12-08-2023, 02:05 PM

One more thing. I took a short video of my engine running today. I think it sounds okay, but I am hoping one of the Hawk experts can tell me what they think. I have valves set to .0025 intake and .003 exhaust.

https://youtube.com/shorts/DhuxMrOT10I?feature=share

Thanks.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-08-2023, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

One more thing. I took a short video of my engine running today. I think it sounds okay, but I am hoping one of the Hawk experts can tell me what they think. I have valves set to .0025 intake and .003 exhaust.

https://youtube.com/shorts/DhuxMrOT10I?feature=share

Thanks.

Sounds good to me.

Zapkin · 12-08-2023, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Sounds good to me.

Thanks Jerry. I took a 35-mile ride today. Its over 50 degrees out. The handlebar risers definitely change the way the bike feels. Was so good to get out on the backroads. I wish it were spring. Anyway, thanks again.

buzz · 12-10-2023, 09:52 AM

sounds good to me too.

12-01-2023, 05:29 PM	#46
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 934	We have a couple covered bridges locally, and I have taken pictures of them, and posted on here, but WV has a super nice, one at Philippi . It's farther than I want to go for a picture though. It's probably closer for Zapkin, and some of you Maryland, and Pennsylvania members. I do intend to get some footage of the KPX on the New River Gorge bridge this spring, or next Fall when it's prettier. Last edited by Bill Hilly; 12-01-2023 at 08:51 PM.
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12-05-2023, 04:07 PM	#49
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 686	Installed the handlebar risers—nice blue ones, very classy. The immediate impression is that the bike feels different, larger. I'm not sure if this will improve anything yet (haven't gone far), but I will say one thing: the mirrors are now much more useful as they are higher, and I can see over my arms now. Before, no matter what I did with my coat on, I had to move my arm to see behind me. Altogether, a worthy $18.00 upgrade. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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12-06-2023, 09:40 AM	#50
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 193	What is the riser height? __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / upgraded chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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12-06-2023, 11:14 AM	#51
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 423	And the link? __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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12-06-2023, 01:34 PM	#53
BriNbigD Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: DFW Posts: 64	I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD61TR29...t_details&th=1 Got the last red ones I guess. Needed space between the bars and triple tree to mount some light switches. __________________ DFW HMCM(SW)[Ret] 2020 FLHTK 2023 EX400G Ninja 400 2023 Hawk DLX
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12-06-2023, 05:23 PM	#54
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 686	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RS46WPM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Please note that the installation of these will in no way shape or form increase the top speed of the Hawk 250! __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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12-06-2023, 05:32 PM	#56
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 686	Oh, one other thing: The free motorcycle cover that X-Pro included with my bike was far superior to the cheapo one I bought from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KNBHZFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1. I found this out after the good one (from X-Pro) escaped during a windstorm, and I replaced it with the cheapo from Amazon. Next windstorm... two holes in the cheap one. Sad, sad, sad. Sometimes you do get what you pay for. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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12-08-2023, 02:05 PM	#57
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 686	One more thing. I took a short video of my engine running today. I think it sounds okay, but I am hoping one of the Hawk experts can tell me what they think. I have valves set to .0025 intake and .003 exhaust. https://youtube.com/shorts/DhuxMrOT10I?feature=share Thanks. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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12-10-2023, 09:52 AM	#60
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 862	sounds good to me too.
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