Ignoring My Hawk

Sport Rider · 11-18-2016, 03:13 PM

Hi...my name is Dave and I've been ignoring my hawk too much.

it's been about a month since I last rode it. perhaps slightly longer. I usually like to give all the bikes at least a LITTLE exercise more often than this. However, I pulled a dummy move today and just had to share so you could all shake your head along with me.

I started the hawk up in the garage. took a while for it to turn over since the carb was likely dry. luckly I keep the battery on a tender, so more than enough juice to crank it until it started up.

Ahhh....the purr of the 230cc single.....music!

Started down the street to get it warmed up and running. it was sputtering a bit. my thoughts went to a dirty carb. the farther down the street i went, the worse it would run, particularly under heavier throttle.

decided to turn around and spend a little time field stripping the carb and cleaning it up. that should do the trick, right? took the 10mm nut off the carb on the right side of the bike. (after removing the cover on that side). went around the the left side of the bike, removed the cover and reached in to start taking off the nut on the left side.

Dang....choke lever is in the way. wait....choke lever? AH SH*T! I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE CHOKE!

choke turned off....started the bike....down the street I went ripping and roaring....

ok....flame suit on. fire away!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-18-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

Hi...my name is Dave and I've been ignoring my hawk too much.

it's been about a month since I last rode it. perhaps slightly longer. I usually like to give all the bikes at least a LITTLE exercise more often than this. However, I pulled a dummy move today and just had to share so you could all shake your head along with me.

I started the hawk up in the garage. took a while for it to turn over since the carb was likely dry. luckly I keep the battery on a tender, so more than enough juice to crank it until it started up.

Ahhh....the purr of the 230cc single.....music!

Started down the street to get it warmed up and running. it was sputtering a bit. my thoughts went to a dirty carb. the farther down the street i went, the worse it would run, particularly under heavier throttle.

decided to turn around and spend a little time field stripping the carb and cleaning it up. that should do the trick, right? took the 10mm nut off the carb on the right side of the bike. (after removing the cover on that side). went around the the left side of the bike, removed the cover and reached in to start taking off the nut on the left side.

Dang....choke lever is in the way. wait....choke lever? AH SH*T! I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE CHOKE!

choke turned off....started the bike....down the street I went ripping and roaring....

ok....flame suit on. fire away!

That will teach you not to ignore the hawk. That reminds me I need to take a ride this afternoon.

2LZ · 11-18-2016, 05:17 PM

If the Hawk is like the TT250, don't you just love how they buried that choke lever way up in there so you have to pass a proctology exam to be able to locate it quickly?

Sport Rider · 11-18-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

If the Hawk is like the TT250, don't you just love how they buried that choke lever way up in there so you have to pass a proctology exam to be able to locate it quickly?

you know, I never really thought of it that way. thanks for the visual!

BlackBike · 11-18-2016, 08:00 PM

Haha, now cough!

This is reported at about 1 per every couple of months (for those who will admit it).

Fuel shut off is another one. Been there done that

hertz9753 · 11-18-2016, 08:15 PM

I'm guilty of the kill switch.

Sport Rider · 11-18-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hertz9753

I'm guilty of the kill switch.

I rarely use the kill switch to shut any of the bikes off. the occasional time that I do, I'm guilty of this right along with you! I've learned not to crank too long before checking it.

Jmcgee · 11-19-2016, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

Dang....choke lever is in the way. wait....choke lever? AH SH*T! I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE CHOKE!

choke turned off....started the bike....down the street I went ripping and roaring....

ok....flame suit on. fire away!

I have the magician250, rigged up and Installed a choke cable, now life is wonderful!

Ariel Red Hunter · 11-19-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmcgee

I have the magician250, rigged up and Installed a choke cable, now life is wonderful!

You can find on ebay and other places the English style handlebar choke controls, using a cable like a throttle or clutch cable. It is easy to rig, but be sure to have a strong enough spring on the carb to make sure the choke opens, and stays open.

Jmcgee · 11-19-2016, 12:52 PM

https://www.amazon.com/GOOFIT-30-12-...ds=choke+cable

Is the one I used, no spring, just a washer on the top motor mount to hold the cable at the carb and an old flat wrench from a circular saw to hold the pull knob end.

ill post all the pictures soon.

Weldangrind · 11-19-2016, 02:25 PM

On my last ride of the year, I made it exactly one block before running out of fuel. I'm just grateful that I didn't have to push it any farther.

11-18-2016, 03:13 PM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	Ignoring My Hawk Hi...my name is Dave and I've been ignoring my hawk too much. it's been about a month since I last rode it. perhaps slightly longer. I usually like to give all the bikes at least a LITTLE exercise more often than this. However, I pulled a dummy move today and just had to share so you could all shake your head along with me. I started the hawk up in the garage. took a while for it to turn over since the carb was likely dry. luckly I keep the battery on a tender, so more than enough juice to crank it until it started up. Ahhh....the purr of the 230cc single.....music! Started down the street to get it warmed up and running. it was sputtering a bit. my thoughts went to a dirty carb. the farther down the street i went, the worse it would run, particularly under heavier throttle. decided to turn around and spend a little time field stripping the carb and cleaning it up. that should do the trick, right? took the 10mm nut off the carb on the right side of the bike. (after removing the cover on that side). went around the the left side of the bike, removed the cover and reached in to start taking off the nut on the left side. Dang....choke lever is in the way. wait....choke lever? AH SH*T! I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE CHOKE! choke turned off....started the bike....down the street I went ripping and roaring.... ok....flame suit on. fire away!
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11-18-2016, 05:17 PM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	If the Hawk is like the TT250, don't you just love how they buried that choke lever way up in there so you have to pass a proctology exam to be able to locate it quickly? __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-18-2016, 08:00 PM	#5
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Haha, now cough! This is reported at about 1 per every couple of months (for those who will admit it). Fuel shut off is another one. Been there done that __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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11-18-2016, 08:15 PM	#6
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I'm guilty of the kill switch. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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11-19-2016, 02:25 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	On my last ride of the year, I made it exactly one block before running out of fuel. I'm just grateful that I didn't have to push it any farther. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-19-2016, 12:52 PM	#10
Jmcgee Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 86	https://www.amazon.com/GOOFIT-30-12-...ds=choke+cable Is the one I used, no spring, just a washer on the top motor mount to hold the cable at the carb and an old flat wrench from a circular saw to hold the pull knob end. ill post all the pictures soon.
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