New Hawk owner in Tennessee

GaryWoodworker · 07-23-2017, 12:12 PM

My name is Gary.
I just purchased a Hawk from TXPOWERSPORTS in Green Color. The bike arrived without a scratch on it although the angle iron crate was warped pretty good, so I sort of lucked out there. The bill of sale and MCO arrived 3 days later, to my surprise. I had absolutely no trouble registering this Hawk at my local County Court Clerk and getting my tags in TENNESSEE. They left the "Buyer" info blank on my bill of sale so I filled it in before I went to register the bike. I was tossed in deciding between purchasing the Hawk and the Bashan Storm or Bashan Brozz. Both are really good looking bikes, but the only place that I could find one of these two bikes was at SUPERIORPOWERSPORTS and pay a $280 delivery charge, and I didn't want to pay that. They also have the Hawk with free shipping, but I decided on TXPOWERSPORTS after getting involved with their online chat on their website. All my questions were answered, and they were proven correct, so I am very delighted with my purchase.

dpl096 · 07-23-2017, 09:37 PM

Welcome aboard Gary and thank you for sharing a positive purchasing experience! Congratulations on the bike. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 3 selections as too many CR residents have had good results and love their bikes. Be safe, ride smart and make some memories.

BlackBike · 07-23-2017, 10:00 PM

that green makes you think its a Kaw

glad you're here!

Emerikol · 07-23-2017, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Gary! Glad your experience with TXPowersports was smooth. Feel free to reach out to any of the veteran members here for advice and guidance on pulling every drop of performance and potential from your new Hawk! Happy riding, and remember to keep the rubber side (mostly) down!

Weldangrind · 07-24-2017, 12:15 PM

Hey Gary! Thanks for joining us. We need pics!

Megadan · 07-24-2017, 01:49 PM

Welcome Gary and congrats on the new bike!

Huck369 · 07-24-2017, 10:18 PM

Welcome aboard Gary, I'm your northern neighbor in Kentucky

GaryWoodworker · 08-07-2017, 03:54 PM

Thanks to all for the greetings. I did read some of the posts before my purchase. Still reading now while doing mods to my bike. I am not looking to making a race bike out of a RPS Hawk. I just need it to go 50-55 MPH with reliability. Some of the mods I have already done are :
Mikuni carb 110 main jet 26 pilot jet,

JT Sprockets 428 Steel Rear 40 tooth
Stock 15 front 50 Rear 3.33 to 1 Ratio
With 17 Front 45 Rear 2.76 to 1 Ratio
With 15 Front 40 Rear 2.67 to 1 Ratio ,
Header fiberglass wrap over exhaust pipe all the way to the muffler joint,
I changed the fork oil with PJ1 15 weight fork oil, 200mg each fork, there is a drain screw in the bottom of the Carrera style forks. They do not have to be removed to drain.

As per the YouTube video from Killer Motorsports, I performed 3 warmup cycles and then changed the oil. I actually changed the oil before I even cranked the motor, but today I changed it again. I bled the brake systems with DOT3 brake fluid.

I am planning to replace all lights with LEDs. I may replace the tires with Shinko 705 series tires, but that will be later.

I will have more later. Have a good day.

Megadan · 08-08-2017, 12:04 AM

I never recommend removing that bottom screw to drain the forks. If it holds the dampenong rod in.place, it can be a pain to get it back in and tightened. To each their own though lol.

When you say 200mg, i am assuming you meant ml. The standard oil level is 210ml. I run 230, or 105mm compressed air gap in mine. Much more road friendly, if a bit stiff for off road. I also made 35mm preload spacers to help set rider sag. Something to consider. Stock ones are 15.2mm

BlackBike · 08-08-2017, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megadan

I never recommend removing that bottom screw to drain the forks. If it holds the dampenong rod in.place, it can be a pain to get it back in and tightened. To each their own though lol.

When you say 200mg, i am assuming you meant ml. The standard oil level is 210ml. I run 230, or 105mm compressed air gap in mine. Much more road friendly, if a bit stiff for off road. I also made 35mm preload spacers to help set rider sag. Something to consider. Stock ones are 15.2mm

The 200mg was the ibuprofen after all this work.

Garyw...

07-23-2017, 12:12 PM	#1
GaryWoodworker Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2	New Hawk owner in Tennessee My name is Gary. I just purchased a Hawk from TXPOWERSPORTS in Green Color. The bike arrived without a scratch on it although the angle iron crate was warped pretty good, so I sort of lucked out there. The bill of sale and MCO arrived 3 days later, to my surprise. I had absolutely no trouble registering this Hawk at my local County Court Clerk and getting my tags in TENNESSEE. They left the "Buyer" info blank on my bill of sale so I filled it in before I went to register the bike. I was tossed in deciding between purchasing the Hawk and the Bashan Storm or Bashan Brozz. Both are really good looking bikes, but the only place that I could find one of these two bikes was at SUPERIORPOWERSPORTS and pay a $280 delivery charge, and I didn't want to pay that. They also have the Hawk with free shipping, but I decided on TXPOWERSPORTS after getting involved with their online chat on their website. All my questions were answered, and they were proven correct, so I am very delighted with my purchase.
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07-23-2017, 09:37 PM	#2
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Welcome aboard Gary and thank you for sharing a positive purchasing experience! Congratulations on the bike. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 3 selections as too many CR residents have had good results and love their bikes. Be safe, ride smart and make some memories. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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07-23-2017, 10:00 PM	#3
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	that green makes you think its a Kaw glad you're here! __________________ ***************************************** 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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07-23-2017, 10:03 PM	#4
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	Welcome to the Forum, Gary! Glad your experience with TXPowersports was smooth. Feel free to reach out to any of the veteran members here for advice and guidance on pulling every drop of performance and potential from your new Hawk! Happy riding, and remember to keep the rubber side (mostly) down! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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07-24-2017, 12:15 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Hey Gary! Thanks for joining us. We need pics! __________________ 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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07-24-2017, 01:49 PM	#6
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,110	Welcome Gary and congrats on the new bike! __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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07-24-2017, 10:18 PM	#7
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 687	Welcome aboard Gary, I'm your northern neighbor in Kentucky __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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08-07-2017, 03:54 PM	#8
GaryWoodworker Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2	Thanks to all for the greetings. I did read some of the posts before my purchase. Still reading now while doing mods to my bike. I am not looking to making a race bike out of a RPS Hawk. I just need it to go 50-55 MPH with reliability. Some of the mods I have already done are : Mikuni carb 110 main jet 26 pilot jet, JT Sprockets 428 Steel Rear 40 tooth Stock 15 front 50 Rear 3.33 to 1 Ratio With 17 Front 45 Rear 2.76 to 1 Ratio With 15 Front 40 Rear 2.67 to 1 Ratio , Header fiberglass wrap over exhaust pipe all the way to the muffler joint, I changed the fork oil with PJ1 15 weight fork oil, 200mg each fork, there is a drain screw in the bottom of the Carrera style forks. They do not have to be removed to drain. As per the YouTube video from Killer Motorsports, I performed 3 warmup cycles and then changed the oil. I actually changed the oil before I even cranked the motor, but today I changed it again. I bled the brake systems with DOT3 brake fluid. I am planning to replace all lights with LEDs. I may replace the tires with Shinko 705 series tires, but that will be later. I will have more later. Have a good day.
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08-08-2017, 12:04 AM	#9
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,110	I never recommend removing that bottom screw to drain the forks. If it holds the dampenong rod in.place, it can be a pain to get it back in and tightened. To each their own though lol. When you say 200mg, i am assuming you meant ml. The standard oil level is 210ml. I run 230, or 105mm compressed air gap in mine. Much more road friendly, if a bit stiff for off road. I also made 35mm preload spacers to help set rider sag. Something to consider. Stock ones are 15.2mm __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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