What Did You Do To Your Dual Sport Today? - Page 14

Mudflap · 07-10-2017, 05:04 PM

How about a leaking countershaft seal? Or a shift shaft seal?

ricardoguitars · 07-10-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

How about a leaking countershaft seal? Or a shift shaft seal?

That was my first thought, but the oil patch extends to the starter motor, is it possible that oil can climb up there?

wamey · 07-11-2017, 03:08 PM

I drilled out and re-tapped the top exhaust stud on my Hawk today. The old one sheared off when the exhaust bolt below the airbox rattled out. This failure happened to all 3 hawks that we had on our most recent trip.

EVERYONE GO RED LOCKTITE THAT BOLT (exhaust securing bolt below the airbox).

pcspecialist · 07-12-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The black Hawk looks so much better without the decals.

you forgot one

dampen a cloth with acetone and it'll take the hawk lettering off the seat.

pcspecialist · 07-12-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerWFarrier

I got tired of the pathetic front brake performance on my TT so I switched to a different master cylinder with a bigger piston to help with its woes. Now if I could just find a good set of brake pads for it I'll be set.

link?

KingPrimusIII · 07-17-2017, 03:00 PM

I took my new(to me) Hawk out back, today. Sunbathing and a good book, while hoping to get some good pictures of the beavers. No beavers, but plenty of sun! I'm really impressed with what these bikes can drive over! Hopped over about a 12" diameter tree and didn't even stress my bad arm. I may as well have driven over a small stone. So happy I found this Hawk!

edit: went back, more like 8" diameter lol I'm still impressed.

Sullybiker · 08-05-2017, 02:33 PM

Took a ride out to Ohiopyle the long way, about a 150 mile round trip, easily the furthest I've gone on the TT. Tried a couple of unpaved roads. Fun as usual but I don't know how people cope with big heavy adventure bikes, especially the stopping bit...

Loads of photo ops out there but I was a little pressed for time.

Took some highway back to save time, long running at 55-60. Not uncomfortable at all.

Sullybiker · 10-01-2017, 05:48 PM

Finally got the ebay exhaust fitted. It took me a while (I'll do a write up with some pictures) but it it's now on and runs and sounds really good.

Sullybiker · 10-02-2017, 10:23 AM

This morning I had so much fun going brap-brap-brap through the back roads on the way to work, I actually scraped the toe guard on my boot. I've not even managed that on my sport bike.

Bill1 · 10-02-2017, 06:16 PM

I usually ride my Hawk to work and every now and then I leave and grab some fast food for lunch, and it's difficult on the bike to juggle a drink and ride. I looked at some of the Ram-mount style cupholders, but $30 on a cupholder seems like a lot to me and I think they are kinda big.

Looking for a simple solution, I found this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zefal-Drink-...-/232452152021

It's a simple foam-lined loop that clamps onto the handlebars. Mine was $9, shipped.

Tried it with my favorite cup on a quick trip around the block and it's rock solid.

The clamp is a bit small for the bars, but it still doesn't seem to move. My route to work takes me over 10 sets of RR tracks, so I will know really soon if it will make the commute.

ben2go · 10-02-2017, 10:12 PM

It's those wax-lined paper cup that you're going to have problems with. Also, those flared plastic cups with the smaller bottoms being top heavy and wanting to fall over.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-12-2017, 11:12 AM

I took care of what is restricting the stock exhaust on my Hawk. The exhaust had to past through a less than 3/4" hole on the right. It's a little louder but defiantly open it up.

Musictrek · 11-12-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I took care of what is restricting the stock exhaust on my Hawk. The exhaust had to past through a less than 3/4" hole on the right. It's a little louder but defiantly open it up.

Wow,mine was in better shape.

Musictrek · 11-12-2017, 10:03 PM

I moved my hawk and wonderd what ill do next to it.

Emerikol · 11-12-2017, 10:18 PM

I talked with my Hawk Sitter and we're trying to figure out when he can get the bike out here to me...

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KingPrimusIII Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Beautiful Upstate NY Posts: 65	I took my new(to me) Hawk out back, today. Sunbathing and a good book, while hoping to get some good pictures of the beavers. No beavers, but plenty of sun! I'm really impressed with what these bikes can drive over! Hopped over about a 12" diameter tree and didn't even stress my bad arm. I may as well have driven over a small stone. So happy I found this Hawk! edit: went back, more like 8" diameter lol I'm still impressed. __________________ "You think life is crazy now? Just wait until the internet arrives!" -Albert Einstein Last edited by KingPrimusIII; 07-18-2017 at 09:40 PM.
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11-12-2017, 10:18 PM	#210
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	I talked with my Hawk Sitter and we're trying to figure out when he can get the bike out here to me... __________________ 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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07-10-2017, 05:04 PM	#196
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	How about a leaking countershaft seal? Or a shift shaft seal?
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07-11-2017, 03:08 PM	#198
wamey Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 96	I drilled out and re-tapped the top exhaust stud on my Hawk today. The old one sheared off when the exhaust bolt below the airbox rattled out. This failure happened to all 3 hawks that we had on our most recent trip. EVERYONE GO RED LOCKTITE THAT BOLT (exhaust securing bolt below the airbox).
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08-05-2017, 02:33 PM	#202
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	Took a ride out to Ohiopyle the long way, about a 150 mile round trip, easily the furthest I've gone on the TT. Tried a couple of unpaved roads. Fun as usual but I don't know how people cope with big heavy adventure bikes, especially the stopping bit... Loads of photo ops out there but I was a little pressed for time. Took some highway back to save time, long running at 55-60. Not uncomfortable at all.
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10-01-2017, 05:48 PM	#203
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	Finally got the ebay exhaust fitted. It took me a while (I'll do a write up with some pictures) but it it's now on and runs and sounds really good.
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10-02-2017, 10:23 AM	#204
Sullybiker Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Western PA Posts: 363	This morning I had so much fun going brap-brap-brap through the back roads on the way to work, I actually scraped the toe guard on my boot. I've not even managed that on my sport bike.
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10-02-2017, 10:12 PM	#206
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	It's those wax-lined paper cup that you're going to have problems with. Also, those flared plastic cups with the smaller bottoms being top heavy and wanting to fall over.
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