Customizing my Hawk - Page 3

pcspecialist · 06-08-2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by newrider93

How hard was it to wire up the rear brake banjo pressure switch?

pull out the two pins from the old switch using anything you can find to depress the little tabs on the pins, insert the pins from the banjo pressure switch, plug the connector back in..... done wired.

pcspecialist · 06-16-2016, 07:23 PM

45t rear sprocket makes a huge difference, though, it might pair up better with a 16t in the front than the 17t that I used. Paired with the 17t is fine for on the street, but, a little taller than I'd like on the trails.

I'll probably keep the 17t on it most of the time but I have a 16t on it's way for when needed.
45t rear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068O5W3M
16t front: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVVXMW

hertz9753 · 06-16-2016, 09:55 PM

I went 16/44 on the gearing. It works fine for both on and off road.

pcspecialist · 06-16-2016, 11:29 PM

16/44 is only a torque gain of 3.7%, speed decrease of 3.7% from 17/45. I doubt I'd like it any better on the trails. I think 16/45 (nearly 6% compared to 17/45) is probably the best compromise and with front sprockets being so easy to change, switching between compromise and ideal street gearing is easy.

17/50 is probably the best compromise for anyone spending much time on the trails that wants street ability. I thought it was great on the trails, but, just didn't do it for me on the highway. It was okay, but, had me longing for more.

pcspecialist · 06-16-2016, 11:45 PM

15/45 is only a 2% increase torque / decrease speed difference from 17/50. Maybe I won't get the 16..... I thought I had ordered it but don't see it under my orders. I liked 17/50 on trails, 15/45 would be nearly identical.

hertz9753 · 06-17-2016, 02:30 AM

I'm only 5'10" and 165 pounds with out my "gear" on. I think I did the diet wrong because I used to be 5"11" and 155 two years ago.

A persons weight is a big factor when choosing the proper gearing.

pcspecialist · 06-17-2016, 09:24 PM

New instrument cluster installed. I took my time and did some grinding, filing, and spacering the bracket to get it as close to perfect as is possible.

With the tank and panels off, it was a good time to load up every electrical connector with dielectric grease so I did that.

I wish I had known my fuel sender was off, would have been the perfect time to bend the wire to the float. The factory cluster's fuel guage was broken so I had no way of knowing the sender needed tweaking. I'll see what I can do from the filler opening, maybe a dowel with a hook on it and another dowel that has been notched will do the trick.

pcspecialist · 06-22-2016, 10:29 PM

Sorry I forgot to take photos of the header pipe when it was cut open, I cut a window 1/2" left of the left weld and 1/2" of the right weld, and the bottom cut was 180 degrees of the top cut.

I applied several coats of DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating to the header pipe, then I wrapped it with 15' of DEI Black 1" Exhaust Wrap, which I had soaked in water before applying. Drove the bike for about 1/2 hour to dry the wrap and then applied 3 coats of the DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating to the wrap.

DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221945914241
DEI Black 1" Exhaust Wrap - 15': https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E28EH0

Here it is after using hose clamps to hold screws to which I screwed on stand-offs to which I attached the factory heat shield.

pcspecialist · 06-25-2016, 06:55 PM

To keep the chain from rubbing against the tire, take a box knife or razor blade to the ridge.

Now, instead of pushing the chain towards the tire, it is pushing it away from the tire.

pcspecialist · 07-01-2016, 11:33 PM

Once again, I forgot about this thread when I posted my latest update. Anyway, here's the latest:

Wolftrax posted pics of his Hawk with the Laminar LIP H2104C (for the Honda CB500X) on it and it was exactly what I wanted so I decided to purchase and install one.

http://www.laminarlip.com/cb500x.php

It couldn't be more perfect. Because of the way it is curved, it does the job of much taller windscreens. Wind is deflected away from my chest, and, from my neck up, it is no different than without the windscreen. I may even be getting a few more MPH with the Laminar LIP.

You can see why such a short windscreen is as effective as taller ones in this photo:

pcspecialist · 07-02-2016, 12:03 AM

You may have noticed that I don't have the stock mirrors. I have these on it and they hold their adjustment, plus, stick out far enough that I can see what is behind me without moving out of the way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRCZ6K

BlackBike · 07-02-2016, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcspecialist

You may have noticed that I don't have the stock mirrors. I have these on it and they hold their adjustment, plus, stick out far enough that I can see what is behind me without moving out of the way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRCZ6K

Also have them...Indeed these are great mirrors

Ouch, $84 for wind deflector, they get good money for those! Looks cool I would also choose clear.

pcspecialist · 07-02-2016, 04:34 PM

Yes, Laminar does charge a lot for the wind deflector, but, I'm sure I would have gone through that much and possibly more trying to find something I like. I was going to start with a cut up plastic garbage can, but, I knew I wouldn't like the height of the thing. I suppose I could have played with a heat gun and possibly got a product I could tolerate.

I doubt I'll ever regret paying $84 + shipping, I will likely never find a more perfect wind deflector for the Hawk.

pcspecialist · 07-02-2016, 05:00 PM

The handguards are NEXT Components Defender Hand Guards.
http://www.motosport.com/next-compon...er-hand-guards

2LZ · 07-03-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pcspecialist

The handguards are NEXT Components Defender Hand Guards. They are okay, but, you can probably do better for the price.
http://www.motosport.com/next-compon...er-hand-guards

If you're looking for a light duty handguard that hangs on by a simple mount, I really like these. I have them on everything. Do a good job on brush and bugs, look good and are inexpensive.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

06-16-2016, 07:23 PM	#32
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	45t rear sprocket makes a huge difference, though, it might pair up better with a 16t in the front than the 17t that I used. Paired with the 17t is fine for on the street, but, a little taller than I'd like on the trails. I'll probably keep the 17t on it most of the time but I have a 16t on it's way for when needed. 45t rear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068O5W3M 16t front: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVVXMW Last edited by pcspecialist; 06-16-2016 at 11:19 PM.
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06-16-2016, 09:55 PM	#33
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I went 16/44 on the gearing. It works fine for both on and off road. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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06-17-2016, 02:30 AM	#36
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I'm only 5'10" and 165 pounds with out my "gear" on. I think I did the diet wrong because I used to be 5"11" and 155 two years ago. A persons weight is a big factor when choosing the proper gearing. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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06-22-2016, 10:29 PM	#38
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Sorry I forgot to take photos of the header pipe when it was cut open, I cut a window 1/2" left of the left weld and 1/2" of the right weld, and the bottom cut was 180 degrees of the top cut. I applied several coats of DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating to the header pipe, then I wrapped it with 15' of DEI Black 1" Exhaust Wrap, which I had soaked in water before applying. Drove the bike for about 1/2 hour to dry the wrap and then applied 3 coats of the DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating to the wrap. DEI Hi-Temp Silicone Coating: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221945914241 DEI Black 1" Exhaust Wrap - 15': https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E28EH0 Here it is after using hose clamps to hold screws to which I screwed on stand-offs to which I attached the factory heat shield. Last edited by pcspecialist; 09-02-2016 at 01:52 PM.
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07-02-2016, 04:34 PM	#43
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Yes, Laminar does charge a lot for the wind deflector, but, I'm sure I would have gone through that much and possibly more trying to find something I like. I was going to start with a cut up plastic garbage can, but, I knew I wouldn't like the height of the thing. I suppose I could have played with a heat gun and possibly got a product I could tolerate. I doubt I'll ever regret paying $84 + shipping, I will likely never find a more perfect wind deflector for the Hawk. Last edited by pcspecialist; 07-02-2016 at 05:12 PM.
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06-16-2016, 11:29 PM	#34
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	16/44 is only a torque gain of 3.7%, speed decrease of 3.7% from 17/45. I doubt I'd like it any better on the trails. I think 16/45 (nearly 6% compared to 17/45) is probably the best compromise and with front sprockets being so easy to change, switching between compromise and ideal street gearing is easy. 17/50 is probably the best compromise for anyone spending much time on the trails that wants street ability. I thought it was great on the trails, but, just didn't do it for me on the highway. It was okay, but, had me longing for more.
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06-16-2016, 11:45 PM	#35
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	15/45 is only a 2% increase torque / decrease speed difference from 17/50. Maybe I won't get the 16..... I thought I had ordered it but don't see it under my orders. I liked 17/50 on trails, 15/45 would be nearly identical.
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06-17-2016, 09:24 PM	#37
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	New instrument cluster installed. I took my time and did some grinding, filing, and spacering the bracket to get it as close to perfect as is possible. With the tank and panels off, it was a good time to load up every electrical connector with dielectric grease so I did that. I wish I had known my fuel sender was off, would have been the perfect time to bend the wire to the float. The factory cluster's fuel guage was broken so I had no way of knowing the sender needed tweaking. I'll see what I can do from the filler opening, maybe a dowel with a hook on it and another dowel that has been notched will do the trick.
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06-25-2016, 06:55 PM	#39
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	To keep the chain from rubbing against the tire, take a box knife or razor blade to the ridge. Now, instead of pushing the chain towards the tire, it is pushing it away from the tire.
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07-01-2016, 11:33 PM	#40
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Once again, I forgot about this thread when I posted my latest update. Anyway, here's the latest: Wolftrax posted pics of his Hawk with the Laminar LIP H2104C (for the Honda CB500X) on it and it was exactly what I wanted so I decided to purchase and install one. http://www.laminarlip.com/cb500x.php It couldn't be more perfect. Because of the way it is curved, it does the job of much taller windscreens. Wind is deflected away from my chest, and, from my neck up, it is no different than without the windscreen. I may even be getting a few more MPH with the Laminar LIP. You can see why such a short windscreen is as effective as taller ones in this photo:
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07-02-2016, 12:03 AM	#41
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	You may have noticed that I don't have the stock mirrors. I have these on it and they hold their adjustment, plus, stick out far enough that I can see what is behind me without moving out of the way. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRCZ6K
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07-02-2016, 05:00 PM	#44
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	The handguards are NEXT Components Defender Hand Guards. http://www.motosport.com/next-compon...er-hand-guards Last edited by pcspecialist; 07-22-2016 at 11:45 AM.
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