Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
10-10-2016, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 50
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really!!!
I have a hawk that will do 75mph indicated with stock gearing. I promise you its possible. You just have to get the jetting just right and these things seem to be a little finicky about where that...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-27-2016, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
Rpm
I'm not sure as i don't have a tach. I can assure you its wound out tighter than frog pussy though. Its got to be the absolute limit for that engine. at this point gearing is the only way up, but i...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-26-2016, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Thanks
I had actually thought about that and wondered if anyone had tried it. It would certainly be worth a shot. All else fails and you can take it off i suppose. Great idea.
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-26-2016, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Fairing/Lights
I am actually tossing around the idea of making a custom fairing. I have access to a large 3d printer so i may create something unique.
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-26-2016, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
Jesus H
While this is all relatively accurate, it has f*#k all to do with actually setting up a bike for maximum power/torque curves to achieve optimal performance. Every forum i have ever been on has had...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
key to speed
So i have been reading the thread and you all are going about this all wrong. I have a hawk that will push 75 indicated with stock gearing. This is because i have the carb, valves, and spark balanced...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
my bad
You are correct. I F'd when i shouda C'd thats still around 400 F and thats still within practical range for a metal on metal friction. First theres smoke. THen theres fire. but way way way before...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
1960?
The flash point for vaseline is around 200deg F. certainly low enough to be ignited by friction from a poorly lubed bearing. putting vaseline on a cow is a lot different than using it for a bearing...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Thanks
Thanks for the tip. Should be visible now.
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 1,100
Views: 476,413
vaseline, really?
Vaseline has a melting point of 99deg F. I wouldn't expect that to last long in a bearing. It will run out the bearing and probably catch fire after the bearing heats up. The grease being used isn't...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,387
loose bolts
I wired my bolts on the sprocket and brake calipers/rotors to ensure nothing came loose while riding. Just drill a small hole in the bolt head and feed wire through and tie the ends. Tie as many...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,387
Odd
If you are topping out at 60 with taller gears then you obviously have not gotten the carb and valves set properly. I am running stock gearing and i can push 70+. I would get the carb and valves set...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
New?
I'm hardy new. I have been a member since may. Oh well. Hopefully they wil magically appear at some point.
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-25-2016, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Hawk Street Fighter Project
All,
I am putting together a hawk streetfighter blacked out configuration. Here it is so far. I need to pull the forks and paint them and take some of the gloss off the engine and frame(probably...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-24-2016, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,537
Rude?
I wasn't trying to be rude and maybe i didn't fully understand the issue so for that I apologize. I was just trying to convey that these bikes are not meant to be smooth riding street machines. In...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-24-2016, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Hawk jetting
I just got a set of number drills and set out working my way up until it ran like i wanted. I think i settled on 108ish. I wasn't really paying attention to size, just working my way up. I have stock...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
09-24-2016, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,537
Good Vibrations
I think the hawk has a normal amount of vibration. I used to ride a xl250 and it had some nasty vibes too at high rpm. These bikes are just not made to be smooth and quiet. Most manufacturers (Even...
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Forum: Complete Machines
09-04-2016, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 1
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2016 Hawk 250 for sale in Indiana $1100
Hello,
I am selling a new hawk(2miles on it). I bought two of these thinking the wife would want to ride but she doesn't like it. So, i am selling it as i don't need two. It seems to run good but...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
05-01-2016, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,813
HP Increase
Its doubtful you would get to 20+hp with just a new carb and jets and an exhaust. Typical increase is 10-12% gain with the right combination of muffler and jetting. The increase in hp comes from...
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Forum: Video and Pics
04-29-2016, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Mill Specs
weldandgrind,
Its a 3 axis Haas OM-2A. It has a 30000 rpm spindle, 12x10x12 travel and tops out at 400ipm feedrate. I picked it up at an auction a few years ago for 10K but it had a bad spindle. I...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
04-28-2016, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Octane Requirement
I find it odd that the hawk requires 90 octane or higher. The compression ratio of the engine is 9:1 which should run just fine on 89 octane and any higher would not provide any improvement in...
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Forum: Video and Pics
04-28-2016, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Milling Machine
Here is a picture of the milling machine. It was a wise auction purchase. I am looking at getting a cnc lathe as well but i need to save up. The one i want starts at $11,500 wich is a substantial...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
04-23-2016, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,249
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
04-23-2016, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,249
Some Assembly Required
I just built a Hawk last night. It was pretty straight forward. I think the hardest part was getting the bike liberated from the crating and frame. I may go back and drill and wire some of the brake...
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Forum: Video and Pics
04-23-2016, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Forks
The forks are set correctly. Could be I took the picture before I set everything up. It does look a bit low in this image.
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