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Old 04-25-2021, 09:39 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by krat View Post
Nope, face it, it's the bike. Cheap materials and wanky tolerances.

I have a couple of good quality bikes and after riding them getting on the China bike scares me sh!%Le$$.
Funny. My shitty chinese bikes have both been perfectly fine and stable., no .better or worse than my big name bikes. I think this is a case of PEBSAS - Problem Exists Between Seat And Sky.


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Originally Posted by TxTaoRider View Post
Check your steering stem bearings. Mine were really loose, but too loose or too tight and the bike will weave.
This is where I would check first. Not only would a lack of proper tension cause these types of issues, but a lack of grease as well, which the Hawks are especially bad about. My steering stem bearings were completely devoid of grease. Proper prep and setup goes far with these bikes.

I also agree with Bruces, some of it might be in the tire pressure. 40psi is the max recommended rear, but that is intended for when riding 2 up, or if you are loaded down with luggage. If the tire doesn't have enough give it can feel a little twitchy due to a lack of resisfance.
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