RPS Hawk Unstable?

[Tractor Tom]

On top of every one's comments, my experience with my new Hawk reminded me of how "weird" driving on blacktop with new knobby tires is. It has been a long time for me and even though I am a daily street MC driver, the Hawk feels very loose and doesn't want to track well. I replaced all my bearings and the air pressure is the recommended 32psi front and 40 rear. I love the bike so I'll keep trying to get used to it but I may change to a combo tire down the road. Good luck with your experience and bike.

[Skyd]

Originally Posted by Tractor Tom

On top of every one's comments, my experience with my new Hawk reminded me of how "weird" driving on blacktop with new knobby tires is. It has been a long time for me and even though I am a daily street MC driver, the Hawk feels very loose and doesn't want to track well. I replaced all my bearings and the air pressure is the recommended 32psi front and 40 rear. I love the bike so I'll keep trying to get used to it but I may change to a combo tire down the road. Good luck with your experience and bike.

That's a good point as well, if you're not used to riding Knobbies on the pavement it can feel a bit weird. Especially for less experienced riders that might actually be gripping the bars way to hard and not letting the bike "flow"

Lots of good tips here though to find the source of the issue......The only one I disagree with is that it's because it's a chinese bike - that's just dog poopie, these bikes can be great with a little knowledge and prep.