Hello from Florida

Chris- · 01-08-2023, 10:31 AM

Hi everyone I recently purchased a Hawk 250 from Amazon along with a Nibbi 30mm carb. I'm having a little newbie struggle getting the carb to run correctly.
It bogs out at top gear and I'm not sure which jets I should use?

Other than that I like the bike I just modified the seat hump and it feels a lot better.

I really enjoy woking on things I'm kinda new to working on carbs I always had mechanics set them up for me but it's definitely time to do this on my own.

Texas Pete · 01-08-2023, 10:56 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Here's a video to help kick start your carburetor learning. A hawk owner with Nibbi 30mm experience might be around later to chime in with some advice on jet sizes or just experiment with going up or down sizes after watching the video to get an understanding.

Chris- · 01-08-2023, 01:22 PM

Thank you for the YouTube video on how to tune the carb. A lot of info there. I'll be working on it one step at a time. I appreciate your response.

TominMO · 01-08-2023, 01:47 PM

Welcome. Recommend you watch several YT videos, since different people cover different things or explain in more detail.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-08-2023, 03:30 PM

Welcome aboard! The Nibbi pe30 really is too large for the stock engine. With a lot of patience you can tune it. On a stock engine the pe 28 would of been a better match and much easier to tune. Hopefully you can get it running perfect.

Hunnicutt · 01-09-2023, 11:29 AM

Welcome!! What part of FL are you in?

Chris- · 01-14-2023, 10:17 AM

I'm new to Florida I live in Polk, Lakeland area

Chris- · 01-14-2023, 10:30 AM

I got the carb set up and running smooth. I adjusted the play in the throttle, air mixture sounds good and it idles great. Hopefully I got it close.

I bought a digital cluster and I had no idea I needed extra parts for it since it didn't come with the speed sensor. That came in and I want to install that. I'm not going to hookup the gear wires since I don't think it's essential. I mostly want it to work for the tach and more accurate speed. And since I'll be taking off the front wheel I'll change the fork oil and set the preload. There is some good advice here from an admin on this forum. Thanks for the replies and everybody have fun

Boatguy · 01-14-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris-

I'm new to Florida I live in Polk, Lakeland area

You should have got a snowmobile. What is going on this weekend out here????

Ha ha ha

Chris- · 01-15-2023, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatguy

You should have got a snowmobile. What is going on this weekend out here????

Ha ha ha

Yeah and I almost needed gloves today!!!

TominMO · 01-15-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris-

Yeah and I almost needed gloves today!!!

Oh the horror.....

01-08-2023, 10:31 AM	#1
Chris- Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Florida Posts: 5	Hello from Florida Hi everyone I recently purchased a Hawk 250 from Amazon along with a Nibbi 30mm carb. I'm having a little newbie struggle getting the carb to run correctly. It bogs out at top gear and I'm not sure which jets I should use? Other than that I like the bike I just modified the seat hump and it feels a lot better. I really enjoy woking on things I'm kinda new to working on carbs I always had mechanics set them up for me but it's definitely time to do this on my own.
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01-08-2023, 10:56 AM	#2
Texas Pete Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 584	Welcome to the forum. Here's a video to help kick start your carburetor learning. A hawk owner with Nibbi 30mm experience might be around later to chime in with some advice on jet sizes or just experiment with going up or down sizes after watching the video to get an understanding. __________________ 2022 1/2 Templar X 250 - 6 gear model - 13 Front / 40 Rear Sprockets - #42 / #120 Jets - 1mm thick nitrile O-ring needle shim (removed) - Kenda K761 Dual Sport Tires - Sedona Standard Thickness Inner Tubes - Stock OEM battery, carburetor, spark plug still going strong - https://youtu.be/dhAYEKH-jFQ Texas Pete's Templar X 250 Torque Specifications Sheet Texas Pete's Engine Displacement Calculator Texas Pete's Tire and Rim Compatibility
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01-08-2023, 03:30 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,578	Welcome aboard! The Nibbi pe30 really is too large for the stock engine. With a lot of patience you can tune it. On a stock engine the pe 28 would of been a better match and much easier to tune. Hopefully you can get it running perfect. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-09-2023, 11:29 AM	#6
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01-08-2023, 01:22 PM	#3
Chris- Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Florida Posts: 5	Thank you for the YouTube video on how to tune the carb. A lot of info there. I'll be working on it one step at a time. I appreciate your response.
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01-14-2023, 10:17 AM	#7
Chris- Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Florida Posts: 5	I'm new to Florida I live in Polk, Lakeland area
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01-14-2023, 10:30 AM	#8
Chris- Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Florida Posts: 5	I got the carb set up and running smooth. I adjusted the play in the throttle, air mixture sounds good and it idles great. Hopefully I got it close. I bought a digital cluster and I had no idea I needed extra parts for it since it didn't come with the speed sensor. That came in and I want to install that. I'm not going to hookup the gear wires since I don't think it's essential. I mostly want it to work for the tach and more accurate speed. And since I'll be taking off the front wheel I'll change the fork oil and set the preload. There is some good advice here from an admin on this forum. Thanks for the replies and everybody have fun
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