Hawk running like a TOP!

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SpeedKillz · Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:27 pm

well, did a few things here and there to the Hawk 400 i just bought and it has turned out to be the BEST $450 i ever spent! it runs like a dream. when i got it, it was making a lot of valve noise and wouldn't idle. so i cleaned/resync'd the carbs, tightened the cylinder head (was causing excessive valve clearance) and readjusted the valves...now she runs like new!!

Josh

peterman · #2 Unread post by **peterman** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:29 am

Its so satisfying to do some work and see such good results

good work!

#3 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:41 am

Congrats on gettin' her going again!

Now remove the battery, stabilize the gas, fog the cylinders, and put her away for the winter!

ronboskz650sr · Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:57 am

Or get a snowmobile suit, face mask, bigger helmet (so face mask fits), winter gloves, liners...blah, blah, blah, and keep riding. Kindof takes the Pleasure out of pleasure riding, though...

I am a glutton for punishment...it works for me.

paul246 · #5 Unread post by **paul246** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:14 am

speedKillz,

After a couple of other things that I can think of...that has to be one of the greatest feelings,eh? Paying little for a bike and then for minimal cost turning it into a good runner is near the top of pleasurable experiences. Way to fire!!

SpeedKillz · Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:17 pm

thanks guys! really excited to have gotten such a good deal. i plan on using it as a commuter so i plan to buy gear and keep riding. anyone have any suggestions on what riding gear is best? last bike i had was a dirtbike and to be honest, never really needed any riding gear besides a helmet, lol. also, anyone know a good place to buy it without paying an arm and a leg...?

thanks in advance!
Josh

embries · #7 Unread post by **embries** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:26 am

I just picked up a Kilimanjaro Air (Firstgear) what a great jacket. I rode last night at 37F and I was nice and toasty.

mysta2 · #8 Unread post by **mysta2** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 12:00 pm

ZooTech wrote:...fog the cylinders...

what's that?

SpeedKillz · Fri Oct 28, 2005 5:06 pm

you can get a fogging spray that will help protect the cylinder walls from moisture/rust during extended periods of sitting...

Josh