Hi, n00b Hawk owner here.
I recently bought a Hawk and I'm concerned about the way it starts up and runs. The bike has a Supertrapp, stock airbox and filter, and a jet kit. I don't know the brand or what stage the jet kit is.
The bike only starts up with full choke on and it takes a good 10 mins to warm up and until I can turn the choke completely off. It backfires a lot while it's warming up, and it backfires when I roll off the throttle once warm and out on the road. The bike also has fresh spark plugs.
My question basically is Hawk supposed to behave with the mods that are on my bike? The previous owner said this is 'normal' behavior due to the jet kit, but I have my doubts. I don't know jack about carburators so I've left the bike alone so far, but would like to get it to run smoothly if possible.
I recently bought a Hawk and I'm concerned about the way it starts up and runs. The bike has a Supertrapp, stock airbox and filter, and a jet kit. I don't know the brand or what stage the jet kit is.
The bike only starts up with full choke on and it takes a good 10 mins to warm up and until I can turn the choke completely off. It backfires a lot while it's warming up, and it backfires when I roll off the throttle once warm and out on the road. The bike also has fresh spark plugs.
My question basically is Hawk supposed to behave with the mods that are on my bike? The previous owner said this is 'normal' behavior due to the jet kit, but I have my doubts. I don't know jack about carburators so I've left the bike alone so far, but would like to get it to run smoothly if possible.
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