Hawk 250 Grommets

ChrisWNY · 08-22-2018, 08:26 AM

Surely most in here have observed how lousy the stock grommets are that help hold in the fairings (side body panels) for the Hawk and other China motorcycles. They're too soft, make the panels difficult to remove at times, and tear up easily. If you're looking to replace them, these are drop-in replacements and ship fast from Amazon. About $8 for the package which includes 2 oval-shaped grommets (for the front of the body panels), and 2 round ones (for the rear of the body panels). Bought these the other day and they're MUCH better than the crappy stock grommets. They hold up well, they're much firmer, and they don't slip out of the frame. Panels are MUCH easier to remove and reinstall, with a nice snap-in feel after they're installed. Well worth the $8 IMO...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**JerryHawk250** · 08-22-2018, 08:38 AM

I just picked some up the other day from Lowes. There in the specialty fastener & hardware drawers in the Hardware section.

ChrisWNY · 08-22-2018, 09:22 AM

What price are they fetching per grommet? Do they have the oval and round-shaped grommets?

o2jmpr · 08-22-2018, 09:27 AM

Good find! Thanks.

**JerryHawk250** · 08-22-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWNY

What price are they fetching per grommet? Do they have the oval and round-shaped grommets?

They were round. Two to a pack for under $2.

ChrisWNY · 08-22-2018, 10:58 AM

That's a great find as well...wouldn't have thought to look at Lowes or HD for grommets. Are they made of fairly firm rubber or do they seem soft like the stock grommets?

**JerryHawk250** · 08-22-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWNY

That's a great find as well...wouldn't have thought to look at Lowes or HD for grommets. Are they made of fairly firm rubber or do they seem soft like the stock grommets?

They lasted about a year from the last time I replaced them. Better than the ones that came on the bike.

Rlara333 · 08-22-2018, 11:20 AM

I'm liking these. They've worked good so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Gro.../dp/B01DJT1OO4

Bud1968 · 11-08-2018, 10:19 PM

Was just wondering about the grommets thanks for posting, saw some at Harbor Freight 4.99 180 piece set lots of different sizes,

Megadan · 11-09-2018, 01:18 AM

For what it's worth, smearing some silicon grease on said grommets and/or the plastic pins on the panels makes life a hell of a lot easier in installing and removing said grommets. It's good for the rubber, and greatly helps prevent damage. I probably had my panels off more times than most and never had a single problem.

roundhouse · 11-09-2018, 10:28 AM

I must be dumb, I just squirted silicone where the grommets were and taped the fairing into place. They all have at least 1 screw. So far so good. Even pulled on and the silicon stayed in place and I was able to put it back without messing it up. Grommets are way smarter.

Bud1968 · 11-09-2018, 10:47 PM

Went to Harbor Freight tonight those grommets don't look like the right sizes. Not sure that they would work.

ben2go · 11-10-2018, 01:05 PM

Aliexpress sells them by dozens for a few dollars and they are usually shipped free by E packet.

https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesa...20181110100431

08-22-2018, 08:26 AM	#1
ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	Hawk 250 Grommets Surely most in here have observed how lousy the stock grommets are that help hold in the fairings (side body panels) for the Hawk and other China motorcycles. They're too soft, make the panels difficult to remove at times, and tear up easily. If you're looking to replace them, these are drop-in replacements and ship fast from Amazon. About $8 for the package which includes 2 oval-shaped grommets (for the front of the body panels), and 2 round ones (for the rear of the body panels). Bought these the other day and they're MUCH better than the crappy stock grommets. They hold up well, they're much firmer, and they don't slip out of the frame. Panels are MUCH easier to remove and reinstall, with a nice snap-in feel after they're installed. Well worth the $8 IMO... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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08-22-2018, 08:38 AM	#2
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08-22-2018, 09:22 AM	#3
ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	What price are they fetching per grommet? Do they have the oval and round-shaped grommets? __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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08-22-2018, 10:58 AM	#6
ChrisWNY Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 212	That's a great find as well...wouldn't have thought to look at Lowes or HD for grommets. Are they made of fairly firm rubber or do they seem soft like the stock grommets? __________________ 2018 RPS Hawk 250cc Mods so far: 1. Mikuni VM26 Carburetor w/#115 main jet 2. 17T/45T JT sprockets 3. JT 428 X-ring chain 4. Air box mod 5. Hawk Digital Cluster 6. Aftermarket IMS shift lever 7. Performance Aftermarket Exhaust 8. 295mm Nitrogen Gas Monoshock, 20W oil front forks
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11-09-2018, 01:18 AM	#10
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,031	For what it's worth, smearing some silicon grease on said grommets and/or the plastic pins on the panels makes life a hell of a lot easier in installing and removing said grommets. It's good for the rubber, and greatly helps prevent damage. I probably had my panels off more times than most and never had a single problem. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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08-22-2018, 09:27 AM	#4
o2jmpr Join Date: May 2017 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 120	Good find! Thanks.
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08-22-2018, 11:20 AM	#8
Rlara333 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 36	I'm liking these. They've worked good so far. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Gro.../dp/B01DJT1OO4
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11-08-2018, 10:19 PM	#9
Bud1968 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	Was just wondering about the grommets thanks for posting, saw some at Harbor Freight 4.99 180 piece set lots of different sizes,
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11-09-2018, 10:28 AM	#11
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	I must be dumb, I just squirted silicone where the grommets were and taped the fairing into place. They all have at least 1 screw. So far so good. Even pulled on and the silicon stayed in place and I was able to put it back without messing it up. Grommets are way smarter.
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11-09-2018, 10:47 PM	#12
Bud1968 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	Went to Harbor Freight tonight those grommets don't look like the right sizes. Not sure that they would work.
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11-10-2018, 01:05 PM	#13
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Aliexpress sells them by dozens for a few dollars and they are usually shipped free by E packet. https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesa...20181110100431
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