Hawk 250 Storage Options

HELLBENT · 07-27-2021, 03:16 PM

Hey everyone, what do you all suggest for storage options?

Saddle bags, back mount etc.

I do mostly trail riding but also ride on the road to. 70/30 split.
I want to be able to keep tools, spare parts, drinks etc. Nothing crazy big.

Skyd · 07-27-2021, 04:18 PM

When I clicked on this I was thinking like, shed, garage, etc. HAHA.

So I have the same idea as you for what I'd like storage for and I'm making myself a rear rack and then I'll mount either a bag or hard case to the rack. I'm also considering taking the tiny little tool holder off and putting a full size burrito tube in it's place.

stewbrash · 07-27-2021, 04:35 PM

Here's a link to my saddle bags:http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...61363#poststop

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wat...8LZK8HXD&psc=1

Emerikol · 07-27-2021, 04:48 PM

I picked up one of those Rigid brand tool organizer boxes for next to nothing, and bolted it down to the tail piece. It works great for lugging around a spare tube, a small compressor, and a few odds and ends. If I'm going to be gone for more than a few hours, I'll take the DR and load the saddle bags and top case up on it. But for a quick run down the trails and to the gas station to fuel up, the top case on the Hawk is plenty.

Bill Hilly · 07-27-2021, 06:04 PM

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I have both a small trunk ( just large enough to close, and lock on a full face helmet), and cheap textile saddle bags on mine. I think both have been at some sacrifice to aesthetics , but the bike is far more practical. I did have to mend a corner of one bag , and extend my muffler heat guard, and now all is good. The bags look all wrinkled, and flat without much in them, but each side has two separate zipper secured compartments, and hold a lot. They also have a rubber like inner lining to aid in water resistance. I got mine on sale for around $15 ,I think. They claim to normally sell for a good bit more, but if I was going to spend very much more I would buy better bags.

HELLBENT · 07-27-2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

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I have both a small trunk ( just large enough to close, and lock on a full face helmet), and cheap textile saddle bags on mine. I think both have been at some sacrifice to aesthetics , but the bike is far more practical. I did have to mend a corner of one bag , and extend my muffler heat guard, and now all is good. The bags look all wrinkled, and flat without much in them, but each side has two separate zipper secured compartments, and hold a lot. They also have a rubber like inner lining to aid in water resistance. I got mine on sale for around $15 ,I think. They claim to normally sell for a good bit more, but if I was going to spend very much more I would buy better bags.

Do you notice any drag or loss of speed with those bags or the hard case?

HELLBENT · 07-27-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

I picked up one of those Rigid brand tool organizer boxes for next to nothing, and bolted it down to the tail piece. It works great for lugging around a spare tube, a small compressor, and a few odds and ends. If I'm going to be gone for more than a few hours, I'll take the DR and load the saddle bags and top case up on it. But for a quick run down the trails and to the gas station to fuel up, the top case on the Hawk is plenty.

Do you have any pictures or links? This sounds like something I would do.

Boatguy · 07-27-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HELLBENT

Do you notice any drag or loss of speed with those bags or the hard case?

I have the same top case and even larger saddle bags on my Lifan x-Pect with 50ccs less. There is no noticeable difference at all with them on.

Fully loaded with like 100lbs of gear they take away a little acceleration only.

krat · 07-28-2021, 03:07 AM

Yes, I was just thinking that the human sitting in front of the luggage is much less aerodynamic than anything hung on the bike!

Emerikol · 07-28-2021, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HELLBENT

Do you have any pictures or links? This sounds like something I would do.

I'll get some pictures and upload them later today.

gwowzer · 07-28-2021, 06:54 AM

Check out Jerry Hawk's YouTube videos. He links up to the trunk he installed. I installed the same one and also did the brake light mod and it has worked out great.
Extra lighting for the tailgaters and plenty of storage.

07-27-2021, 03:16 PM	#1
HELLBENT Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 21	Hawk 250 Storage Options Hey everyone, what do you all suggest for storage options? Saddle bags, back mount etc. I do mostly trail riding but also ride on the road to. 70/30 split. I want to be able to keep tools, spare parts, drinks etc. Nothing crazy big.
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07-27-2021, 04:18 PM	#2
Skyd Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 242	When I clicked on this I was thinking like, shed, garage, etc. HAHA. So I have the same idea as you for what I'd like storage for and I'm making myself a rear rack and then I'll mount either a bag or hard case to the rack. I'm also considering taking the tiny little tool holder off and putting a full size burrito tube in it's place. __________________ 2020 RPS Hawk 250 - Build thread can be found here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28374 "Do Wheelies and Forget your Feelies" "If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?" -unknown
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07-27-2021, 04:48 PM	#4
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	I picked up one of those Rigid brand tool organizer boxes for next to nothing, and bolted it down to the tail piece. It works great for lugging around a spare tube, a small compressor, and a few odds and ends. If I'm going to be gone for more than a few hours, I'll take the DR and load the saddle bags and top case up on it. But for a quick run down the trails and to the gas station to fuel up, the top case on the Hawk is plenty. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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07-27-2021, 06:04 PM	#5
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 938	http://http://I have both a small trunk ( just large enough to close, and lock on a full face helmet), and cheap textile saddle bags on mine. I think both have been at some sacrifice to aesthetics , but the bike is far more practical. I did have to mend a corner of one bag , and extend my muffler heat guard, and now all is good. The bags look all wrinkled, and flat without much in them, but each side has two separate zipper secured compartments, and hold a lot. They also have a rubber like inner lining to aid in water resistance. I got mine on sale for around $15 ,I think. They claim to normally sell for a good bit more, but if I was going to spend very much more I would buy better bags.
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07-28-2021, 03:07 AM	#9
krat Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: KY Posts: 260	Yes, I was just thinking that the human sitting in front of the luggage is much less aerodynamic than anything hung on the bike! __________________ %90 of the Chinese motorbikes ever made are still on the road. The other %10 made it back home.
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07-27-2021, 04:35 PM	#3
stewbrash Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 405	Here's a link to my saddle bags:http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...61363#poststop https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wat...8LZK8HXD&psc=1
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07-28-2021, 06:54 AM	#11
gwowzer Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 297	Check out Jerry Hawk's YouTube videos. He links up to the trunk he installed. I installed the same one and also did the brake light mod and it has worked out great. Extra lighting for the tailgaters and plenty of storage.
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