Hawk 250 Overland Travel Bike?

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by lee47512

I am going to cut off the excess. Got the screws and nuts at walmart.

Thanks Lee, does the peg still pivot. I like simple and if this still allows the peg to pivot I like it.

[lee47512]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Thanks Lee, does the peg still pivot. I like simple and if this still allows the peg to pivot I like it.

No it's in there pretty good. But i figure if i drop the bike it will just sheer off and still have the old peg for a spare. Might try a smaller bolt that is a 1/4 inch dia. try a 1/8th just use washers and a lock washer.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by lee47512

No it's in there pretty good. But i figure if i drop the bike it will just sheer off and still have the old peg for a spare. Might try a smaller bolt that is a 1/4 inch dia. try a 1/8th just use washers and a lock washer.

Thanks for the reply Lee, think I might just weld a piece of 1/4" stock on the bracket.

[lee47512]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Thanks for the reply Lee, think I might just weld a piece of 1/4" stock on the bracket.

Your welcome I would weld mine but don't want to weld on it just yet may find a better pair of pegs later on that fit better and a bit wider. would like 3 inch wide pegs myself but the 2" is better than stock.

[Ichrisbot]

My pegs were fine initially, but after landing on a couple of small jumps they started angling downwards. I did something just like Lee and ended up weldine a couple small pieces of maybe 1/8" thick steel to the pegs to get them back up to where they should be. I wouldn't mind getting some wider pegs, though, I might have to check those ones out.

[lefty]

Great Mods Wolftrax My Hawk may see some of them. I look foward to following your adventure
Good Luck,
Lefty

2015 Hawk 250
1982 GS1100L
1983 Honda 185s 2ea.
1974 Puch 175mx
1972 Honda CT70

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by lefty

Great Mods Wolftrax My Hawk may see some of them. I look foward to following your adventure
Good Luck,
Lefty

2015 Hawk 250
1982 GS1100L
1983 Honda 185s 2ea.
1974 Puch 175mx
1972 Honda CT70

Thanks Lefty. Haven't done a lot of work on the bike lately as work has gotten in the way. Taking a few days off to go to the HU Virginia meeting and was going to ride the Hawk but alas the chain has decided to turn into a rubber band, doesn't have a 1000 miles in it. Only have 1500 miles on it and it's toast.

[mq1991]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Thanks Lefty. Haven't done a lot of work on the bike lately as work has gotten in the way. Taking a few days off to go to the HU Virginia meeting and was going to ride the Hawk but alas the chain has decided to turn into a rubber band, doesn't have a 1000 miles in it. Only have 1500 miles on it and it's toast.

One of the first things I replaced, the new chain makes a huge difference. Its quieter and smoother than the stocker.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321799975091...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Its actually an X-ring chain, better than an o-ring chain.

Make sure you have a chain press and rivet tool though, or buy an o ring clip-able master link.

[chingchongbikes]

You've convinced me to buy a hawk. Can't wait to follow your journey south from home. Do you have a trip report of the African run?

[Wolftrax]

Ok, I'm at a crossroads with this bike. I've got close to 2000 km on it and the only real weakness is the suspension. It is beyond serviceable for the planned expedition. It's totally unadjustable with limited travel and no damping. Fully loaded I have maybe 2" of travel and even the smallest of bumps bottoms the bike out. I have googled replacement shocks and have found a few with adjustable preload and damping but still look like they have marginal travel. Ideally I would like to find a shock with at least 5" of travel. Any suggestions that might work.

[kohburn]

a shock with 5" of travel or a shock that gives the wheel 5" of travel?

[SeerAtlas]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Ok, I'm at a crossroads with this bike. I've got close to 2000 km on it and the only real weakness is the suspension. It is beyond serviceable for the planned expedition. It's totally unadjustable with limited travel and no damping. Fully loaded I have maybe 2" of travel and even the smallest of bumps bottoms the bike out. I have googled replacement shocks and have found a few with adjustable preload and damping but still look like they have marginal travel. Ideally I would like to find a shock with at least 5" of travel. Any suggestions that might work.

what has csc upgraded the TT250 with?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Ok, I'm at a crossroads with this bike. I've got close to 2000 km on it and the only real weakness is the suspension. It is beyond serviceable for the planned expedition. It's totally unadjustable with limited travel and no damping. Fully loaded I have maybe 2" of travel and even the smallest of bumps bottoms the bike out. I have googled replacement shocks and have found a few with adjustable preload and damping but still look like they have marginal travel. Ideally I would like to find a shock with at least 5" of travel. Any suggestions that might work.

It appears that CSC has configured their TT250 bike with the RX3 shock absorber. It is adjustable for spring preload, and rebound damping. It is reported to have 5.6 inches of travel.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=21224

[SeerAtlas]

LOL so THATS what they did! When I asked Ryan just how they had upgraded the tt250 suspension, he laughed and said "you're going love it!"

damned, and that orange is really growing on me too!

Going to want to know instantly when our first board member gets one.

SPUD! is that going to be you?

[SpudRider]

I edited my previous post. I'm not sure, but it appears to me that CSC is employing the same shock absorber as the RX3.

I'm not getting a TT250. I'm still enjoying my 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2.