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**JerryHawk250** · 03-15-2018, 02:27 PM

The TT250 exhaust system will fit the Hawk but you will have to buy the header and exhaust as the connection between the header and exhaust are different types. TT250 has a slip connect where as the Hawk utilizes a sanitary clamp. If you want to keep the exhaust quiet, just remove the catalytic converter by either cutting it off and replacing with a section of pipe or cut it open, remove the catalytic converter then weld back.

Megadan · 03-15-2018, 02:44 PM

The TT250 exhaust would be a good option for whisper quiet operation... but the muffler and header section are going to run you $120, plus shipping - which to my door was another $30 via UPS Ground.

The ebay exhaust will cost less than that, and is stainless steel. The downside is the random fitment issues due to manufacturing inconsistency. As far as noise, honestly it isn't that loud. Louder than the stock system, but almost everything is louder than the stock system. I can ride through my neighborhood at 2AM and not feel like I am annoying my neighbors. It really only gets louder when you get on the throttle, but at part throttle it's decently quiet. Plus, right now you can get the whole system for $98. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-HONDA-C...kAAOSwndZaVwNF

If you want to spend more then you can get stainless steel, fitment, and a muffler with an approved spark arrestor and install the FMF Q4 exhaust. Prepare to spend, but I have seen the full systems on sale for less than $300 from time to time.

Azhule · 03-15-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

The TT250 exhaust would be a good option for whisper quiet operation... but the muffler and header section are going to run you $120, plus shipping - which to my door was another $30 via UPS Ground.

CSC now offers "Free Shipping on all orders over $50 (Parts - Apparel - Accessories)"

Doesn't work for their bikes

The exhaust system should ship for free

Goshawk · 03-15-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

CSC now offers "Free Shipping on all orders over $50 (Parts - Apparel - Accessories)"

Doesn't work for their bikes

The exhaust system should ship for free

thanks for all the info guys. Several options to consider. When I bought my Hawk I had an idea which had been brewing in the back of my mind for a few years, to see how well these inexpensive bikes could be made to run and for how little money. A guy on the Minimalist Touring site had over 40,000 miles on his Lifan. I also wanted something that I wouldn't be afraid of dropping while trail riding. With that idea in mind I might just try gutting the Catalytic Converter as it is the cheapest option by far. A plus is that it will give me something to do while waiting for Tuesdays 18" of snow to melt.

Megadan · 03-15-2018, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azhule

CSC now offers "Free Shipping on all orders over $50 (Parts - Apparel - Accessories)"

Doesn't work for their bikes

The exhaust system should ship for free

Thats good to know, as I have a few bits I want to order myself, and the shipping was ridiculous.

Weldangrind · 03-19-2018, 11:18 AM

I'm sure that PJ-1 is an excellent product, but this is what I meant by cable luber: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTION-PRO-...dXR4sF&vxp=mtr
Apologies if you already knew that.

Goshawk · 03-19-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm sure that PJ-1 is an excellent product, but this is what I meant by cable luber: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTION-PRO-...dXR4sF&vxp=mtr
Apologies if you already knew that.

Been there, got that, but thanks anyway. You still need the stuff to pour down it, I left mine on for a while and nothing happened until I sprayed stuff down it

**quadz** · 03-20-2018, 01:16 AM

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here!

Goshawk · 03-20-2018, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by quadz

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here!

thank you, I am enjoying it already, but I hope my Liverpool sense of humour ( and English spelling ) are understood. Colour mine red.

Emerikol · 03-21-2018, 10:50 PM

Having grown up at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Upper Heyford, I can follow your Liverpool accent and proper spelling just fine. No complaints from this end!

Goshawk · 03-22-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Having grown up at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Upper Heyford, I can follow your Liverpool accent and proper spelling just fine. No complaints from this end!

well then, there will be at least one who isn't running to spellcheck every time I post

Weldangrind · 03-22-2018, 11:24 AM

Your spelling is safe with Canadians as well.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-22-2018, 11:30 AM

One of my best friends is from Liverpool. after 35 plus years of knowing him I'll have no problem understanding.

Goshawk · 03-22-2018, 01:52 PM

when I lived in California, it was obvious I wasn't "local" but I never had any difficulty being understood, or understanding others. My experience in New England has been a continuing linguistic adventure, especially when I first encountered people from "Down East" Maine, some of whom might as well have been speaking Swahili, I would have understood as much.

"Two peoples, separated by a common language"

Winston Churchill

Megadan · 03-22-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Goshawk

when I lived in California, it was obvious I wasn't "local" but I never had any difficulty being understood, or understanding others. My experience in New England has been a continuing linguistic adventure, especially when I first encountered people from "Down East" Maine, some of whom might as well have been speaking Swahili, I would have understood as much.

"Two peoples, separated by a common language"

Winston Churchill

Nobody understands people in the North East of the U.S. Travel to the Midwest or the Great Plains (me) to get clear speaking Americans. There is a reason all of the major call centers are located here.

I understand the Queen's English just fine as well. I had a friend for many years that moved here from Doncaster (with an overly strong Northern accent), as well as a couple of Kiwi friends I still keep in touch with.

03-15-2018, 02:27 PM	#16
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	The TT250 exhaust system will fit the Hawk but you will have to buy the header and exhaust as the connection between the header and exhaust are different types. TT250 has a slip connect where as the Hawk utilizes a sanitary clamp. If you want to keep the exhaust quiet, just remove the catalytic converter by either cutting it off and replacing with a section of pipe or cut it open, remove the catalytic converter then weld back. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-15-2018, 02:44 PM	#17
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,019	The TT250 exhaust would be a good option for whisper quiet operation... but the muffler and header section are going to run you $120, plus shipping - which to my door was another $30 via UPS Ground. The ebay exhaust will cost less than that, and is stainless steel. The downside is the random fitment issues due to manufacturing inconsistency. As far as noise, honestly it isn't that loud. Louder than the stock system, but almost everything is louder than the stock system. I can ride through my neighborhood at 2AM and not feel like I am annoying my neighbors. It really only gets louder when you get on the throttle, but at part throttle it's decently quiet. Plus, right now you can get the whole system for $98. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-HONDA-C...kAAOSwndZaVwNF If you want to spend more then you can get stainless steel, fitment, and a muffler with an approved spark arrestor and install the FMF Q4 exhaust. Prepare to spend, but I have seen the full systems on sale for less than $300 from time to time. __________________ 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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03-19-2018, 11:18 AM	#21
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm sure that PJ-1 is an excellent product, but this is what I meant by cable luber: https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTION-PRO-...dXR4sF&vxp=mtr Apologies if you already knew that. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-21-2018, 10:50 PM	#25
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Having grown up at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Upper Heyford, I can follow your Liverpool accent and proper spelling just fine. No complaints from this end! __________________ 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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03-22-2018, 11:24 AM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Your spelling is safe with Canadians as well. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-20-2018, 01:16 AM	#23
quadz Administrator Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 303	Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here!
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03-22-2018, 11:30 AM	#28
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	One of my best friends is from Liverpool. after 35 plus years of knowing him I'll have no problem understanding. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-22-2018, 01:52 PM	#29
Goshawk Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New England Posts: 43	when I lived in California, it was obvious I wasn't "local" but I never had any difficulty being understood, or understanding others. My experience in New England has been a continuing linguistic adventure, especially when I first encountered people from "Down East" Maine, some of whom might as well have been speaking Swahili, I would have understood as much. "Two peoples, separated by a common language" Winston Churchill
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