Hawk 250 headlight

[seanma7231]

can i switch my hawk 250s headlight to an after market one i just don’t really love the look of it??? i already got a new cluster

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by seanma7231

can i switch my hawk 250s headlight to an after market one i just don’t really love the look of it??? i already got a new cluster

You can put any headlight you want on there. Might have to rig up you own brackets or some kind of fork tube mount depending on the light you want to use. A round coversion will likely be the easiest.

[seanma7231]

what about this

[seanma7231]

what about this one? https://www.2wheel.com/polisport-mmx...8aAl3-EALw_wcB

[Skiforce75]

If you are going to replace it, why not replace it with an LED?

[david3921]

Originally Posted by seanma7231

what about this one? https://www.2wheel.com/polisport-mmx...8aAl3-EALw_wcB

Pretty sure that's only 35W. What comes stock on the bike? I'm with Skiforce. If you're going to change, go to LED.

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by seanma7231

can i switch my hawk 250s headlight to an after market one i just don’t really love the look of it??? i already got a new cluster

It may well be that the easiest conversion is to a round one with mounting holes on the sides. The mounting tabs, that clamp on the fork tubes, are available on e-bay, amongst other places....ARH

[richinar]

avoid cheap assemblies as the optics in the lens and reflectors will not be good (much like the stock assy.)
a standard 5" or 7" round works,
BUT (as i learned the hard way) be sure to mount low enough for a 1/2" of free space between the headlight bucket and the ignition switch lower housing (which has plastic tabs that can easily break)

[seanma7231]

can you guys maybe send me some that would work i’m new to the bike community somewhat but am eager to learn more

[richinar]

ubiquitous parts, many resources, search for 7" headlight bucket and bracket

this will be a headlight and mount like an old-school UJM

the bracket attaches to your forks between the upper and lower triple-trees (fork removal not required)
the sides of the bucket have threaded bosses to attach onto the brackets
your wiring will tuck into the bucket

the stock Hawk forks are kinda slim, so be sure to have flexible shim stock on hand if the brackets don't cinch up

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by richinar

the stock Hawk forks are kinda slim, so be sure to have flexible shim stock on hand if the brackets don't cinch up

If I had the choice, I would use sections of rubber hose as shims for a fork mount. Much better at isolating vibrations. It just really depends on how big of a gap we are talking though.