Hawk battery

Sir kayakalot · 01-16-2019, 05:03 PM

Well, after almost 3 years, my original battery that came on my Hawk has finally died. I haven’t seen any recent discussions on replacement batteries. What do you guys recommend?

**JerryHawk250** · 01-16-2019, 05:12 PM

I just replaced mine a few weeks ago after 2 years and 3 months with this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011599JEC...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Sir kayakalot · 01-16-2019, 05:42 PM

Thanks Jerry. The price is sure good on that one but I’m concerned about it only having 130CCA. Does it crank your Hawk sufficiently? I know how thrifty you are on your Hawk so I knew you’d link me to the cheapest one available lol.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-16-2019, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir kayakalot

Thanks Jerry. The price is sure good on that one but I’m concerned about it only having 130CCA. Does it crank your Hawk sufficiently? I know how thrifty you are on your Hawk so I knew you’d link me to the cheapest one available lol.

It spends it better than the original battery did.

Megadan · 01-16-2019, 11:36 PM

The original battery was rated around 120-130cca iirc. These tiny little motors don't need much to turn over.

I have this little guy in my Hawk. They went up in price since I ordered mine last year. Almost 40% higher now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

An AGM battery from Battery Tender that will work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HNTCLKY...detail_9?psc=1

A lithium iron phosphate battery with restart function that works. A bit pricey, but most lithiums are. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V1B82Y..._t2_B00VM7P0VY

If you are feeling particularly rich.... https://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-B...ords=AG-ytz7-8

Red Hawk · 01-17-2019, 12:01 AM

Is there a minimum on Amp hours? I see a range of 4AH to 9AH a lot. Any benefit?

Megadan · 01-17-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Hawk

Is there a minimum on Amp hours? I see a range of 4AH to 9AH a lot. Any benefit?

I would recommend at least 6. That is sufficient for these bikes.

EDIT I should state that 6 is a personal preference. You could go as low as 3 or 4 as long as you aren't powering a lot of accessories such as extra lights, chargers, etc.

humanbeing · 01-17-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

The original battery was rated around 120-130cca iirc...

The stock wet 12N6.5 can't reach those figure. Typical is ~60cca http://www.leoch.com/pdf/sli/motorcy.../12N6.5-3B.pdf CCA: a measurement of the number of amps a battery can deliver at 0 ° F for 30 seconds and not drop below 7.2 volts. CA: cranking amps measured at 32 degrees F aka marine cranking amps (MCA) are more useful in m/c. Riding a bike when there's ice/ snow...

http://mxjidian.com/index.php?s=/Product/pinfo/ptid/176 tells what a starter motor draws normally...

Megadan · 01-17-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by humanbeing

The stock wet 12N6.5 can't reach those figure. Typical is ~60cca http://www.leoch.com/pdf/sli/motorcy.../12N6.5-3B.pdf CCA: a measurement of the number of amps a battery can deliver at 0 ° F for 30 seconds and not drop below 7.2 volts. CA: cranking amps measured at 32 degrees F aka marine cranking amps (MCA) are more useful in m/c. Riding a bike when there's ice/ snow...

http://mxjidian.com/index.php?s=/Product/pinfo/ptid/176 tells what a starter motor draws normally...

Thank you for the correction. It's nice to see actual specs on the original battery type. Basically, anything off the shelf that is the same size, or even smaller, is a huge upgrade.

Sir kayakalot · 01-17-2019, 02:29 PM

Thanks for all the info guys, got one ordered off Amazon.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-17-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir kayakalot

Thanks for all the info guys, got one ordered off Amazon.

I think we got our bikes around the same time. We must of gotten the good batteries on ours. I was surprised mine lasted over two years. From what most on here reported they were lucky they got a year out of theirs.

Sir kayakalot · 01-17-2019, 06:08 PM

Yes Jerry you are correct. After looking back it’s more like 2 years and 4 months. We did get them pretty close to the same time. I just thought my battery lasted so long because I got the Green Hawk and we all know they are the fastest and have the best batteries, hehe! I never really treated my battery special on this bike. No battery tender, never had to charge it, nothing. Just got lucky and got one of the good ones, like you

**JerryHawk250** · 01-17-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir kayakalot

Yes Jerry you are correct. After looking back it’s more like 2 years and 4 months. We did get them pretty close to the same time. I just thought my battery lasted so long because I got the Green Hawk and we all know they are the fastest and have the best batteries, hehe! I never really treated my battery special on this bike. No battery tender, never had to charge it, nothing. Just got lucky and got one of the good ones, like you

Same here. I just checked the fluid level every once and a while. It just quit one day but worked fine the day before. A t first I thought it was a bad connection.

01-16-2019, 05:03 PM	#1
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01-16-2019, 05:42 PM	#3
Sir kayakalot Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 269	Thanks Jerry. The price is sure good on that one but I’m concerned about it only having 130CCA. Does it crank your Hawk sufficiently? I know how thrifty you are on your Hawk so I knew you’d link me to the cheapest one available lol. __________________ Hawk 250 Mikuni carb 115 main. De-catted pipe. Air box mod. 15/42 sprockets. Digital instrument cluster, FMF end cap on muffler, handlebar toolbag, Custom foot pegs
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01-16-2019, 11:36 PM	#5
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,986	The original battery was rated around 120-130cca iirc. These tiny little motors don't need much to turn over. I have this little guy in my Hawk. They went up in price since I ordered mine last year. Almost 40% higher now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 An AGM battery from Battery Tender that will work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HNTCLKY...detail_9?psc=1 A lithium iron phosphate battery with restart function that works. A bit pricey, but most lithiums are. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V1B82Y..._t2_B00VM7P0VY If you are feeling particularly rich.... https://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-B...ords=AG-ytz7-8 __________________ 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 Last edited by Megadan; 01-17-2019 at 09:12 AM.
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01-17-2019, 02:29 PM	#10
Sir kayakalot Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 269	Thanks for all the info guys, got one ordered off Amazon. __________________ Hawk 250 Mikuni carb 115 main. De-catted pipe. Air box mod. 15/42 sprockets. Digital instrument cluster, FMF end cap on muffler, handlebar toolbag, Custom foot pegs
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01-17-2019, 06:08 PM	#12
Sir kayakalot Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 269	Yes Jerry you are correct. After looking back it’s more like 2 years and 4 months. We did get them pretty close to the same time. I just thought my battery lasted so long because I got the Green Hawk and we all know they are the fastest and have the best batteries, hehe! I never really treated my battery special on this bike. No battery tender, never had to charge it, nothing. Just got lucky and got one of the good ones, like you __________________ Hawk 250 Mikuni carb 115 main. De-catted pipe. Air box mod. 15/42 sprockets. Digital instrument cluster, FMF end cap on muffler, handlebar toolbag, Custom foot pegs
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