Hawk 250 Air Filter - Page 2

wheelbender6 · 07-28-2016, 10:06 PM

"It appears that this Briggs and Stratton filter will kind of fit."
Genuine Buddy scooter riders have been using the Briggs filters, too.

pcspecialist · 07-30-2016, 10:51 PM

I got it today and am confirming that the TT250 filter is the same as the Hawk. Exact match.

jimwildman · 08-09-2016, 05:23 PM

i put on the k and n filter, its a bit smaller then the original, but the seal still makes plenty of contact, its clamped down nice by the retainer.

having a bit smaller filter surface bothered me until i fired the bike up.. i had to check that the tube was on the carb as it sounds like there is no filter at all.

i added a bead of lithium greese to the rubber seal to make sure it seals a bit better. there was plenty of dust inside the airbox telling me the original dont seal for shit.

bike sounds alot more throaty as i would expect, seems to flow more than enough air for the bike. i also rejetted to 110 main and the bike has woken up, revs right out to the limiter and feels soo much better.

best part, i can wash it out and reuse it for a long time.

didnt take any pictures but there isnt mufh to see, no modification, just pull out the old, clean up the air box if its dirty, lube up the seal on the new and bolt it in.

main jet has made the biggest difference in performance yet.

I will take some pics of the chain tensioner I made, best mod Ive done on the hawk, my chain never falls off, or rubs the tire, it stays exactly where it belongs.

Weldangrind · 08-10-2016, 10:57 AM

Terrific news that the K&N fits the Hawk (and likely the TT250). Good decision to grease the perimeter of the seal to keep dust out.

Was the K&N pre-lubed from the factory?

pcspecialist · 08-10-2016, 01:41 PM

As I stated earlier, I ordered the TT250 filter and it is the exact same as the one my Hawk came with. If the K&N fits the Hawk, it absolutely will fit the TT250.

jimwildman · 08-10-2016, 05:16 PM

the k&n is an oilless filter, just wash it out and reuse it. the one i got for my car is the same way no oiling. ive had that for 3 years now and its still like new.

greasing the seal should help with the dust getting past and into the box. it was fine dust , none would be better.

the paper filter was a concern for me as it will get wet, just a matter of time, and having the filter suck into the box and such would be a bitch.

pistolclass · 08-10-2016, 05:51 PM

I just ordered one from Ebay. 26.99 free shipping and no tax. In case you live in free places like NH there is this little extortion fee we pay in ct to the tune of 6.35. Oh yeah maybe I explain to you this concept of income tax too in another thread.

pcspecialist · 08-10-2016, 07:30 PM

there are no free places in the Land of the Fee, Home of the Slave.

BlackBike · 08-10-2016, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistolclass

I just ordered one from Ebay. 26.99 free shipping and no tax. In case you live in free places like NH there is this little extortion fee we pay in ct to the tune of 6.35. Oh yeah maybe I explain to you this concept of income tax too in another thread.

Sales tax... creeping death, they will get all the Internet one day

Weldangrind · 08-11-2016, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcspecialist

As I stated earlier, I ordered the TT250 filter and it is the exact same as the one my Hawk came with. If the K&N fits the Hawk, it absolutely will fit the TT250.

I accept that; it's the nicest way anybody has ever called me a dumbass. I'll try harder to have a good command of the obvious.

snobnd16 · 08-11-2016, 06:30 PM

Just ordered Uni-filter product # Up-4182AST off ebay for $ 14.82 with free shipping ... If anyone cares

BlackBike · 08-11-2016, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snobnd16

Just ordered Uni-filter product # Up-4182AST off ebay for $ 14.82 with free shipping ... If anyone cares

We care for pictures of the installation

Weldangrind · 08-12-2016, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snobnd16

Just ordered Uni-filter product # Up-4182AST off ebay for $ 14.82 with free shipping ... If anyone cares

That's a good price. The last Uni I bought several years ago was around $20.00 OTC, IIRC.

kd2dxf · 02-26-2017, 09:46 AM

I plan on getting an Angled pod filter to replace the air box. how many mm's is the outside of the mikuni vm 26 carb, so i know what size pod filter to get

Azhule · 02-26-2017, 11:05 AM

43mm UNI Pod filters work on our VM26

Something similar to these below

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006RJY67G

Or anything with a 43mm inner diameter is what you will need

07-28-2016, 10:06 PM	#16
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	*"It appears that this Briggs and Stratton filter will kind of fit."* Genuine Buddy scooter riders have been using the Briggs filters, too. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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08-10-2016, 10:57 AM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Terrific news that the K&N fits the Hawk (and likely the TT250). Good decision to grease the perimeter of the seal to keep dust out. Was the K&N pre-lubed from the factory? __________________ 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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08-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#21
jimwildman Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 237	the k&n is an oilless filter, just wash it out and reuse it. the one i got for my car is the same way no oiling. ive had that for 3 years now and its still like new. greasing the seal should help with the dust getting past and into the box. it was fine dust , none would be better. the paper filter was a concern for me as it will get wet, just a matter of time, and having the filter suck into the box and such would be a bitch. Last edited by jimwildman; 08-10-2016 at 05:19 PM. Reason: spelling
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02-26-2017, 11:05 AM	#30
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	43mm UNI Pod filters work on our VM26 Something similar to these below https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006RJY67G Or anything with a 43mm inner diameter is what you will need __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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07-30-2016, 10:51 PM	#17
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	I got it today and am confirming that the TT250 filter is the same as the Hawk. Exact match.
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08-09-2016, 05:23 PM	#18
jimwildman Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 237	i put on the k and n filter, its a bit smaller then the original, but the seal still makes plenty of contact, its clamped down nice by the retainer. having a bit smaller filter surface bothered me until i fired the bike up.. i had to check that the tube was on the carb as it sounds like there is no filter at all. i added a bead of lithium greese to the rubber seal to make sure it seals a bit better. there was plenty of dust inside the airbox telling me the original dont seal for shit. bike sounds alot more throaty as i would expect, seems to flow more than enough air for the bike. i also rejetted to 110 main and the bike has woken up, revs right out to the limiter and feels soo much better. best part, i can wash it out and reuse it for a long time. didnt take any pictures but there isnt mufh to see, no modification, just pull out the old, clean up the air box if its dirty, lube up the seal on the new and bolt it in. main jet has made the biggest difference in performance yet. I will take some pics of the chain tensioner I made, best mod Ive done on the hawk, my chain never falls off, or rubs the tire, it stays exactly where it belongs.
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08-10-2016, 01:41 PM	#20
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	As I stated earlier, I ordered the TT250 filter and it is the exact same as the one my Hawk came with. If the K&N fits the Hawk, it absolutely will fit the TT250.
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08-10-2016, 05:51 PM	#22
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	I just ordered one from Ebay. 26.99 free shipping and no tax. In case you live in free places like NH there is this little extortion fee we pay in ct to the tune of 6.35. Oh yeah maybe I explain to you this concept of income tax too in another thread.
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08-10-2016, 07:30 PM	#23
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	there are no free places in the Land of the Fee, Home of the Slave.
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08-11-2016, 06:30 PM	#26
snobnd16 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Alabama (Gulf Coast) Posts: 32	Just ordered Uni-filter product # Up-4182AST off ebay for $ 14.82 with free shipping ... If anyone cares
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02-26-2017, 09:46 AM	#29
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	I plan on getting an Angled pod filter to replace the air box. how many mm's is the outside of the mikuni vm 26 carb, so i know what size pod filter to get
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