Hawk enduro 250

FlamesofWar01 · 08-26-2022, 01:20 PM

HI there. I bought this hawk enduro 250 and the guy had taken out the key switch. he says that if i put the key switch in, the electricals will work. for now im using the kick start and none of the lights work.
just wanna know if he's right or if he's just screwing me over.

Sport Rider · 08-26-2022, 01:58 PM

unknown as to the key switch, but my hawk had a separate headlight switch on the left grip. mine was 2016, so not sure if they are different for more modern examples.

FlamesofWar01 · 08-26-2022, 02:23 PM

so all the switches and buttons are present and everything, but the keys were stolen so he took out the part the receives the key. I bought a new, but idk if ill be able to turn on the electricals. i just need to know if the key is used to activate electricals.

Sport Rider · 08-26-2022, 04:56 PM

yes, the key switch would control everything.

zero_dgz · 08-26-2022, 06:16 PM

Without the ignition (key) cylinder none of the accessory electricals will work. This includes the headlights, brake and tail light, turn signals, and also the starter motor. I presume your guy hotwired the bike by removing the ground wire from the CDI that used to go to the ignition cylinder which allows the kick starter to still start the bike. You will probably also find that your turn signal controls and starter button do nothing.

As you've seen, you can get a replacement ignition cylinder online for very little money. If I were you I'd just order one of those, make sure you match the plug to the empty socket you'll find in your wiring harness behind the headlight, and be done with it.

Without the key, how do you get into the gas tank..? Don't the Hawks have a locking gas cap as well?

Megadan · 08-26-2022, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zero_dgz

Without the key, how do you get into the gas tank..? Don't the Hawks have a locking gas cap as well?

Depends on the year. Somewhere around 2019 or 2020 they switched to a non locking style with a top vent like a dirt bike 2015 to 2018 are the locking style

FlamesofWar01 · 08-27-2022, 02:11 PM

The guy I bought it from bent the rim of the tank so the cap will slide out.
Where can I buy the key stub that will let me unlock the anti theft switch? I doubt that the key I’m buying will have it.

Ol,fart · 08-30-2022, 12:18 AM

Are you sure the keys were stolen?
Sounds like the owner still has them��
Did you get a title?

duck9191 · 08-30-2022, 09:49 AM

Sounds like a stolen or theft recovered bike. I hope you got a title....

I would see if they cut the switch out before you do anything. If it's cut, and you don't have the ability to fix it you will likely need a wire harness.

08-26-2022, 01:20 PM	#1
FlamesofWar01 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 5	Hawk enduro 250 HI there. I bought this hawk enduro 250 and the guy had taken out the key switch. he says that if i put the key switch in, the electricals will work. for now im using the kick start and none of the lights work. just wanna know if he's right or if he's just screwing me over.
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08-30-2022, 12:18 AM	#8
Ol,fart Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Gatesville Texas Posts: 161	Are you sure the keys were stolen? Sounds like the owner still has them�� Did you get a title? __________________ 2021 RPS Hawk "IKEA" (Came in a box with no instructions) 110 main jet 1washer,2.5 sprockets and the cat fell off( with a little help) 1984 Honda V65 Magna "Daddy's Little Monster" To whoever stole my anti-depressants. I Hope Your Happy !
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08-30-2022, 09:49 AM	#9
duck9191 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 637	Sounds like a stolen or theft recovered bike. I hope you got a title.... I would see if they cut the switch out before you do anything. If it's cut, and you don't have the ability to fix it you will likely need a wire harness. __________________ 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s.
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08-26-2022, 01:58 PM	#2
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,041	unknown as to the key switch, but my hawk had a separate headlight switch on the left grip. mine was 2016, so not sure if they are different for more modern examples.
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08-26-2022, 02:23 PM	#3
FlamesofWar01 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 5	so all the switches and buttons are present and everything, but the keys were stolen so he took out the part the receives the key. I bought a new, but idk if ill be able to turn on the electricals. i just need to know if the key is used to activate electricals.
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08-26-2022, 04:56 PM	#4
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,041	yes, the key switch would control everything.
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08-26-2022, 06:16 PM	#5
zero_dgz Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 253	Without the ignition (key) cylinder none of the accessory electricals will work. This includes the headlights, brake and tail light, turn signals, and also the starter motor. I presume your guy hotwired the bike by removing the ground wire from the CDI that used to go to the ignition cylinder which allows the kick starter to still start the bike. You will probably also find that your turn signal controls and starter button do nothing. As you've seen, you can get a replacement ignition cylinder online for very little money. If I were you I'd just order one of those, make sure you match the plug to the empty socket you'll find in your wiring harness behind the headlight, and be done with it. Without the key, how do you get into the gas tank..? Don't the Hawks have a locking gas cap as well?
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08-27-2022, 02:11 PM	#7
FlamesofWar01 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 5	The guy I bought it from bent the rim of the tank so the cap will slide out. Where can I buy the key stub that will let me unlock the anti theft switch? I doubt that the key I’m buying will have it.
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