seat height

blanc12 · 04-07-2018, 06:59 PM

Has anyone cut the seat down on their Hawk? I really need to gain an inch.
I am just too short. lol.

How about a shorter rear shock. anyone know one that fits.

Thanks

Megadan · 04-07-2018, 07:37 PM

Fits the Hawk perfectly, and 2 inches lower. Yeah, it's not as cheap as cutting down the Hawk seat, but it is a heck of a lot easier, and much higher quality. http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/TT250-...sc-300ttkt.htm

blanc12 · 04-08-2018, 02:42 PM

Thank You!
That will help a lot.
I will try to cut it down. It is nice to know there is an option if I mess it up.

blanc12 · 04-12-2018, 11:15 AM

I cut down the seat gained about 2 inches. I used a bread knife to cut the foam. That seemed to do the best job. (Please don't tell the wife!) Used a course sand paper on the sander made it nice and smooth before I put the cover back on. I should have removed more from the hump but it still works ok. I will be getting the lowered seat for the tt250 later. I don't want to invest much until i have a plate and an inspection sticker on it. Still waiting for my MSO from txpowersports.

**JerryHawk250** · 04-12-2018, 11:41 AM

Nice job.

I've been wanting to cut the hump down on mine.

Weldangrind · 04-12-2018, 12:19 PM

Nicely done! I bought an electric carving knife from the local thrift store for that purpose.

Megadan · 04-12-2018, 12:45 PM

I agree, nicely done on that seat.

I have the opposite desire. I want to add material to my seat. I can straddle my hawk, flat foot it, and just barely leave the seat, so leg room is not a problem for me. A lack of cushion is my problem, this foam isn't very firm for my high density lol.

Weldangrind · 04-13-2018, 11:17 AM

I have the same requirement, Dan. I'm flat-footing it on my Lifan, and my knees are bent on my TW. I've toyed with the idea of upholstering a gel pad into the seat.

04-07-2018, 06:59 PM	#1
blanc12 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 55	seat height Has anyone cut the seat down on their Hawk? I really need to gain an inch. I am just too short. lol. How about a shorter rear shock. anyone know one that fits. Thanks
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04-07-2018, 07:37 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,100	Fits the Hawk perfectly, and 2 inches lower. Yeah, it's not as cheap as cutting down the Hawk seat, but it is a heck of a lot easier, and much higher quality. http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/TT250-...sc-300ttkt.htm __________________ 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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04-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#3
blanc12 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 55	Thanks Thank You! That will help a lot. I will try to cut it down. It is nice to know there is an option if I mess it up.
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04-12-2018, 11:41 AM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,707	Nice job. I've been wanting to cut the hump down on mine. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 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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04-12-2018, 12:19 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Nicely done! I bought an electric carving knife from the local thrift store for that purpose. __________________ 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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04-12-2018, 12:45 PM	#7
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,100	I agree, nicely done on that seat. I have the opposite desire. I want to add material to my seat. I can straddle my hawk, flat foot it, and just barely leave the seat, so leg room is not a problem for me. A lack of cushion is my problem, this foam isn't very firm for my high density lol. __________________ 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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04-13-2018, 11:17 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have the same requirement, Dan. I'm flat-footing it on my Lifan, and my knees are bent on my TW. I've toyed with the idea of upholstering a gel pad into the seat. __________________ 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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