Hawk took kit

[W0X0F]

Hello!

My new (to me) Hawk is missing the OEM tool kit, and i'm putting together a on-bike kit.

What do y'all carry to do on the road maintenance and can someone list what is in the OEM kit?

Thanks for helping!

[JerryHawk250]

The tool kit that comes on with the Hawk is just a few cheap open end wrench, sparkplug socket and junk screwdriver. If you broke down on side of the road the tool kit wouldn't have all the tools you would need. Best thing to do is go buy the open end wrenches you need for the bolts that you need or an adjustable wrench, a multi tip screw driver and a 1/4" ratchet with a few metric sockets. Make sure you have something big enough that you can remove the axle bolt in case you have a flat or need to adjust or reinstall the chain if it comes off. And of course tire spoons, patch kit and a small bicycle pump.


ZIP ties, electrical tape, spare bulbs, rags, small bottle of hand cleaner, couple of master links and few links of chain, small can of chain lube, small piece of electrical wire and crimp connectors.

[W0X0F]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The tool kit that comes on with the Hawk is just a few cheap open end wrench, sparkplug socket and junk screwdriver. If you broke down on side of the road the tool kit wouldn't have all the tools you would need. Best thing to do is go buy the open end wrenches you need for the bolts that you need or an adjustable wrench, a multi tip screw driver and a 1/4" ratchet with a few metric sockets. Make sure you have something big enough that you can remove the axle bolt in case you have a flat or need to adjust or reinstall the chain if it comes off. And of course tire spoons, patch kit and a small bicycle pump.


ZIP ties, electrical tape, spare bulbs, rags, small bottle of hand cleaner, couple of master links and few links of chain, small can of chain lube, small piece of electrical wire and crimp connectors.

Thanks Jerry,

That sounds like a good start, can you suggest what size wrenches/allen/torx I should get?

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by W0X0F

Thanks Jerry,

That sounds like a good start, can you suggest what size wrenches/allen/torx I should get?

8mm,10mm,12mm,13mm,14mm , I don't remember the axle bolt size. I use an adjustable wrench for that. Put a few nuts and bolts in case one comes off while riding. With a new bike there was lots of extra nuts and bolts that came with the bike so I threw a few in a zip lock bag and put them in my burrito tube.

[FireDrake]

couple of feet of bailing wire spooled up somewhere goes a long way

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

8mm,10mm,12mm,13mm,14mm , I don't remember the axle bolt size. I use an adjustable wrench for that. Put a few nuts and bolts in case one comes off while riding. With a new bike there was lots of extra nuts and bolts that came with the bike so I threw a few in a zip lock bag and put them in my burrito tube.

Front is a 14 or 15 and a 17mm, Rear is 17mm and 19mm. I second the adjustable wrench. Not the best solution, but for field repairs they are quite handy to have.

If you want to keep it as simple and streamlined as possible, an 8mm, 10mm, and spark plug sockets with ratchet and a medium extension, an 8mm and 10mm combination wrench, paired with at least a no. 1 or no. 2 JIS screw driver and a pair of adjustable wrenches will give you the ability to work on about 90% of the bike. Take it a step further with a "trail" tire iron kit with a tube patch kit and a pump to be at least semi trail ready.

As Jerry mentioned, some tape, wire, spare master link, etc is never a bad thing to have on hand for bodge repairs to get you home.

In the end it really depends on where and how you ride. If you just commute around town or truck/trailer your Hawk to trails, you can get away with carrying less if you know you have other options nearby. If you plan on taking some big adventure on longer trails, and/or ride the bike to your destination and then go on said big adventure, then it is a good idea to go full Boy Scouts to ensure you can make it home.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Megadan

Front is a 14 or 15 and a 17mm, Rear is 17mm and 19mm. I second the adjustable wrench. Not the best solution, but for field repairs they are quite handy to have.

If you want to keep it as simple and streamlined as possible, an 8mm, 10mm, and spark plug sockets with ratchet and a medium extension, an 8mm and 10mm combination wrench, paired with at least a no. 1 or no. 2 JIS screw driver and a pair of adjustable wrenches will give you the ability to work on about 90% of the bike. Take it a step further with a "trail" tire iron kit with a tube patch kit and a pump to be at least semi trail ready.

As Jerry mentioned, some tape, wire, spare master link, etc is never a bad thing to have on hand for bodge repairs to get you home.

In the end it really depends on where and how you ride. If you just commute around town or truck/trailer your Hawk to trails, you can get away with carrying less if you know you have other options nearby. If you plan on taking some big adventure on longer trails, and/or ride the bike to your destination and then go on said big adventure, then it is a good idea to go full Boy Scouts to ensure you can make it home.

You nailed it Megadan.
I'm Full Boy Scouts. I probably could rebuild the engine on the side of the road.

[W0X0F]

Thanks for all the ideas! now to scrounge this together

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by W0X0F

Thanks for all the ideas! now to scrounge this together

For a little extra storage of items you may not need very often, put them in that little pocket under the seat. Just make sure they can't potentially fall out of the little drain hole in the front corner of the plastic in that tray. Just make sure you have a no. 2 JIS screw driver and 8mm socket/wrench handy in order to get the seat off.

[Emerikol]

There are tons of videos on YouTube on making a bigger tool storage tube. Most people use a 2" piece of PVC pipe. There are even ways to make a locking cap for it, too. Using a piece of PVC keeps your weight lower and more stable, thereby making the bike a little less of a chore to drag around trails and such. I pretty much only use my Hawk for errands around town, so I don't even carry the stock tool kit with me. If I get hung up somewhere, I'll give the missus a shout and she'll swoop in to the rescue with the truck. As for the DR, I pretty much bring an entire Home Depot tool and hardware department with me when I take that beast out on adventures. I think it depends mostly on your comfort level and where you go and what you do when you get there.

[W0X0F]

Thanks for the heads up on the tool tube videos, and all the other tips!