Hawk 250 front forks

Patch56 · 06-29-2023, 09:58 AM

Good morning,
Does anyone have a good suggestion on front fork pre load spacers for a Hawk 250, diameter, length, type of material? I have read anything from 17mm sockets to PVC, to washers? Any suggestions would be great.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-29-2023, 10:16 AM

I have PVC pipe. Don't remember right of hand on the length I used. I put them in there years ago. lol

Patch56 · 06-29-2023, 05:28 PM

Thanks Jerry

Emerikol · 07-02-2023, 10:32 AM

My Hawk still has whatever they put in when they hammered it together, but I did a lot of tuning and suspension work on my DR-650. I found the easiest way to get a really nice ride was to buy a length of Schedule 80 PVC pipe, and start cutting hunks off it. Schedule 80 PVC is dark grey in color, and has nearly twice the wall thickness of the white schedule 40 you can get at the big box stores. You'll need to let the Google be your guide to find a plumbing supply house near you that has schedule 80 PVC in stock. I used a 1" pipe diameter for the DR, but I think with the Hawk being smaller and lighter it would probably use 3/4" or maybe even as small as 1/2". I would carefully measure a couple lengths out (start with something like 2", 2-1/2", 3") and then just put them in and go for a rip. It's super easy to get the fork caps off, just loosen the triple clamp bolt, and unscrew it, so changing out your lengths for testing shouldn't be any problem. Just make sure when you do your testing, you give it an honest shake for the riding you're going to be doing the most. Hope this helps!

Patch56 · 07-05-2023, 05:18 PM

thank you Emerikol !!! Great help!

06-29-2023, 09:58 AM	#1
Patch56 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 23	Hawk 250 front forks Good morning, Does anyone have a good suggestion on front fork pre load spacers for a Hawk 250, diameter, length, type of material? I have read anything from 17mm sockets to PVC, to washers? Any suggestions would be great.
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06-29-2023, 10:16 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,713	I have PVC pipe. Don't remember right of hand on the length I used. I put them in there years ago. lol __________________ 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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07-02-2023, 10:32 AM	#4
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	My Hawk still has whatever they put in when they hammered it together, but I did a lot of tuning and suspension work on my DR-650. I found the easiest way to get a really nice ride was to buy a length of Schedule 80 PVC pipe, and start cutting hunks off it. Schedule 80 PVC is dark grey in color, and has nearly twice the wall thickness of the white schedule 40 you can get at the big box stores. You'll need to let the Google be your guide to find a plumbing supply house near you that has schedule 80 PVC in stock. I used a 1" pipe diameter for the DR, but I think with the Hawk being smaller and lighter it would probably use 3/4" or maybe even as small as 1/2". I would carefully measure a couple lengths out (start with something like 2", 2-1/2", 3") and then just put them in and go for a rip. It's super easy to get the fork caps off, just loosen the triple clamp bolt, and unscrew it, so changing out your lengths for testing shouldn't be any problem. Just make sure when you do your testing, you give it an honest shake for the riding you're going to be doing the most. Hope this helps! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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07-05-2023, 05:18 PM	#5
Patch56 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 23	Fork spacers thank you Emerikol !!! Great help!
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06-29-2023, 05:28 PM	#3
Patch56 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 23	Thanks Jerry
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