05-17-2019, 10:34 AM | #16 |
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I still don't get that, mine's not bouncy at all and I don't even have the damping turned all the way up.
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05-17-2019, 04:02 PM | #17 |
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You could play with the pressure in the shock using a high pressure shock pump and regular old air. Find a pressure that works well, drain it of air, and then have any place with nitrogen fill it to that pressure if you so desire. Or just keep using air.
I am actually planning on checking and adjusting mine today to see what effect it has. I am hoping with more pressure it makes the damping adjustment a bit wider in terms of clicks. only having 3 options - soft and slightly wollowy, rock hard, and medium but controlled doesn't leave any real room for fine tuning.
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05-17-2019, 06:43 PM | #18 |
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So since I had the bike apart for carburetor related things (more in my adventures thread if interested) I decided to hook up my pump to the shock.
I know for sure that about 40psi is too low for most of these guys, so I have set it at 100psi. So far it is holding and a bouncy test shows that the rebound damping has definitely improved a little. The firmest setting is almost TOO firm. 1 down is what the firmest used to be, 2 down is comfy, 3 down is now the "off road" setting, and 4 down starts to get a little "boingy" again, so it did have a small effect on the damping levels. The adjustment ranges are still rather wide, but it definitely did help some.
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05-26-2019, 03:33 PM | #19 |
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It was on amazon but looks to be for a dual setupf. Probably wouldn’t work as the weight rating would be too low ?
https://www.amazon.com/Mallofusa-Uni...gateway&sr=8-7 |
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05-26-2019, 04:15 PM | #20 |
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Thise are for a dual shock setup, meant to run as a pair.
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05-27-2019, 04:26 AM | #21 |
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just get a WP.. PDS shock from a ktm…
the new KTM's don't use a linkage.. ..
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05-27-2019, 12:20 PM | #22 |
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I think length might be the issue with those. Unless they make a shorter one for a different bike, the KTM shocks are about 16 inches long.
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05-27-2019, 05:07 PM | #23 |
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Have you priced KTM parts? Love the bikes but nothing on them is cheap.
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05-27-2019, 07:34 PM | #24 |
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Those shocks can be found used, for a good price.
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06-03-2022, 11:46 AM | #25 |
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New rear shock
Hey guys just checking in recently picked up a 2018 Hawk 250 I am 5’5 160lbs and tip toe on the ground. After doing some research on this post and others relating to rear shocks I figured ide get a new rear shock to lower the bike and I would lower the front forks 1 inch.
Here is the rear shock I am going to be ordering “TDPRO 295mm 11.6" Rear Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/TDPRO-295mm-S...C173&sr=8-1“ i saw a bunch of comments of it working well on a hawk 250. I wanted to ask y’all if this plan would work well and how yours are keeping up after doing this mod? |
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06-03-2022, 07:44 PM | #26 | |
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Quote:
The Brozz factory shock is actually 295mm long (Good affordable option for a bolt in upgrade to lower a Hawk btw). $45 plus shipping. Part 13. https://shop.brozz250.com/eshopprod_...Suspension.htm
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07-17-2024, 08:25 AM | #27 |
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Motorcycle Rear Shock Absorbers,320mm/12.6in Universal Red + Black Rear Adjustable Damping Suspension Shock Damper Steel Alloy Coil Spring for 11.4" ATV, Motorcycle, Off-road Vehicle https://a.co/d/1vuB4Gg
Does this look like it will fit a hawk 250? (Technically a shark 250 but I think it's the same.) |
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07-17-2024, 08:28 AM | #28 |
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Rear Shock Damper, 330mm Adjustable Damping Damper Rear Shock Suspension Universal for Motorcycle Pit Quad Dirt Bike ATV Buggy https://a.co/d/gUZLfJu
This one has a valve or something, what's up with that? |
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