2020 Hawk 250

[Baby Huey]

While we are on this topic I remember years ago they had fork caps with Schroeder valves in them so that you could use air in your forks to make them into air shocks. They usually ride better that way. At least on a street bike.

i wonder if that would work with the Hawk's forks?

[Slofun]

So speaking of lowering the Hawk 250 with a Brozz 250 shock, I did that and lowered the front 1 inch. To lower the kickstand, I removed it and held a stick in its place as I tilted the bike to the side to the angle i wanted it to lean on the lowered kickstand. Turned out I needed to cut out 2 1/8 inches. I marked my cuts with painters tape and carefully made the cuts with an angle grinder. Took it to a guy to weld. He could only weld the outside so it doesn’t look perfect but it’s done. I had to make a vertical line in the 2 parts to show the welder how the top and bottom pieces needed to match up. It works pretty well.

[TxTaoRider]

Originally Posted by Baby Huey

While we are on this topic I remember years ago they had fork caps with Schroeder valves in them so that you could use air in your forks to make them into air shocks. They usually ride better that way. At least on a street bike.

i wonder if that would work with the Hawk's forks?

I've owned some old street bikes that used them and they did help make a difference. They tended to make the bike forks feel over progressive for lack of a better term. However, I think for street riding on one of these you'd probably be ok. In fact, I think I'd be with a try. All you need to do is drill and tap the fork caps and tread in the valves. If you dont like them, then just let the air out.

[Baby Huey]

I might try it! I'll let you know if I do.