Trying to lower my Hawk

dirtslinger58 · 04-06-2021, 05:33 PM

Hello, I have a new 2020 Hawk 250 and I would like to lower it around 2 inches. I would like to do so by replacing the shock. I am 5'8" and about 220llbs.

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a proper shock for me. Everything is stock on the Hawk currently.

This is my Hawk posted in this thread

Thank you in advance!

~Steve

Megadan · 04-06-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtslinger58

Hello, I have a new 2020 Hawk 250 and I would like to lower it around 2 inches. I would like to do so by replacing the shock. I am 5'8" and about 220llbs.

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a proper shock for me. Everything is stock on the Hawk currently.

This is my Hawk posted in this thread

Thank you in advance!

~Steve

You would want a shock around 305mm center to center in length to lower it the amount you desire. There are a few options out there on amazon and aliexress, but you could also look into using an OEM Brozz rear shock, which I believe are right around that 305mm length, and have preload adjustment. You can order one from from brozz250.com.

The original unit is 320mm center to center, and roughly every 10mm difference in length lowers the bike 1 inch

TxTaoRider · 04-06-2021, 07:23 PM

You could pay $250 and buy a seat concepts seat which lowers your butt about 2.5" and takes about 15 minutes to swap out.

JerseyTBR7 · 04-07-2021, 12:09 PM

I am your size and ride with a passenger often too on my TBR7 with this shock. I think the bikes are similar enough this should work. It is slightly shorter and I did not have to mess with adjusting it. Originally lowered the adjustments on the factory shock and it was awful.

ZXTDR 290mm 11.42" Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting for Dirt Pit Bike Motorcycle 1200LBS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Buy a bunch of 10mm washers to make up for the width different at the mount points.

It is a better quality shock and lower. I also lowered the front forks down about an inch where the handle bars mount sticking up about an inch further.

TxTaoRider · 04-07-2021, 01:36 PM

The stock shock on my tbr7 was 300 or 305mm in case you find someone that wants to donate you a shock.

Megadan · 04-07-2021, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyTBR7

I am your size and ride with a passenger often too on my TBR7 with this shock. I think the bikes are similar enough this should work. It is slightly shorter and I did not have to mess with adjusting it. Originally lowered the adjustments on the factory shock and it was awful.

ZXTDR 290mm 11.42" Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting for Dirt Pit Bike Motorcycle 1200LBS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Buy a bunch of 10mm washers to make up for the width different at the mount points.

It is a better quality shock and lower. I also lowered the front forks down about an inch where the handle bars mount sticking up about an inch further.

That would lower a Hawk over 3 inches.

04-06-2021, 05:33 PM	#1
dirtslinger58 Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 3	Trying to lower my Hawk Hello, I have a new 2020 Hawk 250 and I would like to lower it around 2 inches. I would like to do so by replacing the shock. I am 5'8" and about 220llbs. I was wondering if anyone can suggest a proper shock for me. Everything is stock on the Hawk currently. This is my Hawk posted in this thread Thank you in advance! ~Steve
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04-06-2021, 07:23 PM	#3
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	You could pay $250 and buy a seat concepts seat which lowers your butt about 2.5" and takes about 15 minutes to swap out. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-07-2021, 01:36 PM	#5
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	The stock shock on my tbr7 was 300 or 305mm in case you find someone that wants to donate you a shock. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-07-2021, 12:09 PM	#4
JerseyTBR7 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 130	I am your size and ride with a passenger often too on my TBR7 with this shock. I think the bikes are similar enough this should work. It is slightly shorter and I did not have to mess with adjusting it. Originally lowered the adjustments on the factory shock and it was awful. ZXTDR 290mm 11.42" Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting for Dirt Pit Bike Motorcycle 1200LBS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Buy a bunch of 10mm washers to make up for the width different at the mount points. It is a better quality shock and lower. I also lowered the front forks down about an inch where the handle bars mount sticking up about an inch further.
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