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Old 02-19-2020, 05:54 PM   #1
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Question Hawk 250 feels unstable

I guess the best way to describe the feeling is that my rear wheel feels like it's wobbling or might fall off while I'm riding. I checked the chain alignment and it looks good. Axle nuts tight. Tires are at adequate pressure and spokes are tight. Any ideas guys?
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Old 02-19-2020, 06:10 PM   #2
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sounds like your wheel bearings are going bad.
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Old 02-19-2020, 07:10 PM   #3
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Check the swingarm bushings and the pivot bolt


 
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Old 02-19-2020, 07:13 PM   #4
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Put it on a center stand and shake the rear wheel. Hopefully the culprit will reveal itself.
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Old 02-20-2020, 04:37 AM   #5
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Pivot bolt for sure. Had the same issue and make sure your tire pressure isn't to low.


 
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Old 02-20-2020, 05:35 AM   #6
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Keep in mind also that with the knobbies on this bike, it could get squirrelly on tarmac at speed as well. I would check what these guys are pointing out first.
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Old 02-20-2020, 06:24 AM   #7
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I'll go check it out this weekend


 
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Old 02-21-2020, 04:09 AM   #8
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Keep in mind also that with the knobbies on this bike, it could get squirrelly on tarmac at speed as well. I would check what these guys are pointing out first.
Funny you say this my bike has knobbies and I let my buddy ride it and he can back saying it felt as if my back tire was wobbling/unstable. I been riding it long enough to be used to the feel of the bike but I remember when I first got it I thought the same thing.


 
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