Hawk 250 grease points

[Dtnsloan]

Hi, new member and first time bike owner. Just got a hold of a used Hawk 250 and was wondering if there were any specific grease points? Thanks for any help!

[Megadan]

Most recommended places for a marine/waterproof grease would be on the front and rear axles, and the swing arm bolt and bushings.

If you are feeling ambitious, then I would also recommend also giving the head stock bearings the same grease treatment with that waterproof grease.

Another suggestion by some members on here is to drill, tap, and install a grease zerk on the swing arm pivot tube that the bushings and bolt go through in order to allow for easy greasing of this joint to help extend and preserve the life of said bushings in the swing arm. While not necessary, it would make life easier for quick and easy servicing. Some have also done the same thing on the steering neck tube for the head stock bearings as well.

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Most recommended places for a marine/waterproof grease would be on the front and rear axles, and the swing arm bolt and bushings.

If you are feeling ambitious, then I would also recommend also giving the head stock bearings the same grease treatment with that waterproof grease.

Another suggestion by some members on here is to drill, tap, and install a grease zerk on the swing arm pivot tube that the bushings and bolt go through in order to allow for easy greasing of this joint to help extend and preserve the life of said bushings in the swing arm. While not necessary, it would make life easier for quick and easy servicing. Some have also done the same thing on the steering neck tube for the head stock bearings as well.Those are good points, and if you don't know this already, coat the drill bit with grease so as to trap the metal particles caused by drilling. Do not run the drill in reverse to get it out, as that will deposit the metal filings right back in the hole. If you tap the hole, do the same grease bit. But you don't have to, you can buy self-tapping grease zerks...ARH

[JerryHawk250]

I installed grease zerks on the swing arm and steering column.
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[pcspecialist]

I installed grease zerks on the swing arm and steering column.

Did you disassemble the steering column first or can it be done without disassembly?

[Azhule]

Did you disassemble the steering column first or can it be done without disassembly?

Use some grease on a good quality drill bit and tap, go slow, and you shouldn't get any shavings inside the unit... key word... "shouldn't", still a possibility :hehe:

[JerryHawk250]

Use some grease on a good quality drill bit and tap, go slow, and you shouldn't get any shavings inside the unit... key word... "shouldn't", still a possibility :hehe:

^What he said^ no need to take it off.

[Tomkay44]

Did you disassemble the steering column first or can it be done without disassembly?
Great question. Thanks for asking it.
What size drill bit do you use for a grease zert? I'm assuming all grease zerts are the same size?

[China Rider 27]

Zerts come in different sizes. At Home Depot you can get a drill bit and tap together as a package. Metric 6mm thread size M6 X 1.0 is good. The set comes with the bit that leaves enough material for that 6mm size tap. You are getting a metric versus an inch thread so you have to get the right 6mm thread zert.