Noob questions on Hawk forks

Inverness · 05-20-2019, 06:35 AM

Just got my new Hawk together and have been buzzing around the property while I await the MCO. Fun!

I was getting the front bottoming out and the tire rubbing the fender during braking. Changed the fork oil (10w) and added spacers (9 nickels). It’s definitely better but still getting the tire rubbing the fender some. At 230 lbs I suspect This will need some more work.

Questions:

1. When I retightened the drain bolts at the bottom of the forks after changing the oil, they will would not fully tighten as whatever they thread in to feels like it is rotating within the fork. What do these thread in to and how can I get them tight?

2. Could I loosen the pinch bolts and slide the forks down an inch or so to get more clearance for the front tire? The forks look like they go down another 3” of travel, but as I’m inexperienced I don’t know if the position of the forks in the brackets must be kept at the factory setting.

Thanks!!!!

05-20-2019, 06:35 AM	#1
Inverness Join Date: May 2019 Location: NH, USA Posts: 12	Noob questions on Hawk forks Just got my new Hawk together and have been buzzing around the property while I await the MCO. Fun! I was getting the front bottoming out and the tire rubbing the fender during braking. Changed the fork oil (10w) and added spacers (9 nickels). It’s definitely better but still getting the tire rubbing the fender some. At 230 lbs I suspect This will need some more work. Questions: 1. When I retightened the drain bolts at the bottom of the forks after changing the oil, they will would not fully tighten as whatever they thread in to feels like it is rotating within the fork. What do these thread in to and how can I get them tight? 2. Could I loosen the pinch bolts and slide the forks down an inch or so to get more clearance for the front tire? The forks look like they go down another 3” of travel, but as I’m inexperienced I don’t know if the position of the forks in the brackets must be kept at the factory setting. Thanks!!!!
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