New Hawk build was a homerun on first crank but I have a few tips

Allinarush · 01-20-2019, 06:17 PM

I got all my parts from hawk250.com as a reference as what to buy but! Im having to use the stock shock, shifter, and chain. The chain listed on the site does not fit at all. The shock needs proper spacers and the shifter will not work on the hawk because its square it attaches to the bike. You need a shifter that is round on that end.

I really think this needs to be added to a resource post or something.

Chineeske · 01-20-2019, 06:24 PM

Why in earth would you like a folding shifter?!

A 520 chain should work though... or is it too short?

Spacers on a shock isn't that uncommon, some swingarms are placed asymetrical under the frame of some bikes so some spacing is needed then.

Allinarush · 01-20-2019, 06:35 PM

Because it won't bend when you fall. The stock shifter is cheap and the bend. The chain links are simply to big for the teeth. They don't line up at all. You would never get the front sprocket cover on even if you sorted that out somehow.

Alpha Reign · 01-20-2019, 06:41 PM

Megdan runs a 520 chain. I believe he had to buy different sprockets that would fit the chain though. But a 520 should offer more strength than a 428.

512customs · 01-20-2019, 10:50 PM

You need 520 sprockets to run a 520 chain. Stock sprockets (and most JT replacements people use) are 428.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-21-2019, 03:24 PM

Here's a good shift lever. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055DPMFK...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Megadan · 01-21-2019, 04:15 PM

520 chain and sprocket info IS in my resource guide. Yes, I do run a 520 chain and sprocket setup on my bike.

I didnt include the shifter or shock due to personal preferences. There are a bunch of options out there. It has also been beaten to death that the information is easy to find.

Maybe I will include it more down the road.

01-20-2019, 06:41 PM	#4
Alpha Reign Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	Megdan runs a 520 chain. I believe he had to buy different sprockets that would fit the chain though. But a 520 should offer more strength than a 428. __________________ Hawk 250 Lithium Battery, Mikuni Carb 110 main jet, Bark Busters with Mirrors, Extended Mixture Screw, 428 O-ring Chain, 17-15/40 sprockets, Digital Cluster, Cycra YZ250F Skid Plate, Oil Cooler
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01-20-2019, 10:50 PM	#5
512customs Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	You need 520 sprockets to run a 520 chain. Stock sprockets (and most JT replacements people use) are 428. __________________ Toys: 2017 Hawk 250 (new in 2019) 1999 Softail, Ultima frame, s&s 113” @ 129rwhp 2005 Honda trx450r full mx build 1986 Honda trx250r xc build on race gas 1998 Kawasaki kx250 1995 Polaris xplorer 400 4x4 1997 Jeep Wrangler 3.5” on 33s
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01-21-2019, 03:24 PM	#6
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01-21-2019, 04:15 PM	#7
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,045	520 chain and sprocket info IS in my resource guide. Yes, I do run a 520 chain and sprocket setup on my bike. I didnt include the shifter or shock due to personal preferences. There are a bunch of options out there. It has also been beaten to death that the information is easy to find. Maybe I will include it more down the road. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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01-20-2019, 06:24 PM	#2
Chineeske Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 29	Why in earth would you like a folding shifter?! A 520 chain should work though... or is it too short? Spacers on a shock isn't that uncommon, some swingarms are placed asymetrical under the frame of some bikes so some spacing is needed then.
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01-20-2019, 06:35 PM	#3
Allinarush Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 38	Because it won't bend when you fall. The stock shifter is cheap and the bend. The chain links are simply to big for the teeth. They don't line up at all. You would never get the front sprocket cover on even if you sorted that out somehow.
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