TT250 Skid Plate on Hawk 250 - Page 2

NzBrakelathes · 03-12-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PaiN

Sorry to dig up an old thread...
I've been doing some research trying to find an engine bash plate for my Pitster Pro XTR250. I came across this CSC TT250 plate which looks to be the closest possible fit for the XTR.
The frame setup seems to be the same on the TT, Hawk and XTR(and probably a lot of other Chinese bike using this engine). A square down tube to a bolted on engine mount and double tube under mount frame.
Am I way off here? Or should this CSC skid plate be, at least, a close fit?

Thought you didn't want to mod and tinker lol?

PaiN · 03-12-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

Thought you didn't want to mod and tinker lol?

I don't want to mod or tinker, but a skid plate is kind of important for an off-roaded bike and I thought the XTR came with one from the factory. I also have a serious hold back for having to spend $130 for the CSC plate...that's F-ing nuts

NzBrakelathes · 03-12-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PaiN

I don't want to mod or tinker, but a skid plate is kind of important for an off-roaded bike and I thought the XTR came with one from the factory. I also have a serious hold back for having to spend $130 for the CSC plate...that's F-ing nuts

I looked for a skid plate - but nothing even for other bikes, seems local lads don't like want or think it's needed

NzBrakelathes · 03-12-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

Jerryhawk…. The OHC engines don't have a drain bolt on the bottom. They drain at the side at the oil screen.But there is a bolt on the back of the engine that looks like a drain plug.

No drain on the bottom unless some odd one has it, yeah they drain via the side cap and that cap/O ring is the same for the drain plug and the valve covers.

NzBrakelathes · 03-13-2019, 01:21 AM

Maybe check this

PaiN · 03-13-2019, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

Maybe check this

Do you happen to have a link to that plate so I can check more into it?

**JerryHawk250** · 03-13-2019, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

Jerryhawk…. The OHC engines don't have a drain bolt on the bottom. They drain at the side at the oil screen.But there is a bolt on the back of the engine that looks like a drain plug.

Thanks for pointing that out. I should of known that.

Same as my old 200x. I have my Hawk on the brain. lol

MDStroup · 03-13-2019, 09:07 AM

I have no idea if it would help you in this case, but i remember a bit back before i joined someone made a skid plate for their hawk from a Walmart cutting board. While it doesn't seem the greatest, it does seem like it would work temporarily.

NzBrakelathes · 03-13-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PaiN

Do happen to have a link to that plate so I can check more into it?

Info from China? nope
It is for vertical 125-250 engines and I suspect it is the style where the frame doesn't go under the engine.

That is all and more then the listings says.

Wanna try 1 out? PM me

NzBrakelathes · 03-13-2019, 08:06 PM

Off-road motorcycle 125 150-250CG vertical engine lower guard plate Modified universal aluminum alloy lower bottom plate

MDStroup · 03-14-2019, 01:17 AM

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150c...869351630.html

I assume these fit the grom clones?

PaiN · 03-14-2019, 08:28 AM

Those plates are too small for the XTR, plus not the protection I'm looking for.
Thanks for the heads up....I just have to decided if I want to pay the $130 for the CSC plate or not

If it saves a hit to the engine just once it'll be worth it.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-14-2019, 08:40 AM

Just get a piece of aluminum plate and make your own. It doesn't have to be this fancy. My first one was made for a piece if 1/8" steel plate I had laying around.

PaiN · 03-15-2019, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Just get a piece of aluminum plate and make your own. It doesn't have to be this fancy. My first one was made for a piece if 1/8" steel plate I had laying around.

OKay ...Nice work on this one

I am considering fab-ing something up, problem is I don't have the facilities and tools to do it right.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-15-2019, 07:47 AM

The steel one was done with basic tools. I use my grinder to score the plate were in wanted to bend. I used a jig saw with a metal cutting blade to make the radius and a hole saw for drain plug access. I'm sure aluminum would be much easier to work with.
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PaiN Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: CT Posts: 130	Those plates are too small for the XTR, plus not the protection I'm looking for. Thanks for the heads up....I just have to decided if I want to pay the $130 for the CSC plate or not If it saves a hit to the engine just once it'll be worth it. __________________ "Talking about living life is nice and all....but a motorcycle is a tool to actually do it." -me You Tube: PaiN's Rides Currently riding the hell out of my 2013 Victory Cross Country.
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	Just get a piece of aluminum plate and make your own. It doesn't have to be this fancy. My first one was made for a piece if 1/8" steel plate I had laying around. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-15-2019, 07:47 AM	#30
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	The steel one was done with basic tools. I use my grinder to score the plate were in wanted to bend. I used a jig saw with a metal cutting blade to make the radius and a hole saw for drain plug access. I'm sure aluminum would be much easier to work with. http://chinariders.net/showpost.php?...3&postcount=80 __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-13-2019, 09:07 AM	#23
MDStroup Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 207	I have no idea if it would help you in this case, but i remember a bit back before i joined someone made a skid plate for their hawk from a Walmart cutting board. While it doesn't seem the greatest, it does seem like it would work temporarily.
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03-13-2019, 08:06 PM	#25
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	Off-road motorcycle 125 150-250CG vertical engine lower guard plate Modified universal aluminum alloy lower bottom plate
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03-14-2019, 01:17 AM	#26
MDStroup Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 207	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/150c...869351630.html I assume these fit the grom clones?
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