Bent front rim

mgmaniac45 · 08-02-2021, 02:11 PM

I bent my front rim on my Hawk 250 (carb) with only 300 miles on it. I need to replace it. I see the TaoTao parts listing shows one for that bike but not one for the Hawk. The CSC motorcycles site shows the full replacements for the TT250 but $600 is beyond me now. Where can I get a decent rim/wheel for my Hawk?
Thanks.

KenTaoyan · 08-17-2021, 03:13 PM

Did you ever find a replacement? I've been searching on this forum but cant find the answer.

harley87ta · 08-21-2021, 07:31 AM

If your hub is still good maybe you could buy an aftermarket rim and have a local shop lace the wheel for you.

Mudflap · 08-21-2021, 10:14 AM

The rim size should be stamped into the side of the rim. Something like 1.6 x 21. CSC probably has new rims for a reasonable price or they are readily from almost any motorcycle shop. Lacing the new rim can be done by a shop or DIY. You might even find a bicycle mechanic that want some work on the side for a few extra bucks. There is some skill involved but it's not rocket surgery.

stewbrash · 08-21-2021, 12:59 PM

Don't know if it's the right size...but it is 21"...gives you a starting place.

https://www.amazon.com/Excel-ICS408-...08955777&psc=1

Or you could go black, I think Hawks are black:

https://www.amazon.com/Excel-ICK408-..._t1_B000GZLYOU

Don't forget these:

https://www.amazon.com/IRC-Rim-Strip...01DDF4MW&psc=1

stewbrash · 08-21-2021, 01:17 PM

Here's all of Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/21-inch-motor...orcycle+wheels

08-02-2021, 02:11 PM	#1
mgmaniac45 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5	Bent front rim I bent my front rim on my Hawk 250 (carb) with only 300 miles on it. I need to replace it. I see the TaoTao parts listing shows one for that bike but not one for the Hawk. The CSC motorcycles site shows the full replacements for the TT250 but $600 is beyond me now. Where can I get a decent rim/wheel for my Hawk? Thanks.
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08-17-2021, 03:13 PM	#2
KenTaoyan Join Date: May 2020 Location: Des Moines WA Posts: 82	Did you ever find a replacement? I've been searching on this forum but cant find the answer. __________________ ~ toys in the cave (in the order of addition) 81 Honda XL185s {work in progress} 2018 QIYI Coolster 3150CXC 150cc Quad 2019 QIYI Coolster 125cc Quad 2021 Roughhouse 50 (neat little scooter for the wife) 2022 QIYI Coolster 3150DX-4 I may not be fast but I am "Half-Fast"
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08-21-2021, 12:59 PM	#5
stewbrash Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 405	Don't know if it's the right size...but it is 21"...gives you a starting place. https://www.amazon.com/Excel-ICS408-...08955777&psc=1 Or you could go black, I think Hawks are black: https://www.amazon.com/Excel-ICK408-..._t1_B000GZLYOU Don't forget these: https://www.amazon.com/IRC-Rim-Strip...01DDF4MW&psc=1 Last edited by stewbrash; 08-21-2021 at 05:30 PM.
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08-21-2021, 07:31 AM	#3
harley87ta Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 24	If your hub is still good maybe you could buy an aftermarket rim and have a local shop lace the wheel for you.
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08-21-2021, 10:14 AM	#4
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,878	The rim size should be stamped into the side of the rim. Something like 1.6 x 21. CSC probably has new rims for a reasonable price or they are readily from almost any motorcycle shop. Lacing the new rim can be done by a shop or DIY. You might even find a bicycle mechanic that want some work on the side for a few extra bucks. There is some skill involved but it's not rocket surgery.
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08-21-2021, 01:17 PM	#6
stewbrash Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 405	Here's all of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/21-inch-motor...orcycle+wheels
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