Recommendations Before Installing Rear Wheel On Hawk 250

h250 · 09-20-2018, 07:01 PM

Hi folks, I am a new Hawk 250 owner and have removed the rear wheel from the bike in order to replace the stock inner tube with a higher quality tube and also to replace the stock tire for a recommended after-market tire. I am also installing a 40T rear sprocket and replacing the stock chain for a high quality chain.

I hear it is wise to inspect the wheel bearings while the wheel is off the bike. I was wondering if there were any other things to check for or inspect while the wheel is off the bike. Also, does anyone know the recommended torque specs for the rear axle? In addition I bought some good quality grease which I will apply to the axle and bearings and was wondering what else I should do/check for while the rear tire is off the bike. Thanks.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-20-2018, 08:24 PM

Grease the swing arm bolt.

AresROC · 09-21-2018, 12:44 AM

Sight the chain from rear sprocket to front make sure it's straight.

WWRAFTER · 09-21-2018, 10:51 AM

You can find the torque specs in the booklet that came with your bike. Just adjusted my chain yesterday and it’s listed at 65 ft/lbs.

09-20-2018, 07:01 PM	#1
h250 Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 5	Recommendations Before Installing Rear Wheel On Hawk 250 Hi folks, I am a new Hawk 250 owner and have removed the rear wheel from the bike in order to replace the stock inner tube with a higher quality tube and also to replace the stock tire for a recommended after-market tire. I am also installing a 40T rear sprocket and replacing the stock chain for a high quality chain. I hear it is wise to inspect the wheel bearings while the wheel is off the bike. I was wondering if there were any other things to check for or inspect while the wheel is off the bike. Also, does anyone know the recommended torque specs for the rear axle? In addition I bought some good quality grease which I will apply to the axle and bearings and was wondering what else I should do/check for while the rear tire is off the bike. Thanks.
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09-20-2018, 08:24 PM	#2
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09-21-2018, 12:44 AM	#3
AresROC Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 193	Sight the chain from rear sprocket to front make sure it's straight. __________________ BaShan BSR 250 DB-41H 2018 Red BS250GY-18D JFG Racing Exhaust . Adjustable Shock 320mm . Brozz Digital Gauge . Renthal Fat Bar . 428 17x46 Sprocket . Fender Eliminator . Wheel Truing . Fuel Tank Repair . Keihin PZ30 Main-115 Pilot-38 Needle-1Washer Fuel Mixture-1/2 BSR Chronicles - "Project leads to more projects!" Yamaha WR250R Suzuki GSX-R 600 Last edited by AresROC; 09-21-2018 at 01:18 PM.
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09-21-2018, 10:51 AM	#4
WWRAFTER Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 18	You can find the torque specs in the booklet that came with your bike. Just adjusted my chain yesterday and it’s listed at 65 ft/lbs.
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