250 Hawks on the road

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by midlifemx5

I have put a few more miles on my bike. Had a little spill off road so it's got an imperfection... So I don't have to worry about that any more. I am going to install a 45 tooth sprocket as soon as I find the time. The gearing is a bit too low for how we are using the bikes. Anyone know if or how much I would have to shorten the chain? (Going from a 52 to a 45 tooth sprocket) Also I have developed an oil leak that I have narrowed to the shift shaft seal. Any suggestions on where I should look to get a new one? Does anyone know if a Honda / Yamaha one would work? Part #or application would be a big help. Thanks in advance!

Good for you for knocking the shine off; now you can enjoy it.

The shifter seal is likely to be the same as a Honda XR200, but you can likely just take the numbers off of the seal and get a replacement at a local bearing shop.

[midlifemx5]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Good for you for knocking the shine off; now you can enjoy it.

The shifter seal is likely to be the same as a Honda XR200, but you can likely just take the numbers off of the seal and get a replacement at a local bearing shop.

Thanks Weld, upon taking a really good hard look at the oil leak today I found the oil level to be about a 1/2 quart too high, after correcting this the oil leak seems to have been eliminated. Ill keep an eye on it, and report back. (I feel stupid)

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by midlifemx5

Thanks Weld, upon taking a really good hard look at the oil leak today I found the oil level to be about a 1/2 quart too high, after correcting this the oil leak seems to have been eliminated. Ill keep an eye on it, and report back. (I feel stupid)

We've all done it.

Even if the seal doesn't heal itself, it's not a big deal to replace.