Operation: Red Hawk - Skyd's Build thread

[tknj99]

I have that same exhaust - Stonemen exhaust - got on Amazon at the time for $85.. fitment wasnt bad, had to notch out the header flange with angle grinder and drill one mounting hole.. nice jump in power.. sound is tame at idle but on the loud side when getting on it.. i felt the stock exhaust was way too quiet so this was great for me

[Megadan]

SKyd,

I have the second set of bars on my Hawk, had the same ones on my last Hawk as well. Amazingly good quality for the price. I often think they are from the same plant as the actual Renthal bars as the strength and finish quality are just that good. I doubt either set will do you any wrong.

As far as the exhaust, many of us have that style if not that exact version with the CG flanges. How loud it is will be subjective to the person. They are definitely loud enough that it will get peoples attention when you have the throttle cranked, but puttering around and part throttle and idle it isn't too bad. If you want to take the edge off the noise you can always install a quiet insert for a Pro Circuit T4 (4" can) that will help tame it a little without too much affect on the overall flow of the system. They come in a few sizes to allow you to choose how great the baffle effect is. https://www.procircuit.com/stainless-quiet-inserts.html

Yes, the headlight is H4.
As far as tail light, I would link the one I have but they stopped selling it. I tend to use SuperbrightLED stuff, but take your pick of 1157 LED lights, just make sure to get red color to avoid pink lens.

The shifter is worth it, especially if you have big feet. It also moves the peg more inboard to get it out of harms way. The stock shifter is... silly.

You could probably skip the adjustable CDI and just stick to the timing key and be happy.

The TT250 seat is definitely an upgrade over the stock seat, but you could also look into having a shop put better foam and covering on your original seat. Might cost more, but you will also end up with something much better overall.

Originally Posted by tknj99

I have that same exhaust - Stonemen exhaust - got on Amazon at the time for $85.. fitment wasnt bad, had to notch out the header flange with angle grinder and drill one mounting hole.. nice jump in power.. sound is tame at idle but on the loud side when getting on it.. i felt the stock exhaust was way too quiet so this was great for me

The difference here is, the one he linked, which is the one I often link to people, has a CG250 specific header flange on it. No cutting, notching, or drilling required.

[Skyd]

Great info as always - I think I might just pull the trigger on the exhaust, the thing is this is the "Live free or die" state and they're pretty lenient.....you should hear the Harley's around here that are straight piped.

Good to have some feedback on the bars too.

Thoughts on a rear shock? I go back and forth wondering if it's a smart idea to just do it up front.

I think I'll just order the shifter also - sounds like I'm gonna want it. I wear a 13.

Also I was thinking of doing the adjustable CDI in place of the timing key, but either one will be a down the road item I think. I've heard of some of those timing keys on bikes shearing off before, not necessarily the hawk but just in general.

And the seat, I'll see what I think of the stock one before making any rash decisions to throw more money at this....haha