HAWK 250 - 17/45 TOOTH GEAR UPGRADE! FULL TUTORIAL

Hey Hawkers! here i show you how to upgrade your front and rear
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REAR SPROCKET:
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FRONT SPROCKET:
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[@paraglidingguys]

It changes your Hawk 250 from “WEEEEE” to “weeeeee” at higher speeds. 😂

[@oakeydoakey1]

The AXLE is not a moving part and greasing it does little. While the wheel is off carefully remove the outter dust shield then the actual bearing outter cover, using marine trailer grease push the grease into the roller cage till full with your fingers. Spin a few times and repack. Reinstall bearing cap and shield and do the other side. THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE.

[@mototaco6603]

correct. i would opt for new bearings as well but re-packing them is just as good

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Thank you! Good video! Should help out me and many others looking to do this mod!

[@govinda102000]

Changing my front sprocket to 15t on my Versys 300 allowed me to ride higher speeds and break it in sooner. Also essential for the Versys as 1 and 2 geared high from the factory.

[@n7sithis336]

Thanks, been sitting on these parts for like 3-4 months. Did a little hooning around the other day and the stock chain just sorta fell off. Luckily got it back on and babied it home but clearly a sign the hawk was ready for the new chain and sprockets! It's all put together now, just gotta look up how much slack the chain should have and I'm ready to tighten her down and go for a ride

[@alahjandrodagrate1611]

Just want to give a warning that smaller snap ring pliers will make this job a lot harder than it has to. I got the snap ring off with the harbor freight pliers but spent almost an hour cussing trying to get it back on. Decided to say fuck it and invested in a good set of 10 inch channellock pliers. It went on instantly without having to bend, pry, or hammer it in. It's going to cost around $50 for any decent set of snap ring pliers able to open 2-3 inch snap rings but it was well worth it in labor and frustration. Plus its another tool that will likely last me a lifetime.

[@bryson1992]

Me and my buddy got it on with pair of pliers and flat head

[@Alias333]

I see some ppl running 17F 42R . I just need to get more top speed. 😩

[@marcelrivero4509]

Great video, What are the part number for the 17 and i would like a 42 rear. I order the 269.42 and the 259.17 and they dont fit

[@Hyena1986]

so did this on my hawk 250 dlx and the 17t sprocket in description is either no good or stock chain cant be used idk but works with stock 16t and a 45t

[@The_Truthinator]

I have a 128 link Xring chain I bought to put on a Lifan X-pect. Would it fit with this sprocket combo on a hawk?

[@Hondabond35]

I got a 2023 and I do not like the gearing it's for Road I like a little shorter legs for the track is there any way you can show me the link where I can get smaller rear and smaller front

[@rickmiles2381]

Finding parts for my Chinese bike Lifan KPX 250 seems to follow behind this Hawk. I need some sprockets but, you cannot contact this company for this fit. I will use my calipers to check the size

[@HilltopZombieShop]

Loosen your axle nut prior to putting it on the stand so that you don't rock it and drop it.

[@SantaWoods]

Correction the studs do not hold the sprocket on they keep it from spinning freely the snap ring holds the sprocket in place

[@mototaco6603]

Yeah its just the snap ring that keeps the assembly together

[@anti-socialistsocialclub6032]

Bro this damn clamp I can’t get it back on

[@jacobfranklin820]

Are you an aircraft mechanic?

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

How would the 15 sprocket and the 45 sprocket work would it make it a higher gear ⚙️ to make it go a little faster? 🤔

[@vanology3606]

It would make the gears higher (increased top speed), but it would decrease low end torque (slower take off.)

[@macv511]

Weeeeee!!! WHEEEEE!!...

[@stephenagaertner]

The original front & rear sprockets seem to be 15 / 50 (teeth)... Do you think the bike would be able to have/handle a smaller rear sprocket (for added addl speed)?

[@mototaco6603]

It certainly cab, the issue is finding smaller ones manufactures

[@kennethbahney6028]

Would you need to change the chain with the sprocket upgrades

[@Smackindaface]

No

[@PrimeJoey]

Hey man, what jets would you use for the nibbi pe28FL carb main jet and pilot jetswith the upgraded JFG RACING Full Slip On Exhaust and with the 17/45 tooth sprocket installed on the bike?

[@PrimeJoey]

i just would like to know how i can tune the carb properly with all the mods ive done to it.

[@mototaco6603]

the bike is currently running a 115 jet, however i have the big bore kit installed. the stock jets with the NIBBI should work and shouldnt be effected by the sprocket upgrades

[@PrimeJoey]

@mototaco6603 Thanks so much !

[@ronwitt1]

Funny your talking safety when you have flipflops on. Lol

[@atrocitus9804]

How tight should I tighten the two bolts that hold the front sprocket clip on? They feel like they'll strip if I tighten anymore

[@mototaco6603]

THEY WILL. or they will break. I honestly suggest sturdier replacements. I do not know why they are so delicate

[@atrocitus9804]

@@mototaco6603 appreciate the reply

[@NIGHTNOTLOC]

Did you have ANY TROUBLE at all with the front sprocket cover?

[@marshn12.gaming]

@@NIGHTNOTLOC I am I can't git it to fit

[@bryson1992]

When i put the rear tire back on to adjust the chain i cant get it to push forward, which causes my chain to be extremely tight

[@mototaco6603]

I’ve used a mallet before, but maybe lube your tensioners since they’re what slides inside of your swing arm

[@bryson1992]

@@mototaco6603 update i got it to work

[@CARLPHILLY]

Is that the original chain that came on the bike or has it been replaced?

[@mototaco6603]

in this specific video yes that is the original chain. i would always recommend upgrading it though

[@CARLPHILLY]

How much more speed did you get out of your bike on the road realistically.

[@mototaco6603]

@@CARLPHILLY it is a considerable amount. slower takeoffs but top speed is at least 7-9MPH higher

[@shafay2388]

I’ve had one for 2 days and the battery keeps dying someone help please

[@mototaco6603]

if the battery is the stock then its pretty terrible. i purchased an ATV/lawnmower battery from autozone. hasnt been a problem since

[@anthonywebb269]

So no need to change the chain?

[@mototaco6603]

both gears take a 428 size chain, so negative. no new chain needed

[@Hyena1986]

did you try it and not need to change the chain because i couldnt make the 17t work only the 45t

[@geraldknight7978]

I'm 6'7.. would I fit on the bike comfortably?

[@bobh721]

I'm 65 and have been riding my Hawk for three years. It's my general purpose utility bike that I ride when it's too much trouble to pull out the Goldwing, Guzzi, XR650L, one of my CBRs, etc. Honestly the biggest factor is leg length. It sits a bit tall so if you're under maybe 5'8" or so you might be tippy toeing at stops. You can fix that with a shorter shock (under $100). On the other hand if you're on the taller side - I'm 6" and 190 - the step on the seat is a hassle because it's right where you want your butt at. A little bit of amateur upholstery seat shaving will fix you right up. Buy one, you won't be sorry. Good luck!

[@geraldknight7978]

@@bobh721 thank you for your time. Ride safe

[@mototaco6603]

yes

[@geraldknight7978]

Thank u kind sir

[@user-fy5yu1so9m]

So when I do my swap17-45 that u have link too do I push the tire all the forwards run chain so I got room for stretch later on..thanks agin and good vid bud!

[@RockymountainRobert]

will this bike cruise at 65 for long periods of time? Like a road trip , across country?

[@mototaco6603]

well i mean. its "POSSIBLE" with all of the proper mods. but let me tell you, it certainly wont be comfortable. high vibrations, little to no power left at 65. to answer your question, it wouldn't be safe and its definitely not a touring bike. im interested in taking long rides with it in the future though to test this question. for safety's sake im going to just say no 🤷

[@PAPAOSMAN01]

What about a hr on the highway at 65 ? Not a road trip but that’s how much a drive to work

[@mototaco6603]

@@PAPAOSMAN01 ive done that quite a few times, helps if theres some traffic too so everybody isnt booking it on the freeway

[@idiotic.4725]

Try 17/42 next time

[@glitchworld8874]

Can't seam to find the right front sprocket what size is it it's definitely not 17mm

[@dkel4341]

Type this into Amazon: JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T Steel Front Sprocket

[@ChristopherT_]

17 tooth, not mm

[@anthonyballadon]

I'm surprised that with the mechanical knowledge you have you don't know that the long bolt is called the axel.

[@bowhite9601]

5 gallon bucket makes a good motorcycle stand .. I would not recommend laying it down ever ...

[@ghetinknotabush8602]

17/45 sprockets on your bird, eh? You must LUV the road feel running full knobby tires at hiway speed....I jest but I'm sure you don't! Nor I.

[@mototaco6603]

thats about to change soon! {hint hint}

[@ghetinknotabush8602]

@@mototaco6603 I consider same. Too bad you didn't test ride on camera to reveal RPM changes with new set-up.

[@gavron1261]

Chain is now to long

[@alloriginal62]

It's a WHEEL, not a TIRE. the tire is the rubber part. The assembly is called a WHEEL as well.