couple of pics of my superhawk
06-08-2006, 07:03 PM
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Awesome machine 
What is the handling like? Ironically enough, I was looking at a RC swingarm on eBay this morning and wondering if it would fit, now I know (although how much modding went into making it fit is the question). Also, is it just me or does the wheelbase look longer as a result (ie. swingarm is longer)? I beleive the SP1 swingarm was a bit shorter (feel free to correct me anyone).
anyhow, kudos for your ingenuity
Mikstr
What is the handling like? Ironically enough, I was looking at a RC swingarm on eBay this morning and wondering if it would fit, now I know (although how much modding went into making it fit is the question). Also, is it just me or does the wheelbase look longer as a result (ie. swingarm is longer)? I beleive the SP1 swingarm was a bit shorter (feel free to correct me anyone).anyhow, kudos for your ingenuity
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06-08-2006, 08:10 PM
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Nice looking SH what year is she ? Actually my 99 has 954RR forks on it also. I just thought it was kinda cool that someone else out there has also upgraded to inverted forks from a 954RR. I'll post a pic attachment of my 99 SH i just finished her a couple month's ago.
06-09-2006, 05:56 AM
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It's a 2000 superhawk built the way honda sould have in the first place. The SP2 swingarm doesn't just bolt on. To start with it is 3 inches longer than the vtr swingarm. I machined 3 inches off the pivot section and welded new mounts on to keep the wheelbase the same as stock. Also had to cut clearance for the shock and fabbed up new suspension linkage to adapt to the SP2 mount and change to ratio at the same time. I run a stock shock but with the new linkage it is better than before. It handles better than my custom CBR900RR which I run a fox shock and inverted forks on. Wheels are carrozzeria for a 954rr/ a 6inch rear rim with a 190 tire.
06-09-2006, 07:35 AM
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It never ceases to amaze me what some folks can do Kudos to you for a job well done. By the way, I posted a link to this thread on the UK VTR site site as I am sure some of our friends across The Pond will be equally impressed.
Mikstr
Kudos to you for a job well done. By the way, I posted a link to this thread on the UK VTR site site as I am sure some of our friends across The Pond will be equally impressed. Mikstr
06-09-2006, 10:36 AM
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Impressive is right. I recall some company makes a beefed up swing arm specifically for the Hawk for $500ish.
Theres a pic of a red hawk in my gallery that has a brace welded under the stock swing arm
Theres a pic of a red hawk in my gallery that has a brace welded under the stock swing arm
06-09-2006, 03:04 PM
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OK, I'm drooling all over my keyboard ... That's one Sweeeet bit of work, nicest swing arm mod I've seen. If that thing rides as good as it looks you get my "Blue Ribbon Mod" for 2006 award. 
Any photo's of the swing arm mod in progress?
(I got a feeling this is gona be a loooong thread)
Any photo's of the swing arm mod in progress?
(I got a feeling this is gona be a loooong thread)
06-09-2006, 07:15 PM
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Nice work Mr. Billet, Like the swingarm, nice job shortining it, you can't even tell. I used GSXR 1000 forks and brakes with 929/954 triples and a modified RC51 wheel and I'm working on a swingarm.
06-09-2006, 07:26 PM
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I can't believe I'm gonna ask a cosmetic question... did you powder coat the passenger footpeg brackets, or is that off the RC or another bike also?
Aside from my question - awesome looking bike.
And while I'm posting, I love the finish on your pipes, superhawk22. What brand are they again?
Aside from my question - awesome looking bike.
And while I'm posting, I love the finish on your pipes, superhawk22. What brand are they again?
06-09-2006, 10:00 PM
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I too thought real hard about adding a swingarm arm. Shocked? :-)
The CBR600RR or 1000RR look to be great candidates since their suspension linkage bolts to the swingarm itself and not the bike thus eliminating that major headache. The downside is the shock is centered (like most bikes) and not to the right like the vtr/rc but I think there's plenty of room to drill a new upper mount hole in the frame support. Exhaust routing would be the biggest headache. A pristine complete setup (swingarm, shock, linkage, less wheel) sat for weeks on ebay for $99. It was tuff not hitting that buy-it-now button!
A longer swingarm isn't necessarily a bad thing. Current thinking is the longer the swingarm from pivot to axle the better. OK, it would look kinda' weird sticking out that far but..... raise the rear and drop the front some to compensate for the longer wheelbase and....
The CBR600RR or 1000RR look to be great candidates since their suspension linkage bolts to the swingarm itself and not the bike thus eliminating that major headache. The downside is the shock is centered (like most bikes) and not to the right like the vtr/rc but I think there's plenty of room to drill a new upper mount hole in the frame support. Exhaust routing would be the biggest headache. A pristine complete setup (swingarm, shock, linkage, less wheel) sat for weeks on ebay for $99. It was tuff not hitting that buy-it-now button!
A longer swingarm isn't necessarily a bad thing. Current thinking is the longer the swingarm from pivot to axle the better. OK, it would look kinda' weird sticking out that far but..... raise the rear and drop the front some to compensate for the longer wheelbase and....
06-09-2006, 10:08 PM
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You mean like this one? 929
https://www.superhawkforum.com/galle...500/ppuser/397
https://www.superhawkforum.com/galle...500/ppuser/397
06-10-2006, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hawxter996
i am working on a shawk also. rc51 frontend,possibly swingarm and working on at this time. an under seat exhaust patterned after thorstens 999
06-10-2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Chilly996
Let me know how that goes. I'd like to do the same (in a perfect world)
and other parts that are under the seat.i have front end mounted already just need rotors,going for wave rotors. possibly shark skinz rc51 bodywork.
