Let's all post a pic of our bikes.
11-10-2016, 04:43 PM
#31
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
My Hawk trips
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...2e&oe=58C9D2C0
This is my 98 SuperHawk at Washington Pass along the North Cascades Highway in Washington State.
This is a great road for cycles as long as you're not stuck behind an RV. I usually camp on the dry east side of the mountains, down the valley from this pass. So far I have also taken it to Mount Baker, and Mt Rainier twice.
This is my 98 SuperHawk at Washington Pass along the North Cascades Highway in Washington State.
This is a great road for cycles as long as you're not stuck behind an RV. I usually camp on the dry east side of the mountains, down the valley from this pass. So far I have also taken it to Mount Baker, and Mt Rainier twice.
11-11-2016, 05:12 AM
#33
Thread Killer
SuperBike
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Geneseo, IL
Posts: 2,016
Wolverine, the blue stuff up above is what we call a "link" in Internet vernacular. They are a magical "pathway" to other places on the interweb. Sometimes, these "links" take you to places where you can look at visual representations of physical objects or "pictures". In order to "follow" these "links" you have to "click" on them. I would explain that further, but I'm running out of "quotation" marks.
11-13-2016, 01:42 AM
#38
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SuperBike
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 1,707
skokievtr, I noticed this "Before that it was all Matchless and AJS singles and twins". I may want to communicate with you a little. I have a 1956 AJS twin that was my dads. He bought it new in 1956 when he got out of the navy. With a couple of small exceptions it is complete but real rough. Very low miles but sat outside in southern California so there is rust. He has been gone for over 10 years now but I want to restore it to be like it was the day he brought it home. I hope to start on it this winter.
Are you in OK?
Are you in OK?
I do the website for this bunch of old boys > North Essex AJS & Matchless Owners Club
Main National (UK) AJS club site > AJS and Matchless Owners Club Limited | Home
And from their links page > AMOC Parts Service :: OnLine Store
11-14-2016, 10:13 AM
#39
Not Realy A Squid
Squid
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Portland Oregon area
Posts: 93
Thanks Wicky. I think I may have visited the owners club site once but not sure. I will have to check those links later. AJS was not common in the US. Most here seem to have gone BSA or Triumph. There are a few parts I will probably source from the UK.
11-15-2016, 08:51 PM
#40
Senior Member
SuperSport
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nooksack WA
Posts: 834
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...2e&oe=58C9D2C0
This is my 98 SuperHawk at Washington Pass along the North Cascades Highway in Washington State.
This is a great road for cycles as long as you're not stuck behind an RV. I usually camp on the dry east side of the mountains, down the valley from this pass. So far I have also taken it to Mount Baker, and Mt Rainier twice.
This is my 98 SuperHawk at Washington Pass along the North Cascades Highway in Washington State.
This is a great road for cycles as long as you're not stuck behind an RV. I usually camp on the dry east side of the mountains, down the valley from this pass. So far I have also taken it to Mount Baker, and Mt Rainier twice.
11-15-2016, 09:39 PM
#41
Rex Kramer-Thrill Seeker
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 2,312
It's a build in progress, and the fairings aren't on it yet, but well here is what all my hard work has made so far. It's a brand new bike. Every gasket, every seal, every o-ring, every bearing is brand new.
11-16-2016, 03:34 AM
#42
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 1,707
11-16-2016, 09:11 PM
#44
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MotoGP
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 5,033
Crux great job, we all wish we could do that.
Not to be preachy but you are going to have a heck of a time reading the dash in the tail like that. I mean I know you are trying to be creative and distribute weight but that may not be the best way to go.......
Not to be preachy but you are going to have a heck of a time reading the dash in the tail like that. I mean I know you are trying to be creative and distribute weight but that may not be the best way to go.......
11-18-2016, 08:02 AM
#45
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SuperBike
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,116
Great Job Crux!
if those are DanMoto 3D "clip-ons" be sure to replace the supplied socket head cap screws with longer SS ones in conjunction with SS nylock nuts with SS Askew washers under them due to the clip-on radius that will otherwise impinge on the washer (and nut without the washer). Askew washers can be made by simply grinding a bevel at the edge of the 6 mm washer that will clear the radius on the clip-on. Use a small flat blade screw driver tip to keep the washer from rotating when tightening the nut or screw. You will also need to grind a Sears 10 mm ignition wrench and 1/4" drive 10 mm socket to facilitate ready tightening/holding of the nut; and carry them with you or check the fasteners tightness regularly because of creep deflection (deformation) of the relatively soft aluminum the clip-ons are made from.
I've had a bit more time to ride this season but did most of it on my new FJ-09 (over 9,000 miles) but have managed to still put over 4,000 miles this year on my VTR (like yesterday with clear skies and temps + 70); although I think our season other than sporadically will close tonight given the forecast.
BTW that's not me in the yellow jacket (it's my riding bud T4 who has the ST1300 here and a ZX-14 at his winter home in CA). Note the reflection in my left mirror in the left side view photo, pretty cool shot.
11-18-2016, 01:08 PM
#46
Member
Superstock
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Snohomish, WA.
Posts: 285
My 05'
2005 Model, Purchased in 2009. 23K+ miles, Lots of great national park trips in Canada, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, California. Now that I have another "Sport Tourer", she is relegated to my fun "Track Bike". 
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11-29-2016, 10:50 AM
#49
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SuperBike
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: South of Live Free or Die & North of Family Guy
Posts: 1,456
What make are the bars? While waiting for NHSH, does anyone know?
Attachment 20543
Attachment 20543
Same size as the CBR1000RR forks, with a bit of grinding to clear space for the upper triple tree bolts.
11-29-2016, 10:52 AM
#50
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SuperBike
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: South of Live Free or Die & North of Family Guy
Posts: 1,456
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