New super hawk fan haha
06-07-2009, 08:36 PM
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New super hawk fan haha
For any one that has been following my threads and answering my 20 questions here are some results.
So i changed out the oil like you all told me and the filter.. it had id say maybe about 2 quarts or a bit less in it..so hopefully it is more then enough to pick up and have lube run thru it all on that amount.. changed it out to 3.5 quarts give or take a touch..i just went for mid sight glass level and changed the filter out.
Tires ended up having 15 psi front 20 rear. but the sides are still smoked.
Ok so my buddy comes over on his bad *** new yamaha 600. brings me the air pump and takes hte bike for a test ride to see whats whatand if he can offer any suggestions and to check the front bearing on that speed wobble we spoke of in another thread..
bearings check out.. tires trashed.. he gets on goes for a ride,, comes back wide eyed..tells me omg this bike is bad *** it would smoke my bike it picked me up in every gear with quarter throttle..and he is 280 pounds..lol
he is raving on how good a v twin sounds..he hints this is way to much bike for me that i should start with something smaller..said it took all his skill to ride the hawk around my twisty crazy little nieghbor hood. he hints at him wanting one now..lol.
he had a few worries though..and said to ask the forums..
1 the throttle was sticky..like he said it seemed like it was not rolling on smooth..he suggested some sea foam cleaner..but to make sure it wont hurt anything in the hawk.. any suggestions on that for the carb cleaning?
and 2 the front brakes do not pick up for quite a bit and the lever feels..like spongy but it sticks and kind of skips.. it does not feel anything like pulling on his new 600's front brakes.. is this commen with the hawk or should i be looking into something mechanical?
hahah man it was awesome he kept raving about the bike. made me smile
So i changed out the oil like you all told me and the filter.. it had id say maybe about 2 quarts or a bit less in it..so hopefully it is more then enough to pick up and have lube run thru it all on that amount.. changed it out to 3.5 quarts give or take a touch..i just went for mid sight glass level and changed the filter out.
Tires ended up having 15 psi front 20 rear. but the sides are still smoked.
Ok so my buddy comes over on his bad *** new yamaha 600. brings me the air pump and takes hte bike for a test ride to see whats whatand if he can offer any suggestions and to check the front bearing on that speed wobble we spoke of in another thread..
bearings check out.. tires trashed.. he gets on goes for a ride,, comes back wide eyed..tells me omg this bike is bad *** it would smoke my bike it picked me up in every gear with quarter throttle..and he is 280 pounds..lol
he is raving on how good a v twin sounds..he hints this is way to much bike for me that i should start with something smaller..said it took all his skill to ride the hawk around my twisty crazy little nieghbor hood. he hints at him wanting one now..lol.
he had a few worries though..and said to ask the forums..
1 the throttle was sticky..like he said it seemed like it was not rolling on smooth..he suggested some sea foam cleaner..but to make sure it wont hurt anything in the hawk.. any suggestions on that for the carb cleaning?
and 2 the front brakes do not pick up for quite a bit and the lever feels..like spongy but it sticks and kind of skips.. it does not feel anything like pulling on his new 600's front brakes.. is this commen with the hawk or should i be looking into something mechanical?
hahah man it was awesome he kept raving about the bike. made me smile
06-07-2009, 09:06 PM
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and 2 the front brakes do not pick up for quite a bit and the lever feels..like spongy but it sticks and kind of skips.. it does not feel anything like pulling on his new 600's front brakes.. is this commen with the hawk or should i be looking into something mechanical?
hahah man it was awesome he kept raving about the bike. made me smile
hahah man it was awesome he kept raving about the bike. made me smile
06-07-2009, 09:25 PM
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change the brake, clutch, and fork fluid. change the engine coolant as well. SeaFoam works GREAT as a fuel system cleaner and gas stabilizer. use it generously with your next fill up. The brakes should feel better with some fresh fluid and a good bleed.
check these posts for more useful info.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ght=mighty+vac
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...=spring+spruce
check these posts for more useful info.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ght=mighty+vac
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...=spring+spruce
06-07-2009, 09:32 PM
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06-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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change the brake, clutch, and fork fluid. change the engine coolant as well. SeaFoam works GREAT as a fuel system cleaner and gas stabilizer. use it generously with your next fill up. The brakes should feel better with some fresh fluid and a good bleed.
check these posts for more useful info.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ght=mighty+vac
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...=spring+spruce
check these posts for more useful info.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ght=mighty+vac
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...=spring+spruce
Thank you Shizzy. i will get that done this week. hey Shizzy do you ever eat black jack pizza?
06-07-2009, 10:10 PM
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06-07-2009, 10:26 PM
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Really the best thing to do for the brakes is to get some F4i calipers and MC on there.. not quite a direct swap, but with a bit of grinding they fit. (01/02 GSXR1000 calipers fit but are pricey these days)
06-08-2009, 09:16 AM
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Yes. The stock brakes are spongy. I've got 600rr calipers and MC while my dad's is still stock. The difference is night and day.
I've never used Seafoam or similar products on bikes but most people seem to agree that it works. If it were me I'd tear into the carbs and clean them by hand. That will give you a chance to see what else might be going on in there.
I've never used Seafoam or similar products on bikes but most people seem to agree that it works. If it were me I'd tear into the carbs and clean them by hand. That will give you a chance to see what else might be going on in there.
06-08-2009, 07:31 PM
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The stock brakes are disappointing. SS lines front and rear and EBC HH's up front and Kevlar in the back are a big improvement. One step up from that involves upgrading the front calipers and master cylinder using parts from other Hondas. There's a lot on this site about the swap.
06-08-2009, 08:33 PM
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I found a complete setup with CBR calipers, steel braided lines, and MC on ebay for $100 total. Keep your eyes open as they come by every now and then.
Every time I ride with i-4 bikes, they can't stop talking about the sound of the hawk. You will get that a lot... dont worry.
Every time I ride with i-4 bikes, they can't stop talking about the sound of the hawk. You will get that a lot... dont worry.
06-09-2009, 03:24 PM
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I found a complete setup with CBR calipers, steel braided lines, and MC on ebay for $100 total. Keep your eyes open as they come by every now and then.
Every time I ride with i-4 bikes, they can't stop talking about the sound of the hawk. You will get that a lot... dont worry.
Every time I ride with i-4 bikes, they can't stop talking about the sound of the hawk. You will get that a lot... dont worry.
06-09-2009, 03:45 PM
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1 maybe just oil throttle cable
2 if brakes seem that bad to your buddy , first bleed system with new fluid its only a coupla dollars
. if still not good possible hoses are past there best ,
you may or may not need to follow up with more work but , at this price it would be pretty inexpensive
so why not try them first !!
2 if brakes seem that bad to your buddy , first bleed system with new fluid its only a coupla dollars
. if still not good possible hoses are past there best , you may or may not need to follow up with more work but , at this price it would be pretty inexpensive
so why not try them first !!
06-09-2009, 05:45 PM
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1 maybe just oil throttle cable
2 if brakes seem that bad to your buddy , first bleed system with new fluid its only a coupla dollars . if still not good possible hoses are past there best ,
you may or may not need to follow up with more work but , at this price it would be pretty inexpensive
so why not try them first !!
2 if brakes seem that bad to your buddy , first bleed system with new fluid its only a coupla dollars
. if still not good possible hoses are past there best , you may or may not need to follow up with more work but , at this price it would be pretty inexpensive
so why not try them first !!
06-09-2009, 06:52 PM
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different front end will certainly run you more money and time. first bleed out what you got and then if needed upgrade. at $100, a new front brake setup isn't a lot to waste. you can also always resell it.
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