xboxxer

I actually don't doubt his expertise, from what I gathered from him he's just frustrated with the process and doesn't want to spend more time on it, and I don't have a problem with that. Disappointed? sure am, but nothing more than that. Taken apart due to regular maintenance, wanted to take the bike cross country late September and figured it would be a good idea to do check the valves and adjust if needed. He took the heads off because he said he heard chain noise. Diagnosis was the two rear head exhaust valves weren't sealing all the way and slightly bent. He gave me two option, buy a used head and slap it straight on or replace the valves, said that if I get the used head it's a much quicker and easier thing to do. So since he's busy, I understood that's the option he wanted, turns out I should have gotten the valves.

I'm not an engine guy, I know basic mechanics, I can change plugs, filters, oil etc. but not messing with the engine. I strongly believe that you must crawl before you run and this will be going over my head for certain.

He probably did all that, but got frustrated and didn't anticipate it taking so long so he got sick of working in it. Like I said above, disappointed I sure am, but I don't hold it against him.

cct's did not fail, but were probably close to it. This was just routine, but extensive maintenance. I wanted him to check the valves and sync the carbs etc. I'm not looking for the easier way out, just want some of the money back. Way I see it, if the trip doesn't happen this year, I'll be able to buy another hawk in a year or two but have my check book in check.

Thanks for the advice, but it really doesn't help me with my original request. I really want to know what I should be asking for, say for the frame, engine and all other parts. btw, I'm located in Fair Lawn, NJ.

I'm in Fair Lawn, NJ. Which is not that far from NH for a vacation at the shore, but too far to be convenient to help out. I sincerely appreciate the gesture though, you are super person just for offering. I would tackle this on my own if I felt I could do, but have literally zero confidence in doing it.

Little_Horse

sounds like to me you are dead set on parting it...

nuhawk

I think you miss the point the others are trying to make. You don't have any parts. Nobody needs stock stuff. If you're going to call it quits then sell it as a pile of parts for $1500 and hope that you can get it. Frame 300, gas tank if it's perfect 250-400, tail with seat and fairing 150, wheels 100, front forks 150. No offense but if you're not capable of fixing it are you any more capable of properly taking it apart? Save yourself the pain - dump it local as a piece.

xboxxer

Didn't miss the point, but then again I was asking for something else. No offense taken, but do you actually believe it takes the same skill level to disassemble a part as it does to repair to properly? Youv'e go to be kidding me.

Little_Horse

where are you located xboxxer?

nuhawk

It actually takes a greater level of skill to disassemble a mechanism that you are unfamiliar with.

xboxxer

As stated before, in Fair Lawn, NJ. Updated my signature to reflect. Still a long way away from Oregon

Please, I don't where you come off saying that. Taking a bike apart is a piece of cake, service manual optional. I took three bikes apart in the past, much more complex than the superhawk and it was cake. One thing I know is my limitations, and that said, there is no way you can compare the skill level for working on valves and engines components and taking a bike apart. I don't know what your angle is, but your comments make zero sense.

Little_Horse

I think alot of us die hard hawk riders hate to see a complete unwrecked superhawk get ripped apart because of something as silly as valves. Maybe Nuhawk is just voicing his opinion more forcefully but it still is an a bummer you are giving up. If you were closer to me I would either take it off your hands or help fix it. There are only getting fewer hawks out there.

You gotta understand people on this forum are on a whole a rebuilding crowd not a part it kinda crowd (unless it was wrecked). Overall its your decision, and in a day or two no one will care.

Roundboy

Great! I need parts! https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ad.php?t=19616

Thumper

12k miles and valve issues on a VTR, don't think so.

You are getting reamed and don't even know it.

If you were closer to TN i would fix it for you.

xboxxer

I'd cosider myself a huge fan of the bike too, but my common sense always prevails no matter what. Speaking with my head and not my heart, I will be picking up the bike today and towing it back home. Will take a look at the heads and show them to someone in a bike shop and see what's actually going on. But in response to keeping hawks on the road, sometimes a donor bike puts 5 or 6 bikes back on the road, so look at the glass half full rather than half empty. I really don't care how poeple think of me or this situation, figured this place was a good point to get some ideas for prices for parts. If I am not willing to save the bike, now I feel that ebay will be my choice.

Will let you know if I'll part it out first.

Perhaps, I don't like to think that way, but worse things have happened to me before. If I find someone to help me get this thing back on the road with minimal cost, that would be my first choice. Also, thank you for the gesture, next time I'm in TN, drinks are on me.

Forde

Thats some "buddy" you have there

I wouldnt part a bike for such a simple task, even if you leave it into a proper bike place to get done right it wont cost that much.

And i agree with nuhawk it does take skill to dissassemble a bike without ******* it up, you dont just go ripping into it

opsmgr

You need to run, not walk to another mechanic who knows what he's doing.

Valve adjustment is cake, working out the shims you need is easy (basic maths and a micrometer, or just read the damn shim), valve replacement is easy, especially when there's a spare head around.

Seriously, take it somewhere they know what they're doing, and won't get bored with the job half way through.

You don't have a problem with his professionalism ? I sure would.

Paul.

Forde

yeah i sure hope you didnt give him any money and id be raging that he made me buy all those parts, although i wouldnt have bought them lol

sell all the parts you have bought, get two new valves and get them fitted and all the valves adjusted, it is an easy job for any good mechanic

steve.g