Damn I thought you were going to keep it?

If you decide to whip up another batch of those carbon carb support plates let me know :) I couldn't be bothered with doing it myself at this point.....

ok, maybe I don't need them that bad then......lol

I just ordered a set of the 105mm bolts (that hold everything together) out of aluminum. Won't save me a ton of weight but it is up high and didn't cost too much so what the hell....

Looks good Hawkster. Where did you buy your CF plate from? Thickness? Double sided?

I think a different tail would really complement the sharp look the bike has. Somehow the stock tail is kinda bulbous.

still a bit big. go all out custom slick!

Hawkster, keep up the awesome work. This could be the VTROM(VTR of the millineum):). I can't wait to see your bike finished. Are you going to finish it up as a streetfighter? It would be kind of a shame to cover all your work with a fairing.

Yeah that rs tail is prettly sweet lookin. slim with a nicely curved undertail.

Looking great bud! looks like RS125 tail is not needed anymore.

That tail looks kinda bulky. Doesn't quite flow into the rest of the bike. But your fairing selection will look great. Not bagging on you, I wish I had your talent.

Great motivation to go on a diet :)

Don't answer! It's a trap!

hawkster996-Any more progress on your awesome VTR? Get going, spring riding season is just a few months away!!!!!:D

Pics!!!

Hawkster-Glad to see you're making progress again:), keep it up. Many are looking forward to seeing your Shawk finished.

Hawkster-Those calipers look nice. Your workmanship is great, keep it up. I look forward to your updates, being just a parts changer myself.

My hawk is pretty stock
http://i56.tinypic.com/2ed5lc5.jpg

Hawkster,
That rs250 tail is a perfect match for the fairing (the Spanish one) you've chosen. LED's are probably the best bet for your tail and signal lights, flush mount them.

I like the wave rotors just fine. The TBR exhaust sounds great and works well with the rest of the mods.

Your hawk is coming along fine, keep it up!

Almost three years in this build! Lots of love and dedication to this bike you have. Can't wait to see it finished. I'm starting a build of my own so it's fun to read all the mods and problems that you have run into and overcome. Be proud of youself man! This bike is going to be beautiful!

hawxster996-Any more progress? Your Hawk has the potential to be one of the best builds ever on this site! Many are watching and waiting. GET TO WORK

Dude,
We haven't give up on ya yet!:p

Thanks you made me feel better knowing I'm not alone. My pride and joy '98 superhawk has been sitting 95% finished in the corner of my garage for probably 6 years now...hope to finish it after this year when I'm done with school. Having said that we would still love to see yours finished! :)

project vtr redo
 

been working on it getting to where I like it :P

as far as upgrades ?
new ss front rotors
partial bafflectomy
new custom painted plastic
L.E.D.'s on motor and running lights in place of front reflecters
new filter
new handgrips and clutch/ shift lever
new windscreen tinted db
new chain

Awesome! Finally got the itch to get some stuff done, hey? Can't wait to see 'er finished.

tail looks great, nicely done!!!

I do not understand how you fixed the subframe, I see an attachment point on the highest point of the original setting, but I do not see any other setting, you can tell me?
I'm also on a heavy project on my VTR and I get to the end, and when I look at your work, I like what you did, the tail is very nice, I hate to see more;)

it is my understanding, but the inking two points are very close to the plans, they are not too close? it carries a large lever arm on hardware, it does not give too much flexibility in the assembly?

Cool it is very interesting that, then I'll think about it may be for the rest of my bike, normally by the end of the week EMC Suspension, I have built my shock absorber, so after thinking about it body

Hawkster996-Glad you're back at it. Looks good, keep it going!:D

The bike looks great Hawkster!

Nice! That almost looks like a solid chunk of aluminum. Pretty cool looking. That part, are you going to paint it or polish it, or...?

Hawkster, You must have another bike.

In the middle of your build I really liked the front header pipe.
The way that it wrapped around was classic.


Why did you go away from that style of pipe?


Still many things to be admired.


I am flattered that we tied.


Come on man, get it on the road.


I have a new Tuono V4 coming in May but the HAWK stays.


We, or I am watching this build with much anticipation.

looks to me like the exhaust is right where ur feet will be..?

how long have you been going with this??? the picture in the OP is dated 2003!!! is this hawk over 10 years in the making???

looking good mate

Motorcycle porn :)

Just a quick question. Like you, I'm making carb brackets out of carbon fiber. How thick is the CF you made yours from? Judging from the pictures, it looks like almost 3/16" or thicker. I ended up going with 1/8".

I can't wait untill you get your bike on the road! Seeing your updates lights a fire under my ass to get the little projects done on my bike.

Keep at in man!

Man, I love that frame.

I am in total awe of this bike and can't wait until it's done.


Bravo, keep going man, this thing is inspirational and like many others on here I want to see it done!

Hey Mate,

Don't stop now!


Keep goin. Would love a video of Hawks face when he rides this thing for the first time!


Effen priceless I'd say.

This is incredible. If you can get that front fairing to line up with the tail section like in the splice you will have a such a sick look.

Thank you. And I'm sorry. I didn't see you already answered that back in post #82 or #83. I'm a putz sometimes. :lol:

I've seen someone make thier motorcycle subframe out of carbon fiber rods and it looks pretty sweet.

That frame is sexy. Keep going bro.

Would you hurry up and finish already... jk

Ive been following this build since the beginning and i think im almost as excited to see it done then you are, the only difference being i cant ride it when its done lol...

Keep up the great work man!