New guy, and New hawk
08-01-2009, 10:27 AM
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New guy, and New hawk
well the hawk isn't so new, but it still turns heads.
Its a 98, painted black (horribly i might add). Remus Grand Prix exhaust, my own custom seat with ostrich imitation covering. I have not a clue what else was done to it... but someone was having some fun with it before I grabbed it.
Had a few questions...
Cant tell if the forks are stock or not...
Has braided lines on front, is the rear necessary?
(brainless question) where is the oil dip stick?
can you get headers off without engine removal?
Is the there a trick to the above question?
Fairing removal for painting, anything I need to be aware of?
Need better mirrors, preferably with running/turns integrated (have pictures?)
Best performance (power) upgrades?
Its a 98, painted black (horribly i might add). Remus Grand Prix exhaust, my own custom seat with ostrich imitation covering. I have not a clue what else was done to it... but someone was having some fun with it before I grabbed it.
Had a few questions...
Cant tell if the forks are stock or not...
Has braided lines on front, is the rear necessary?
(brainless question) where is the oil dip stick?
can you get headers off without engine removal?
Is the there a trick to the above question?
Fairing removal for painting, anything I need to be aware of?
Need better mirrors, preferably with running/turns integrated (have pictures?)
Best performance (power) upgrades?
08-01-2009, 12:11 PM
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-Forks look stock to me
-I have stock front and rear brake lines and they both work fine.
-There is no dipstick, right below the case cover (very right pic) there is a small round window, warm up the engine and hold the bike upright the oil should be right in the middle of the window
-Never removed headers or fairings, sorry
-Yes the mirrirs suck, look up the FZ1 mod
-I have stock front and rear brake lines and they both work fine.
-There is no dipstick, right below the case cover (very right pic) there is a small round window, warm up the engine and hold the bike upright the oil should be right in the middle of the window
-Never removed headers or fairings, sorry
-Yes the mirrirs suck, look up the FZ1 mod
08-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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Headers come off very easy without removing engine, have done it many times.
Most people don't waste the time or money on upgrading the lines for rear brakes.
Most people don't waste the time or money on upgrading the lines for rear brakes.
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08-01-2009, 02:21 PM
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Hey there FireRescue, you can remove headers without removing engine. Start by loosening all clamps where sections come together, & also where headers connect to cans. Next remove 10mm header nuts, where headers connect to exhaust ports. As for removing fairing/bodywork that's a little more complicated, but not too hard. Recommend getting shop manual or downloading on-line (do search on here) for PDF format. I'm running Spiegler brake lines fore & aft which give a much firmer feel over the OEM lines. OEM lines tend to expand more when fluid heats up. So are you Air Force? I retired in 98, was in CE Electrical Power Production./Aircraft Arresting Systems.
08-01-2009, 06:21 PM
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MOONSTER: Yes I am USAF, stationed at Randolph. I am active duty over here, been around here for about 4 years now. I know you AAS guys very well, as it is part of my job keeping the aircraft safe here. I'm sure you know, the BAK-15 is a piece of work... <bangs head>
To be honest, I must be a bit slow... I haven't seen any clamps to loosen, but will venture out to the bike to take a look see again.
To be honest, I must be a bit slow... I haven't seen any clamps to loosen, but will venture out to the bike to take a look see again.
08-01-2009, 09:12 PM
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She looks pretty good to me. Don't waste too much time trying to make the bike look better...worry about your skills and those chicken strips. The best performance upgrade is to learn how to ride faster, not a faster bike.
When did you go to Goodfellow?
When did you go to Goodfellow?
08-02-2009, 07:06 AM
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Liquid: SEAT IS AWESOME, haven't sat on a Corbin or Sargent made for these bikes, but feels very very cushy. The ostrich texture really helps the crotch on hard stops, and the wife doesn't feel like she's slipping off the back anymore... Got it done for $150 took 4 hours. You have to see the paint in person, 98's came red right? well this went from factory red to fairing ON sprayed yellow (lots of overspray), and a fairing off spray can black. Looks like skin almost, very coarse.
Hotbrakes: I have decent skills on the bike, I actually learned track on a TL1000. Great bike, dunno why I ever went to an I4 after that. I want the bike to look at least sexy again, I fell in love with this bike from a friends 2004 with black/gold combo... very nice.
Went to Goodfellow in 2005...
Hotbrakes: I have decent skills on the bike, I actually learned track on a TL1000. Great bike, dunno why I ever went to an I4 after that. I want the bike to look at least sexy again, I fell in love with this bike from a friends 2004 with black/gold combo... very nice.
Went to Goodfellow in 2005...
08-02-2009, 06:36 PM
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Cool, I was there in 2000. There's another guy from crash crew on here. I had a TL as well, but we never meshed like the Superhawk and I do. I4's are fun on the track but boring on the street. A friend of mine rode my RC51 last night and he was very surprised with its power even though he rides a 1000RR.
Fairing removal- Both sides and the headlight come off as one piece. Remove the allen bolts on the side fairings, mirrors, and there are 2 maybe 4 dammit screws on the inside around the front cylinder. The dammit screws are plastic pop screw thingys that you remove with a phillips head and just enough pressure to turn the head but not so much that you pop the head back in. Disconnect the headlight at the black plastic connector that goes into the big rubber boot and once you have the fairing pulled out a few inches disconnect the 3rd eye connector which can be done with one hand while the other holds the fairings.
Getting the sides apart is a little trickier because all the screws are recessed in deep holes, but once you get those out its just a matter of working the tabs loose. The tabs are pretty strong but don't force them or I'm sure they will break.
The tail section is pretty self explanatory, 2 allens on the sides, 2 phillips under the seat, disconnect the brake lights and she's off.
Fairing removal- Both sides and the headlight come off as one piece. Remove the allen bolts on the side fairings, mirrors, and there are 2 maybe 4 dammit screws on the inside around the front cylinder. The dammit screws are plastic pop screw thingys that you remove with a phillips head and just enough pressure to turn the head but not so much that you pop the head back in. Disconnect the headlight at the black plastic connector that goes into the big rubber boot and once you have the fairing pulled out a few inches disconnect the 3rd eye connector which can be done with one hand while the other holds the fairings.
Getting the sides apart is a little trickier because all the screws are recessed in deep holes, but once you get those out its just a matter of working the tabs loose. The tabs are pretty strong but don't force them or I'm sure they will break.
The tail section is pretty self explanatory, 2 allens on the sides, 2 phillips under the seat, disconnect the brake lights and she's off.
08-07-2009, 07:21 PM
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I know a guy who is really good at seat coverings, and he walked me through it... it may look D&G, but it rides like a Brazilian supermodel... Good curves, great looks, and most importantly easy on the family jewels.
08-07-2009, 08:20 PM
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Oh yeah, welcome!! Nice bike mate!!
Steve..
08-07-2009, 08:58 PM
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PM sent, thank you sir. AND... I do appreciate the comments on the bike.
I have a new idea I've been toying with... an all black (except engine) 996, I've decided to do "ghost" graphics on the bodywork with a reaper in a dark dark grey to offset the design from the satin black i'm hoping to do. I may change the vinyl stickers to say Reaper996 instead of the standard SuperHawk 996... just to add to the mystique of an already relatively unknown bike...
I have a new idea I've been toying with... an all black (except engine) 996, I've decided to do "ghost" graphics on the bodywork with a reaper in a dark dark grey to offset the design from the satin black i'm hoping to do. I may change the vinyl stickers to say Reaper996 instead of the standard SuperHawk 996... just to add to the mystique of an already relatively unknown bike...
08-07-2009, 09:51 PM
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UPDATE, I spoke with the PO and he says there is a Stage one on this... which explains the popping during decel. He says its jetted for K&N but he never got around to getting a K&N... another thing to add to the list...
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