Project Superhawk "What is he gonna do this time"
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Project Superhawk "What is he gonna do this time"
Some of you may remember my famous quest to turn my superhawk into a Supermoto that I pondered over a year ago.
That project was quite a challenge, fraught peril and papercuts, with multiple people fearing for the safety of my life. However with much dedication and the advice of the amazing members of this forum, I ended up finishing that project with a bike that was nearly identical to a Husky SM610 in every aspect, except the mirrors. It was quite the success.
Now back to the present, in a new year, I once again find myself itching to begin a new project with the Superhawk. I may find myself turning to seek the advice the many engineers, their Dads, and any other member who can contribute insight to complete the project. Through my experience as a home-bred mechanic, backed by limited funds, and my sheer boredom at times, hopefully this project too can reach a successful conclusion.
The completed SumoHawk project:
My unsuspecting Superhawk:
...To be continued
That project was quite a challenge, fraught peril and papercuts, with multiple people fearing for the safety of my life. However with much dedication and the advice of the amazing members of this forum, I ended up finishing that project with a bike that was nearly identical to a Husky SM610 in every aspect, except the mirrors. It was quite the success.
Now back to the present, in a new year, I once again find myself itching to begin a new project with the Superhawk. I may find myself turning to seek the advice the many engineers, their Dads, and any other member who can contribute insight to complete the project. Through my experience as a home-bred mechanic, backed by limited funds, and my sheer boredom at times, hopefully this project too can reach a successful conclusion.
The completed SumoHawk project:
My unsuspecting Superhawk:
...To be continued
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Tried mounting the gsx-r tail to the stock subframe, however that looks like it won't work well. I am thinking of retro-fitting the gsxr subframe instead.
Hmm, what could this be for:
Hmm, what could this be for:
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So I did a mock-up of the GSXR subframe on the Superhawk frame, and it looks like if I mount it using the top mount, I will end up with a large gap between the tank and the seat. I will remove the stock subframe fully this weekend and I will do another mockup, but I may use mount it using the lower mounts and a custom upper mount bracket. I just need to make sure it doesn't interfere with the rear shock.
I will also be mounting the forks.
I will also be mounting the forks.
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Quote: "However with much dedication and the advice of the amazing members of this forum, I ended up finishing that project with a bike that was nearly identical to a Husky SM610 in every aspect, except the mirrors."
Do you have pictures of this finished product???
Do you have pictures of this finished product???
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He purchased a SM610
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Alright, just ordered some 929 clip-ons, as well as some cbr coil caps, which will eliminate the stock coils mounted on the subframe. I will be mocking up the subframe later this week or this weekend.
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Well it's been a while since I updated, so I decided to do some work. No pictures today though, those will come tomorrow.
I finally got the 929 clip-ons, which raised the how I sit by quite a bit, which I am pleased about. I also got the CBR coil caps installed, so the stock coils have officially been tossed.
I also finally got around to the tail section today. This basically consisted of me pulling off the tail-piece, removing the rear section of the wire harness from the stock sub-frame, removing the battery, and removing the plastic wheel well. Since I live on an Air Force base, I left the stock subframe on there for now so it at least looks somewhat decent(they will say something if it's too ridiculous).
Tomorrow I will begin mocking up the GSXR subframe, and I will find a way to mount it to the stock frame. Then I can mount the GSXR tail-piece, and it should look a lot more modern with that tail.
It also has the 600 sticker, so they'll wonder why I blast by them with ease.
Just kidding, a hawk is about the same as a 600.
After that I'm going to paint the front fairing and tank white with a red stripe down the middle. Should look pretty good when it's finished.
Also, I'm thinking of chopping the splitter off the stock header and turning it into a left-exit exhaust. And after that, maybe getting a vfr swingarm setup. Thoughts on this?
I finally got the 929 clip-ons, which raised the how I sit by quite a bit, which I am pleased about. I also got the CBR coil caps installed, so the stock coils have officially been tossed.
I also finally got around to the tail section today. This basically consisted of me pulling off the tail-piece, removing the rear section of the wire harness from the stock sub-frame, removing the battery, and removing the plastic wheel well. Since I live on an Air Force base, I left the stock subframe on there for now so it at least looks somewhat decent(they will say something if it's too ridiculous).
Tomorrow I will begin mocking up the GSXR subframe, and I will find a way to mount it to the stock frame. Then I can mount the GSXR tail-piece, and it should look a lot more modern with that tail.
It also has the 600 sticker, so they'll wonder why I blast by them with ease.
Just kidding, a hawk is about the same as a 600. After that I'm going to paint the front fairing and tank white with a red stripe down the middle. Should look pretty good when it's finished.
Also, I'm thinking of chopping the splitter off the stock header and turning it into a left-exit exhaust. And after that, maybe getting a vfr swingarm setup. Thoughts on this?
Last edited by Just_Nick; Feb 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM.
