Bike is ready to ride
05-07-2017, 10:56 PM
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Bike is ready to ride
Hello a few months ago began my journey here and with my new bike. When I was thinking of getting it I asked here for advice and ultimately decided to buy a 2003 wrecked Superhawk for a grand. It had also been left outside for over a year without a cover. it started and ran and the engine and gears seemed strong. After delving into it I discovered two things. There was a fairing stay that had broken off and left a hole in the frame. Also the bike needed ALOT of little things. Here is a list of all the things I have done so far.
-both fork seals and new fork oil.
-plugs
-cam clearance and timing
-Manual CCT, Had to do the timing because my cam chain slipped.
-new grips, throttle sleeve, mirrors, brake lever was bent.
-Changed out the headlight
-changed the R/R for a mosfet from a CBR1000
-changed out the integrated blinker tail light because it didnt integrate no more.
-changed out the thermostat and temp sensor (gauge still doesnt work on the dash, although I did ground the gauge for a second and it does work)
-Cleaned the carbs, put some easy access vacuum hoses for carb balancing, didn't even need to balance the carbs.
-trimmed the tail area
-re routed the seat release, you dont have to use the key there is a small pull lever underneath the seat now. My key was getting bent.
-Minor body work, the tank dent got bondoed and painted but I used a different shade, gotta fix tat.
-cleaned chain, still good.
-new fluids.
-cleaned a little rust
-needs brakes and a few other small things
The thing runs good now and I wanted to thank you all for your help. I havent decided what to do about the hole in the front but I cant really sell it without taking a huge loss or spend $300-$900 swapping the frame or finding a welder. Im gonna ride it for now. It has been an adventure and I couldn't not have done it without referencing this forum, so much good info here. Thanks!
I did this as cheaply as possible, I still spent around 500 bucks to get it to this state. By no means a show bike, just an every day ride!
My bike as it sits
Before I bought it
-both fork seals and new fork oil.
-plugs
-cam clearance and timing
-Manual CCT, Had to do the timing because my cam chain slipped.
-new grips, throttle sleeve, mirrors, brake lever was bent.
-Changed out the headlight
-changed the R/R for a mosfet from a CBR1000
-changed out the integrated blinker tail light because it didnt integrate no more.
-changed out the thermostat and temp sensor (gauge still doesnt work on the dash, although I did ground the gauge for a second and it does work)
-Cleaned the carbs, put some easy access vacuum hoses for carb balancing, didn't even need to balance the carbs.
-trimmed the tail area
-re routed the seat release, you dont have to use the key there is a small pull lever underneath the seat now. My key was getting bent.
-Minor body work, the tank dent got bondoed and painted but I used a different shade, gotta fix tat.
-cleaned chain, still good.
-new fluids.
-cleaned a little rust
-needs brakes and a few other small things
The thing runs good now and I wanted to thank you all for your help. I havent decided what to do about the hole in the front but I cant really sell it without taking a huge loss or spend $300-$900 swapping the frame or finding a welder. Im gonna ride it for now. It has been an adventure and I couldn't not have done it without referencing this forum, so much good info here. Thanks!
I did this as cheaply as possible, I still spent around 500 bucks to get it to this state. By no means a show bike, just an every day ride!
My bike as it sits
Before I bought it
Last edited by 2wheel; 05-07-2017 at 10:59 PM. Reason: things
05-08-2017, 11:03 AM
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Location: Middletown, CT
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Well done. If you can fine someone with a twisted frame to can cut out the part that broken on yours then you just need a talented welder to tig it back in place. Mind you the steering head bearings will then need to be changed. For now I recommend some gaff or duct tape and cover the hole as the back side of the bearing are susceptible to dirt entering through the opening...
05-08-2017, 07:01 PM
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Squid
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This bike is great, I love it. The torque is so nice for city riding and that's the majority of my riding. I love this bike!! The clip ons are too low for my liking though. The handling is great and it so skinny! My first bike was a Suzuki VX800 and that was a great albeit underpowered bike but I loved the low end and skinniness. The superhawk is like it's big better looking brother. My previous bike was a FZ1 and while it handled ok and the top end was screaming I just appreciate the superhawk so much more. I have found a bike that I want to keep for a long time.
05-08-2017, 07:02 PM
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Well done. If you can fine someone with a twisted frame to can cut out the part that broken on yours then you just need a talented welder to tig it back in place. Mind you the steering head bearings will then need to be changed. For now I recommend some gaff or duct tape and cover the hole as the back side of the bearing are susceptible to dirt entering through the opening...
05-08-2017, 08:57 PM
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Location: Bisbee, AZ
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Hmmm. Apparently the hole left by crashing the faring stay is somewhat common. I would not have thought that.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...sh-lever-5145/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...sh-lever-5145/
05-08-2017, 11:01 PM
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Hmmm. Apparently the hole left by crashing the faring stay is somewhat common. I would not have thought that.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...sh-lever-5145/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...sh-lever-5145/
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