Q: looking into fitting the engine of an RC51 into my Superhawk
11-12-2009, 12:30 PM
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the engine, while perhaps a tiny bit weak, is the least of the weak links on the superhawk. you are perhaps tossing one of its single best virtue and keeping the rest!
what is your motivation or thinking behind it?
what is your motivation or thinking behind it?
11-12-2009, 04:39 PM
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11-12-2009, 05:31 PM
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11-12-2009, 05:36 PM
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The first part you need to replace is the frame... Not one point of it matches up, not engine mounts, nor the shape, width or lenght... And like indie said, the mounting point for the swingarm is missing... I'd say you will have about the same chance of getting a V8 in there...
11-12-2009, 05:48 PM
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I GOT IT! FIRST - replace the frame with one from an RC51!
then the engine should plop right in.
while at it, do the rc51 front end swap (search this forum for how to).
then since you are at it, buy a custom swingarm - no, wait, just modifiy the SP2 arm (search for a link). That should about do it. Then put in custom oil.
I would keep the SH shock and wheels though. And fairing, though it will take some modding to fit now.
then the engine should plop right in.
while at it, do the rc51 front end swap (search this forum for how to).
then since you are at it, buy a custom swingarm - no, wait, just modifiy the SP2 arm (search for a link). That should about do it. Then put in custom oil.
I would keep the SH shock and wheels though. And fairing, though it will take some modding to fit now.
11-12-2009, 07:30 PM
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11-12-2009, 08:47 PM
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Rough crowd.....
Gear driven cam noise is what he wants. Maybe he doesn't need the 51 engine. Let's think outside the box here.
Simply disassemble a good Hawk engine and take a file to most of the gears, to the point that when assembled they make some gear noise.
By the time it actually fails or becomes a problem the bike will probably be with the next owner or the one after that. Honda engines are tough. Enjoy!
There I fixed it.
Next up for modification, I want my bike to sound like a ducati with a dry clutch I was wondering if anyone has tried to swap out a Superhawk clutch with a Ducati. They are both V-twins. Maybe plug up the oil passages and add a couple of brackets or something.
Nothing like some Newbie on Newbie violence.
Hey it's all in fun! Welcome to the forum.
Gear driven cam noise is what he wants. Maybe he doesn't need the 51 engine. Let's think outside the box here.
Simply disassemble a good Hawk engine and take a file to most of the gears, to the point that when assembled they make some gear noise.
By the time it actually fails or becomes a problem the bike will probably be with the next owner or the one after that. Honda engines are tough. Enjoy!
There I fixed it.
Next up for modification, I want my bike to sound like a ducati with a dry clutch I was wondering if anyone has tried to swap out a Superhawk clutch with a Ducati. They are both V-twins. Maybe plug up the oil passages and add a couple of brackets or something.
Nothing like some Newbie on Newbie violence.
Hey it's all in fun! Welcome to the forum.
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