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    #1

    change for strap???

    Any of you guy's know where I could find info to replace the chain to a strap?

    And any comments on that mod would be apreciated good or bad. I know it was done, I found some pics on the net.

    Thanks
    Its not gone yet and I already regret selling it.
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    #2
    Balou,
    how do you mean?
    Are you thinking of turning your Hawk into a Buell or a BMW?? Belt drive?

    Marc

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      #3
      A lister did post a picture of a Hawk/Bros with a belt drve some time ago.
      I'm sure it was on a bike in Europe and all the USA listers were commenting on how big the (air brake) number plate was on the back.
      "Life may begin at 40, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 150."

      • '88 in Candy Flair Blue + '90 in Italian Red
      • Ohlins Rear Shock
      • F2 front wheel
      • VFR750 rear wheel
      • Hiperform seat&headers
      • MSMotorsport Seat Cowl
      • Steve Lenac Tokico six pot caliper

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        #4
        I just remembered where I saw it and it looks like a German company
        did it
        "Life may begin at 40, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 150."

        • '88 in Candy Flair Blue + '90 in Italian Red
        • Ohlins Rear Shock
        • F2 front wheel
        • VFR750 rear wheel
        • Hiperform seat&headers
        • MSMotorsport Seat Cowl
        • Steve Lenac Tokico six pot caliper

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          #5
          That belt does'nt do much for me but them forks are the business. Does anybody know what they are off and what they're like to fit.

          ARCIE 31
          If your not livin' on the edge your taking up too much room

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            #6
            Exacly brewsy, as I can see and read, you guy's don't see any advantage?

            I pesonnaly like the belt drive for its cleanliness mainly but I have little knowledge on what is best (reliabilaty and performance wise). The picture that JR posted is the only thing that I found maybe I should search more.

            Thanks for the reply.
            Its not gone yet and I already regret selling it.

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              #7
              Balou,
              obviously nobody can tell you what you should or shouldnt do but I would guess that this isnt a kit you can buy off the shelf. If I'm correct then to change to belt drive would be a LOT of work and fabrication, unless of course the dimensions on the Hawk SA match either a Buell or BM exactly.
              I dont know how you ride or the mileage you do but frankly for the hassle of adding lube once in a while and perhaps cleaning the swing arm up a chain cant really be beaten.
              But as ever beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
              If you do decide to go 'belt' take plenty of photos and let us all see your progress!!

              Marc

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