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    #1

    Seat question

    The stock seat of the Hawk is rumoured to be it`s weak point. it tends to break off off after a while. (ask GTR647 )

    and my ass starts hurting after a while on the stock seat. so I was wondering; what after market seats are availble that just bolt up on the excisting mounting points? I don`t want to rebuild half my Hawk to mount another seat. so are there any seats that just bolt up on the original subframe?
    What was the start of all this?
    When did the cogs of my Hawk begin to turn?
    Perhaps it is impossible to grasp the answer now,
    from deep within the flow of time...

    But, for a certainty, back then,
    I loved it so much, yet hated so many.
    I hurt others and was hurt myself...

    Yet even then, I rode like the wind,
    whilst my laughter echoed
    under cerulean skies...
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    #2
    I very much doubt it. You'd still be left with something that is fugly unless you're handy with plastics anyway.

    I'd disagree that the Hawk is uncomfortable anyway, as it goes, but totally agree that maintaining the rear plastics is a right royal PITA. I still think that the Hawk rear end is one of the prettiest on a bike of that era (and since come to that).
    '95 ShaftHawk 650P>
    Front: Bros Mk2 front wheel; Mk1 forks; MetalGear disc; NC30 caliper; cb1 yoke.
    Breathing: Hacked up and shortened ART tri-can on collector and link pipe from DemonTweeks.
    Other: RGV bars; DefT dash; modded subframe; modded rearsets; relocated ignition.

    '91 Bros 650 Mk1>
    Currently off the road.

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      #3
      The seat or the cowl?

      Corbin makes a couple seats for the Hawk that "bolt" right up...
      BIKES: Honda: RC31 Racebike/ NT650 Streetbike, DUCATI: None at the moment.
      Former MSF Rider Coach / Trackday Instructor/ Expert Roadracer #116
      "I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow."

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        #4
        Originally Posted by Doc
        The seat or the cowl?

        Corbin makes a couple seats for the Hawk that "bolt" right up...
        well, both actually. sorry, I should have been more clear about that.

        Corbin eh? I`ve heard the name. I`ll see if I can dig something up.
        What was the start of all this?
        When did the cogs of my Hawk begin to turn?
        Perhaps it is impossible to grasp the answer now,
        from deep within the flow of time...

        But, for a certainty, back then,
        I loved it so much, yet hated so many.
        I hurt others and was hurt myself...

        Yet even then, I rode like the wind,
        whilst my laughter echoed
        under cerulean skies...

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          #5
          See pics of my old bike with the Corbin Here.

          Honda Hawk GT Forum
          http://www.hawkgtforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=176&highlight=kuwaitihawk
          BIKES: Honda: RC31 Racebike/ NT650 Streetbike, DUCATI: None at the moment.
          Former MSF Rider Coach / Trackday Instructor/ Expert Roadracer #116
          "I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow."

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            #6
            3 problems with Corbin: very expensive, significantly taller than original, much heavier.
            "It's only getting worse."


            MY rides: '97 VFR750, '90 Red Hawk, '88 Blue/Black Hawk, '86 RWB VFR700 (3), '86 Yamaha Radian, '90 VTR250, '89 VTR250 (2), '73 CB125, '66 Yamaha YL-1

            Sold: '86 FJ1200, '92 ZX-7, '90 Radian, '73 CB750, '89 all-white Hawk, '88 blue Hawk, '86 FZ600, '86 Yam Fazer 700 , '89 VTR250, '87 VFR700F2, '86 VFR700F.

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              #7
              and bigger area ... i had problems with sliding around cuz im skinny.
              Avatar courtesy of http://www.elizabethraab.com/
              1988 Honda Hawk NT650 GT

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                #8
                I hate the stock seat. The corbin does make you feel a little more "perched" on top, but it means no sliding into the tank!
                '89 Hawk GT

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                  #9
                  Originally Posted by MasterBates
                  and bigger area ... i had problems with sliding around cuz im skinny.
                  That was one of my worries also. the faster ass-adjusting becomes impossible when a seat is too broad.
                  What was the start of all this?
                  When did the cogs of my Hawk begin to turn?
                  Perhaps it is impossible to grasp the answer now,
                  from deep within the flow of time...

                  But, for a certainty, back then,
                  I loved it so much, yet hated so many.
                  I hurt others and was hurt myself...

                  Yet even then, I rode like the wind,
                  whilst my laughter echoed
                  under cerulean skies...

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                    #10
                    klier (dutch word)



                    I saw a nice looking one on "marktplaats" (dutch trading site), i'll see if i can find it again.
                    also known as Pretpiloot.

                    riding the scraphawk, and the Frankenstein CB250RS

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                      #11
                      looks like time for a Duc tail transplant there!!!
                      1988 "BlackHawk" project
                      1989 "RallyHawk" is Chuck's now!
                      1988 "The Gray" Tempest Gray Metallic stocker

                      I can't tell you how peaceful it is. Shinya Kimura
                      People who know ride Hawks. Riot

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                        #12
                        Or just give hawkgt (motor-forum) a shout.. he can do magic to your seat,
                        re-upholstering and even re-foam it so i've heard
                        1989 type I - F2 front end - Technoflex rear shock - K&N Filter - Dynojet kit - Braking Discs - Rizoma indicators - Rizoma mirrors - hiperform exhaust... hmmm what's next?!

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                          #13
                          Originally Posted by Pixel375
                          Or just give hawkgt (motor-forum) a shout.. he can do magic to your seat,
                          re-upholstering and even re-foam it so i've heard
                          Who's that?
                          1988 "BlackHawk" project
                          1989 "RallyHawk" is Chuck's now!
                          1988 "The Gray" Tempest Gray Metallic stocker

                          I can't tell you how peaceful it is. Shinya Kimura
                          People who know ride Hawks. Riot

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                            #14
                            Originally Posted by douglas.thompson
                            Originally Posted by Pixel375
                            Or just give hawkgt (motor-forum) a shout.. he can do magic to your seat,
                            re-upholstering and even re-foam it so i've heard
                            Who's that?
                            a dutch Hawker that was a hint for Dash
                            also known as Pretpiloot.

                            riding the scraphawk, and the Frankenstein CB250RS

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                              #15
                              Originally Posted by douglas.thompson
                              looks like time for a Duc tail transplant there!!!
                              that would be a Cagiva Mito transplant for me already got the plans and bodywork layin' around
                              also known as Pretpiloot.

                              riding the scraphawk, and the Frankenstein CB250RS

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