Hi everyone,
Just picked up my 89 hawk this past weekend, which was left out in a shed for the past 5 years.. Been working on my 00 SV since I bought it about 4 years ago, so figured I can take on this restoration challenge.
First thing, the tank was half full of nasty orange "fluid" and chunks of varnish and dark brown flakes. Believing these to be rust, I headed out to Home Depot today and picked up two gallons of phosphoric acid. Going to get some small nuts and try to get the tank cleaned this weekend. Will also replace the filter screen inside the tank, and ordered the fuel filter to pick up any left over gunk/flakes.
Wish me luck, and hope to be able to enjoy my hawk soon!
One question, what's everyone's thoughts on the replacement spark plug wires? The ones on the bike show cracks on them, and I'm wondering if I should search for OEM ones or are there aftermarket ones that are cheaper and better?
Thanks,
Rick
Just picked up my 89 hawk this past weekend, which was left out in a shed for the past 5 years.. Been working on my 00 SV since I bought it about 4 years ago, so figured I can take on this restoration challenge.
First thing, the tank was half full of nasty orange "fluid" and chunks of varnish and dark brown flakes. Believing these to be rust, I headed out to Home Depot today and picked up two gallons of phosphoric acid. Going to get some small nuts and try to get the tank cleaned this weekend. Will also replace the filter screen inside the tank, and ordered the fuel filter to pick up any left over gunk/flakes.
Wish me luck, and hope to be able to enjoy my hawk soon!
One question, what's everyone's thoughts on the replacement spark plug wires? The ones on the bike show cracks on them, and I'm wondering if I should search for OEM ones or are there aftermarket ones that are cheaper and better?
Thanks,
Rick
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