I'm Hawk GT official. Back on two wheels after a few years. My late 70's KZs are in the rearview. This '88 came to me well sorted. I have to loosen the chain and I'm switching to higher VFR750 clip-ons. You'll probably find me scratching my head around here.
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'88 Tempest Gray with a Supertrapp and low F1 bars.
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Originally Posted by 6 View PostWelcome. Nice looking hawk. That Supertrap looks nice and clean as well.
here's to many happy miles on it.
What are your plan for it?
I successfully loosened the chain so it doesn't moan when someone of my considerable stature rides it. My first victory. Well, second, after replacing the low bars and making everything operable again.
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Noce Hawk.
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to watch out for that Corbin seat pressing down on the cowl and causing cracks on the mounting tabs.
If you were looking for a support group you're barking up the wrong tree. This place is fulla enablers dude. - Shooter77us
The bitterness of low quality lingers long after the thrill of a low price has gone. - RacerX450
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Originally Posted by BKSmarty View Post
Thank you. Yeah the can is pretty and purrs. My plans are to drive it as much as possible! I was trying to put stock handlebars back on it, but the PO who gave it lower F1 clip-ons cut all the cables and brake lines correctly, ruining my plans. I guess I'll ride it like this for now.
I successfully loosened the chain so it doesn't moan when someone of my considerable stature rides it. My first victory. Well, second, after replacing the low bars and making everything operable again.
Lots of goys out there with standard cables and clip ons who would want those...Don't spend money and buy, spend time and learn.
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Originally Posted by BKSmarty View Post
Hmm, interesting. Where's the right place to find that trade?
If i had a hawk here with me id personally trade with you. But i don't and pleanty of guys/gals on here need shorter cables and brake line.Don't spend money and buy, spend time and learn.
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Originally Posted by 6 View Post
Id start right here,
If i had a hawk here with me id personally trade with you. But i don't and pleanty of guys/gals on here need shorter cables and brake line.
I currently ride CBR600 F1 Clip-ons, about 1/2" rise. I have a pair from a VFR750 on standby with about 1 1/4" rise. But now I've seen in the canyonchasers article that maybe VFR800 is a sweet spot, at just lower than stock. I kind of want to ride them each before I decide, including original bars.
Is it wrong or a problem to have some extra length in there?
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Originally Posted by BKSmarty View PostIs it wrong or a problem to have some extra length in there?Don't spend money and buy, spend time and learn.
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