The 1989 Hawk GT rebuild was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But it is now running strong, and is clean, so I had to grab some pictures before the stainless steel pipes turn their normal straw color. The lengthy motor rebuild gave me time to polish aluminum things and also a reason to purchase a new pro Dremel. I guess during the winter I'll polish everything else. It is sort of a mild street rod, (Hawk Rod?) about 375 lbs now.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the build, especially to Bob Parcharidis for installing the rear spindle, Mark Comella for paint, and Mike Cardenas for wresting with the engine issues, wwresto for the trick parts, flyinelvis for the motor, and others I can't remember. Well, it took a long time, and I am an old guy. Also thanks to Danny Coe, who inspired me to build a pale imitation of his beautiful and somewhat faster SoCal Hawk.
I know most of the inmates don't like the stock Hawk bars, but they fit me, and I realized that when Honda accountants realized what this bike was going to cost, they dictated that those complex steel/aluminum bars should be rough ground and slathered with a thick coat of black paint. Yes, they are ugly and no wonder you don't like them. They look much better after eight hours of sanding and polishing.
Yes, we know that no Hawk project is "done" but finally Yetta (previous owner's name) is ready to ride. But is it really Yetta, since it has a new engine?
Rick
Wwresto tail tidy and rear brake stay, VFR800 rear wheel, fiberglass hugger, Fox shock, Corbin seat, Targa side plates, ST1300 tank pad, Fuel exhaust, frame sliders, aluminum radiator, lithium battery, Rick's regulator, billet gas cap, Napoleon mirrors, ASV levers, reshaped front fender, Progressive Suspension front springs and valve emulators, CBR600 front wheel, EBC ProLite rotor, Tokico front caliper, Lenac bracket.
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Thanks to everyone who helped with the build, especially to Bob Parcharidis for installing the rear spindle, Mark Comella for paint, and Mike Cardenas for wresting with the engine issues, wwresto for the trick parts, flyinelvis for the motor, and others I can't remember. Well, it took a long time, and I am an old guy. Also thanks to Danny Coe, who inspired me to build a pale imitation of his beautiful and somewhat faster SoCal Hawk.
I know most of the inmates don't like the stock Hawk bars, but they fit me, and I realized that when Honda accountants realized what this bike was going to cost, they dictated that those complex steel/aluminum bars should be rough ground and slathered with a thick coat of black paint. Yes, they are ugly and no wonder you don't like them. They look much better after eight hours of sanding and polishing.
Yes, we know that no Hawk project is "done" but finally Yetta (previous owner's name) is ready to ride. But is it really Yetta, since it has a new engine?
Rick
Wwresto tail tidy and rear brake stay, VFR800 rear wheel, fiberglass hugger, Fox shock, Corbin seat, Targa side plates, ST1300 tank pad, Fuel exhaust, frame sliders, aluminum radiator, lithium battery, Rick's regulator, billet gas cap, Napoleon mirrors, ASV levers, reshaped front fender, Progressive Suspension front springs and valve emulators, CBR600 front wheel, EBC ProLite rotor, Tokico front caliper, Lenac bracket.
Hawk GT650 Right MED.jpg
Hawk GT650 Bars MED.jpg
Hawk GT650 Engine MED.jpg
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