JanM
Elite Hawker and Suspension Master
Last Activity: 3 Hours Ago
Joined: 12-13-2006
Location: Denmark
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So the 790 Duke has been around for a year or so - I think, solely based on reviews and hear-say - that it is an impressive bike... good as it is, better...Leave a comment:
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As a general approach, yes - but I am quite sure that you need to use the 650 engine (and build that to 696) as there are several differences between...Leave a comment:
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Yep - best thing to do for a 400 is to put in a 650 engine, then upgrade suspension. Nice project, but understandable if you do not want to keep it as...Leave a comment:
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He-he, I really like the KTM 790 Duke sans bodywork. I do like the bodywork of a Gilera Nordwest......Leave a comment:
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Maybe because the Aprilia RS660 was the lightweight twin that opened the door for heavy, expensive, smaller displacement bikes?
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Not bad. A nice breath of fresh air. And it is clearly a lower spec model as seen by the shock and fork axle clamps which has a boss for something not...Leave a comment:
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Even better are the SKF fork seals - and a bit more expensive. SKF Kit 41S. Please be sure to clean everything and remove any rust spots or other mechanical...Leave a comment:
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Well, I said look at - not in... your top comment is correct, of course, and in part also applies to stanchions
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Lots of options for modifying...Leave a comment:
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Just want to point out that when working/modifying the stanchions, it is important to be able to distinguish between the various types and how to work...Leave a comment:
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I think a complete VTR1000F frontend is a good upgrade to the Hawk. @JB fitted a VTR1000F frontend to his VFR and did a reshim, which is mentioned in...Leave a comment:
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And the above post also show why I usually say that fitting Racetech Goldvalve emulators is the best bang for the buck - you just need the service parts,...Leave a comment:
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Basically you need to remove the checkvalve at the bottom of the Hawk stanchion - easy in a fairly big lathe, can be done with an anglegrinder. This checkvalve...Leave a comment:
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No, don't recall that......Leave a comment:
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JanM replied to Judging interest Cylinder head and piston combinations, and a request for informationin Racing/TrackThis is great in too many was to explain - thanks. I really enjoy the stories of the old Hawks - the stories that couldn't or wouldn't be told at the...Leave a comment:
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