April 4th, 2012, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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1989 Honda Hawk GT
I don't know if anyone knows much about Honda's Hawk GT, but it was a pretty unique bike for it's time. This is the only pic I could find of mine - a 1989 model. This was taken "a while ago". I did most of my first time learning on an old single-cylinder Honda but this is what I consider my "first bike". Wish I still had her!
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April 4th, 2012, 03:49 AM | #2 |
is stunning! ;)
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Are they the ones that had a single sided swingarm? They were called the Revere in Europe, they had a few differences but were pretty much the same bike, kinda remind me of an old Ducati.
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April 4th, 2012, 04:45 AM | #4 |
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a member on here @k-os is currently building up 2 of these, an 88 and 89, i believe one has a F4i front and the other a 929 front. i saw them myself in person over the weekend when i went to pick up a corbin seat from him. and they look pretty badass! i'm sure @k-os will post up some pictures and more details when he is finished.
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April 4th, 2012, 07:44 AM | #5 |
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Two Brothers just came out with a wicked full system for the GT. and they actually listened to some of the feedback about other systems on forums.
http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50GT-FULL.html sounds wicked and has huge performance gains |
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April 4th, 2012, 08:16 AM | #6 | |
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April 4th, 2012, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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My 1988 as it was last Summer. Ducati 748 subframe, tail, and tank, CBR954 Front end, Supertrapp headers with M4 exhaust canister, now has R6 rearset with custom CNC'd rearset adjusters, Koso RX-2N Gauge, VFR 8 spoke rear wheel, Need to finish up electrical work and getting it painted and parts powdercoated.
My 1989 that I picked up in pieces. CBRF4i front end recently rebuilt by myself, VFR 5 spoke rear wheel, Two Brothers Full Exhaust, Tyga Rearsets, powdercoated frame, subframe, and swingarm, Needs to have assembly finished up. Carbs need to be cleaned and jetted and mounted. Rear wheel to be stripped and powdercoated (it's just painted right now). |
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April 4th, 2012, 11:46 AM | #8 | |
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Yeah - tassles - really - a gift from one of the Harley guys I used to ride with - it was a tradition. I passed them on to another new rider eventually. I knew there was kind of a cult following for these bikes. Love my 650, but still think about the Hawk! K-os: that looks like fun... good luck with the project! |
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April 5th, 2012, 06:56 AM | #9 |
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k-os wow! That's hardly a Hawk anymore! more like a small displacement Ducati It'll sound right and everything
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September 16th, 2014, 02:42 PM | #10 |
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they staggered the crank so it fires like a 90 degree twin without the 90 degree cylinder placement. I've raced and owned them over the years. Sold my last one to get a Superhawk and it wasn't the same around town.
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September 16th, 2014, 07:30 PM | #12 |
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To make their offset and v angle equal 90 degrees? I don't think Honda claimed they invented it.
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September 16th, 2014, 09:12 PM | #13 |
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hawks are awesome, need more pics
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September 17th, 2014, 02:33 PM | #14 |
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^^^^ this
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September 18th, 2014, 06:43 PM | #15 |
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I got you!
Ducati Hawk pretty much finished. Just needs to have some electrical cleaned up, tank re-lined with Caswell, and tank and tail painted. Will probably get this stuff done next season. Second Hawk that has been my main ride. (This was packed up for my trip to Canada) Third Hawk that is pretty close to being done. Hope to have it finished and sold before winter hits. This picture makes it look a lot cleaner than it was. |
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September 18th, 2014, 06:53 PM | #16 |
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Nice builds, you are hawk crazed.
Why did you have a Biposto seat then a mono / I see you have no passanger pegs made up. is the tail conversion a kit or did you make adapters for the sub frame yourself? how well does the seat mesh with the tank stock?
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I haven't tried the tail with the stock tank. I suspect the proportions would be off quite a bit. The Ducati tail is really wide comparatively to the stock Hawk tank. |
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September 19th, 2014, 06:48 AM | #18 |
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Dude that is so sweet!!!!!!
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