Thanks for that. I put this on my long list of stuff to watch for.Brianut wrote:original bike was 1988-1991 Honda hawk GT650 in the states.
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Glad you like them Brian, thats the main thingBrianut wrote:HOLY Crap Glyn!!
The pics in the email you sent I couldn't load bigger than a stamp but WOW I am giggly like a school girl.
Those are amazing.
I have to step up the quality of my work to match your now.
this thing has come to a whole new level with your touch.
I luv em
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Looking real dammned good. And for sure its "one of a kind"
I'm happy to see someone able to get a custom set of pipes made, this is a pretty neat forum we all have here
What material,mild? and I'm assuming and guessing due to the length of the rear section,perhaps no need for a end can? As is it will probably sound as awesome as it looks!
Thats really nice work Slinger,That makes a project really come alive for the client! Everyone will want to go out and buy a Honda Hawk/BROS now. Ive only ever heard/viewed of two Hawk/RZ conversions before one stock looking the other a" semi" RC30 replica This one will really stand out thanks to the exhaust work...metal sculpture is pretty cool
I'm happy to see someone able to get a custom set of pipes made, this is a pretty neat forum we all have here
What material,mild? and I'm assuming and guessing due to the length of the rear section,perhaps no need for a end can? As is it will probably sound as awesome as it looks!
Thats really nice work Slinger,That makes a project really come alive for the client! Everyone will want to go out and buy a Honda Hawk/BROS now. Ive only ever heard/viewed of two Hawk/RZ conversions before one stock looking the other a" semi" RC30 replica This one will really stand out thanks to the exhaust work...metal sculpture is pretty cool
they run right at about 420 ready to ride, very chunky.vespaman1 wrote:Loving the updates. I have a friend who has a Hawk and it always felt like a pretty heavy bike to me - maybe around 400 lbs wet.
What do you reckon it'll be when finished and now that the heavy original motor is out of there?
there are guys running hawk motors with batteries and starters running at 320.
They do have alot of really expensive light part on them though.
I would like to see 300 and think it is obtainable with out going crazy on exotix materials.
The stock footpegs as a pair came in at just over a pound.
Crazy. there was a lot of steel on a stock hawk. I am trying to slim it down as much as possible.
I hope to at some point down the road have the money to ditch the stock rear wheel and do the Ducati wheel conversion and pony up for a forged magnesium. the front stock CBR 600 wheel is at least 2-3 lbs lighter than the old front but it could lose some weight too.
There is the possibility of things like losing a rotor and caliper up front too, the stock hawk only had one and it wasnt great but with good hardware and even less weight I think for the street it would be adequate.
Time and money will tell.
Just waiting for the parts to arrive now and start reassembly to see where I need to finish off the details
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Brian, did you ever get a chance to contact Mike Perry? I beleive hes the guy who had the rear wheel conversion. Might have been a VFR? conversion? with his RC30 replica /hawk. I had some corespondence from him regarding a similar idea I was working on at the time. I think he is the same guy with the trick y/b RZ350 and 500, you can do a search of his name and bike,pretty sweet. But I did not have the Hawk images..he might be of assistance to you as far as the conversion.Your right the mag r wheel would be quite nice,its just trying to fitting a 5-6" rim,without offset issues etc..
If your looking at lightweight wheels dont discount carbon,keep a eye out for USED versions a friend has has good luck with 2 sets so far for his Gamma and CBR1000RR at virtually 1/2 price through various racing websites. He bought them for about $1500 a set! I understand even used there expensive..still out of my "practical" budget..but I'll be the first to admit..that they made a true beleiver out of me..the weight savings and handling were truly incredible on his CBR.
You also might have good idea with a single rotor on the front,with a proper setup you should be perfectlly good on the street under anything but the most irresponsible/epic of rides. Even on a track day..Id say a good set up would be not out of the question.
Your bike is going to be so different and fun,a real head turner and one of a kind
If your looking at lightweight wheels dont discount carbon,keep a eye out for USED versions a friend has has good luck with 2 sets so far for his Gamma and CBR1000RR at virtually 1/2 price through various racing websites. He bought them for about $1500 a set! I understand even used there expensive..still out of my "practical" budget..but I'll be the first to admit..that they made a true beleiver out of me..the weight savings and handling were truly incredible on his CBR.
You also might have good idea with a single rotor on the front,with a proper setup you should be perfectlly good on the street under anything but the most irresponsible/epic of rides. Even on a track day..Id say a good set up would be not out of the question.
Your bike is going to be so different and fun,a real head turner and one of a kind
I never did take the time to try and contact Mike.
There are pretty detailed how to's over on the hawk forums of how to do a VFR or Ducati wheel swap.
My plan is to run the stock rear for now and keep my eyes peeled for a deal on a wheel or set of wheels. I would hate to do a VFR conversion then have a good deal on a Duc wheel pop up or vice versa ya know.
The best news of the week, for me anyhow is that a large box is in transit to my house from NS Canada, can't tell you how excited I am to get that box. It should be very interesting to see it all kinda put together.
I think Carbon wheels would just be an icing on the cake deal but maybe in another year when I get some recovery from paying for the initial build I can get some funding for something wild like that.
There are pretty detailed how to's over on the hawk forums of how to do a VFR or Ducati wheel swap.
My plan is to run the stock rear for now and keep my eyes peeled for a deal on a wheel or set of wheels. I would hate to do a VFR conversion then have a good deal on a Duc wheel pop up or vice versa ya know.
The best news of the week, for me anyhow is that a large box is in transit to my house from NS Canada, can't tell you how excited I am to get that box. It should be very interesting to see it all kinda put together.
I think Carbon wheels would just be an icing on the cake deal but maybe in another year when I get some recovery from paying for the initial build I can get some funding for something wild like that.