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YMN1071989: |
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Black 1989 NC 31J |
(Updated: 1999.6.20) |
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| Purchased: |
3/1994 |
| Usage: |
49,500 kilometers, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
120/70-17 , 180/55-17 BT 56 |
| Owner: |
Mick Pago
Phone: +30945582162
Email to Mick Pago
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/1306/Mick.html
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| Location: |
Europe (Eastern) -- Athens, Greece
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| Experience: |
19
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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| Photo: |
http://www.beatty.ndirect.co.uk/pg5.html
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Accessories:
Up front is a '95 CBR600 frontend with WP springs and a digital speedo. The other end now wears a '95 5.5 inch VFR rear wheel which is held to the pavement by a '97 CBR900 shock and WP spring.
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Problems:
R1 And R6 are 4 bikes long from my 180/55-17
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Comments:
No Ending Project
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For Sale:
All my standar frond and my rear wheell.
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JH2RC3100LM200752: |
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RED 1990 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.6.13) |
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| Purchased: |
May 1999 |
| Usage: |
5,800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tim Reed
Phone: 414-607-9150
Email to Tim Reed
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- MILWAUKEE, WI
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| Experience: |
This is my first bike and I have been riding for a month.
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
I purchased this bike used through a local dealer that sells used bikes. The bike appears to be completely stock. I am trying to find out more about them.
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Modifications:
First week of June 1999 I installed a K&N Jet kit. First time I ever did anything like this. I installed the 140 jets and changed the needles. With these jets, I am running with the airbox cover off and stock pipe. I will be putting the cover back on when I install aftermarket pipe. Any suggestions?
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Problems:
Seems to be a little hesitation when taking off in first gear. But overall the jet kit seems to have made an improvement in throttle response especialy in 2nd and 3rd gears. Needs some paint work and the fork needs to be polished for starters.
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Comments:
If anyone can give insight on these bikes on history, modifications and how to's, It would help very much.
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JH2RC310XKM102410: |
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RED 1989 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.6.13) |
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| Purchased: |
01/91 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
DUNLOP R COMPOUND |
| Owner: |
JOHN FRENCH
Phone: (336) 773-0742
Email to JOHN FRENCH
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Winston-Salem, N.C.
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| Experience: |
I have ridden bikes for the last 25 years. I mainly ride off-road, vintage trials and mx, but have a few street bikes and keep the Hawk around cause I can't find anything I want more.
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| Bikes Owned: |
20
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Modifications:
Corbin seat
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For Sale:
WANTED: I need a red rear cowling for a Hawk. All the tabs are busted on mine and it won't stay put.
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JH2RC3114JM000172: |
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METALLIC BLUE / silver/grey decals 1988 NT650 GT |
(Updated: 1999.6.12) |
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| Purchased: |
FIVE YEARS AGO |
| Usage: |
96,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
METZELER MEZ1/MEZ1 RADIAL'S |
| Owner: |
JASON FLOCK
Phone: 01932 862957
Email to JASON FLOCK
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| Location: |
UK -- LONDON (Surrey), ENGLAND.
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| Experience: |
7 YEARS, PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR and boring fart know-it-all !
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
RC-31 DECALS. SMALL (BUT LEGAL) NUMBER PLATE.
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Modifications:
TWO BROTHERS RACING EXHAUST (RIGHT EXIT OVAL ALLOY) - STAGE 1 DYNAJET KIT - K&N AIR FILTER - METZELER MEZ1 RADIAL TYRES (110/70 FRONT AND 160/60 REAR) - BRAIDED STEEL BRAKE HOSES - HIGH OUTPUT HEADLAMP BULB! - IT SOUNDS LIKE A DUCATI, IT GOES, IT STICKS, IT STOPS AND I CAN SEE - WHAT MORE DOES A GUY NEED!? THE ONLY DISADVANTAGE OF THE LOWER PROFILE METZ's IS THAT THE ROLLING RADIUS OF THE TYRES IS VERY SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE STANDARD FITMENT. THIS MEANS THAT THE SPEEDO OVER-READS BY ABOUT 5 PERCENT (AND THE MILEOMETER) - BUT IT DOES IMPROVE THE ACCELERATION A SMIDGE! I'VE ALSO HOT-WIRED THE FAN TO A SWITCH (MORE ABOUT THAT BELOW). I BOUGHT IT WITH SLIGHTLY HIGHER AND WIDER BARS THAN THE STANDARD CLIP-ON's (AT LEAST, MOST BROS's I SEE HAVE CLIP-ON's) WHICH IS EASIER ON THE WRISTS IN TOWN AND MAKES QUICK EVASIVE MANOEUVRES USING BAR PRESSURE MORE EFFECTIVE. EVERYTHING ELSE STOCK, SO FAR. (WHY SPOIL A GOOD THING?)
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Problems:
NOTHING THAT HAS EVER LEFT ME STRANDED - THIS SUPERB LITTLE TOOL IS ABSOLUTELY BULLETPROOF AND MORE RELIABLE THAN MY VOLKSWAGEN! IN MY OPINION, TWO OF THE MANY GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE HAWK IS THAT THERE IS NO EXPENSIVE FAIRING TO REPLACE IF YOU CRUNCH IT AND IT IS LIGHT ENOUGH TO PICK UP AGAIN IF YOU DROP IT. I'VE ONLY THROWN MINE DOWN THE ROAD ONCE, WHEN I LOST THE FRONT END AT ABOUT 50MPH ON ONE OF OUR MUDDY COUNTRY ROADS. I MANAGED TO STAY WITH IT FOR SEVERAL TANK-SLAPS, BUT SHE THREW ME OFF AT ABOUT 30MPH AND ONLY THE BRAKE LEVER SNAPPED - ALTHOUGH GENEROUSLY LEAVING ME ENOUGH LEVER TO BRAKE USING TWO FINGERS, SO I COULD RIDE SEDATELY TO THE NEAREST BIKE SHOP TO REPLACE IT! MINE IS A CALIFORNIA MODEL, SO IT HAS A CRUDE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM ON IT WHICH RE-DIRECTS UNBURNT FUEL AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST AND BACK TO THE CYLINDERS. I'VE RIDDEN A STOCK BROS, WITH MUCH LOWER MILEAGE, BUT IT DIDN'T SEEM ANY QUICKER SO I GUESS THE EMISSIONS CONTROL HARDLY SAPS ANY POWER. I'VE SUFFERED ONE DRY SOLDER JOINT ON THE IGNITION - EASILY FIXED - AND OCCASIONALLY THE ENGINE GETS A LITTLE HOT IN GRIDLOCKED TRAFFIC, SO I 'HOT-WIRED' A SMALL SWITCH AND MOUNTED IT ON THE PLASTIC COWL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RADIATOR. NOW IF THE TEMP CREEPS UP I CAN MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE FAN UNTIL TRAFFIC STARTS MOVING AGAIN. AT AROUND 85,000 MILES IT HAD NEW WHEEL BEARINGS, HEADSTOCK BEARINGS AND FORK SEALS. I CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES OR SO, AND IT HARDLY USES ANY! THE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS LOOKED QUITE NEW WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND SO FAR HAVE NOT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT! MY TIP IS TO AVOID THE LOW REV V-TWIN JUDDER ON PULL AWAY, AVOID ENGINE LUGGING AND CHAIN-LASH, AND REGULARLY LUBE THE CHAIN WITH PJ1 (BEST APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CHAIN AND DONE THE NIGHT BEFORE A RIDE, SO THE SOLVENT HAS TIME TO EVAPORATE AND IT DOESN'T FLING OFF ALL OVER THE REAR CYLINDER AND REAR TYRE). MAYBE AS A RESULT OF JUDDER-FREE PULL AWAYS, THE CLUTCH HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SLIP A BIT, BUT ONLY WHEN I GRAB A BIG HANDFUL OF THROTTLE, AND USUALLY IN 4TH OR 5TH WHEN THE TORQUE WINS OVER THE DRAG AT 80MPH PLUS (I'M NOT AS AERODYNAMIC AS I USED TO BE!). I ALSO SUSPECT THAT THE CLUTCH SPRINGS ARE A LITTLE TIRED! THE REAR SHOCK IS WOUND FULL UP BUT IS GETTING A BIT TOO BOUNCY, SO THAT AND THE CLUTCH ARE MY HAWK's NEXT TREAT (update 3/99: new clutch now installed) THE PAINTWORK AND ALUMINIUM STILL LOOK SUPERB - ONLY A FEW BOLT-HEADS HAVE CORRODED, BUT ALL IN ALL FOR A BIKE WITH 96,000 MILES ON THE CLOCK, WHICH LIVES OUTDOORS, ENDURING OUR HARSH BRITISH WEATHER, IT WOULD BE RUDE TO WHINGE ABOUT SUCH MINOR NIGGLES!
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Comments:
HUBBAH HUBBAH! AN ABSOLUTE HOOT! WITH MEZ1's IT DEFIES GRAVITY! EVERYONE SHOULD FIT MEZ1's - THEY'RE STUNNING, AND LOOK GREAT ON THE HAWK! A TAD CRAMPED FOR A SIX-FOOTER ON A LONG TRIP, BUT I'M NOT ABOUT TO TRADE SHEER ENTERTAINMENT FOR COMFORT! I'VE RIDDEN MANY BIKES BUT CAN THINK OF FEW SO COMPLETE AS THE HAWK. SURELY ONE OF THE BEST LITTLE BIKES EVER MADE (A MATE HAS A BMW R1100GS MONSTER-TRAILIE WITH ABS AND ALL THE CREATURE COMFORTS, WHICH IS ALSO A SUPERB BIKE, EXCEPT FOR THAT CRAZY SWITCHGEAR - AND THE FACT THAT IT'S A BEEMER!) THE HAWK's TANK RANGE IS ONLY JUST ADEQUATE, BUT AFTER 100 MILES OR SO MY BUM'S NUMB, AND A LARGER ONE WOULD SPOIL THE LOOKS AND HANDLING (TANK, THAT IS, NOT BUM!). THERE ARE MANY MORE BROS's THAN HAWK's IN THE UK. WHY HONDA UK NEVER IMPORTED THEM OFFICIALLY BAFFLES ME! THE UK GOT THE 'REVERE' WHICH WAS EVENTUALLY UPPED FROM 600cc TO 650cc AND CALLED THE NTV650. STEEL FRAME, SHAFT DRIVE, BIGGER TANK - FUNCTIONAL, AND A DESPATCHERS DELIGHT, BUT VERY, VERY BLAND COMPARED TO THE HAWK. IT'S ALSO MUCH HEAVIER! IN FACT, YAWNINGLY DULL BY COMPARISON! SUFFICE TO SAY THAT EVERY DAY THE VERY SIGHT OF MY HAWK BRINGS JOY TO MY HEART - AND THEN I GET TO RIDE IT! IT'S FLICKABILITY AND GRUNT GIVE ME THE HORN! I RATE IT'S HANDLING OVER MY GIRLFRIEND'S VFR-400, WHICH IS GUTLESS BELOW 7K AND ALSO SOUNDS LIKE A SEWING MACHINE - NO, A FOOD BLENDER (DON'T TELL HER I SAID SO!) I'M THINKING ABOUT BUYING A VTR1000 FOR EVEN MORE GRUNT AND GRIN-CITY ENTERTAINMENT AND FOR SERIOUS TOURING, BUT I'M ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, DEFINITELY KEEPING THE HAWK. I'LL PROBABLY KEEP USING IT TO BRIGHTEN UP AN OTHERWISE BORING AND CONGESTED COMMUTE TO WORK. YOU ALL KNOW HOW PEACHY A TRAFFIC BIKE IT IS, BEING LIGHT, NIMBLE AND NARROW, WITH OODLES OF TORQUE. I LEAVE MY MATE AND HIS KAWASAKI GPZ900 FOR DEAD IN RUSH-HOUR - IT'S FUN TO WATCH HIM FURIOUSLY SLAMMING IT DOWN A FEW COGS TO KEEP UP - EVEN THOUGH HE PASSES ME LIKE A GUIDED-MISSILE ON THE OPEN STRAIGHTS! THE WORDS 'TORTOISE' AND 'HARE' SPRING TO MIND! NUFF SAID! SAFE AND HAPPY HAWKING ALL YOU HAWKSTERS. GET A DECENT LID, RIDE WITH STYLE, NEVER LOSE YOUR NERVE, TRY NOT TO HUMILIATE THE POOR MISERABLE BUGGERS STUCK IN THEIR TIN-BOXES, OR TERRORISE THE MUM'S AND THE OLDIES, . . . AND WATCH OUT FOR THOSE BLOODY VOLVO's!!! (Well, I'm glad I got all that off my chest! Who said Instructors talk too much? Really glad I discovered this site, but the rest of you probably aren't!! HEY you kids - do as I SAY and not as I DO! We work as a team and we do it MY way! Blah Blah Blah . . .)
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For Sale:
SELL? IT WOULD BE A COLD DAY IN HELL! (WHICH, BY THE WAY, SEEMS SOMEWHAT MORE APPEALING THAN A COLD DAY IN ENGLAND!)
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JH2RC3100KM102108: |
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Candy Flare Blue 1989 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.6.10) |
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| Purchased: |
5/98 |
| Usage: |
4,742 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop D204 ZR |
| Owner: |
Rick Jacobs
Email to Rick Jacobs
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Cape May NJ
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| Experience: |
2 Year on the street . 6 Years Motocross
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
Corbin Seat, Two Brothers pipe, Muzzy Y Pipe , F2 clip-on's, F2 Fork Caps, F2 Front Rim, 520 conv., Race Tec Springs.
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Modifications:
Air Box Mods, HRC Carbs,520 Kit, Twin Front Disk, Lots of Weight Reduction.
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Comments:
I will never sell the Hawk. Best handling bike I have ever rode.
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JH2RC3100KM101878: |
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Very Red 1989 NT 650 |
(Updated: 1999.6.3) |
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| Purchased: |
From 1 owner '96 |
| Usage: |
4,560 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Stock (I know.) |
| Owner: |
Kurt Melcher
Email to Kurt Melcher
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Chicago, IL
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Modifications:
Two Brothers Left Exit Exhaust Two Brothers Pro Jet Kit 41mm Clip on Bars
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Problems:
No way.
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Comments:
Me like it.
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JH2RC3100KM100830: |
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RED 1989 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.5.31) |
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| Purchased: |
12 - 29 - 98 |
| Usage: |
5,565 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone |
| Owner: |
Patrick Terjak
Phone: 3055323931
Email to Patrick Terjak
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Miami Beach, FL
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| Experience: |
5-6 years, teenage dirt riding & adult street riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Modifications:
Installed "Fender Eliminator" kit by Competition Werkes on my bike this spring (March) - remove & install was a snap - very pleased with the look of the rear end now! I even got a couple of inquiries from CBR riders - "Hey, what bike is that?"
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JH2RC3102LM000624: |
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Red (what else) 1990 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.5.28) |
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| Purchased: |
03/99 |
| Usage: |
3,390 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlops (Original OEM) |
| Owner: |
Gary Allen
Phone: (602) 867-8660
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Phoenix, AZ
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| Experience: |
30+
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| Bikes Owned: |
30+
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
This is a pristine, completely 100% original (including tires) NT647 Hawk GT with only 3,400 miles. I have owned 8 Hawk GT's and currently have two. I would like to pass on this '90 to a current enthusiast.
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For Sale:
This bike is for sale for $4,000 (U.S.) It is an extremely clean example of one of Honda's finest bikes ever produced. I also have a Fox shock (in the original box) available for only $250 plus shipping.
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JH2RC3103JM001319: |
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Was Grey, Now Yellow 1988 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.5.23) |
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| Purchased: |
1995 |
| Usage: |
18,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Tires: |
MICHELIN PILOT |
| Owner: |
Dmitry Slootskin
Email to Dmitry Slootskin
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Providence RI
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| Experience: |
7
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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| Photo: |
http://www.beatty.ndirect.co.uk/MCycle.html
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Modifications:
RVF upper and lower, RS250 tail over a hommade alloy subframe, +3MM JE PISTONS, X-8 CAMS, HEADWORK, OVERSIZED VALVES, Uni filters, jetting, Muzzy pipe, F-3 CARTRIGE FORKS AND WHEEL, OHLINS SHOCK... 70hp!!
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Problems:
last summer after riding in a rain the rear cylinder started cutting out, and the tach was dropping to, now the bike is dry, but the tach is still acting up on a long ride (150 mi or so) I checked ALL connectors, wires, etc. but unable to find a problem, I suspect the black box..
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For Sale:
Progressive shock, fully ajustable, only one season (3000 mi on the street)
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JH2RC3111KM100649: |
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RED 1989 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.5.19) |
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| Purchased: |
3-98 |
| Usage: |
23,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzlers |
| Owner: |
Tony Angco
Email to Tony Angco
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- North Hills
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| Experience: |
35 years, street (sport and touring), desert enduros. My M/C addiction started at 18 and it's gotten worse ever since.
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| Bikes Owned: |
60 total owned, currently 14
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Accessories:
Corbin seat
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Modifications:
'96 900RR shock, Race-Tech emulators and springs, steel brake lines, shimmed needles, emission controls junked, rear turn signal stalks shortened, shortened rear fender and remounted lic. plate, glass headlight, Reworked exhaust exit pip to a larger dia., good mod.
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Problems:
Leaking fork seals, constantly empty gas tank..!
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Comments:
Great bike, will try MEZ tires next time around, although the motor is stock it pulls other Hawks (stockers) 2-4 bike-lengths through 4th gear, and i'm a VERY big guy.
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For Sale:
Only if I'm dead or dumb.
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JH2RC310XJM002936: |
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Black 88 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.5.3) |
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| Purchased: |
4/96 |
| Usage: |
24,750 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop Sportmax |
| Owner: |
Phil Bianco
Phone: (203)874-2128
Email to Phil Bianco
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Milford, CT
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| Experience: |
9 years riding experience, done a few track days
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Rc-30 Fairing
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Modifications:
F2 springs, 520 conversion, Factory stg 1, Two Brothers exhaust
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Problems:
None really to report some bolts shaking loose on fairing.
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For Sale:
Looking to sell RC-30 fairing or willing to trade for stock headlight and brackets. Also looking for aftermarket shock
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JH2RC3107JM001713: |
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GREY 1988 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.5.1) |
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| Purchased: |
3/89 |
| Usage: |
8,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLER MEZ2 |
| Owner: |
MICHAEL J. KIRBY
Phone: (703)266-6894
Email to MICHAEL J. KIRBY
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Centreville, VA
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| Experience: |
10 years street with only my Hawk
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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| Photo: |
COMING SOON
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Accessories:
MEZ2'S, CB-I CLIP-ONS, CB-1 MIRRORS
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Modifications:
POWDERCOATED STOCK RIMS BLACK, SUPERTRAPP PIPE, COMPETITION WERKES FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT W/SHORTENED TURNSIGNAL STALKS AND THE ABOVE
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Problems:
JUST A TINGLY RIGHT WRIST OVER LONG TRIPS, AND OF COURSE THE SMALL TANK.(THAT'S OKAY THOUGH BECAUSE I DON'T WANT A GOLDWING)
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Comments:
I BROUGHT THIS BIKE NEW IN A CRATE IN MARCH OF 1989. THE MILEAGE IS LOW BECAUSE I WALKED TO WORK FOR THE PAST 9 OUT OF 10 YEARS (ONE MILE). I LOVE THIS BIKE AND WOULD NOT SELL IT EVEN IF I BROUGHT A NEW BIKE. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON SOLVING THE RIGHT WRIST TINGLES? I PUT ON 120 MILES TODAY AND IF THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT, THEN LIFE IS GOOD!
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JH2RC3122JM000051: |
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Dark (almost black) metallic blue 1988 NT647GT |
(Updated: 1999.4.21) |
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| Purchased: |
May 1993 |
| Usage: |
40,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Battlax |
| Owner: |
Ian Legge
Phone: 902-679-0050
Email to Ian Legge
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| Location: |
Canada (Eastern) -- Centerville, Nova Scotia
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| Experience: |
14 years on street, 20 if you count dirtbikes
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
Nighthawk S bikini fairing, F-2 adjustable brake lever, progressive fork springs, bar end mirror, modified licence plate holder(so it does not hit back tire), superbike grips(red)
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Modifications:
Supertrapp exhaust, barnette clutch
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Problems:
Licence palte kept hitting back tire on large bumps. clutch slippage when (very) hot. Speed wobble = 90mph crash, ouch! (forks lowered, no problem now.) NEEDS MORE POWER. REAR SHOCK SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comments:
I love my hawk, the newer bikes are cool, but have yet ot capture the style and look of the Hawk! I bought mine new in 1993, for $3500.00 with full warantee. Deal of the century, or should I say steal. I crashed once at about 90mph, I was hurt worse than the bike, thank god for no body work! It slid on the handlebar and foot peg causing only minor scratches. I would like to get a new bike soon, but parting with my Hawk would be too difficult, If I could only convince my wife I need two bikes!!
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JH2RC3102JM000128: |
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grey 88 nt650 hawk |
(Updated: 1999.4.19) |
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| Purchased: |
03/99 |
| Usage: |
16,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
dunlop sportmax |
| Owner: |
brent smith
Phone: 601-287-8150
Email to brent smith
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Corinth, MS
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| Experience: |
24 years dirt,mx,hare scrambles; 16 years street
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| Bikes Owned: |
30
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Accessories:
Targa tsunami fairing, corbin seat
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
Great bike. Bought it for my wife but she lost interest.I really enjoy riding it my self but I dont have time to ride it and th Superhawk too. One of them has to go (sorry hawk).This bike is one of the cleanest examples I've seen & it will make someone a great bike.
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For Sale:
88 Hawk : grey, targa fairing, corbin seat, new dunlops, extra clean, needs nothing $2,900.00
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JH2RC1302JM000808: |
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metalic emerald green 1988 nt650 |
(Updated: 1999.4.19) |
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| Purchased: |
1994 |
| Usage: |
11,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop sportmax 2 radials |
| Owner: |
Supercross Steve
Phone: 716-851-5916
Email to Supercross Steve
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- buffalo, ny
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| Experience: |
20+
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| Bikes Owned: |
30+
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Accessories:
Progressive fork springs, custom paint, cbr900rr rear shock, kevlar clutch, Corbin seat, Jet kit, Stainless steel Supertrapp pipe with open endcap racing silencer, new tires, small windsreen to keep guages bug free bar end mirror
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Modifications:
forks, shock, clutch, carbs, seat, tires, brakes, pipe and silencer.
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Problems:
missing 1 bar end weight
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Comments:
perfect bike. Killer dark green metalic paint job. This bike rips, runs perfect.
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For Sale:
$4500 or best offer, must be seen.
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JH2RC3109KM102768: |
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red 1989 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.4.18) |
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| Purchased: |
07/97 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Racetrack. |
| Tires: |
michelin pilot race |
| Owner: |
George C Crain
Phone: 713-914-0146
Email to George C Crain
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Houston Texas
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| Experience: |
30
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| Bikes Owned: |
8
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Accessories:
D&D pipe,CFM rearsets, Keihin FCR 39 carbs,F2 forks, F2 wheel, EBC discs, EBC HH pads,Ohlins steering dampner, Ohlins rear shock, RC-31 tail and fairing, zx7R master cylinder and adjustable front brake lever
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Modifications:
cams have been degreed, ignitionhas been advanced front forks have full traxxion dynamics/racetech guts and valving, Ohlins rear shock has been revalved by traxxion dynamics
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Problems:
Skip the D&D pipe and buy the M4 pipe Install shim on inside of CF Motorsports rearsets on leftside peg to prevent grinding the swingarm Sharkskinz tailsection is not the best choice.
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JH2RC3101JM002095: |
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Maroon 1988 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.3.26) |
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| Purchased: |
March '99 |
| Usage: |
50,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop Sportmax |
| Owner: |
Aaron P. Frank
Phone: 608/280-8110
Email to Aaron P. Frank
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Madison, WI
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| Experience: |
8 years riding, first year racing
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
Corbin Gunfighter seat, Lockhart/Phillips clip ons, Two Brothers exhaust system and adjustable-advance ignition, jet kit, Racetech fork springs and Gold Emulators, SS brakelines front and rear, RKA tank bag.
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Comments:
A fantastic, agile bike that rewards good riders. Ridden well on a twisty road, it is fully capable of spanking bikes twice its size.
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JH2RC3104KM102015: |
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RED 1989 NT650 |
(Updated: 1999.3.14) |
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| Purchased: |
DECEMBER 1998 |
| Usage: |
9,454 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
MICHELIN TX-RACE |
| Owner: |
TOM FRANCIS
Email to TOM FRANCIS
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- CLOVER, VIRGINIA
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| Experience: |
9 YEARS
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Modifications:
TWO BROTHERS RACING PEGS AND LEFT EXIT EXHAUST
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Problems:
NONE
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JH2RC3105KM100905: |
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RED/BLACK/w blue pearl/WHITE 1989 HAWKGT |
(Updated: 1999.3.12) |
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| Purchased: |
3/94 |
| Usage: |
14,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
METZLERS MEZ4FRT MEZ4 REAR |
| Owner: |
RON WILLIAMS
Phone: 407-242-3242
Email to RON WILLIAMS
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- MELBOURNE FLA.
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| Experience: |
MOTOCROSSS RACED 4 YEAR IN NML
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| Bikes Owned: |
7
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| Photo: |
http://www.riesh.net/hawk/pix02.html
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Accessories:
STEALTH TANK BAG, GARMIN GPS,COMMUNICATOR SYSTEM, LP REAR STAND
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Modifications:
FOX SHOCK 98 DOUBLE CLICKER VERSION,SUPERTRAPP STANLESS EXHAUST HEADER WITH D&D CARBON PIPE, CMPF CUSTOM REAR SETS,STAINLESS BRAKE LINES REAR THRU SWING ARM, 95 GSXR 750 COMPLETE FRONT END W/6PISTON CAL'S,EBC PRO LITE ROTORS,STAINLESS BRAKE LINES ON FRT'S, GSXR AIR COOLED SPEEDO AND TACH,CMPF TRICK TWO FINGER CLUTCH AND BRAKE LEVERS,motion pro _3 clutch cable 1998 CUSTOM R-1 FULL FAIRING BY SHARKSKINZ,ZERO GRAVITY WIND SCREEN, 1998 CUSTOM RS 250 SOLO TAIL SECTION BY SHARKSKINZ,STEVE"S CUSTOM FAIRING MOUNT PACKAGE,STEVE"S AWESOME CUSTOM ALUMINUM REAR SUB FRAME, ALL STAINLESS,ALUMINUM OR TITANIUM FASTENERS, LOCKHART PHILLIPS CARBON F1 MIRRORS,PAINT BY FRANCESCO'S, CARBON FRT FENDER, LP TURN LAMPS, ROADBOY SPOT-RUNNING LIGHTS,CUSTOM LICENSE BRACKET W/SHORT STALKER LIGHTS, MARCHESINI 5.25 REAR RIM MEZ4'S ON THE GROUND
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Problems:
SHORT FUEL RANGE
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Comments:
MOST FUN BIKE EVER WORKED ON AND CUSTOMIZED,PLAN TO BE FINISH IN JANUARY 1999... MOTOR IS STOCK ONLY JETTED, SOME ENGINE WORK IS NEXT...
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For Sale:
89 HAWK FRONT END,INSTRUMENT PACKAGE,FRONT WHEEL W MEZ1 110/70 AND BRAKE ASSY, REAR WHEEL WITH MEZ2 160/60 LIKE NEW WHITE POWDER COATED FRT AND RR CALL FOR PRICE...STOCK SEAT AND REAR COWLING....
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JH2RC3104JM002852: |
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blue/black 1988 nt650 |
(Updated: 1999.3.11) |
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| Purchased: |
4/95 |
| Usage: |
16,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metz laser 110/80 Metronic 150/70 |
| Owner: |
John Bell
Email to John Bell
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Phoenix, Arizona
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| Experience: |
I've been riding enduro since I was 12, and street for 4 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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| Photo: |
soon to come
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Accessories:
marine epoxy, works wonders on cracked gauge housings.
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Modifications:
cbr900rr shock w/ custom SS hose and welded access nipple for canister, emulators and springs, powerbronze dual headlights, adjustable ignition advancer, 520 conversion with 2 up, tbr racing clip-on's, polished swingarm, polished frame and other polishables, SS brakelines, rear through swingarm, JD subframe, beasley solo seat, radiator hoses/ upper is SS, lower is stock...tried to make SS but couldn't make the sharp curves, JD polished rearsets (gorgeous), sigma bc800, bikemaster mirrors (more petite than stock), Barnett racing clutch, factory config 30 jet kit, individual K&N filters, completely custom dual supertrapp exhaust (two-19" cans) wrapped the pipes and ran them under the seat. Custom brakelight and tail section formed from epoxy and shaped to my liking. Working on chroming the tank.....
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Problems:
It takes so long to get parts in. The time delay gives me too much time to think up things to do.
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Comments:
I've thought about buying another bike and selling my 650gt but I can't do it. I've built this bike from (literally) salvage. Surprisingly, the body was straight and the engine wasn't fried. I should have started the mods years ago, instead I made it stock. Now, a couple years later and a little neglect from working on my car too much...I can't keep my paws off of my hawk! Long live Hawksters! Oh yea, watch out, take care, it is crazy out there in the city! I'm looking for people who like to bullshit about mods.....email.
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JH2RC3105JM002424: |
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Electric Yellow 1988 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.3.11) |
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| Purchased: |
08/1998 |
| Usage: |
18,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop 207's |
| Owner: |
Victor Hyman
Phone: (319)-373-6126
Email to Victor Hyman
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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| Experience: |
7
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
Full Dainese Leathers (one piece), Shoei Russel replica helmet (TC-2), Held Race Gloves, Alpinestar Race Boots.
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Modifications:
Ducati Upper fairing Mounted, RC-31 solo racing tail, TBR left exit pipe with Carbon oval Canister, Woodcraft Clip-ons, F2 Forks w/ Gold Tech emulators, F2 Front wheel, SS Brake Lines, GSXR-1100 White Face tach, EBC H&H Sintered Brake pads, Shift Kit, Barnett Clutch w/ race springs.
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Problems:
Jumped out of gear a couple of times but the shift kit fixed problem.
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Comments:
Best handling bike I have ever owned or ridden. Very exclusive cult-like following not only makes parts easier to find, but also provides huge shortcuts to maintence issues. A Hawk has everything you could ever want minus fuel-injection. The "new" bikes don't even have all of the features that a Hawk came with STOCK 11 years ago. This bike rocks!
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JH2RC3107JM000643: |
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Silver 1988 NT650 Hawk GT |
(Updated: 1999.3.11) |
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| Purchased: |
5-90 (new) |
| Usage: |
7,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Bret
Email to Bret
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Skokie, IL
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| Experience: |
28 years
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Accessories:
1988 HONDA NT650 HAWK GT: For Sale - Excellent condition, 7,000± miles Suspension Progressive Suspension springs with custom pre-load spacers; special fork oil; adjustable pre-load fork caps; new rear shock with adjustable compression, rebound damping, spring pre-load & ride height with remote reservoir (stock shock available), RaceTech Cartridge Emulator "Gold Valves" (optional, still in box); custom inconspicuous fork gaters (optional) Brakes Stainless steel brake lines; Dunlopad brake pads; special brake fluid Tires New Metzeler MEZ2 radials Battery Second season upcoming Chain & Sprockets Like new Spares Carburetors; HRC carb slides; fuel pump & relay, ignition black box; coils; air box; front wheel with rotor; complete F2 front end with bars, wheel, spacers, master cylinder, rotors, calipers, stainless brake lines (with master cylinder bleeder valve)and new Bridgestone Battleax front tire; turn signals, handle bars; foot pegs; rear fender; 2- seats; and lots of other miscellaneous Hawk GT spares (collected spares with eye on keeping it a lot longer, purchase of Superhawk forces sale)
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Modifications:
Engine Supertrapp stainless steel header/muffler system (center stand retained); recalibrated carburetors; modified air box; crankcase breather system modified with separate air filter; insulated fuel tank; rear cylinder cam chain overrun modification; Barnett clutch friction plates & springs; Factory roller bearing shift kit (optional, still in package); rpm connection for dynamometer hook-up; oil/filter changes at 500, 1,000 & 2,500 miles thereafter (not including winter/spring changes; synthetic oil after 1,000 mile break-in; recent valve lash adjustment & carburetor synchronization; 54HP & 42# Torque @ rear wheel Other Custom Corbin seat (1-1/2" higher than stock for more leg room & flattened front section to prevent private parts sliding into tank), custom handlebar rotation detents for adjustability; color matched (silver - by custom paint shop) Targa Tsiumi fairing; 1989 red rear seat cowl (stock silver available); modified rear turn signals to twin filament running lights; headlight modulator (optional); custom neon license plate surround wired with brake light with relay protection (optional); theft protection system including ignition kill (optional); custom front fender extension; polarized QD accessory power hook-up (i.e., for radar detector); tank pad; clear film protection on seat cowl; gel grips & lever covers; F2 foot pegs; custom crash protection pucks (bike never down or raced); extra tank support cushions
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Problems:
"I need more power Scotty!"
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Comments:
Great bike but I've gained too much weight for 647cc. I'm an ex jet wrench and have maintained and modified my Hawk myself since it was new. All my work has been FAA sano.
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For Sale:
For sale, see above, must sacrafice, make offer Bret
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JH2RC3107KM101277: |
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red 89 |
(Updated: 1999.3.4) |
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| Purchased: |
9/98 |
| Usage: |
18,775 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Miguel A. Vidal
Email to Miguel A. Vidal
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Hollywood Fl.
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| Experience: |
1 year
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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Accessories:
none yet
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Modifications:
none yet
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Problems:
none yet
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Comments:
i just got this bike and man am i in love haven't pick up the front wheel yet but the torque is there for it. my second time out was on a sunday morning and i pulled up to a light and there was an MuZ scorpion 660 i reved my engein he reved his and it was on ... i walked a way from him so smoothly it was sweat as hell. i waited for him at the next stop sign he pulled up real close and ask what was my displacement when i said 650 he frowed, he was quiet disapointed in his bike, ha! well anotherone bites the dust.... watch out for thoughs pesky white vans you've been warned. heres how it all went down i am driving along after doing an ajustment to my clutch and i am just a block away from my house. i am coming through this trun takeing it easy b/c i was not sure if the mod was working and i see this big old white van sitting there in her lan just doing nothing needless to say it looked devious so i slowed down considerably. as i get about 10 ft away she (the driver that is) desides to pull into the ally next to her house but b/c she had been talking to her husband who was watering the lawn she was not looking and then i was flying throught the air with the greatest of ease but there was nothing waiting to catch me except the ground...smack. i hit hard busted my wrist and collor (sp?) i was in the hospital for day and was out of school for a week. it could have been worse i have heard the stories so i am thankful. as far as this hawk goees it is up in the air i dout the insurance company wants to pay $3000 to fix it up so my bet is that i get some cash for it and start looking for another one i'll keep you all posted....the bike was totaled so if anyone picks up this vin bewarened that in the eyes of the state of florida this bike is not road worthy and if you are buying it something funny went on... last post for this bike
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JH2RC3108LM200580: |
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Red 1990 NT650GT |
(Updated: 1999.2.19) |
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| Purchased: |
10-95 |
| Usage: |
16,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 Laser |
| Owner: |
Vera Pofahl
Phone: 828-926-9075
Email to Vera Pofahl
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Waynesville, North Carolina
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| Experience: |
riding since 1991; 13,000mi. in 1996
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| Bikes Owned: |
11
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Accessories:
Corbin seat; tank bra and Targa side covers; NX650 mirrors; Chase Harper saddle bags.
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Modifications:
RaceTech Goldvalves; Muzzy exhaust. Aluminum parts polished; wheels to be completed soon.
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
After 10yrs. still searching for a bike that is better than the Hawk. Have had 11 different bikes, all unique but none compare.
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JH2RC3100JM000886: |
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Blue 1988 NT650GT |
(Updated: 1999.2.19) |
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| Purchased: |
October 1995 |
| Usage: |
23,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzeler ME33 Laser |
| Owner: |
Chuck Pofahl
Phone: 828-926-9075
Email to Chuck Pofahl
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Waynesville NC
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| Experience: |
33 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
20
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Accessories:
Targa side panels, Lockhart tank bra, NX650 mirrors, and Travelcade gel seat.
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Modifications:
Supertrapp exhaust, stage three jet kit, Fox shock, and Progressive fork springs.
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
I polished the wheels, footrest mounts, headlight brackets, and rear hub. The polished aluminum looks pretty sharp against the blue pieces. The lower fork tubes and engine cases get polished next. The bike gets better and better looking the longer my wife (red hawk) and I own it. I am always looking for more of the painted and aluminum pieces. We have always been drawn to light, great handling bikes. Other bikes in this class that my wife or I have owned are the FT500, RD350, NX650, the 500cc Triumph Daytona, and the MuZ Scorpion Tour. We took both Hawks to California in the back of our Chev. Astro Van. They fit very well. We hope to do the same this year. The longest daily mileage we have done on the Hawks is 400 to 500 miles. That we haven't done more is a reflection of our age. If we were in our twenties, we'd be riding the Hawks all over the country and doing 700 miles a day.
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