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by Aid3nn
Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

to jlovvorn, here are the filters I am currently running on the bike. they fit great, and since they are made almost entirely of rubber and foam it plays nice with the petcock so close. i have noticed smoother acceleration and less power loss when being hit by sidewinds. but, i have also changed out...
by Aid3nn
Fri May 31, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

also, plenty of bikes run without chainguards. its not really about getting lube on the back tire, as the centrifugal force will fling it parallel with the tire, getting it all over the bottom of your seatpan / frame. things can get caught much easier without the guard. but you can see the exposed c...
by Aid3nn
Fri May 31, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

thanks! i think it will look a little better with the other mufflers i just ordered. as for the chain gaurd flinging lube everywhere.... im not gonna say it doesnt, cause it totally does. but you can minimize the mess by keeping the lube light. you really dont need much, and be sure to check and wip...
by Aid3nn
Thu May 30, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

its been awhile everone. had a lot of life stuff happening, so not much time for motorcycle building. then i got a break and was able to go through the top end and straighten out the advance springs. just a note, you DO NOT have to break the cam in half to get the old springs out and the new ones in...
by Aid3nn
Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: The Superhawk from hell...
Replies: 166
Views: 79609

video looks methodical enough to me. ive seen most work on bores done with a micrometer (instead of the digital calipers) and a dial bore gauge. its a little foggy, but i think this is how it was done. basically, you set the micrometer to the tolerance of the bore. lets say its still at the stock 60...
by Aid3nn
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

as it sits before the top end teardown... big pics as promised. and thanks again for the advice and help everyone. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8043/8142982008_8df716ccc3_b.jpg _MG_8742 by davidscherbarth , on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8336/8142951689_bfa21644e2_b.jpg _MG_8741 by davidsc...
by Aid3nn
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Black 1967 Superhawk
Replies: 56
Views: 43526

thanks jlovvorn for the confirmation about the classichondarestoration.com advance springs. ive had the feeling they have been f'ing with me this whole time. DO NOT use them. i have it pretty much dialed in after trial and error, but it still has a hard time returning to idle and staying put there. ...




 

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