1962 Superhawk Restoration: Here I go

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:45 am

Edit: I spoke to Ohio Cycle today. I was informed that the shocked they had in stock were very "used". So I went ahead and picked up the eBay shocks. *cha-ching* $165.

I've decided that there's no avoiding it. The rear shocks must be replaced. I was looking at a set of unpainted shocks on eBay, which would be about $160 with shipping.

But it looks like Ohio Cycle has them (52400-268-000B) as well for $55 each PAINTED black. They're listed under they used section, though it doesn't describe their condition. I'll try and give them a call tomorrow, but I have a really hard time getting ahold of anyone there.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:51 am

Looks like the solvent for my tank repair kit comes tomorrow. Can't wait to get started on that considering I placed the first order for the kit Dec. 12, almost an entire month ago.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:55 am

Does anyone know where I can acquire an upper crankcase (#5)? Of course my bike didn't come with one, and I was too unfamiliar with the details to notice when the bike was purchased.

rgtaylor2 · Post by **rgtaylor2** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:39 am

You will see these on fleabay quite often, the better the higher...G

CliffC · Post by **CliffC** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:33 pm

Scott, There's one listed on ebay right now item # 290287615749. Good luck, CliffC

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:42 pm

Chrome? Did any come with a chrome upper crankcase?

CliffC wrote:Scott, There's one listed on ebay right now item # 290287615749. Good luck, CliffC

Gunner_CAF · Post by **Gunner_CAF** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:46 am

Here's the lil' bastard in the shadow of defeat.

LOL, you got it! I have a set of allen head case screws I plan to put back on. The philips heads are a real pain to get off. My bike ain't going in a museum, it's going to be a rider, so I can live with this little modification :)

On the oil filter, I just opened it up and cleaned it out. I can't see much that can go wrong with this part. Just get the spacer back in the right place.

Your shift linkage looks the same as mine. I was just cleaning it up the other day so I was looking at it close.

Gunner