What a concept - A Girl Bringing Back Her 1966 Super Hawk

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:09 am

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sarals · Post by **sarals** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:51 am

G-Man wrote:
These guys have some interesting repro bits for old Hondas...

http://www.claussstudios.com/id45.html

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They sure do! I keyed in on the battery tray and the kick start rubber plug. The prices seem reasonable, as well.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:20 am

They are constantly working on new parts so it pays to ask. Their stuff is very good quality.

I am waiting for them to get around to the brown handlebar grips for my early Dream.....

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sarals · Post by **sarals** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:56 pm

I'm currently embroiled in a bicycle racing weekend, the Sea Otter Classic at Laguna Seca Raceway. I'm racing in two events, plus I'm volunteering. I know, I know! Anyway, come Monday, I plan to get very busy with the Old Girl. This is where she stands as of today.

The engine is mostly together. I still need to adjust the valves, install the oil pump and install the exhaust and intake studs on the head. I'm going to leave the starter and generator coil off until it's on the frame to save some weight.

This is boxes of goodies, new and refurbed, plus the parts that are visible on the bench - all spiffed up and ready to go! There's still a LOT to do.

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:56 am

Today I will be painting the swingarm, headlight bucket, toolbox, and chain guard. Later in the week I will be scuffing the frame, getting it ready to be painted. I'll also remove the forks and triple clamp assembly.

I just ordered a bunch of rubber bits - the shock top bushings, battery tray, tires (Heidenau), wire bundle covers (black and silver), brake light switch cover, and the bumpers for the side covers.

I haven't decided whether or not to replace the air filters and the rectifier.

To do - one front fork has a leaky seal. I'll need to replace that. The wheels need a refurb; hubs polished, bearings checked, and I'll have to make a decision on the rims. They're fairly pitted and rusty, and may not come back with acid dip and polishing. I may have to replace them.

You know, this is starting to come together. Hmmmm!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:09 pm

Consider having the rims replated. I get mine done by a lovely family firm fronted by two super ladies at Prestige electroplating. They will even do those nasty scrambler rims.

Chroming.jpg by graham.curtis, on Flickr

OR take a look at Borrani, they have just started making alloy motorcycle rims again to their original design - beautiful.

http://www.borraniamericas.com/html/motorcycle.html

Expensive but gorgeous.

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sarals · Post by **sarals** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:03 am

Graham, Borrani's prices aren't that bad. They do make gorgeous wheels - thanks for that tip. I will look into having my rims rechromed. I'd bet that the cost of having that done vs. buying new is going to be very close.

Wow, is your chrome lovely!