1964 Superhawk Project

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:10 pm

A month has already passed since my last report and I've made very little progress. It's just too cold in my workshop. In installing new handlebars and re-attaching the clutch cable, I found my old right side crankcase cover was cracked. A replacement was found and a new bronze kick start bushing installed. It's now ready for paint, along with the starter chain cover, but they both must sit until it's warmer. I might just take the starter motor off to paint at the same time.

Another year is ending and I wish all of you a very happy and productive new year.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:18 pm

I offer the same wish for you and all others on the forum. ..................lm

Seadog wrote:A month has already passed since my last report and I've made very little progress. It's just too cold in my workshop. In installing new handlebars and re-attaching the clutch cable, I found my old right side crankcase cover was cracked. A replacement was found and a new bronze kick start bushing installed. It's now ready for paint, along with the starter chain cover, but they both must sit until it's warmer. I might just take the starter motor off to paint at the same time.

Another year is ending and I wish all of you a very happy and productive new year.

oldbikedude · Post by **oldbikedude** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:09 pm

Thanks, and happy new year to all. I like how clean your mechanicals are Seadog.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:06 pm

The poor old '64 has set in my garage all winter sans the right side cover and starter motor. This past week I managed to get everything painted and today I reassembled all the bits and took her out for her first startup of the season. I'll be riding as soon as the temperatures rise.

All done:

Video of the first startup. The new side cover makes the other side look pathetic. Its day will come soon.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:42 pm

Looking good!

G

Seadog wrote:The poor old '64 has set in my garage all winter sans the right side cover and starter motor. This past week I managed to get everything painted and today I reassembled all the bits and took her out for her first startup of the season. I'll be riding as soon as the temperatures rise.

All done:

Video of the first startup. The new side cover makes the other side look pathetic. Its day will come soon.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:10 pm

Thanks, G. Glad to have one up and running.