Steve's 67

axemanking · Post by **axemanking** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:50 pm

Okay! I am officially joining the ranks of the crazy. I'm starting to do a rebuild of a 67 superhawk that was left on my parent's property. The motor is seized and it's missing a few things. I have ordered the Bill Silver books, though they have yet to arrive. A few questions before I start...
1) What should I look for as potential problems?
2) Can I do this for less than $1000? If I'm just redoing the engine and electrical?
3) What sorts of paint schemes were used? I have access to free black powder coating (cat black), what about the tank and fenders?
4) How hard will it be to get parts/tires/etc?

Thanks for your help & enjoy the pics

Rookie305 · Post by **Rookie305** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:14 pm

From what I know, I believe that is a Scrambler not a Superhawk. But it still looks like it will be a nice ride and a fun project. Most of the parts you can get from ebay, and you can probably do most of the work yourself. I don't have any experience with motorcycles, and I am doing okay so far. But I did not have to rebuild the engine. There is a lot of information on this site that will help you on your way to a good restoration. Good luck on your journey!
-Ryan

Gun · Post by **Gun** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:22 pm

looks like a superhawk with high pipes and enduro handlebars. someone enjoyed a terribly heavy dirt bike.

Gun · Post by **Gun** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:26 pm

1000 bucks would be cutting it close.
With free painting and what not, that's great, but if the engine needs a mechanics touch, could put you a few hundred + right there i'd imagine.
There are several ways to get an engine unstuck, and i'd certainly search this forum as to find what is most commonly successful. If you can solve that issue on your own, and the engine ends up not needing major mechanical work, you might be able to swing an okay restoration with aftermarket mufflers (original repro's go for 800bucks).

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:24 pm

Seems that lots of folks switched to scrambler pipes and bars back in the day! If you're okay with those parts, and have the skills and tools required to rebuild the engine, $1000 seems reasonable. New pistons, boring, cam chain, gaskets and all new seals are pretty much the minimum you can expect to do. I'd suggest a complete teardown of engine to thoroughly clean and examine all internals. Xing the gears while your in there is another good idea, and costs nothing. With Bills books, and this forum, your wallet should be empty in no time LOL
I did a thread on a CB77 engine rebuild in the restoration section. Check it out when you get time.
davomoto

axemanking · Post by **axemanking** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:34 am

It's definitely a superhawk, based on the vin/engine numbers. I'm going to try and reuse as much of the current components as possible. I have to replace a few things such as the fuel cock body assembly and a bunch of hoses.
The electrical system seems to be working, at least the lights and horn. I connected a 12v charger to the terminal ends and got that stuff to light up. I don't know about the electric starter or anything else.
It'll be a fun project, I hope. I certainly keep posting pics as I tear this apart and put it back together.

Davo... I read your motor rebuild, and will probably refer to it often. You lost me, however on the crossing of the gears. Will it be more evident once I get it apart?

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:00 pm

Yes, it will be more obvious once it's a part. You can pm or e-mail me when you get to that stage with any questions!

davomoto

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