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New SuperHawk Owner

Post by fab60 » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:52 pm

Hi guys! Been lurking for several years and finally bought a Superhawk! Anyways the bike is in pretty good shape...the only thing i have concerns about is the correctness of the bike. Its a 1965 hawk but i think the speedo is wrong...anyone know what years corresponds which speedo? I have the speedo where they both go clockwise and i have a feeling its the wrong one! haha....i was too excited when i bought the bike and over looked things....i know i know shame on me! Anyways i just wanted to say hello and hopefully i will be able to make some friends here on Honda305.



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Rick

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Post by G-Man » Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:42 am

Rick

Send som pictures and we can look at the whole bike with you. Also let us have engine and frame numbers.

G
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Post by fab60 » Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:51 am

Hey G,


I just picked up the bike tonite, ill take some photos when there is light out! First things first, i know for sure the seat a replica version but of bad quality....does anyone know where i can get a seat with the surrounding trim or even a decent CYB replica seat? Im so excited right now I'm wanting to buy everything tonite! HAHA



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Post by G-Man » Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:25 am

Seats are available, from cheap repros to expensive restorations.

EBay is the place....

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40

G
'60 C77 '60 C72 '62 C72 Dream '63 CL72
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Post by fab60 » Sun Apr 20, 2014 2:37 am

Hey G,

Well took the first maiden ride out and i have encountered a problem. The rear brake light keeps blowing fuses, i had to disconnect the switch so that i could have at least the rear brake light on so i could ride it around the block. So does this mean the brake switch is either broken/malfunctioning?



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Post by G-Man » Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:37 am

Rick

More likely you have a wiring short in that circuit. All the switch does is connect two wires together. Trace the wires from the switch.

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Post by 2_Hawks » Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:57 pm

I'd bet that replica seat might be the problem for your tail light blowing fuses. If it's a real crappy design it might have worn the wires that run over/into the rear fender and are shorting.

Just my .02

Congrats on buying a hawk. They are a blast
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