My 88 Honda Hawk GT or Bros 650

[HawkJr]

I have been working on this over the winter break and I am almost done with her and thought I might share. Not as extreme as some but still a fun build. Has a F2 tank and a chopped up rear sup-frame to except a Ducati Monster seat.

But I did take some time and pieced it together over the weekend. Here are some pics.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_frt_rt.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_rear_rt.jpg

The pipe is off cause I have not removed the center stand and mounted. Right now just fitted. I am thinking I might also cut a couple inches off the header pipe so the M4 sits back a further since I shorten the rear.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/rear.jpg

Still have a few wires to finish up behind the light and then bundle them all in a tube.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/front.jpg

Close up of the rear lights.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/tail_brake.jpg

The bracket I made to hold the light. (needs paint hence the rust)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/tail_bracket.jpg

Side shot. Still need to figure out the rear brake res position or go to the simple tube set up.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_side-1.jpg

I should be getting my rear shock today so I can get that on it. Then I will finish up the brakes and run the fuel lines.

I need it to warm up this week too so I can get the tank painted. It needs to be 70-75 for the paint to flash right. Right now it's in the 30's for the high but later this week it's gonna maybe get 50's or 60's.

Rob

[shift1313]

pretty cool rob, what part of the states are you in? im in VA

[War_Hound]

Whats a "Winter Break" 8) hehehe

[zx12argh]

Welcome aboard mate.

Tidy, I think it looks really tough in profile. Keeping it simple can really give good results...

[streets]

What an awesome bike!
I never heard of one before this, is it based on the rc30 frame?
Can I get one in Aus?

Is that a 650cc sports version of the Honda Magna mate? We didn't get that model down under, so you've got something unique on the site.

[Hillsy]

Looks like the Revere - but that was a shafty (now the Deauville). Hmmm - a unique one indeed....

Oh yeah - welcome aboard Rob.

[Iceman]

Welcome aboard Rob.

Keep up the good work.

[HueyonaBlade]

Looking pretty nice and tough , love those pipes did you do them yourself? is the single swinger a stand item on one of them

[HawkJr]

Thanks guys! This was a bike that was built and ship state side from 88-91- mine is a 88. The SSSA was stock, the frame is a ELF design and was built to race. As for the street USA got 647cc versions and the UK got 400cc & 647cc Called a Bros.

Heres what my ride looked like stock- with a racy blue n white paint job... LOL
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_side.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_rtside.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/hawk_frt.jpg

It was bone stock except the air boxed was drilled for more flow.

I saw Alex's bike from St.Louis and want to go that way. But with some cleaner lines.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/cool_hawk.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/normal_HawkR.jpg

I did not like the way the F2 tank looked with that lip around the lower section cause it hangs out over the fram a little just made it look "not complete" or pieced on. So I decided to fill it in while I was fixing the dent in the left top ridge.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/dent_f2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/100_1026.jpg

Various teardown pics...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/Street_hawk_frt.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/Street_hawk_rr.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/100_0856.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/100_0858.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/DSC00429.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/DSC00431.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/DSC00435.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/100_1022.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/100_1024.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/clip_compare.jpg

So far I have changed out:
Factory Jet 3
Pod filters
M4 Race mount
SV650 clips
SV650 fuel pump
Monster Ducati seat
Ducati/Buell brake
F2 CBR600 tank
Pingle fuelcock
Aztec8 lights http://aztec8.com/
SS Brake line through rear swing
SS Brake front
EBC pads
New Michelin Pilots

Heres a link to a US Hawk forum where we talk hawks. There a cult bike here in the states amd a ton off guy own more than one and many are still raced and beat modern day bikes all day long.

http://www.hawkgtforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=684

[Jockney Rebel]

we got[in britian] the bros 650[ntv 650 shaftie version] and the 400[grey import] used to know a guy that put an africa twin lump in one of those gave it a nice edge nice bike mate different ..

[HawkJr]

Yeah I have read about putting in the African 750 twin for a little more grind! Theres a local US racer with a biz called JD Hord and he has gotten a highly modded engine to hit 100hp on hi dyno... not what I would call a daily driver by any means.

cheers

[shift1313]

love the tear down pics. I used to see a few of those come in at the bike shop i worked in , as well as a few cb1's Both bikes are great street bikes and great track bikes.

[Gix11]

That is one tidy looking minimalsitic bike mate. Like it a lot. USD's would give it some bollox as well. As mentioned before, welcome aboard mate.

[damo1]

Man i really like that thats a really nice job JR

If you can take constuctive critasisem im not keen on the headlights.
Needs somthing smaller to finish it off just my opinion which means nothing to your build.

Oh and welcome to the mad house.

[fimpBIKES]

looks greaT!


never seen one of those b4
the bog job on the tank should look damn nice too!

[HawkJr]

Thanks guys and glad u like it. Hope to get me rebuilt shock soon and get her rolling around and off to the shop of the tune up and waiting for the weather to break so I can get to painting the tank.

Keep ya posted

Rob

[Large]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8376091922695.jpg

[Jockney Rebel]

quote:Originally posted by Large

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8376091922695.jpg

nice one large the japs never did do a good job of naming there bikes ie THE goose by Suzoooki:D

[Jockney Rebel]

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/01/02/bikepics-493436-200.jpg:D

[HawkJr]

LOL yeah the Bros... is a lame name...

[HawkJr]

Finally done with my project bike! well almost... still needs paint, but for now I can ride in primer till I have figured out the painting part.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/rt_side_2.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/rt_side_1-1.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/rear-1.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/lft_side_2.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/lft_side_1.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/front-1.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/me_hawk.jpg

[Budda]

very nice back home we cal them ntv 650
newer seen one fightred before very cool

[Gix11]

That's well cool mate. Nice work. If I would add something into the mix it would be to trim the exhaust pipe back to the end of the rearset and remount the muffler down there so gicing it a shorter look. The muffler seems to dominate it a bit and if it was in front of the tail piece which wants to be the furthest part of the bike back it would give a stockier appearance. Still looks good though.

[damo1]

I love it [8D]

But do tend to agree with Gix[:0]or run it right up to the sub frame and have it really close to the seat rather than a gap.
And maybe cut the can down to 300mm it will shorten up the rear a bit.;)

Oh buy the way is it legal in the states to have the number plate mounted like that[?]

Dose any body know if you can have it like that in Australia[^]

[Benz]

Nice one.That tank looks shitloads better without the ridge the other example had.
well done, all good except for the muffler hangin too far back.
Welcome to the site by the way..!!

Seen a few Harley customs with their plates like that Damo, dunno if it was quite kosher though. But then neither is your pipe is it?

[Funkenfresh]

like that monster ass end!!

[HawkJr]

I completely agree with u guys on the long exhaust... does not look right now that I have shortened the rear on it. I like what Ross has done with is exhaust... it's exactly what u guys were talking about. routeing the pipe under and behind the rear set and choppig the pipe down. Maybe thats next winters project... cause all I wanna do right now is ride it.

Here's what Ross did:

http://www.hawkgt.com/photoalbum/albums/userpics/10111/current%20Hawk.jpg

As for the plate, it's legal here and yes many HD's hang the plates like that. I just need to run my LED lighted plate bolts to it so the plates lite at night.

[Iceman]

Very neat Rob, I like it. What are you doing about a front guard?

[shift1313]

led plate bolts arent dot, careful they could get you on it if they want to. I see that robs bike has a vrod headlight. i kinda like that light.

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by chalk10

Seen a few Harley customs with their plates like that Damo, dunno if it was quite kosher though. But then neither is your pipe is it?


Yeah true but dont you think i could get away with the exhaust a bit more that the number plate at a funny angle;)

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by HawkJr

I completely agree with u guys on the long exhaust... does not look right now that I have shortened the rear on it. I like what Ross has done with is exhaust... it's exactly what u guys were talking about. routeing the pipe under and behind the rear set and choppig the pipe down. Maybe thats next winters project... cause all I wanna do right now is ride it.

Here's what Ross did:

http://www.hawkgt.com/photoalbum/albums/userpics/10111/current%20Hawk.jpg

As for the plate, it's legal here and yes many HD's hang the plates like that. I just need to run my LED lighted plate bolts to it so the plates lite at night.


Im lovn rosses pipe doit mate doit[:p]

[HueyonaBlade]

Thats cool mate, nice build