... Hmmmmm. True, false... both maybe? In my area the paddles are 1/2 mile apart. I know they are not exactly accurate every 1/2 mile. Probably in part or in...
Hi everyone, I am new here and my name is Ryan Vallieu. I currently live in Bel Air, MD, though I am moving in a month to Pittsburgh to be with my gf. I have...
... Hi Ryan! Check our archives for info on shortening the shocks. I believe we had quite a discussion on the subject. I think you may be able to find a ...
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Hello, All - I have a 1982 CB450T that needs a new headlight bucket. Can you tell me what other years and models if any used the same part? Thanks! Mark...
Hello everyone, My name is Derrick and I am a new Hawk owner, and also a new rider. I bought an 82 model from the hotel I work at that someone abandoned years...
... Hi Derrick! Check out the owners manual in our "files" section. I also highly recommend taking a motorcycle safety foundation course. If you are in ...
Hello All, I am currently cleaning out all the gunk in my carburetors (my bike hasn't been riden for several years). While pulling them off some of the plastic...
Hi Derrick, Welcome to the group and more importantly, welcome to motorcycling! If you have any mechanical questions, the people here are very helpful and ...
I said in my previous post that I bought my bike (a 1982 CB450T Hawk) from the hotel I work at. I neglected to say I only gave $100 dollars for it. Well after...
Speak of unexpected things in the airbox, I found gas in mine when I cleaned my air filter last weekend. Does this mean my carbs were clogged up? (I just...
... Sounds like somebody forgot to shut off the gas petcock and the float needle stuck open. I found my air filter box filled with kitty crunchies. That mouse...
Dan, I sure wish I had asked you before I went through all that bother of taking apart the carbs. I guess my float needle was stuck because I do have gas now...
Well hurricane Frances has me inside doing all those things I put off when I can be outside! Fortunately, we still have electricity, but probably not much...
... I don't know for sure. The specs call for a 3.60 inch which translates to 91.4 mm. You're alredy running a 100mm. You'd be gaining 5 mm on each side as...
I am experiencing the hesitation on my CB450T midrange. I am trying to find the "recall" parts online for the "jet needle #61" and "pilot screw, set A"...does...
Hello All, In my continual quest to get my Hawk running again I bought a compression gauge today. I got 170 on the right and 180 on the left. This reading on...
Hey all, Havent posted here in awhile, been busy riding the Hawk all summer. This has been the best beginner bike I think I could have. Ive put approx 1000...
... Hawk) ... dollars ... know ... I dont have an ignition key for mine, I have to use a flat head screw driver or any key will work. The solenoid might cost...
... Your compression is excellent. I've tested many bikes and the absolute measured pressure is less important than the pressure difference between cylinders...
... I know how you feel! I don't really need two street bikes but I can't bear to sell my Hawk either! It's fun to "get in the wayback machine" and return to...
I have Bridgestone Spitefire S11 size 100/90H-19 on the front and 110/90H-18 on the rear and I have never had a problem with them. The tires are still...
I found this 1981 Honda sales brochure and thought I would scan part of it for everyone. Hope you like it! James _______________________________ Do you...
Hello All, I'm still trying to start my not-ridden-in-3-years Hawk. I've never done much in mechanical repair before, so I've been climbing up a huge learning...
... Sounds like you have spark. Old bikes aren't known for tremendous lightning like flashes so if you can see it at all you're OK. It shows up better in...
Hey, I finally got the engine running again last night. I think the petcock valve was stuck? I followed your advice below. When there was no gas in the float...
Hi, I am having a problem with vibration. i rode my bike from Winnipeg to Brandon two weeks ago, just a two hour drive at 100 km/hr. Afterwards, and even...
... There's a little bowl attached to the petcock. It has a filter screen in it. Unscrew the bowl (10MM wrench) pull the screen down by the tabs (needlenose...
... Soft foam hand grips. Thicker gloves. Take your hands off the grips and flex your fingers and shake your hands every once in a while. Your feet too. Cruise...
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