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...
You could try a pair of good motorcycle gloves with gel in the palm. I have a pair that works good for me. They are made by a company called Olympia. Also ...
I have a leaky rear innertube and the tire could stand to be changed too. The size that is on the bike is a 4.00X18. On the rear of my parts bike the tire size...
Dan, Finally had a chance to work on my Hawk some more. Filling the tank with new gas and adjusting the cam chain seemed to help a little. Then I rode around...
I have a 82 CB450T. Need a rear wheel. The person who had the bike before me welded the sprocket to the hub. The weld broke and the hub and sprocket are shot....
My rear wheel broke on mine. The part where the snap ring retains the sprocket broke. I tried to find one used but didn't have any luck. I got a new one...
I just put a new chain on the bike for the fiancee so she could practice riding. The bike is coming along on its restoration slow since I got laid off, but it...
... rails ... anyone ... You might consider buying a set of shorter shocks, instead of moving the mounting points. The previous owner of my CM400T did that,...
I may have one for you. Email me direct at dwanderson18@... ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo!...
... Those used to be very common in bike shops. They work well if they fit right. Sometimes a hassle if you have to pick up the rear of the bike because some...
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I was reading the latest issue of Motorcyclist magazine and I came across an artice about short bikers. The web site is called short bikers mailing list...
Hello All, Now that my Hawk is running again (thanks, Dan) I'm moving on to more minor annoyances. The speedo was non-operating when I bought the bike. I...
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