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04-23-2017, 07:46 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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New, Older, Fartier.
Ok, so I'm not actually that old (mid 30's), but some days I sure do.
If you didn't figure out my name, it's Dan. I live in the great state of Nebraska (cough). Figured I would join up because I just put in a pre-order for a Hawk 250 Enduro, which I will hopefully get in about a month or so. I have already been reading my rear end off on upgrades, fixes, and changes. Already have a few goodies on order for when the bike arrives (Mikuni clone, jets, exhaust, sprockets, tach/digital gauge cluster). I am sure there are more things I will find as I sit here waiting for it. I am not new to bikes. My other rider/daily is actually a 1975 GL1000 K0 Honda Goldwing (Serial number 1726). Been a process of restoration and upgrading on that one as well since I bought it. Has a whopping 28k miles on it. Been torn down to a rolling chassis, completely rebuilt the carbs, has a Suzuki "Sunlight Copper Pearl Metallic" paint job, Corbin 2 up seat, trimmed rear fender, CNC rear plate bracket, High Tech Speed X-Arc Run/Brake/Turn rear and run/turn fronts. Trucklite LED headlight. EBC clutch and spring upgrade, Hydraulic clutch conversion, "Superbike" Handlebars. and a full Delkevic stainless steel exhaust. Racetech gold valves, Progressive 412 rear shocks and front springs, fork brace, Rick's Motorsports mosfet Reg/Rec conversion and Bikemaster lithium battery. Still tying up a few odds and ends, but it should be back on the road here in a couple of weeks. Is it obvious that I don't leave things stock? I tossed in a shot during some mock up (aka ignore the zip ties holding the cans on) and picture of my rear lights, which btw, that's NOT the brake lights lol. Anyway, I was wanting something alternate to my big girl for scooting around town and short trips as well as a little light off-road fun. I couldn't justify spending 6k+ on the standard run of the mill Japanese dirt bikes, and have read and seen a lot of good reviews on the Hawk, especially after doing the appropriate mods. I figure if I can get it to do 60mph without popping a blood vessel, then it's perfect for going anywhere I need to go locally, and I can use it to commute to work. Should be a rather interesting change from my 570lb Battleship for sure! Thank's for having me. P.S. Don't judge the mess in my little garage in the second picture. It doubles as a shed and storage unit for 4 people. I claimed my little corner for my 2 wheeled obsession. I was also considering using my Go Pro and youtube account to produce actual complete how-to videos on many of the popular modifications out there. Having thumbed through countless videos, I have noticed that there aren't very many one-stop shops for info and how-to's, or the information is just very drawn out and presented haphazardly. I have a great opportunity for it since I have to assemble the bike anyway. I am also going to experiment with a few other upgrades down the road. Not sure how much interest there would be, but I like a good project. |
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04-23-2017, 08:06 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Twin Cities MN
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Welcome. I think you will enjoy tweaking the Hawk and also riding it.
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04-23-2017, 09:50 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Colorado
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Glad you found us hope you enjoy the ride.
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04-23-2017, 11:31 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: CO
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Hello neighbor
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04-23-2017, 02:12 PM | #5 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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Thanks for the welcome. I had a feeling there might be more than a few members relatively close by given the nature of many of these vehicles. Never seems to be any shortage of off-road enthusiasts in the Great Plains and Midwest area.
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04-23-2017, 08:22 PM | #6 |
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Hey.
A 75 wing? I already like you.
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04-23-2017, 10:26 PM | #7 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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Haha. It's amazing how loved the first wings were. Far different bikes from what they have become as we know them today. I don't think I will ever get rid of her.
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04-24-2017, 12:40 PM | #8 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
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That can't possibly be a gold wing. There is no radio,cup holder or cigarette lighter.
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04-24-2017, 01:24 PM | #9 |
Join Date: Sep 2014
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I had a 78 Goldwing. The 75/76 were designed to be muscle bikes rather than touring bikes. They were faster than the later 1000s. The 78 had smaller carbs and different tuning which made it better for touring but slower than the earlier models.
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04-24-2017, 03:02 PM | #10 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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Plus, all GL1000's came naked. No factory fairings or saddlebags. The 75-77 engines also had more aggressive cam profiles. While all 1000's were officially rated at "80hp" it is believed that the 75-77's made closer to around 90-95hp, which for the time was "superbike" power. They have decent torque still, but they don't really pull hard until 4000+ rpm.
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04-25-2017, 01:32 AM | #11 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Bismarck, ND
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If it is naked that leaves no option for the 8-track and tiny speakers...
Welcome to this forum.
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04-25-2017, 06:31 AM | #12 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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I have tiny speakers in my Schuberth helmet, does that count? I also had a car with an 8 track many years ago. Combine the two, and I have it covered
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04-25-2017, 09:31 AM | #13 |
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: George West, Texas
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Awesome
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04-25-2017, 04:39 PM | #14 |
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Location: robertsdale alabama usa
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click click!
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04-26-2017, 03:39 AM | #15 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Bismarck, ND
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You guys are funny. Speakers in a helmet can easily out perform the tiny fairing speakers from the 1970's. Those treated paper cone speakers didn't last.
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