From jcachur@xnet.com Thu Sep 20 03:39:46 2001
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 21:19:33 -0500
From: Julian Cachur <jcachur@xnet.com>
To: HAWKGT-L@LISTSERV.HAWKGT.COM
Subject: Re: Supertrapp Fitment Question

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Hi!

I just installed my Supertrapp system two months ago... so hopefully
I can help you and prevent you from making the same mistakes I did...

#1
Be sure to install new o-rings/crush washers between the headers and
the cylinders.  Also, make sure you get the old ones out before you
put the new ones in.

#2
Make sure you are using a good torque wrench to tighten the headers
to the cylinders.  It looks really bad when you bend things like the
mounting bolts sticking out of the cylinders.

#3
The stock exhaust is a real PITA to remove.  I had to remove the
starter to get mine off.

#4
To retain your centerstand, you'll need two parts.  The first is the
centerstand-stop that is made by Supertrapp.  The second part is an
OEM Honda part that is stock on California Hawks.  You can go here to
order it if you have a non-California Hawk:

http://store.yahoo.com/azmotorsports/supsupstains.html

Scroll down and you'll recognize it as "Honda Bracket for
Non-California Bikes".

#5
That "Honda Bracket for Non-California Bikes" requires two bolts to
attach it to your bike.  The right side bolt is common and easy to
find.  However, I still have yet to find a bolt that will fit in the
left bolt hole.  If you find one, please let me know... I'll be
willing to pay if you can send me a bolt that will fit... (thanks!)

#6
Most of that "Honda Bracket for Non-California Bikes" is completely
useless for what you intend to use it for.  Take a dremel tool and
cut off the parts of it you don't need.  It originally holds
emisisons equipment... but since you're just using it to keep your
centerstand from hitting the chain, why not tidy things up?

#7
It's hard to describe where to mount that "Honda Bracket for
Non-California Bikes".  If you get down underneath your bike... down
by the rear tire on the left side... and you look forward towards the
front of your bike... you'll see two bolt holes just above where the
centerstand mounting-bolts are.  That's where you mount that "Honda
Bracket for Non-California Bikes".  Again, if you can find a bolt
that fits the left bolt hole, please let me know...

#8
That centerstand-stop from Supertrapp bolts onto the left centerstand
mount-bolt.  Attached to this e-mail you will find a reply to one of
my messages regarding this very subject by Richard Schnorenberg.  Be
aware that those centerstand mount-bolts are a real bitch to remove.
I bent a wrench, gave myself a blister, and bruised my hand trying to
remove it.  However, keep working at it... they will finally break
loose.

Good luck Steve!  I really love my Supertrapp now that I have it
installed!

It's worth the effort!   :)

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions!


On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 20:49:26 -0400, Steve wrote:

>I bought a used Supertrapp system missing some small parts like the muffler
>clamp and the center stand stop.  I bought a center stand stop (black-
>painted ~ 3" long piece of steel) and the rubber bumper from AZ Motorsports.
>
>I have not been able to figure out where the center stand stop bolts to the
>bike.  Can someone tell me?  Also, if anyone has a muffler clamp for sale,
>let me know.
>
>Thanks,
>Steve
>Red '89
>


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