Cousins of Organization - A two-wheeled build

[Capt. Obvious]

Ha, small world. I've read your build thread on the Hawk forums, as I came across your bike several times when I was doing research on swingarms for my bike. A coworker of mine has two NT650s in her garage that she wants to get rid of on the cheap, I'm super temped to pick them up for another project.

If you're interested, I have a spare 1200# spring that should fit your rear suspension if you haven't upgraded it yet.

[JeremyN]

Your bike is coming out fantastic, and I love the color choice! I can't wait to see it in one piece again. When I saw the rear swing-arm, I was all like "Honda Hawk GT!", which happens to be what I have, and strangely enough - mine is similar in style as to what you are building, and my engine could even be the same color. You are making me want to start over though.



1 more pic here.

oh fine, another pic.

[Capt. Obvious]

Paint is done. Assembly begins this evening.

[Capt. Obvious]

Soon. But not this post. Color is Audi Nardo Grey, by the way.

[Miroteknik]

if the next post isn't the bike assembled, imma merk a nga

[Capt. Obvious]

Getting closer.



The swingarm is assembled and ready to go as well.

[DER E30]

Nice! You'll be riding that soon!

[Capt. Obvious]

Powder coat is almost done. Hoping to start final assembly next weekend.

[Capt. Obvious]

Got delayed with the paint work a bit more, my friend who is doing it for me had to get caught up on some other projects first, but I should be getting everything back this week.

In the meantime, I've been working on detailing the engine, and it turned out pretty darn good. I always manage to screw up painting things (I have a tendency to be impatient and lay it on too thick. Every. Damn. Time.), but not this time!

When I opened everything up, I was stoked to find that the inside of the engine looks brand new still, which is awesome considering it's almost 20 years old at this point.

The covers are going to get gloss black powder coat that matches the swingarm, triple tree, and other peripheral parts.



And because I didn't have anything else better to do with my life, I spent my evening yesterday polishing all of the bolts for the engine covers. Man, I **** polishing things.

[Capt. Obvious]

Paint is delayed, I decided to get the frame media blasted first instead of just spraying over the old finish. After spending this much time on the bike, it'd be stupid to skimp on something so minor.

[Sprinqer]

I want updates! Not usually a fan of naked bikes or custom for that matter but I like this one. Good work so far

[BuFFyZA]

Read through the whole (short) thread and its awesome!! Need some updates!

[P78]

yeah same, curious to c what happened

[Dutch]

I MUST SEE THE PAINTED RESULT OF THIS! Awesome job man gives me a feeling of nostalgia (or however that word is spelt) for my old bandit :'(

[CHLTRTL]

this build is awesome, can't wait to see it painted and assembled.
changing the back wheel to match the front or keeping it for uniqueness?)