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Old 11-01-2011 | 12:02 AM
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My 2001

My 2001 Storm with most of the usual mods. As clean as I can get it, which is a change, because unlike some I ride this in all weathers. Matter of fact, I wash this bike its almost guaranteed to rain.










Old 11-01-2011 | 05:59 AM
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Welcome! Nice mods!
Old 11-01-2011 | 06:55 AM
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Very nice. One of the few less than full fairing MOD's I like.

Tell us about the swing arm.. I see more going on than just a grafted brace.

Which exhaust system is that? Almost looks like OEM cans using high mount Mid pipes?
Old 11-01-2011 | 11:13 AM
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Cool looking bike, I like the overall effect very much. But don't you worry about road debris hitting the rear brake line being on the bottom like that?
Old 11-01-2011 | 11:28 AM
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Like a lot, and the way you've shown the engine off with the trimmed fairing and moved rad, though now must be a hassle to change the front spark plug.

Is that a vent on the rear cowl to keep the R/R some fresh air?

What fork brace have you fitted?
Old 11-01-2011 | 04:48 PM
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Swingarm is just a stocker with a 97 900RR brace grafted on, blasted, powdercoated and new bearings.
The underslung rear caliper is a modded standard caliper mount with a new plate attached to reverse it.
I haven't noticed any damage from road debris on the rear brake line so no.

I've found that I don't check the plugs that often, but even saying that, its no hassle at all to move the rad, 2 x bolts and a couple of hose connections.
Usually around the time I change out the coolant anyhow.

Using a Coerce Front brace ( from Japan )

The cutout on the rear cowl is for fresh air to the R/R but it will eventually have the same cutout on the other side for when I shoehorn a radiator under the seat.

The exhaust was on the bike when I bought it, but they are Staintunes, which is an Australian company that does all sorts of exhausts and they sound bloody good too.
Old 11-01-2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BBB











Matter of fact, I wash this bike its almost guaranteed to rain.
That's how I feel about my all my vehicles lately.

Had to repost those pics,,, DAYUM! Another SAWEEET naked VTR. If I were to "fighter" a hawk, I would copy this bike exactly. I love it! That engine stares you str8 in the face. Excellent work BBB. I can't compliment you enough. One of my all time favorite VTR's period! Right click... Save image as...
Old 11-02-2011 | 01:09 AM
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molded and cut fairing looks VERY nice. PROPS
Old 11-02-2011 | 04:39 PM
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I have been looking for a way to go semi naked on my Hawk, I am going to blatantly rip off your fairing idea. Your bike looks great!
Old 11-02-2011 | 04:53 PM
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Really cool look there. I dig the fairing. Also like the tail section mod, great idea.
Old 11-02-2011 | 05:45 PM
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DITTO, on all the above,very nice job! Really have to look close to see everything done on this bike, will be looking forward to seeing changes in the future.
Old 11-02-2011 | 08:27 PM
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looks great!

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Old 11-02-2011 | 11:09 PM
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Thanks

Thanks for the endorsement guys, I appreciate it.

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Old 11-03-2011 | 09:03 AM
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How does cooling system work?

Is there sufficient cooling using only one radiator?

Looks great...
Old 11-03-2011 | 03:45 PM
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Single Rad

The single radiator works a treat.

The problem is there is no capacity to get rid of extra heat.
Its not fun in heavy traffic, but what is?
Old 03-26-2013 | 03:23 PM
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nice hawk, i love different
Old 03-26-2013 | 04:22 PM
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Sick bike dude! What is the radiator from?
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