Leetillman351
Active Member
Howdy!
My name is Lee Tillman, I've been on here for a few years and documented half of my first build but sold the project a little before it was completed. Since then I've had a few bikes and this forum has helped me with ideas and problem solving. So I figured I would document this next build to hopefully help others who are doing the same thing with the same bike, and hopefully get help and advice along the way from you all.
Anyways, picked up this all original nighthawk 650 last week, and could help but get it torn down and cafe'd. I know its not a very desirable bike, but I enjoy the challenge! My plans are to get it along these lines, but better. Possibly doing a mono shock conversion as well, who knows. What advice do yall have for me in building this bike? What style would best suit this bike? What should I watch out for? Also, I ordered 35mm clip-on's and they were to small. I measured the fork diameter and it came out to around 1.5inches so should be 38mm? I have seen 35mm, 38mm and 39mm when I look up the fork diameter. Could anyone help me out on this?
Thanks in advance!
My name is Lee Tillman, I've been on here for a few years and documented half of my first build but sold the project a little before it was completed. Since then I've had a few bikes and this forum has helped me with ideas and problem solving. So I figured I would document this next build to hopefully help others who are doing the same thing with the same bike, and hopefully get help and advice along the way from you all.
Anyways, picked up this all original nighthawk 650 last week, and could help but get it torn down and cafe'd. I know its not a very desirable bike, but I enjoy the challenge! My plans are to get it along these lines, but better. Possibly doing a mono shock conversion as well, who knows. What advice do yall have for me in building this bike? What style would best suit this bike? What should I watch out for? Also, I ordered 35mm clip-on's and they were to small. I measured the fork diameter and it came out to around 1.5inches so should be 38mm? I have seen 35mm, 38mm and 39mm when I look up the fork diameter. Could anyone help me out on this?
Thanks in advance!