View Poll Results: Do you think it is a slur?
Yes
40
37.74%
No
66
62.26%
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Am I the only who thinks that Superchicken
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SuperBike
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From: Richmond, Virginia
RIP Zy! You will always be in our hearts.
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From: Asheville, NC
when we were at deals gap we had a gl1200 or 1400 that was giving us the shakedown. We were behind him and he was clipping fast enough that trying to make a pass would have exceeded our riding ability and the safety of the road. He was flying for a goldwing, something that I wouldn't be doing.
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SuperBike
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
If you get a chance to ride on a track, do it!
Before I had my VTR, I had a couple other bikes. I would ride them a little, then park them and walk away. But the VTR was a completely different story. I put a shock on it right away, a fork brace a couple months later and a set of used 2 Bros cans. I was completely mesmerized. I couldn't walk through my garage without staring at it.
Then I did my first track day. It was unbelievable. It will transform your riding skills in a short time. You haven't gone fast on a motorcycle, until you ride on a track. It makes you realize how dumb it is to think you're a fast guy on the street. I couldn't believe that I could just show up and pay money and go do that. Make sure you get somebody to take you around for a few slow laps and get a feel for it.
Sorry for the thread jack.
Before I had my VTR, I had a couple other bikes. I would ride them a little, then park them and walk away. But the VTR was a completely different story. I put a shock on it right away, a fork brace a couple months later and a set of used 2 Bros cans. I was completely mesmerized. I couldn't walk through my garage without staring at it.
Then I did my first track day. It was unbelievable. It will transform your riding skills in a short time. You haven't gone fast on a motorcycle, until you ride on a track. It makes you realize how dumb it is to think you're a fast guy on the street. I couldn't believe that I could just show up and pay money and go do that. Make sure you get somebody to take you around for a few slow laps and get a feel for it.
Sorry for the thread jack.
RIP Zy! You will always be in our hearts.
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From: Asheville, NC
I've ridden with him quite a bit. He grinds down everything when he rides...its just insane being behind him watching sparks going everywhere.
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MotoGP
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From: South Texas
He did an actual saddle sore 1000 completely on the dragon. I simply can't comprehend that.
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From: South Texas
Back in 97 when I bought my first 98 new, I sooooo wanted to get in on the US group buys for FireStorm stickers but never did. I'm glad now I didn't as I prefer VTR or SuperHawk instead.
RIP Zy! You will always be in our hearts.
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From: Asheville, NC
During the SH rally I'm really hoping to ride with him...or at least try
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From: Kansas City
I was just talking to another guy on a goldwing, that just goes up and down this run in SC that I've become addicted to (Caesar's Head) and is almost as fast as Yellow Wolf, about YW's saddle sore run. He made 106 runs that day. Around 1,166 miles in one f***ing day!!!! He is a realllly nice guy and just an incredible rider.
During the SH rally I'm really hoping to ride with him...or at least try
During the SH rally I'm really hoping to ride with him...or at least try
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SuperBike
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Belgium, WI
well, it was a sand colored bike, and it was not an 1800, it was a 1500 or less. It just wasn't the newer style. He didn't pull away, we just couldn't make a reasonable pass on him. We were all like, "what the hell? i'm not making the pass!"
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From: Austin, Tx
SuperChicken is just a lofi way of saying "under the radar". You see us on the road - it's anything but chicken. We guarantee it will be brief!
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: South of Nashvegas TN
I think the word super is way over used so I pull out "Uber" whenever I feel the need to spice up a word...hence I call mine UberHawk. Ok not really, but I still like Uber. Saying Superhawk makes me think my bike is a superhero of some sorts or a pissed off version of the older Honda hawk. I loved those older hawks and when the super hawk came out i figured it was the hawk after someone injected steroids into its veins. So I have no problem with it being a Super Hawk. Superchicken just doesn't work for me though. There isn't anything super about being a chicken.
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From: Mother Earth- orbiting around Charlotte, NC. But now over the border in S.C.
When I speak to other riders, I use the name SuperHawk. "What do your ride?" "A SuperHawk, VTR1000, it's a 1000cc V-Twin sport bike." Cause they have no clue what your talking about unless it's an I-4 or gets rave reviews in Sportrider Magazine. Even the kid on the 600 at the stoplight asks "What is that? 996?" My exhaust note even sounds different than his. Then the light turns green and he gets a lesson as to what it is. He revs out 4th & 5th and I just pull 3rd. Some day that boy will appreciate what we all do now.
When telling my girl I'm going for a ride, I use the term SuperChicken. Cause she knows exactly what I mean.
Depends on who I talk to as to how I refer to my bike.
When telling my girl I'm going for a ride, I use the term SuperChicken. Cause she knows exactly what I mean.
Depends on who I talk to as to how I refer to my bike.
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From: Little Rock, AR
I've even called the RC series the "Super Duper Hawk", but I own a HawkGT too. The little Hawks (GTs) WERE called "Chickens" until they won a few racing championships, no one calls them that anymore.
Ben Franklin wanted the turkey as the US national symbol...he thought the eagle was "the hyena of the skies" (a scavenger) and was an un-honorable creature. I'm sure nobody would agree with him today (maybe not even himself).
I agree with 'Bling, it's a slur....unless you understand our love of the bird, then it's a term of endearment. Let 'em eat our dust/exhaust fumes/whatever.....
Ben Franklin wanted the turkey as the US national symbol...he thought the eagle was "the hyena of the skies" (a scavenger) and was an un-honorable creature. I'm sure nobody would agree with him today (maybe not even himself).
I agree with 'Bling, it's a slur....unless you understand our love of the bird, then it's a term of endearment. Let 'em eat our dust/exhaust fumes/whatever.....
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Heck JD Hord referred to his National Champion Hawk GT as the Savage Chicken. He still refers to the latest encarnation of the bike as Savage. Although he's long since retired from racing.
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Superstock
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Little Rock, AR
Yup, and didn't JD win a championship on the RC51 also?
I saw the lil Chicken, sweeeeeettttt bike built by a good guy. I still buy parts from him occasionally (even though he went to the dark side eventually...Ducs).
I saw the lil Chicken, sweeeeeettttt bike built by a good guy. I still buy parts from him occasionally (even though he went to the dark side eventually...Ducs).
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
I think Superchicken is a slur. Firestorm is worse. The name makes me think of the destruction of Dresden in WWII. It's a terrible association. I suppose people who feel affection for the bike might call it a Superchicken but doing so is similar to calling a beloved spouse "the old broad". Calling a VTR a Superchicken is not as bad as calling a Honda Magna a Honda Smegma but it's worse than calling a GSXR a Gixxer.
It's been a very long winter. I've got to get out more often.
It's been a very long winter. I've got to get out more often.
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From: Athens, GA
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From: Athens, GA
Or as I like to call it "The Worst Super Bowl EVER" Chicken Stealers XL
i was just giving the Seahawks fan some crap....even though when my dad was stationed in Bremerton, I was a huge fan of Steve Largent.
But, I'm Steeler born and Steeler bred... and when I die Ill be Steeler dead.
damn, I inadvertently
yo ****.
Sorry, Bling.
i was just giving the Seahawks fan some crap....even though when my dad was stationed in Bremerton, I was a huge fan of Steve Largent.
But, I'm Steeler born and Steeler bred... and when I die Ill be Steeler dead.
damn, I inadvertently
yo ****. Sorry, Bling.
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Or as I like to call it "The Worst Super Bowl EVER" Chicken Stealers XL
i was just giving the Seahawks fan some crap....even though when my dad was stationed in Bremerton, I was a huge fan of Steve Largent.
But, I'm Steeler born and Steeler bred... and when I die Ill be Steeler dead.
damn, I inadvertently yo ****.
Sorry, Bling.
i was just giving the Seahawks fan some crap....even though when my dad was stationed in Bremerton, I was a huge fan of Steve Largent.
But, I'm Steeler born and Steeler bred... and when I die Ill be Steeler dead.
damn, I inadvertently
yo ****. Sorry, Bling.
I mostly grew up in Pa. and my first real job was as a steel worker. I'm not a huge football fan these days, but no matter where I'm living or who they're playing, I always pull for the Steelers.
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From: Winter Haven, Florida
regarding names: I always say "Just don't call me late for breakfast"
If you walk the walk, the names will follow.
Conversely, if , like me, you can only handle about 50 horsepower effectively "Super Chicken" is totally appropriate!! Try to 'fake it' and you end up upside down under the guard rail. DAMHIK
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Tom
If you walk the walk, the names will follow.
Conversely, if , like me, you can only handle about 50 horsepower effectively "Super Chicken" is totally appropriate!! Try to 'fake it' and you end up upside down under the guard rail. DAMHIK
Miles of Smiles
Tom
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Squid
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Montreal, Canada
I suppose I should feel privelaged...not because there's snow up to my front window,
but because I own a "Fire Storm".
Fire Storm sounds more "Thunderous" for lack of better wording...you know..V-Twin rumbling like thunder.
Actually, I just prefer "Hawk" simple...let the bike do the talkn'
but because I own a "Fire Storm".
Fire Storm sounds more "Thunderous" for lack of better wording...you know..V-Twin rumbling like thunder.
Actually, I just prefer "Hawk" simple...let the bike do the talkn'
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I disagree that chickens can't be bad ***. The chicken in the first picture clearly has a problem with authority. He is brandishing a weapon towards law enforcement, and despite the fact that the officer is pointing his duty weapon at him (in self-defense mind you: This chicken clearly has a death wish, and is most certainly bad ***. So bad ***, in fact, this officer is afraid for his safety...so in fear for his life that he made the choice to draw his duty weapon, and presumably, start issuing verbal commands. However, the officer has allowed a subject armed with a f'n sword to get too close and has no reactionary gap. I would have shot this chicken long ago.). The chicken lets out a defiant "BUKOK!" (Which is chicken for "**** you, pig! COME GET SOME!!!"). Despite the fact that he is in a tense armed stand-off, he remains defiant. This chicken is probably under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Probably an attempted carjacking gone awry.
The chicken in the second picture also appears to be fairly bad ***, but I feel that he tacitly condones 'resisting arrest', by not helping the officer apprehend the obviously deranged and disorderly chicken in the first picture. He looks pretty muscular though, and judging by the look he's giving me, he's a Spanish chicken and probably has lots of hot sex with the best looking hens. Really kinky **** like 2 pigs and a bat or something.
Either way, at heart, they are both STREETFIGHTERS in disguise.
The chicken in the second picture also appears to be fairly bad ***, but I feel that he tacitly condones 'resisting arrest', by not helping the officer apprehend the obviously deranged and disorderly chicken in the first picture. He looks pretty muscular though, and judging by the look he's giving me, he's a Spanish chicken and probably has lots of hot sex with the best looking hens. Really kinky **** like 2 pigs and a bat or something.
Either way, at heart, they are both STREETFIGHTERS in disguise.
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I am truely surprised at how this poll is going.I met another Super Hawk rider today at radio shack.I fried my R/R conection and was telling the sales guy what I was doing.He heard and asked what I rode.That makes 4 other VTR riders I've talked to.One I ride with,one who just bought his,and shows up more and more often,one I crossed paths with,and radio shack guy.Never once has the C-word been spoken.I still say the only place Ive ever heard it was at the shop.
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From: Austin, Tx
I never talk about the VTR with folks that I don't know. We banter about the SuperChicken amongst guys I ride with - one of them being my son.
The first few times he took the bike out after selling his CBR, he admitted that the bike was soooo powerful it scared him. He was the chicken and a smart one at that.
I still take the Super Hawk out every chance I get but when we both ride, I take the VFR.
He has gotten progressively better with the machine especially in the corners. The Super Hawk is very heavy compared to the CBR so it took him some time to figure out the horsepower/weight thing to get smooth.
Now he comes to me with the start of the conversation, "You know, I used to think . . . "
The first few times he took the bike out after selling his CBR, he admitted that the bike was soooo powerful it scared him. He was the chicken and a smart one at that.
I still take the Super Hawk out every chance I get but when we both ride, I take the VFR.
He has gotten progressively better with the machine especially in the corners. The Super Hawk is very heavy compared to the CBR so it took him some time to figure out the horsepower/weight thing to get smooth.
Now he comes to me with the start of the conversation, "You know, I used to think . . . "
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Superstock
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Brooklyn, CT
I found my '98 VTR on the showroom floor of my small local Honda dealership. Burt Ives Honda, a small family owned and operated shop from way back. I was 20 and I liked the SHawk because it looked different. Loved the white tach with the black speedometer and the dual pipes. Had Vance and Hines Carbon Fibers on it to try to sell the bike.
It sat on the floor for over a year and I would look at it every time I went in. Then in the summer of '99 it was gone.
Funny thing is my uncle, who got me into motorcycles and bought me all my bikes while I was growing up, drove dump truck. His boss hired a new loader operator and HE was the one who bought the bike. Had it for the '99 season and then decided to buy a house so the bike was for sale. That's how I ended up with my SHawk. Got it in the spring of 2000 with 6200 miles.
I could be like all the other guys and buy a 4-clyinder that puts out close to 200 hp and sounds like an indy car, but I like my twin. The sound is unique and makes everyone look and ask what it is. EVERYONE says that it sounds MEAN! I am happy with my bike and I'm keeping it forever. I think these bikes will be collectors some day.
BTW, does anyone else think the the Suzuki TL1000 sounds like crap?
It sat on the floor for over a year and I would look at it every time I went in. Then in the summer of '99 it was gone.
Funny thing is my uncle, who got me into motorcycles and bought me all my bikes while I was growing up, drove dump truck. His boss hired a new loader operator and HE was the one who bought the bike. Had it for the '99 season and then decided to buy a house so the bike was for sale. That's how I ended up with my SHawk. Got it in the spring of 2000 with 6200 miles.
I could be like all the other guys and buy a 4-clyinder that puts out close to 200 hp and sounds like an indy car, but I like my twin. The sound is unique and makes everyone look and ask what it is. EVERYONE says that it sounds MEAN! I am happy with my bike and I'm keeping it forever. I think these bikes will be collectors some day.
BTW, does anyone else think the the Suzuki TL1000 sounds like crap?
