I've been lurking for the last 3 months, absorbing knowledge and ideas for my SH.

My SH: Its a 1998 with 15k miles on it. I am the 3rd owner. Bought it from a friend who had it for 2 years. He didn't do any mods to the bike, but the original owner, someone in NJ, did some good mods. When I got it a few months back, it had the PAIR removed with TBR block off plates, TBR carbon fiber cans, jet kit, polished frame/cases/wheel rims, lower fairing. I bought it for 1500.00, but it had fallen over in a parking lot a year earlier and cracked the fairing in several places and broke the clutch lever. Plus, it had a couple of dents in the tank. Nothing major, but it was stored for many months and the carbs were gunked up. So far, I've installed APE CCT's, rebuilt the carbs and synch'ed them, checked the valve clearances, removed the clip-on's and installed risers and a superbike bar, SS braided hydro lines, added a headlight modulator and "magnum blaster" horns. I am now working on the fairing damage and expect to have it done and ready for a repaint by the first of the year. I just finished repairing some extensive fairing damage to a project bike, a 1994 Suzuki RF900R that I picked up for 600.00. I used strips of header wrap saturated with ABS cement to fix up the shattered faring of the Suzuki. The ABS cement and thick fiberglass header wrap combo work quite well, BTW. Very strong and easier to work with than resin/hardener. Just finished repainting the Suzuki and have my painting skills back up to standards and ready for the SH. I've decided to paint it a darker richer red, perhaps a ruby or cherry metallic shade. My other ride is a 2009 Harley Fat Bob that I modded to resemble a Road King. It has a detachable windshield and hard bags, along with a touring seat and padded low sissy bar. Its red hot sunglo, looks beautiful in the sun. Classy bike.

About me: Well, I'm an old fart. Retired, with grandkids. Been riding and wrenching on bikes as a hobby since I first started out on a Z50A Honda Mini-trail back in 1969. Owned scores of bikes and lived/rode in several foreign countries, including Nepal, Pakistan, Japan and S. Korea, since then. Blessed with a very understanding wife who lets me acquire tools/equipment for a well-stocked garage and basement shop. I also do welding/painting/gunsmithing/machining as hobbies, so there's a lot tied up in tools. But, that's my only vice. I mostly ride the Harley because it is such a smooth and comfortable bike. The SH is to satisfy my need for an adrenaline rush. The project bike is just that, something to fix up and experiment on. Right now, it looking like a street fighter with black frame, wheels and fork tubes. Gun metal blue front fairing, tank and cut down tail. It pops out of 2nd gear, so I'll eventually have to drop the engine and fix that. Probably will go a head and rebuild the engine while I'm at it.

Anyway, that's what I ride and some info about me. I lurk mostly and will throw in some helpful advice when I see a need for it. Otherwise, I just check in and see what you all are doing with your rides. Cheers and have a safe and joyous Christmas season.

ps: I often see requests for pic's. I'll post some up after I get the SH painted.

 

Greetings Brother J...you sound like you found a great bike at a good price...and fairly handy with the wrenches too!
Welcome to the forum - I'm also fairly new to this forum and find it a great resource!

J

 

I haven't owned a Harley since the 70's but you have a good mix of both worlds with the addition of the Superhawk. Especially in their stock form, Superhawks are a 'roid crazy' version of a Harley. Not only do you have the luxury of an understanding wife but also the time and space to pursue your interests.

Welcome (officially) to the forum. Now that you're done lurking occasionaly we might could use your help. You have many skills under one tent. Your use of header wrap for plastic repair is interesting.

I like the color idea. Dark Cherry has always been my fav colors for just about anything that has wheels. Especially Corvettes, Pickups, and Bikes.

 

Welcome.

 

Welcome!