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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Hello from Manitoba

Hi all,

Just bought a 1998 Superhawk yesterday that I found on Craigslist for $2000. The bike was 300 kms from me so I grabbed my girlfriend and a buddy and we went for a day trip to MN to pick up the bike. I just got a 1974 CB750 on the road a couple days before but really haven't ridden since 1999 and was a little nervous to ride a 1000cc bike. So far I have found the SHawk very easy to drive.
This forum seems to have a wealth of information and I hope I can contribute something every once in a while.
Thanks for having me and here are a few pics of the "Twins" as I like to call them








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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride home. The stock seat is not the best part of the bike.
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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I split the mileage with my buddy
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Welcome. Having owned both bikes I'm sure you noticed that the VTR feels like a 350 compared to the CB750. The CB's were great in their day I don't think anything prior to the 90's can hold a candle to a Superhawk!
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Like both bikes. Does the superhawk have dent in the rear wheel?
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Yes it does have a dent in the rear wheel. Just noticed that today actually and am a bit disappointed I didnt notice it before. Luckily there doesnt seem to be any vibration or out of balance because of it.
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Welcome on board
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Rear wheels can be had pretty cheap.

Welcome to the Forum, and the VTR owners club.

And don't let them turn you off on the stock saddle. I like it just fine. You want a bad saddle, ride an early 90's Ducati 900ss. That thing felt like it wanted to split you down the middle after 100 miles.
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Welcome! Good to see someone else other than me from Manitoba on here finally! Enjoy the bike, its a lot of fun to ride and unique because there isn't a lot of them around our area. I have some spare parts if you're looking, shoot me a PM and i'll let you know what I have.
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