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Hey guys i am sitting here at work while the shawk awaits in the parking lot. amnd i was thinking of all the bikes i ridding and owned so i figured i gotta ask what else people rode prior to the hawk

first bike: honda dirtbike I dont know what it was cause it could barley be considered a bike.

Street bikes:
1. Honda Interceptor 1985 VF700 Great bike but no 3rd or 5th gear.

2. Honda CBR F1 Hurricane I LOVED THIS BIKE AND I WANTED IT FOR SO MANY YEARS then i bought it and rode the rubber right off the tires....She was a beauty. Yoshi slip ons, stage 1 jet kit, enginge worked on prior to me buying it. The guy i bought it from had reciepts for everything, gas reciepts!!!! i could not believe it. This bike was the best $1200 i ever spent and the best part 5 years later i sold it for $1800 gotta love ebay.

3. Honda CBR 900rr did not get to ride this too much... Damn thieves!!!!!

4. Honda CBR 929rr Rode three times and lent it to my buddy and he came back with a broken tibia and fibia along with a dislocated shoulder and well my bike...umm well it never saw the rode after that....But i must say my buddy did pay for his mistake and thats how i come to own the HAWK

5 Honda VTR 1000F Super hawk I loved this bike because of its nakedness. Its such a beautiful bike this was another bike i wanted since i first saw it. I bought a 2003 last year and it was used with less then 1500 miles on it the guy who owned it went cruiser instead when his wife got home and saw it. I paid $5200 for it and got a sweet deal.

Next bike i want.........THat honda hawk prototype its sweet.....But i may be picking up a 2005 rc51 or the CBR 1000 not sure yet.

If you noticed i have somewhat of a brand prefrence...I do i owned all honda for everthing.
My stable right now is
1. Honda SHawk 2003
2. Honda Prelude 1994
3. Honda Accord 2003
4. Honda Civic 1988

And i wont even go inot the rest of the family. We all got honda

damn i am really bored i typed all of this.... damn i gotta get a more interesting job.

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aprilia rs125 2002 gp-1 is the only other bike ive owned. but ive only been riding 5 months so havent really had the time or money to own anything else

I started off on a Yamaha FZ600, then moved on to a Honda CBR 600F3, then the SuperHawk. I also have a GSXR750, but that's track-only.

As for the four-wheeled variety, I have been all Honda (so far)... Acura Integra, Honda Odyssey, Honda Civic.

Good luck with the boredom-thing at work. I'm sure you can't be done surfing all of the internet yet. ;)

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In order of Ownership
1978 DT175
1978 CB550 Four SS
1984 V45 Interceptor
1976 RD350
1979 RD400
1987 XL400
1986 RZ350
1990 ZX600
1979 RD400 Daytona Special
2003 DRZ 400
2005 RMZ 450
1998 VTR1000 :mrgreen: And here we are today

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1974 Laverda 750 SF2 - Red - sold after buying 2nd Ducati
http://www.laverdafahrer.de/img_gr/L...21974big-2.jpg

1978 Ducati 900SD - Red - completely burned in garage fire :-(
http://www.bradsbikes.net/image_coll...0704034038.jpg
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Ga...077%20%201.jpg

1982 Ducati 900SD - Black
http://www.bevelheaven.com/bikes4sal...s/dscn4315.jpg

2003 Honda VTR1000F Superhawk
http://homepage.mac.com/billkl/.Pict...64287B11DA.jpg

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oops !

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oops again !

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Opps the 3rd time
Kept getting this message when trying to post:

Could not connect to smtp host : 10060 : A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

DEBUG MODE

Line : 110
File : smtp.php

I got that message a few times previously. I just figured the post went through, and checked back later on. I don't understand the language, though. Can anyone explain what the error code means?

So CNI, how does it feel to own a REAL bike now? ;) Those other bikes are absolute stunners though.

Yeah Dog, I get that same message too but my post always go through. Ever since the software upgrade things have gone to............


Interesting that you were a dedicated duc rider and then went to "the dark side". What made you change?

I lusted after duc's from their rep and because the mags always raved about them (70's/80's) as real sport bikes. Since there are/were no dealers for hundreds of miles, I never even got to see one. Then a big dealer branch out down here with a used bike showroom and I finally got to see an early 90's 900SS which was my then current dream bike.

I was devastated to see the sloppy workmanship and poor fit/finished that I didn't realize I had become acustomed to with Hondas. Then there was the price, the maintainence, the lack of dealers, etc.

I hope this doesn't come across as bashing. I'm just relating how easy it was for me to buy a SuperHawk when it first came out.

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this was my first street bike ( not a pic of mine)... a honda cm400t... what a power monster! hahaha!

Exactly all the things you mentioned....
Every Italian machine I've owned or worked on has always had to have the 'bugs' worked out.
We used to joke "this one musta been made after their wine break" implying the Italians took wine breaks instead of coffee breaks! Their designers had the right idea they just couldn't get the laborers to put it together right!
Yes the Honda is much less trouble & less expensive than a Ducati AND is more comfortable! It's a joy to just get on it & ride knowing it will work well & not let me down.
At my age it's not as much fun to always be tinkering with an Italain machine working the bugs out.
Don't get me wrong....when everything is 'right' they are wonderful rides as well as beautiful. It's the getting there that takes time.
These days I just want to ride & not worry about oil leaks :-)

Also...I had a hard enough time getting a $6k motorcycle in the garage....the wife would have really exploded if I brought home a $15k motorcycle !!! The couch is not very comfortable :-)

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My bikes:

1. 1974 Kawasaki 175 enduro (now they are called dual sport)
2. 1972 Yamaha 250 MX
3. 1976 Honda CB400F super sport (sweeeeeeett)
4. 1975 Suzuki RL250 trials bike (the most fun dirt bike I ever had)
5. 197? Yamaha RD350 (fixed it more than I rode it)
6. 198? Honda CB500
7. 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic
8. 2000 Suzuki 1200 Bandit (one of my favorites)
9. 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa (the baddest mofo ever made, the true definition of torque. Stolen at Bike Week in Daytona.)
10.2000 Kawasaki ZX12R (the Busa is a better bike)
11. 1999 Yamaha YZ400F (deciced I'm too old for motocross bikes)
12.2002 Aprilia Futura (still own this one. Also on the favorite list.)
13. 2000 Yamaha R1 (fun but very uncomfortable)
14. 2003 Honda Superhawk ( I really like this bike. It may make the favorite list. I need more miles to decide.)

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I've been riding since 1981 and have bought very few bikes and have never sold one!
1979 CB400tz Hawk (motor self destructed)
1982 CB750F Supersport (in garage, would like to restore)
1998 VTR1000F Superhawk (red)

1972 honda cb 175 ( I still have it with 4k original miles on it)
1994 Yamaha try 50cc
1994 Kawazaki ZXR 400 (best handling bike I ever had)
1998 Honda Superhawk (Not for sale, ever)

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Street:

'71 Yamaha RD200 (never registered it)
'73 Honda CB500 (passed road test and gave to a friend)
'84 Honda VT500 Ascot (v-twin)
'92 Honda Nighthawk 750 (bought new, sold in '05 to buy SH)
'90 Yamaha FZR600 - bought as a basket case, rebuilt and rode it for a year then sold it.

Current and only street ride = '02 Honda Superhawk - nearly new, bought it with 56 miles on it.

Dirt/Dual sport

'74 Honda XL125
'83 Yamaha XT200
Current = '96 Suzuki DR200se

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1) 1972 suzuki enduro 175cc 2stroke(never found out the model designation) that I inherited from my uncle. he used to give me rides on it when I was 3. no 2nd gear, but long stroke, so I learned to skip it.
2)1987 kawi kx80. awsome in the woods. could keep up with a yz250 no prob.
3)182 suzuki gs450L. first road bike. good learner, but topped out at 85mph.
4) 1992 yamaha seca II. great bike. kinda weak, but taught me tons. managed to surpass max speed of 115mph with a tailwind. got to 125mph.(in the red) still got it, but need to sell or repair.
5) 98 superhawk. had some issues getting to know eachother, but now we are cool. best bike I've ever ridden. still haven't seen all its tricks.

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1992 VFR750F is the only bike I've owned. I'm the 2nd owner and purchased it December 10, 1996. Been a SHawk fan since 2000.

1974 Honda CB360
1978 Yamaha XS400 (gone)
1984 Honda VF500F (gone)
1990 Honda VFR750
2000 Honda XR400
2001 KTM Duke
2002 Honda VTR1000
2003 Kawasaki KDX200

I miss that baby ceptor.

Street bikes:
1979 Yamaha DT100(rode to high school everyday)
1983 Honda CX650 Custom
1986 Kawasaki ZX600R
1986 Yamaha Radian
1998 Honda Super Hawk

Dirt bikes: Too many to list. I would Hi-jack this thread.

Have owened:
1968 CL90
1970 CB350
1969 CB750KO
1975 Kawasaki ZIB
1982 Kawasaki KZ1100
1981 Honda CB750F
1983 CB450A
1982 GL1000
1989 CBR600
1983 CB1100F
1998 ACE750

Now own:
1970 CB500 stock
1970 CB500 modified
1985 VF500F
1994 VFR750
1999VTR1000

Bikes I've owned (in order)
1976 KZ750 (sold)
2000 V-star 650 (stolen)
2002 Superhawk (Bought new in '04, wrecked, totalled, bought back from salvage company...)
1981 GN400 (not running, no title, about to go on craigslist as a parts bike...)
1982 Seca 750 (sold)

Also currently in the garage:
Wife's 2002 GZ250

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95 Yamaha virago (used in '00) - great starter bike, thought I would grow into a harley
'01 Kawasaki Coucourse (new) - ST's are the way to go, comfortable in the long hall, still thought I'd grow into a harley... eventually
04 BMW K1200GT - (new) rode one in the Alps, just had to buy one... harley what???
02 superhawk (used last summer) - buddy took me to a track day, the Bemer is fun, but far to heavy... I'll keep the bemer for commuting.

Last weekend left the BMW with heated seats and electric vest in the garage, took the hawk on the polar bear ride (45 degrees), today took the hawk to work. I'm not sure I can get the bemer out of the garage with all the stuff in the way!!!

1983 honda nighthawk 550 5300 miles when I bought it and got it for $300. Put tires on it and replaced fluids and later sold it for $1000. I loved this bike but I'd never ever go back. I don't miss it at all tbh....

now:
1998 red honda superhawk. currently at 14k miles. has corbin seat, tinted dbl bbl windscreen, relatively new rubber, full exhaust - erion racing pipes, volt meter, and new gixxer 750 r/r

1986 Honda Magna (Black)

1989 Honda Hawk NT650 (silver)

1995 Honda VFR750F (red) of course

2002 Honda Superhawk VTR1000 (red)

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1975 Honda XR75 - 1st bike, 11 years old.
1982 Yamaha Seca 750 - 1st street bike.
1983 Yamaha Seca 650 Turbo.
1984 Honda VFR750 - 1st in Idaho.
1985 Honda VFR1000 - 1st in Idaho.
1985 Yamaha RZ350LC - 1st in Idaho.
1986 Kawasaki 600 Ninja - 1/2 part owner.
2000 SuperHawk - Yellow - almost daily rider.
1998 SuperHawk - Red - parts bike.

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Was a strictly Suzuki guy until I rode a Hawk:

1997 Suzuki Bandit 600 (32k miles)
1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 (w Sputnik sidecar sometimes :)) (14k miles)
1993 Suzuki Bandit 400 (8k miles)
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa (w Mr. Turbo kit) (49k miles)

Dirt Started at age 8 LOVED yellow and black Yammies
'78 yz 80 (first bike)
'82 yz 80 factory race (first serious bike, bored to the limit beat 125s kept up with 250s!)

Street Pretty much tried all brands (anyone on 2 wheels is my brother)
Funny thing is no Yamaha street bikes eventhough that's ALL I rode on dirt

'82 nighthawk 650 (first street)
'82 GPZ 550
'84 Gpz 750 turbo (first production 10 sec 1/4 mile bike) :twisted:
'84 Vfr 1000f
'96 Katana 600 race preped
'98 Frankenhawk

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I've been mainly a Honda man through the years but I've owned at least one of each from the big Four.

98 SuperHawk (SuperBling)
98 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
02 Honda VFR VTEC Interceptor
02 Honda CBR600F4i
94 Honda VFR750F
79 Honda CBX1000F
98 SuperHawk
94 Honda CBR600F2
85 Honda VF500F Interceptor
89 Honda NT650 Hawk
86 Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours
89 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
86 Yamaha FZ600
86 Honda VF500F Interceptor
84 Honda VF700F Interceptor
77 Honda CB750F SuperSport
76 Honda MT250
?? Yamaha 250 2 stroke

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Do dirt bikes count too?
In order of ownership

2 Wheels:
1980 Suzuki RM 60
1984 Honda XR 100
1980 Yamaha IT 175
1984 Yahaha IT 490 (Still have)
1979 Yamaha 650 twin
1984 Honda VF750F (owned this on 3 times so far)
2003 Honda Superhawk (Still Have)

4 wheels:
1984 Subaru Hatchback
1974 Caddie coupe de ville w/ 472ci engine (boat from hell)
1974 Lincoln continental w/ 460ci engine (another boat from hell)
1990 Ford T-bird
1982 Pontiac Phoenix
1992 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1992 Subaru SVX LSL
1996 Mazda MX-6 M edition
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340
1984 Pontiac Fiero Sport
2003 Dodge Durango (Still have)
1996 Pontiac Sunfire (Still Have)