Lookin for a hawk
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Squid
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From: Arizona
Lookin for a hawk
Hey all, im lookin for some good info on superhawks. I just sold my old bike, and have been looking at buying a superhawk. Figure i can get that v-twin feel without the price of a ducati. Anyway, was hopeing i could get some info on good years for the bike, or if there was a year i should avoid, how many miles are too much, ext. Also if anyone has one for sale in AZ area i would definately be interested. thx for the help
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From: Fulton, MO
The only changes in the US bikes were in '02, when they got a digital speedo with clock and fuel level guage. Other than that it's really all down to color preference and aftermarket goodies.
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From: Almonte, Ont Canada
120,000km on my 99VTR.
Haven't even had to adjust the valves.
Straight out of the can, the bike needs suspension (RT springs and a good shock) and brake (Braided lines, better brake pads) upgrades.
A set of aftermarket slipons (LeoVince or Jardine) brings out the rruummmmble.
HeliBars and a Sargent Saddle for creature comforts.
Maintneance issues include:
CamChain tensioners - replce the OEM with APE tensioners
Earlier modles (98/99) had Regulator/rectifier problems.
Grin & GO.
A most excellent ride!
Geoff in Almonte
99VTR
Haven't even had to adjust the valves.
Straight out of the can, the bike needs suspension (RT springs and a good shock) and brake (Braided lines, better brake pads) upgrades.
A set of aftermarket slipons (LeoVince or Jardine) brings out the rruummmmble.
HeliBars and a Sargent Saddle for creature comforts.
Maintneance issues include:
CamChain tensioners - replce the OEM with APE tensioners
Earlier modles (98/99) had Regulator/rectifier problems.
Grin & GO.
A most excellent ride!
Geoff in Almonte
99VTR
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From: flagstaff ,az
don't know where you are in az but there a really nice completely stock 02 with ,I think under 5000 miles on it . nice pewter Grey champagne kinda color , in flagstaff at northland motor sports. thats where I bought my 98 with 8700 mi and they have been excellent to work with .only thing is its from a dealership so if your looking to pay cash it would be too much money looking to finance might be a good deal don remember the exact price I think it was around six thou
??:hope that helps and pm me if your near we ride all the time
??:hope that helps and pm me if your near we ride all the time
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I dunno if CO is too far to get a bike, but there's one on ebay right now with LOTS and LOTS of great mods. I don't believe the 114hp, especially a mile high, but the guy definitely did things right. It's a 98, red, with lower, and Jardines. Do a search.
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Thanks Lazn!!
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