434josh

Hey guys, I am in Texas and looking at an 04 model. I have some questions about superhawks in general. I have owned many bikes and recently fell in love with v-twins. The bike I am looking at has about 14k miles on it. How long do these things typically last? It looks as tho it has been well taken care of and not abused. I have owned a SV 650 and see 20-40k miles out if them with no problems. Are the Hawks the same way?
What is there to look out for, if anything, on 04 models?

Thanks for any help. I am trying to go test ride it today.

motojoe

Great bikes, lots of upgrades to keep you interested. Tons of high mileage(60K+) SH still going strong. Cam chain tensioners are a item to keep an eye on. No big deal though. Regulator rectifiers have been known to go bad. Again, no big deal. Do a search on this site for tons of info. You found us, so your half way there. Now go out there and buy it and become a regular on here.

Condor

buy it. do it. do it.

FL02SupaHawk996

I've got 17K on mine and just did the 16K service myself and the engine is like new inside and she ride like a new one too

Buy it cuz you wont be disappointed in the power upgrade from the 650...you should ask seller if it's stock or if there have been any upgrades...depending on the mods it will increase it's value to you...

I'd recommend changing out all fluids, plugs, oil and air filter and checking the valve clearance unless the 16K service has already been done...

434josh

Yeah, it has high mt Jardines, aftermarket screen and a scotts damper on the upper tripple.
My bike b4 the SV was a 98 gsxr 750 highly modded so the sv was a big hp dissapointment. Fun to ride but not enough guts in the motor. I was used to being able to snap the throttle at 70mph in second gear and see the sky into 5th gear.

FL02SupaHawk996

+1 on the 750 with added torque

Once you've had torque and had the thrill of having to hold on for dear life with your fingertips, you can never go back!

For me it was a highly modded Kz900 back in the mid-1970s

Ralle65

They made a long distance test here when the bike came out. After 50.000 km (about 35.ooo mls) they opened the engine and it was as good as new.
If anyone is scared about the cct, contact Higgens (ok, it`s Germany but wtf) he sells "unbreakable" ccts. If that is done, the bike probably runs forever...

Regards,
Ralf

FL02SupaHawk996

+1 on the manual CCTs

Consider it preemptive maintenance & this ebay auction might help:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/APE-M...2em118Q2el1247

C5aig

If you don't buy it let me know where it is so I can look at it.

nuhawk

If you're in Austin and the bike is black, I might know the bike. It takes some getting used to when you buy a Superhawk. Mine didn't but there's a lot to learn quick to make a good buying decision. With 14k on the clock the CCT's should be a major priority. The newer models got an improved RR so that may not be an issue - ever.

Two important issues with bike built and sold in those years. The bike was in serious popularity decline with the RR's and inlines ruling the road. The Superhawk was neglected because of it and some owners just didn't care about preserving their bikes. The other is the task of making a Superhawk into a "great" bike from its stock state. This takes time and money.

That said and the money spent - the Superhawk is a bike that will keep you laughing inside your helmet. Been there lately? This bike can do it and keep doing it for a very long time.



Enjoy the road!

tudor

Anybody knows when exactly honda changed the design of CCT to the improved, long lasting design?

Thanks,

Jan

Hawkrider

They're not "long lasting". I'd describe it as "longER lasting". I believe they changed them in 01.

PS If you're going to replace them, you may as well just get the APEs. It's the same procedure to replace and the cost is about the same, if not less, for the APEs.

KindredGhost

Naw man... you're saying it wrong... you gotta say it with alot of gusto, and make it sound like Arnold.

DO EEET! DO EEET NOW!!!

KG

434josh

I got it today. Posted pics on Members ride section.