Need adivce on buying S'hawk
09-16-2005, 07:17 AM
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Need adivce on buying S'hawk
Hey all, I need some advice and opinions....
I'm looking at 2 S'hawks
One is an 03 with only 600 miles. Bought last April so its still in warranty and is completely stock.
On my 30 minute test ride everything worked perfectly.
Man are these VTRs nice bikes!!!
So it's a no-brainer but he wants $5900 (down from his original asking price of $6250)
The second bike is an 01 with 7,000+ miles for $4800 (came down from his $5000 asking price over the phone).
It is stock bike with a new Michelin Pilot rear tire.
What should I be looking out for on this one????
I'll inspect it to make sure it hasn't been dropped, left outside to rust, and check for cosmetic scratches, dents, etc. Check the 'meat' left on the brake pads & front tire wear.
When did they fix the carb problem that made the bike die sometimes on hard stops? (I think that's what I read here)
I hate to be such a cheap skate but there is an $1100 difference between the bikes.
Plus I like the red a little better than the blue.
I see I can buy a new 03 for around $6500-$6700 but I would have to have it shipped 1000 miles.
I'm reluctant to ride one back that far because I'd want to do a better break in than straight highway miles and want to do some oil changes in that 1st 1000 miles.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bill (newbie)
I'm the forum newbie that is returning to riding after an 18 year lay off (started a family). Used to ride a Laverda 750SF2 and Ducati 900SD in the late 70's early 80's. Now riding a Vulcan 750 cruiser (What was I thniking???? Yuck! it's gotta go....can't stand the riding position)
I'm looking at 2 S'hawks
One is an 03 with only 600 miles. Bought last April so its still in warranty and is completely stock.
On my 30 minute test ride everything worked perfectly.
Man are these VTRs nice bikes!!!
So it's a no-brainer but he wants $5900 (down from his original asking price of $6250)
The second bike is an 01 with 7,000+ miles for $4800 (came down from his $5000 asking price over the phone).
It is stock bike with a new Michelin Pilot rear tire.
What should I be looking out for on this one????
I'll inspect it to make sure it hasn't been dropped, left outside to rust, and check for cosmetic scratches, dents, etc. Check the 'meat' left on the brake pads & front tire wear.
When did they fix the carb problem that made the bike die sometimes on hard stops? (I think that's what I read here)
I hate to be such a cheap skate but there is an $1100 difference between the bikes.
Plus I like the red a little better than the blue.
I see I can buy a new 03 for around $6500-$6700 but I would have to have it shipped 1000 miles.
I'm reluctant to ride one back that far because I'd want to do a better break in than straight highway miles and want to do some oil changes in that 1st 1000 miles.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bill (newbie)
I'm the forum newbie that is returning to riding after an 18 year lay off (started a family). Used to ride a Laverda 750SF2 and Ducati 900SD in the late 70's early 80's. Now riding a Vulcan 750 cruiser (What was I thniking???? Yuck! it's gotta go....can't stand the riding position)
09-16-2005, 07:56 AM
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Re: Need adivce on buying S'hawk
Original warrarnty is only for the first buyer. Extended warranties are usually transferrable.
Red is faster. :wink: That bike will need a new front tire before long.
Hard braking stall was fixed, mainly on the early bikes. My 98 doesn't do it.
I don't know you money situtation but I'd try to get the 03 down to $5500 if you can live with the color. He should know that most new bikes devalue the instant you turn the key. They instantly become a one year old used bike. A leftover, non-current, model is even worse. Lending institutions would look at it as a 3 year old bike no matter if it was bought in April.
Crap, a "new" 1000cc bike for $5500!
Red is faster. :wink: That bike will need a new front tire before long.
Hard braking stall was fixed, mainly on the early bikes. My 98 doesn't do it.
I don't know you money situtation but I'd try to get the 03 down to $5500 if you can live with the color. He should know that most new bikes devalue the instant you turn the key. They instantly become a one year old used bike. A leftover, non-current, model is even worse. Lending institutions would look at it as a 3 year old bike no matter if it was bought in April.
Crap, a "new" 1000cc bike for $5500!
09-16-2005, 06:12 PM
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These bikes are solid bikes. I have had very few issues with mine and it has almost 50k on it.
Just make sure you look it over very good for any repairs, leaks or hidden rash.
The only real thing that is an issue on these bikes is the cam chain tensoiner. It's an easy fix by going with the upgraded style or going with manuals like I have. I can't remember when they started installing the "better" tensioners at the factory.
Good luck with your purchase - Dave
Red is more sexy too
Just make sure you look it over very good for any repairs, leaks or hidden rash.
The only real thing that is an issue on these bikes is the cam chain tensoiner. It's an easy fix by going with the upgraded style or going with manuals like I have. I can't remember when they started installing the "better" tensioners at the factory.
Good luck with your purchase - Dave
Red is more sexy too
09-16-2005, 06:29 PM
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Re: Need adivce on buying S'hawk
i own two VTR"s a 98 with 10k and a 2000 with 11k they both have jet kits and drop in K&N air filters the 98 with two brothers pipes and the 2000 with leo vinci they both ride the same feel the same and handle the same plus to my knowledge the bike has not changed much since the 98 model hit the streets. the main gap is the tightness you fell with a new bike it goes away around 5k miles. if the bike with 7k has been cared for you should not have problem. either way you will love it. enjoy your up comming ride!
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09-18-2005, 07:40 PM
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Re: Need adivce on buying S'hawk
I bought the 03 Shawk with 600 miles at noon today.
Spent the rest of the afternoon checking it out & performing the 600 mile MX.
Tires were both low (8-10 lbs argh!), lubed chain, changed the oil (1/2 qt low).
Thanks to mykrowsy I was able to get an oil filter on Sunday! Went with a Wix instead of Fram. Looked like the Wix was made better.
Checked inderocker 's link on oil filters & found the Wix was NOT recomended as being as good as some others, At least it will get me thru tomorrows 300 mile ride.
Let's see if I can post a pic of my new ride
Dang newbies !
Sorry, I can't figure it out
Wait... got it !
Spent the rest of the afternoon checking it out & performing the 600 mile MX.
Tires were both low (8-10 lbs argh!), lubed chain, changed the oil (1/2 qt low).
Thanks to mykrowsy I was able to get an oil filter on Sunday! Went with a Wix instead of Fram. Looked like the Wix was made better.
Checked inderocker 's link on oil filters & found the Wix was NOT recomended as being as good as some others, At least it will get me thru tomorrows 300 mile ride.
Let's see if I can post a pic of my new ride
Dang newbies !
Sorry, I can't figure it out
Wait... got it !
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