General Discussion Anything SuperHawk Related

New Bike!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 04:22 PM
  #1  
natewill's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 18
From: Vincennes, IN
natewill is on a distinguished road
New Bike!

Just brought home a new 1998 VTR. Lovin' it!




Old Jun 4, 2011 | 04:29 PM
  #2  
J.J.'s Avatar
Senior Member
Back Marker
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 158
J.J. is on a distinguished road
Nice!! Looks sharp man - and red, due to the structure of the paint at the molecular level, presents less drag and is thus faster than the other colors!!

Looks like a Corbin seat? and leo vince exhaust? any other mods? throw a set of flush mounts on there and you're looking mint!

How many miles on her, and what did you pay? (if you dont mind telling...)

Ur 1st bike?

Welcome to the forum!!
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 07:23 PM
  #3  
natewill's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 18
From: Vincennes, IN
natewill is on a distinguished road
Came with a Corbin seat, two brothers slip-ons, steel braided brake lines, and some bigger mirrors. Other than that, I think the sprockets have been changed, as the speedo is about 15% off. The odo says 39,xxx but I think the reality is less due to the speedo being so far off and the condition of the bike. Bought it for $2800 cash.

The guy said it was lightly jetted to accommodate the exhaust, and tuned by a Honda mechanic. It runs great, and had to ride it about 100 miles to take it home. Other than that, the bike looks almost brand new!

Am selling my Yamaha Seca 2, 600cc to put this in the garage. Quite a bit of difference!
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 07:52 PM
  #4  
SloBlue's Avatar
Member
Squid
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 55
SloBlue is on a distinguished road
Very sharp!

There is nothing better than someone who takes great care of their bike and nothing worse than seeing a once beautiful motorcycle leaning against the fence in someone's yard, soaking up the sun, rain, snow and dust of the world.

Well done, enjoy the ride.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 07:54 PM
  #5  
kelpike's Avatar
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 28
kelpike is on a distinguished road
Nice! I recently joined the Superhawk world with a red 02 Hawk. Absolutely love it. One word of advice a friend gave me about the twin was be careful of the engine braking as you downshift especially if your starting into a corner. Its much different than a inline four until you get used to it. Does the Corbin accept a backrest for the passenger? I had a Corbin on a FJ1200 I had a few years ago that had a removeable backrest.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:02 PM
  #6  
saige's Avatar
the boss
SuperBike
SuperBike
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,182
From: largo,fl
saige is on a distinguished road
congrats on your fine purchase,welcome to the forum.nice bike.enjoy the ride.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:06 PM
  #7  
VTRsurfer's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
VTRsurfer is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by kelpike
One word of advice a friend gave me about the twin was be careful of the engine braking as you downshift especially if your starting into a corner. Its much different than a inline four until you get used to it.
Just learn to rev match, and you won't have a problem.

Oh, and natewill, welcome to the fun!

Last edited by VTRsurfer; Jun 4, 2011 at 08:09 PM.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:07 PM
  #8  
kelpike's Avatar
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 28
kelpike is on a distinguished road
What do you mean by rev match?
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:10 PM
  #9  
VTRsurfer's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
VTRsurfer is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by kelpike
What do you mean by rev match?
Rev the engine after pulling in the clutch lever, to match the RPMs to the lower gear.

I learned that in 1962, double clutching into 1st while rolling, with a transmission that didn't have syncro in 1st....1941 Chevy coupe, my first car bought for $60.

Last edited by VTRsurfer; Jun 4, 2011 at 08:15 PM.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:20 PM
  #10  
kelpike's Avatar
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 28
kelpike is on a distinguished road
O that makes sense. Bet you wish you still had the 41 coupe now?
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:22 PM
  #11  
VTRsurfer's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
VTRsurfer is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by kelpike
O that makes sense. Bet you wish you still had the 41 coupe now?
Yeah, even 20 years ago it was probably worth at least $10,000.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:04 PM
  #12  
ninjagoalie's Avatar
Senior Member
Back Marker
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 160
From: Sunny Central Illinois
ninjagoalie is on a distinguished road
congrats on the great purchase and welcome!
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:10 PM
  #13  
natewill's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Squid
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 18
From: Vincennes, IN
natewill is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by kelpike
be careful of the engine braking as you downshift especially if your starting into a corner.
Found that out on the ride home today. My back end skipped about 3 inches lateral, and I decided that i should ease off the clutch a bit smoother.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 09:26 PM
  #14  
VTRsurfer's Avatar
Senior Member
MotoGP
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
VTRsurfer is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by natewill
Found that out on the ride home today. My back end skipped about 3 inches lateral, and I decided that i should ease off the clutch a bit smoother.
See post #7.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
redhawk98
Technical Discussion
8
Aug 3, 2011 03:14 PM
BlackhawksFan
Members Rides
22
Apr 29, 2010 08:11 AM
benny6169
General Discussion
8
Mar 7, 2010 05:16 PM
Chuey
Technical Discussion
1
Apr 1, 2007 07:38 AM
Kitch
Members Rides
9
Jun 4, 2006 07:36 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:54 AM.