New Guy
 

Hey guys, new here, I am 18 just picked up my first street bike ever. And it happened to be a Superhawk. I love the bike, it is awesome. I am still on a Permit so I don't have my license yet, but I am taking an MSF Class in September so I can get my license and cheaper insurance! The bike is a 1998 and has 10,600 or so miles. 10,450 when I bought it! So I am going to end up doing forksprings, shock, high exhaust, and Buell turn signals along with chopping the license plate bracket. Hope you guys like it!:-D

http://www.illinoiswaters.net/photos/small/16799

dude be careful. it's a lot of bike for a teenager just learning...

Sounds like you're off to a good start and doing things right. Pay attention in that MSF class and effort to be the "valedictorian" of the class. Hint: go back and practice the course after hours if you can.

Nice bike and nice GEAR too. Invest more in that first before the bike mods. In addition to protecting yourself, it will allow you to ride longer (in comfort) into the cold season up there. I'd get grip warmers (or other electrics like vest, gloves) before turnsignals.

Welcome.

Yeah, welcome. Super Hawk shouldn't be a problem for a young rider IF they have some common sense. My buddy started out on a Gixxer 750. He approached the learning curve gradually & that bike was never a problem for him.

Hmm, how much cs did you have at 18? As stated be careful, ALWAYS wear your gear and learn slowly. After you do the msf and ride for a little while, try to do a track day. You'll be amazed what you can learn and how much fun you'll have doing it. Be careful you bought the fastest color SH too. ;)

welcome I too believe you bought a great bike it has a nice flat power curve not as peaky and as sudden as a inline very easy to ride slow take it easy as you can defentally kill your self just as easily as any other bike the torque available down low in the power band is defentally addicting be safe!!

Congratulations, excellent choice! Good to see the other owners encouraging safety, too. Power curve is perfect but start slow, the hawk can bite. (On a lighter note, you gotta ditch the OEM cans to really "hear" the hawk).

Thanks guys, I am already looking into jackets for the other seasons. Boots are another item that I am going to pick up. Gloves will be eventually.

I have a good teacher at home too, my Father rides, I have learned from him over the years, and I am sure in the future he would like to get me out on the track, but I am not sure about my Superhawk and track, I don't want to hurt my baby!:-|

You know I should fix my first post.... I have ridden dirtbikes, and a CB 1 and a SV650S in the past, so by no means am I new to riding. Just new to street riding. Don't want anyone getting the idea that I don't have a clue.:mrgreen:

Nice looking bike. be safe when you ride it - protective equipment is real important and well worth the money. Enjoy it!

Welcome to SHawk life!! Always wear your gear. Learn slowly. The SHawk does have talons, and you don't want to see them. Have fun!! Open up that exhaust!

looks familiar :)

congrats, ride safe