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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Well, after about ten years, I have a bike again. I’ve been saying to myself for a long time if I ever got another one, it would be a Superhawk. I went to look at one at a dealership that wasn’t much of a deal, and I didn't care for the salesman, so I walked. Took a look on Craig’s list and found a much nicer one that was also cheaper and closer to where I live. Kind of fell in my lap, as it were. I’ve been slowly going through it; there were a couple issues. The bike was running quite lean so I raised the needles and opened up the pilots a tad. There’s a Micron exhaust installed that was too loud for my ears. The packing had burned through in a couple spots so I repacked the cans with SS and added a baffle I welded up (I know, sacrilege ). Now the exhaust only sets off 5 car alarms on the commute instead of the dozen or so previously.
Next item on the list will be the forks. I’ve been reading a lot of the great posts here about re-springing and think I’ll go with Race Tech. Just the springs for now, valves later if needed. I wouldn’t consider myself a hard rider, I like the canyons well enough, but a putt along Pacific Coast Highway works too.
From what I’ve read, this looks like a nice place to exchange knowledge. I hope I’ll fit in.

P.S. I uploaded a photo in the gallery. I know it’s not the fastest color, but you take what you can get.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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If you like sarcasm/humor mixed with very good info, you've come to the right place! Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!

I once lived in an apt. in LA off the 110 (harbor freeway) at the tip of South Pasadena....now that I think back, I don't think I'd ride that freeway on a dare.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Now now, Yellow is the fastest color. Anyone who says differently just doesn't know better.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Duck007
....now that I think back, I don't think I'd ride that freeway on a dare.
How about a double dog dare? Yeah, those 5 MPH exits with no off ramps sure make for interesting traffic.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Well seeing the slight breach of etiquette, skipping the double dare and going right for the double DOG dare....I guess I'd have to.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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"Kind of fell in my lap"... ouch! I hope you're alright

Welcome aboard!
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Welcome! Congrats on the purchase.

What part of LA are you in?

I used to commute before getting taken out by a Tacoma on the 110/101/10 interchange. Stay safe out there.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Well seeing the slight breach of etiquette, skipping the double dare and going right for the double DOG dare....I guess I'd have to.
My bad on the breach (what movie was that?) I certainly wouldn’t drive from New Mexico to experience the 110 freeway. Now Decker canyon, that’s a different story. I think they may have paved the rest of it last week. (from Mulholland to PCH). I’ll have to check it out ASAP.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by marmaladeboy
Welcome! Congrats on the purchase.

What part of LA are you in?

I used to commute before getting taken out by a Tacoma on the 110/101/10 interchange. Stay safe out there.
Thanks, I live in Santa Monica. I stay as safe as I can. Freeways out here are one big phone booth. I saw a guy on a Harley earlier this week in the left turn lane, holding a cell phone under his helmet. I was surprised he wasn’t holding a Starbuck’s in the other hand.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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