Just picked up a 98 on Saturday and the guy I bought it from recommended I join up. I never thought to ask what his Tag on here was though. This is the first bike I have owned, always been using friends' for the past few years.

Still getting used to the quirks of the v-twin and VTR in general, but so far a killer bike.

It has TwoBrothers(debaffled) exhaust which make it sound amazing. as well as fender/signal eliminator. No plans for it yet, except the mirrors and maybe new fairing(due to a crack at the hanger).

 

welcome to the forum.
nice looking bike,you will come to love this bike very much,its a fun bike to ride.
does it already have the r1 r/r and manual tensioners.
if not,that be the first things i would recommand doing.

 

Thanks.
This will have to be explained.. Talking about the shocks? I know it has some sort of adjustability, but I haven't had much time to know everything it has.

 

Quick synopsis. The main mechanical gremlins that can fail & strand you are the regulator/rectifier (RR) and the cam chain tensioners (CCT). You should replace them as soon as you can (in my opinion). When my RR died I had to push the bike a couple miles to get it off the highway. Even if you push start it the bike isnt charging so will drain the battery & die. If your CCT's go, it will be major mechanical unhappiness.
That explained. These are bulletproof reliable bikes as the mileage threads show. Good luck with the bike.

 

Nice VTR, and welcome to forum!

 

Gotcha, both had been replaced in the last 5k miles. The bike has 71k miles on it, I'll have to look for the mileage thread later. Thanks.

Thanks for the welcomes.

 

Nice "RED" bike. You will read different opinions on colors of our bikes.
Yet, Welcome to the forum, May i suggest, you keep your mirrors, If you are broad shouldered. The factory mirrors give you a fine view of your chest. +1 on the mirrors.
And anything mechanical factual advise, has been usually proven LAW..

 

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Respect the beast, beast and you'll have all the joy in the world developing your riding skills.

 

Welcome! Another AZ rider to the group- sounds like the quirks are taken care of, so have fun getting that bike past 100k miles...

 

Welcome indeed!

If this keeps up all the Superhawks will be in AZ!

 

Thanks. Is that a whole other section unto itself? The clutch side mirror bracket is cracked that's the only reason to replace them. These are the ones I am thinking about, any thoughts or recommendations? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...Q5fAccessories

I have a ton of respect for this thing, still getting used to turning it. It took me for a nice ride last night, bruised up my knee and pulled a muscle in my shoulder. Can't wait to get back on her though. Thanks for the welcome.

100k would be awesome and as much as I plan to ride it that should be no problem.

 

Welcome to the site...