New SH Owner & Forum Member
 

Hello everyone!

I bought a used (and abused) superhawk last weekend and have been enjoying the last couple days of my commute! Its a great bike but it is in need of some work. I've been wanting a superhawk for years and I am looking forward to riding and fixing it up.

Its a 1998 with a corbin seat, helibars, two-bros exhaust, and a copper paint job. The paint seems like a quick/cheap paint job to cover up the damage to the fiberglass when it went down. One of the heli-bars also got bent but is useable for now. I can live with cosmetic imperfections for now because I am just thrilled to get out there and enjoy that wonderful engine. What a revelation after riding old 70's era cafe racers!

The only urgent repair that I need to address soon is a pulsing front brake. I've been reading some post here that seem to imply new rotors are the only sure-fire fix. I think that there may be some other "issues" with the front forks that the previous owner did not disclose to me... oh well. My plan is to fix her right and slowly add upgrades and improvements.

I am in Loveland CO so if there are any other forum members in my area that are interested in going for a ride sometime just let me know.

welcome. enjoy your bike and be careful.

Welcome aboard...:welcome:

Try cleaning the calipers first. I had some slight pulsing at one time and cleaning the brake gunk from the caliper pistons fixed the problem. :thumbsup:

Hi Zen, welcome aboard. I think the most important thing right now you should concern is about OILS and for more of this infos. I believed that K C and Capt C will input for more infos. Ride safe, good luck.

Yes, PLEASE PM KickinChicken996 and get his opinions on oil....and which fuel to use, and what the best exhaust is, and what tires are best on the 'Hawk, and how to wheelie. But don't ask him how to ride quickly because I have first hand knowledge that he doesn't have a clue! :rotf: :nana: :welcome:

And check the smilie selection by the man who sees no changes nessessary :nana:

But otherwise welcome and be careful. It's a great machine!:welcome:

Welcome aboard!