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View Poll Results: How long do you plan on keeping your Superhawk
I haven't had it long enough to know
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I'll be looking for a new ride in a few years
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A long time, but not forever
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Till death do us part
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Old 06-06-2007, 01:40 PM
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I love my bike. I just did a track day with the local Ducati dealership. There were four 1098S's there. One guy in my group who was an ex-racer was touching down in every corner. I could stay with him in the corners but he would gain a little in the staights. We were on a short 1.4 mile course and he wasn't having $25,000 more fun than me. One guy grabbed too much front brake at the end of a 100mph straight and he was not enjoying the quotes in the pits for right side and clutch damage repairs to the 1098S. I'll stick with the Hawk until I can justify Hypermotard or a BMWR1200R. Right now, with the smiles after a session on the hawk, I can't see that happening soon.
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Old 06-06-2007, 02:26 PM
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till death baby. unless of course honda makes a 1.2 liter duc eater, btw it would have to be less than 3500 bucks as well not holding my breath
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Old 06-06-2007, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Wicks
How long I keep it will depend on how easy it is to modify...I never leave bikes as is..that's good and bad... Don't get crazy on me..I love the current handling..but sick and ancient mind is imagining how sweet this twin would work in a Jesse Rooke style chop...take a deep breath...that's what I'm thinking now...Other wise I'm to far from good roads (crooked) to ride it as is forever...

Has anybody ever seen something like that done with a Hawk...I'm thinking of working with stock frame, wheels, brakes...mostly cosmetic.. bars.. seat.. lowered a bit.. sure would mess with some cruisers..Sound is right.. power would be sweet..

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Old 06-06-2007, 04:21 PM
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I had a 98. Sold it then went through three more bikes on an 03 now will never let it go. I will have other bikes but the Hawk will stay next to them.
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Old 06-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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I have 3 other bikes, and I ride the SH so much more than the others.
It's more fun and sounds a lot better. So till death do us part.
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Old 06-19-2007, 02:18 PM
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Decripit Guy, Nice Bikes

At 54, with a VTR, a '93 SS-900 and a VFR, I really got all I need, and I'm getting older and slower and bad night vision and chills and sweats and occaisional blackouts and stuff.
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Old 06-19-2007, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Derbig Mooser
At 54, with a VTR, a '93 SS-900 and a VFR, I really got all I need, and I'm getting older and slower and bad night vision and chills and sweats and occaisional blackouts and stuff.
Sweats & blackouts

I admit I do very little night riding now too. My next stand in front of the candles will be my 57th time. One of the guys that went to bike week this spring met a guy who was riding a Superhawk and I think he was 73.

There's hope!

I have a VFR as well, but I use them very differently.

I think if you keep your mind clear and your body fit you can ride a Superhawk into your later years like some guys who look like they married the refrigerator riding a Wing.

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Old 06-19-2007, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PJay
See here. Matt black undercoat ready for custom paint. My Honda shop did some of the mechanical work. SH items from a comprehensive crash.
Absolutely awesome Pete! Bravo!
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Old 06-23-2007, 12:22 PM
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She's my jaguar baby I can't get rid of her. This is a relationship that was made to last.
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Old 06-23-2007, 12:29 PM
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Forever!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-24-2007, 10:26 AM
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'til death us do part?

Who dies first? Anyone any idea how many miles this gadget will do before major works are necessary?
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Old 06-24-2007, 07:00 PM
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Who's got the most miles out of one? Till death if we're tallying votes, too fun and too cheap to trade or sale, even if you want a cruiser or something else!
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Old 06-25-2007, 08:49 PM
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where's the option for someone like me: "thought it was till death do us part until we split apart, I sold it and bought an rc51"
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:07 PM
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You think cold sweats, chills and blackouts are funny? Well I never!
Can you catch a nap while riding your Hawk? I can!
But I always follow the prime safety directive: Leave no turn unstoned!
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:13 PM
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Oh, I'll kick the bucket a long time before the S.Hawk dies, I'm sure. My wife can pass it along to her new husband. He'll have to get his endorsement, tho. As far as I know he doesn't have one now.
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:16 PM
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I'm gonna buy a new bike next season, but the superchicken i will keep. I like the bike too much. I think my next purchase will be a Aprilia.
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:17 PM
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I just clicked 34,000 on my hawk. still running strong.
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