Well, I guess I should introduce myself...
 

i just picked up a 98 hawk as something to play with, i've ridden cruisers mostly up until now, been riding a harley for the last year...after riding a friend's zx6 i decided i needed a sportbike to go fast on, but i didn't want one of those torqueless I-4's

then i came across the superhawk...took it out for a test ride and came back with a huge grin on my face and cash in hand :cool:

the bike has 17.5K on the clock and rides great and has also been well maintained

i already put a set of pilot powers on, changed the oil with mobil1 synthetic, planning on new brake pads front and rear...anything else i should be doing to make sure i'm safe whilst hauling balls?

also can someone give me a link to the TPS mod instructions?

i read through all 111 pages of the forum, didn't read every topic, of course, but probably 1/3rd :oops:

at least i'm more knowledgable about the bike now :)

and of course, the pics:
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Welcome!

Is the TPS mod in the KB section? I did it so long ago I've never had to look for it.

dunno, i can't search for it, cause tps and mod are both too short and the search engine ignores them :/

Welcome. With much assistance from the members here I di the following right away: 1) QC at the local dealer ran me $35, 2) Fluid exchange including flushing the brakes (SS lines added - biggest difference was the front brake), 3) Fork oil (most choose to change out the springs), 4) At 17k valve adjustment wouldn't hurt if needed, 5) sync the carbs. Happy riding.

also, there was a link to an online service manual posted in an old thread from 15, but the link was dead

anyone happen to have that?

Welcome to the Addiction~ this link should help you out https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=5151

Great Bike, you're going to be very happy with her for a long time :)

Welcome to the forum!

awesome, thx :D

Congrats on the purchase, you'll really enjoy the bike.

Red........I remember when mine use to be red, anyways injoy man. :headbang: These bikes f#ck'in rock. :headbang:

Maybe tires? From the pics they didn't look so good.

i already put on a set of pilot powers, i mentioned that in the OP :bitchslap:

check the torque of all major fasteners,check your chain and sprockets.
wash her up and ride her like you bought her on a street corner for 10 bucks!


p.s. never saw any difference with tps mod.

Change that nasty Brake fluid!! oh, and clutch while your in there....

Looks Nice....Have fun with her, be safe, and WELCOME to the Maddness!!