What did you do with your SuperHawk today?
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Superstock
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 458
From: Rome, GA
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Squid
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 50
From: POLAND EUROPE
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Squid
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6
What Happened!!!????
I installed new clutch kit (springs and pads). Everything seemed to go fine...At about a quarter mile into first ride with new set a loud clanking noise started! what did I do wrong. I soaked the plates before install, I place the new plates in the same way the old plates came out... Could the new plates be the wrong ones? I ordered EBC kevlar plates from EBAY. The springs came with the plates. Maybe I should put the old plates back and see if the " clicking continues? SUPERHAWK DOWN! SUPERHAWK DOWN! 
I couldn't have had a bigger grin on my face.
made it sound right
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SuperSport
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 972
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Squid
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 10
From: Florida
Considerably cooler 25 percent better or more. My bike was running very lean At the stock settings.And after the battle ectomy I was getting Carb misfires and stumbling. After I did the carbs it ran At a quarter on my temp gauge vs a half before.
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Squid
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 32
From: Montreal, Canada
did all the carb tuning since my honda dealer screw it ....installed mig exhaust, replaced k&n with oem, mod the airbox, tps 830 to 540...what a new bike...woaw
keeping stuff for this winter.
keeping stuff for this winter.
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SuperBike
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,461
From: South of Live Free or Die & North of Family Guy
Took a night ride with another fellow Hawker and a VFR, what a blast, almost no cars on the twisties and perfect weather, used my HID projector and the auxiliary lights to make night into day, I must say that good lights makes a huge difference on your riding ability at night.
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MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,066
From: NYC
You understand it? Explain it to me! I am racing since 98 and am still learning. You tried the push on the left bar to turn left at speed thing?
The more you know, the more you find you need to learn. Always look where you want to go.
The more you know, the more you find you need to learn. Always look where you want to go.
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MotoGP
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,402
From: Kempner, TX
Installed new instrument cluster cover and went for a ride.... Not a bit quicker, nor faster, nor turns better..... but it is nice to not have those annoying blurry spots in the lens.
Galfer rear rotor installed as well... just a service replacement, braking did not change at all.. nor did I want it to..
Galfer rear rotor installed as well... just a service replacement, braking did not change at all.. nor did I want it to..
Last edited by E.Marquez; Sep 23, 2013 at 06:49 AM.
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Squid
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 86
From: Camp Hill, PA
On topic: Had a nice sunny day here in PA and took my niece for a ride.
been there crashed that
Squid
Squid
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 61
From: North west NJ
price update
Well...today I posted my first post since 15 months ago....I sold my 98 with TB carbon high mount and custom street fighter....I replaced it today with a 98 with 30k on the dial...paid $1250....needs a little TLC...but with nearly a complete bike in spare parts...she will be up to snuff come spring....anyone know where to find info on these things....(sarcasm)
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Squid
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 48
From: Haverhill, MA
Installed RC51 mirrors with the LED directionals and prepped to install the integrated taillight tomorrow....oh yeah....and she turned over 23K on the odometer. A nice day overall after a leaf-peeping ride with the Mrs.
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Superstock
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 295
From: Everett, Washington
I think I may have finally found my SuperHawk. The bike is a red 98 with 25,000 miles but it looks damn near brand new. The paint is faultless, the engine looks very clean, and it sounds strong. The bike already has braided steel brake and clutch lines and Racetech fork guts. Other than that, the bike is essentially stock right down to the exhausts. The guy only wants $2900 for it.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
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Squid
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 38
From: Kansas
I think I may have finally found my SuperHawk. The bike is a red 98 with 25,000 miles but it looks damn near brand new. The paint is faultless, the engine looks very clean, and it sounds strong. The bike already has braided steel brake and clutch lines and Racetech fork guts. Other than that, the bike is essentially stock right down to the exhausts. The guy only wants $2900 for it.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
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Squid
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 17
From: Raleigh N.C
I rebuilt the carbs; was missing at low rpm, low throttle. Was a tad too lean, because of e-clips in the wrong slots. Now I just need a day of good weather to ride!
Well I rode this morning and it wasn't good. Bike runs way worse than it did before. Guess I'll have to move the e-clips back and fiddle with it some more...
Well I rode this morning and it wasn't good. Bike runs way worse than it did before. Guess I'll have to move the e-clips back and fiddle with it some more...
Last edited by OhYouJest; Oct 20, 2013 at 09:33 AM.
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SuperSport
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 972
I think I may have finally found my SuperHawk. The bike is a red 98 with 25,000 miles but it looks damn near brand new. The paint is faultless, the engine looks very clean, and it sounds strong. The bike already has braided steel brake and clutch lines and Racetech fork guts. Other than that, the bike is essentially stock right down to the exhausts. The guy only wants $2900 for it.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
Now we needs to find out if my credit union will give me financing on it. The owner of the bike is concerned they won't go for a bike this old. I sure hope he's wrong.
I'm not sure whether to ride this bike or just put it on a pedestal.
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Superstock
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 295
From: Everett, Washington
Thanks Jerry!
I don't know Speedie, All the Hawks I've seen cheap here in the NW have been rustbuckets or project bikes. I'm willing to pay a little more if it means the bike hasn't been cobbled up by some P.O.
I don't know Speedie, All the Hawks I've seen cheap here in the NW have been rustbuckets or project bikes. I'm willing to pay a little more if it means the bike hasn't been cobbled up by some P.O.
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Superstock
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 458
From: Rome, GA
I paid 2900 for mine with a fresh coat of paint on it, 33k miles, ZG dark smoke DB screen, Micron Exhaust, Corbin Seat, Heli-Bars, LED integrated tail light, new rear tire and a damn good front, and the seat cowl. I got mine from a dealership though so I expected to pay on the high side. That and it already had the expensive Mods that I wanted to do to the bike.
