What did you do with your SuperHawk today?
11-10-2013, 03:32 PM
#721
Senior Member
SuperSport
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 506
Yea its clear to see how a person can kill themselves with a crotch rocket. The wife is none too thrilled. Thinks its a mid life crisis. Im enjoying it though. Its nice to ride a different kind of bike.
Now, tonight Im hoping to figure out why my gas gauge is flashing empty, despite being full. Been that way since I got it. Hoping its something simple. Other than instrument cluster swaps and late model swaps I didn't see much in the way of troubleshooting in the threads other than
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...working-30374/
Now, tonight Im hoping to figure out why my gas gauge is flashing empty, despite being full. Been that way since I got it. Hoping its something simple. Other than instrument cluster swaps and late model swaps I didn't see much in the way of troubleshooting in the threads other than
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...working-30374/
11-10-2013, 05:49 PM
#722
Member
Squid
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Kansas
Posts: 38
Rode about 50 miles with a buddy on country highways. He has a newer fz6r and couldn't quite keep up 
He did say that my exhaust sounded gnarly when I took off. Stock pipes and this old bike does sound quite awesome!
He did say that my exhaust sounded gnarly when I took off. Stock pipes and this old bike does sound quite awesome!
11-16-2013, 05:09 PM
#725
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
The weather dried up enough for me to take a nice 20 mile ride across the Snohomish River valley and back. Dry roads and light traffic made the ride quite enjoyable. I'm still a bit rusty getting back into riding after a decade so I took things very easy. This was my first really long ride on the bike.
My impressions are that the Hawk is very different than the fours I've been used to riding. It's geared ridiculously tall. I spent most of my time cruising in third gear, dropping down to second in town. I definitely need to work more on smoothing out my downshifts; the Hawk slows down so quickly it's like I threw out an anchor.
I love the rough character of the bike, it's a new challenge to an old rider.
I had the engine die once coasting up to a stoplight, but I hear that's pretty common. I hear a lot of mechanical noise from the engine with the stock pipes. Hopefully I can drown that out with some nice cans in the future. It sounds like the Leo Vince SBK Ovals are the best bet. What do you guys think?
My impressions are that the Hawk is very different than the fours I've been used to riding. It's geared ridiculously tall. I spent most of my time cruising in third gear, dropping down to second in town. I definitely need to work more on smoothing out my downshifts; the Hawk slows down so quickly it's like I threw out an anchor.
I love the rough character of the bike, it's a new challenge to an old rider.
I had the engine die once coasting up to a stoplight, but I hear that's pretty common. I hear a lot of mechanical noise from the engine with the stock pipes. Hopefully I can drown that out with some nice cans in the future. It sounds like the Leo Vince SBK Ovals are the best bet. What do you guys think?
11-16-2013, 06:30 PM
#726
Senior Member
SuperSport
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 972
The weather dried up enough for me to take a nice 20 mile ride across the Snohomish River valley and back. Dry roads and light traffic made the ride quite enjoyable. I'm still a bit rusty getting back into riding after a decade so I took things very easy. This was my first really long ride on the bike.
My impressions are that the Hawk is very different than the fours I've been used to riding. It's geared ridiculously tall. I spent most of my time cruising in third gear, dropping down to second in town. I definitely need to work more on smoothing out my downshifts; the Hawk slows down so quickly it's like I threw out an anchor.
I love the rough character of the bike, it's a new challenge to an old rider.
I had the engine die once coasting up to a stoplight, but I hear that's pretty common. I hear a lot of mechanical noise from the engine with the stock pipes. Hopefully I can drown that out with some nice cans in the future. It sounds like the Leo Vince SBK Ovals are the best bet. What do you guys think?
My impressions are that the Hawk is very different than the fours I've been used to riding. It's geared ridiculously tall. I spent most of my time cruising in third gear, dropping down to second in town. I definitely need to work more on smoothing out my downshifts; the Hawk slows down so quickly it's like I threw out an anchor.
I love the rough character of the bike, it's a new challenge to an old rider.
I had the engine die once coasting up to a stoplight, but I hear that's pretty common. I hear a lot of mechanical noise from the engine with the stock pipes. Hopefully I can drown that out with some nice cans in the future. It sounds like the Leo Vince SBK Ovals are the best bet. What do you guys think?
11-19-2013, 03:27 PM
#732
Bike Hoarder
Squid
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tri State
Posts: 47
did a little more thorough inspection after discovering that some clown knocked it over while parked under a cover. Upper fairing broken, as are rear tabs, double bubble popped into a million pieces. bent lever, rash on pipes and case cover, torn "newish" bike cover.
Of course no note was left, least they put it back on it's kickstand. Security camera across the street has coverage of location, will be pulling video.
Of course no note was left, least they put it back on it's kickstand. Security camera across the street has coverage of location, will be pulling video.
11-21-2013, 05:23 AM
#734
Squid of the Year
Squid
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Athens, GR
Posts: 37
found out my APE manual CCT's shipment has been delayed, which means another ~20 days of waiting (US to Greece).
It gets a bit frustrating owning a Superhawk in Greece when it comes to spare parts availability. Dammit I really want to ride her again before winter sets in.
It gets a bit frustrating owning a Superhawk in Greece when it comes to spare parts availability. Dammit I really want to ride her again before winter sets in.
11-24-2013, 09:35 AM
#736
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
Proof that I'm getting old- I ordered a pair of Heli-bars to cure the '98 wrist syndrome rather than get a nice loud pair of exhaust cans. Of course the H-bars are cheaper, unless I need to get longer hydraulic lines now.
Sarge, I hope you can get the culprit to pay for for bodywork.
Jonar, You should look up Krieger CCTs, His are nicer than APEs (o-ring to stop oil weeping) and usually cheaper as well. He may ship to Greece quicker as well. Here is the link: Krieger Cam Chain Tensioners
Sarge, I hope you can get the culprit to pay for for bodywork.
Jonar, You should look up Krieger CCTs, His are nicer than APEs (o-ring to stop oil weeping) and usually cheaper as well. He may ship to Greece quicker as well. Here is the link: Krieger Cam Chain Tensioners
11-24-2013, 10:00 AM
#737
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Rome, GA
Posts: 458
You should look up Krieger CCTs, His are nicer than APEs (o-ring to stop oil weeping) and usually cheaper as well. He may ship to Greece quicker as well. Here is the link: Krieger Cam Chain Tensioners
11-24-2013, 10:20 AM
#738
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
Thanks, Insulinboy, I did not know that. The o-ring wasn't shown on the Ebay auction pics I saw. I'm glad they work well for you. I was concerned they were just more pretty anodized Chinese crap. I still like the Krieger acorn nut/lock nut better than the set-screw nut on the APEs though. Just personal taste.
Great racing stuff you have posted.
Great racing stuff you have posted.
11-24-2013, 10:26 AM
#739
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Rome, GA
Posts: 458
Now that I will agree with, the roll pin in the nut on one of mine got lost the first ride I wen't on. I'm going to JBweld the nuts on them so that doesn't happen again.
11-24-2013, 01:20 PM
#740
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
We got another atypical sunny mild day here in the Northwest. I took the Hawk out for another ride across the valley and back again. I need to find more country roads that aren't clogged with cagers. Perhaps I might go out again while the sunshine lasts.
11-24-2013, 07:25 PM
#741
Rex Kramer-Thrill Seeker
SuperBike
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 2,312
Since I have an exposed basement/garage, I pulled the mirrors off the bike, pushed it from the garage, through the doorway to the basement, tipped the entire bike up onto the kickstand, spun it 90 degrees, backed it up next to my work bench and there she sits untill it gets warm again. I just couldn't leave the bike in that cold garage
It's also nice having a warm object to work on (bring on the comments haha)
It's also nice having a warm object to work on (bring on the comments haha)
11-25-2013, 10:31 AM
#743
Bike Hoarder
Squid
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tri State
Posts: 47
Well from yesterday. Removed all the body work to repair the cracks and broken pieces. Right now its sitting on the floor waiting for some ABS repair. Also discovered that the Right rearset is bent, hopefully the master plunger and shaft are okay. Will be looking for another Right side or go the Dan Moto route.
11-29-2013, 04:43 PM
#744
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
I ordered a carb jet kit from a company called CarbJetKits. The kit has #48 pilot jets and enough shims to do 8541 Hawk's carb setup. The kit was only $32 which I'm hoping isn't too good to be true. Anyone dealt with these guys before?
Honda Jet Kits :: Honda 1000 cc Jet Kits :: Honda VTR1000F 1998-2005 :: Honda VTR1000F 1998-2005 Superior - Jet kits for Carburetors
Honda Jet Kits :: Honda 1000 cc Jet Kits :: Honda VTR1000F 1998-2005 :: Honda VTR1000F 1998-2005 Superior - Jet kits for Carburetors
Last edited by RobertLever; 11-30-2013 at 05:39 AM. Reason: Give credit to 8541Hawk for his carb setup
12-01-2013, 09:04 AM
#745
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Superstock
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everett, Washington
Posts: 295
I've been working under the assumption that if I see a VTR aftermarket part for a good price on Ebay, then its probably been discontinued by the manufacturer and soon will not be available.
That being said, it's also a good rationalization for buying new toys for the bike.
I just picked up a mini undertail kit for the VFR for $40. I'll need to paint it red but that's OK. I also got some Proton flush mounts for the front of the bike.
I had planned to get the frivolous cosmetic stuff later on and concentrate on performance upgrades, but I'm worried this cool stuff just won't be around any more.
That being said, it's also a good rationalization for buying new toys for the bike.
I just picked up a mini undertail kit for the VFR for $40. I'll need to paint it red but that's OK. I also got some Proton flush mounts for the front of the bike.
I had planned to get the frivolous cosmetic stuff later on and concentrate on performance upgrades, but I'm worried this cool stuff just won't be around any more.
