What's a good alternative to the superhawk?
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What's a good alternative to the superhawk?
I have a 98 superhawk, and I love it. Love the sport/touring combo, love the torque, love the seating position and how it fits me.
But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
I don't have time to fix the Superhawk myself but I do want to ride. I have done some diagnosis and taken it partially apart but haven't gone beyond that.
So I have two choices right now. I can sell the superhawk as is, and replace it with something else, if even another superhawk. But it would have to be something similar.
Or I can look for a shop and hope it gets fixed without me having to drag it back in 6 times and get stranded on the highway with unresolved issues. This 2nd option doesn't sound appealing to me because this is exactly what happened with my suzuki between me and 2 shops doing repairs on it. It ended up being a huge waste of my time AND money, and I still have a bike that leaves me stranded on occasion, which has deterred me from riding it completely.
But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
I don't have time to fix the Superhawk myself but I do want to ride. I have done some diagnosis and taken it partially apart but haven't gone beyond that.
So I have two choices right now. I can sell the superhawk as is, and replace it with something else, if even another superhawk. But it would have to be something similar.
Or I can look for a shop and hope it gets fixed without me having to drag it back in 6 times and get stranded on the highway with unresolved issues. This 2nd option doesn't sound appealing to me because this is exactly what happened with my suzuki between me and 2 shops doing repairs on it. It ended up being a huge waste of my time AND money, and I still have a bike that leaves me stranded on occasion, which has deterred me from riding it completely.
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Look for and FI bike less hassle for you in the long run.
Look for and FI bike less hassle for you in the long run.
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Aprilia : Futura, Falco (my fav in the bunch), Tuono
KTM: Superduke, SMT990
Suzuki: SV1000, Bandit 1250
Triumph: Sprint ST
Kawasaki: latest Ninja 1000
Ducati: ST2, ST4, Monster 1100
Yamaha: FZ1 (particularly the first edition)
and the list goes on.......
KTM: Superduke, SMT990
Suzuki: SV1000, Bandit 1250
Triumph: Sprint ST
Kawasaki: latest Ninja 1000
Ducati: ST2, ST4, Monster 1100
Yamaha: FZ1 (particularly the first edition)
and the list goes on.......
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I have a 98 superhawk, and I love it. Love the sport/touring combo, love the torque, love the seating position and how it fits me.
But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
I don't have time to fix the Superhawk myself but I do want to ride. I have done some diagnosis and taken it partially apart but haven't gone beyond that.
So I have two choices right now. I can sell the superhawk as is, and replace it with something else, if even another superhawk. But it would have to be something similar.
Or I can look for a shop and hope it gets fixed without me having to drag it back in 6 times and get stranded on the highway with unresolved issues. This 2nd option doesn't sound appealing to me because this is exactly what happened with my suzuki between me and 2 shops doing repairs on it. It ended up being a huge waste of my time AND money, and I still have a bike that leaves me stranded on occasion, which has deterred me from riding it completely.
But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
I don't have time to fix the Superhawk myself but I do want to ride. I have done some diagnosis and taken it partially apart but haven't gone beyond that.
So I have two choices right now. I can sell the superhawk as is, and replace it with something else, if even another superhawk. But it would have to be something similar.
Or I can look for a shop and hope it gets fixed without me having to drag it back in 6 times and get stranded on the highway with unresolved issues. This 2nd option doesn't sound appealing to me because this is exactly what happened with my suzuki between me and 2 shops doing repairs on it. It ended up being a huge waste of my time AND money, and I still have a bike that leaves me stranded on occasion, which has deterred me from riding it completely.
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I don't think I would hesitate to get it repaired if I was confident the guy knew exactly what they were doing. I just hate yes-men and people learning at my expense, which is why I usually end up figuring stuff out myself.
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If you love the Hawk why look for something similar? Someone here can help you I'm sure. Silly question but, have you looked for a Honda dealer in your area? Find a shop, go there and check it out. Talk to the owner and mechanics. Try several shops and then do goolge searches on them to find out as much as you can and then pick one.
Or, try to tackle it yourself. Get the shop manuel, available here in the knowledge base thread, and start with one thing at a time beginning with the last thing you did to it and the simplest thing first. It needs three basic things to run, fuel, air, spark. Take photos and make a lot of notes.
What does it do, or not do? Provide year and all that's been done to it that you know of. What happened when it quit running? Save your Hawk and ride it till it dies!
Or, try to tackle it yourself. Get the shop manuel, available here in the knowledge base thread, and start with one thing at a time beginning with the last thing you did to it and the simplest thing first. It needs three basic things to run, fuel, air, spark. Take photos and make a lot of notes.
What does it do, or not do? Provide year and all that's been done to it that you know of. What happened when it quit running? Save your Hawk and ride it till it dies!
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I have a 98 superhawk, and I love it. Love the sport/touring combo, love the torque, love the seating position and how it fits me.
But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
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But it has some engine troubles that cropped up 2 years ago and it's been sitting outside ever since. I just went through a major hassle trying to fix my carb'd Suzuki that ran perfectly until it sat for only 1 year.
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I would agree, with you.. The bike is ugly... as many late model bikes are.
The Superhawks are elegant... Even when sitting in the shop with the RCs.
""Even the ugly swan, was beautiful in motion of flight..."""
The Superhawks are elegant... Even when sitting in the shop with the RCs.
""Even the ugly swan, was beautiful in motion of flight..."""
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That can be said about the S1000R. I think that bike is butt ugly but, fly like a swan you say? 
The K-toom isn't exactly pretty either... 
I won't own another bike without wind protection. If I lived in a warmer climate, maybe but not likely.
The K-toom isn't exactly pretty either... I won't own another bike without wind protection. If I lived in a warmer climate, maybe but not likely.
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+1... I actually did try one for a about an hour up in New Hampshire, took it from Seacoast Motorsports. I agree it is not very beautiful and way more maintenance, being a Ducati ( it's a given ), but I did enjoy the ride very much, endless torque and great handling for a tall bike and great wind protection for a small screen. But after all, I would still not replace it with the Hawk, only put it beside if I could afford it
Oh and BTW, If you are in the north east and interested in Italian bikes, Seacoast is the place to go, great customer service and professionalism.
Oh and BTW, If you are in the north east and interested in Italian bikes, Seacoast is the place to go, great customer service and professionalism.
Last edited by NHSH; Dec 7, 2012 at 11:15 PM.
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