Wish me luck
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Squid
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From: Tennessee
Wish me luck
I haven't been able to buy a Hawk as planned due to second gear in my CJ lunching on me.
But I have been referred to a fella that is selling his 98 with 12k miles on it for $1500.
It's been dumped on both sides, and looks rough as a cob (from what I hear - I have yet to see it).
But a coworker has ridden it and said it runs and rides fine, just cosmetically challenged.
I am going to see it on Weds, and I hope it runs as well as I have been told.
The guy is a motivated seller, so I am going to offer him $1000 and see. At that price, I could biuld how I wanted it, and still not have invested serious $. I am sure it will needs tires, tune, pads, chain, sprockets, etc....perhaps not, but that is what I am expecting.
However
What exactly should I be looking for in the way of problems endemic to the model? (Tensioners are stock - already asked)
Thanks to all
But I have been referred to a fella that is selling his 98 with 12k miles on it for $1500.
It's been dumped on both sides, and looks rough as a cob (from what I hear - I have yet to see it).
But a coworker has ridden it and said it runs and rides fine, just cosmetically challenged.
I am going to see it on Weds, and I hope it runs as well as I have been told.
The guy is a motivated seller, so I am going to offer him $1000 and see. At that price, I could biuld how I wanted it, and still not have invested serious $. I am sure it will needs tires, tune, pads, chain, sprockets, etc....perhaps not, but that is what I am expecting.
However
What exactly should I be looking for in the way of problems endemic to the model? (Tensioners are stock - already asked)
Thanks to all
Last edited by ZTurtle; Nov 15, 2010 at 04:19 PM. Reason: Spelling
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Superstock
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: South Kakalaki
other than cct's the only pitfall of the SH's (that I know of) is the regulator/rectifier. If its a stock one on a 98 it probably does not have a ton of life left in it. Mine (in my 98) went out about a month ago...when/if it goes do an R1 swap. Otherwise superhawks are pretty much bullet proof if they are well kept.
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there no problems endemic to this model other than the R/R and the CCT. 12K is basically low mileage unless they were all stunting miles.
The thing I would be trying to determine is how hard it went down, e.g., frame, swingarm, forks, triples bent? Look at radiators, side cases, wheels rotors for damages as well. Look carefully and ride if you can so you can check alignment, clutch, engine, brakes, etc. Look for gas, oil, and water leaks, and look at all fluids for clean or dirty.
for $1000-1500, worst case, you will likely be able to part it out and get your money back, but who wants to go through that if you don't need to. Look carefully and take an expert with you if you can.
break a leg Z!
The thing I would be trying to determine is how hard it went down, e.g., frame, swingarm, forks, triples bent? Look at radiators, side cases, wheels rotors for damages as well. Look carefully and ride if you can so you can check alignment, clutch, engine, brakes, etc. Look for gas, oil, and water leaks, and look at all fluids for clean or dirty.
for $1000-1500, worst case, you will likely be able to part it out and get your money back, but who wants to go through that if you don't need to. Look carefully and take an expert with you if you can.
break a leg Z!
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From: Houston, TX
Here's a decent list of stuff to check: http://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=115537
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This thing was one of the worst pieces of rolling monstrosity that I have ever seen on two wheels. It was rougher than an ex wife with five kids.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
Last edited by ZTurtle; Nov 18, 2010 at 01:42 PM. Reason: spelling
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This thing was one of the worst pieces of rolling monstrosity that I have ever seen on two wheels. It was rougher than an ex wife with five kids.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
LOL good god man, sounds like you should have put a .45 slug in it just to put it out of it's misery.
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This thing was one of the worst pieces of rolling monstrosity that I have ever seen on two wheels. It was rougher than an ex wife with five kids.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
All of those extras and custom features, and still only a grand? If you're going to pass, can I have the phone number?
Almost as laughable as some of the "Rare" Hawks being listed for $6K and up.
That is an hour or two you'll never get back.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
It was missing a lower fairing. It's front tire was worn out. The rear rotor was eaten up - it not only had grooves, but it was lumpy. The front rotors were warped.
The paint looked like it had sand mixed in it.
The left clip was only half there under the grip - when you grabbed it, the end flapped.
The sprocket was bucktoothed, and the engine block had paint pencil on it. The stock cans had been pulled apart, baffles torn out, and screwed back together(and the screws were rusting out).
The clutch lever wobbled.
The rear subframe was polished in some parts, rusting in other parts. The frame was kinda polished....to a rough swirl.
All of those extras and custom features, and still only a grand? If you're going to pass, can I have the phone number?
Almost as laughable as some of the "Rare" Hawks being listed for $6K and up.
That is an hour or two you'll never get back.
Bad miss, coughing through the carb(prolly due to the unbaffled exhaust).
It had a set of really really shiny passenger pegs.
And oh yeah - it leaked oil.
I could go on and on, but really - it was bad even for $1k. The only way the bike would be worth it would be for parts....but I couldn't find a single part on it that wasn't jacked up.
I can't believe that anyone would drive it down the road.
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 212
From: western MI, rust & pot hole capital of the world
All of those extras and custom features, and still only a grand? If you're going to pass, can I have the phone number?
Almost as laughable as some of the "Rare" Hawks being listed for $6K and up.
That is an hour or two you'll never get back.
Almost as laughable as some of the "Rare" Hawks being listed for $6K and up.
That is an hour or two you'll never get back.
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Squid
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 11
From: Tennessee
7more7: I think that it would use a little more oil than that. The sprocket had teeth like the trailer park meth girl that he had probably left to come meet me.
NooB: Had I been armed, I would've shot him for treating the poor bike that way.
Trackday: Believe it or not, he pushed the "rare" card. It was true, but not in the way he meant. I have rarely seen a bike that bad.
Thanks for all the support guys. Anyone know of bikes for sale near East TN? I got an idea for a thread from my visit to the frankenbike, and after that I am going to take a peak at the classifieds.
NooB: Had I been armed, I would've shot him for treating the poor bike that way.
Trackday: Believe it or not, he pushed the "rare" card. It was true, but not in the way he meant. I have rarely seen a bike that bad.
Thanks for all the support guys. Anyone know of bikes for sale near East TN? I got an idea for a thread from my visit to the frankenbike, and after that I am going to take a peak at the classifieds.
Last edited by ZTurtle; Nov 19, 2010 at 08:15 AM. Reason: Spelling. It's not an option.
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