Yee-Ha!
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Yee-Ha!
After researching and reading about Superhawks for almost a year ( and a near miss buying one) I found an excellent condition red 2002 this morning and bought it on the spot. Tomorrow the trailer ride home. Will upload a pic when I have one sized correctly.
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hopefully doing your homework will pay off in this case. welcome aboard and post some pics. Got any records about all the mods or lack thereof. Happy trails.
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Thanks for the welcomes and congrats. It is a totally bone stock 2002 with no mods unless you count new Pirelli tires and a new battery. Less than 4100 miles on the clock. Started right up from cold, no smoke. The feelers on the footpegs are virgin. 
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Towed my just purchased S-hawk home today in a rented U Haul trailer. Then went out for a first ride. There's a lot of potholes and puddles here now, so I didn't take any chances. The ample torque was not a surprise, but the stiff suspension was. Starting to plan out many little improvements and add-ons. But overall the bike was a real pleasure to ride, glad I got it.
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Towed my just purchased S-hawk home today in a rented U Haul trailer. Then went out for a first ride. There's a lot of potholes and puddles here now, so I didn't take any chances. The ample torque was not a surprise, but the stiff suspension was. Starting to plan out many little improvements and add-ons. But overall the bike was a real pleasure to ride, glad I got it.
I did a 200 mile run yesterday and the back roads I ride were still rougher than hell from frost heaves, and this is on a dual sport. These roads will beat you to death on a superhawk.
you need to investigate the stiff suspension. By the way, we're neighbors, about 90 miles give or take.
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Stiff suspension is not typical unless you're under 75lbs with all your gear. The superhawk has wimpy suspension unless someone inserted heavier components.
I did a 200 mile run yesterday and the back roads I ride were still rougher than hell from frost heaves, and this is on a dual sport. These roads will beat you to death on a superhawk.
you need to investigate the stiff suspension. By the way, we're neighbors, about 90 miles give or take.
I did a 200 mile run yesterday and the back roads I ride were still rougher than hell from frost heaves, and this is on a dual sport. These roads will beat you to death on a superhawk.
you need to investigate the stiff suspension. By the way, we're neighbors, about 90 miles give or take.
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The rear axle is hollow so he just inserted an 18" L x .312" dia solid steel rod into the axle whenever he wanted to use the workstand you see. (He reminded me to always double check the rod gets removed AFTER lowering the workstand but BEFORE riding.) I am thinking about painting the ends fluorescent orange...
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This forum is cool thing and a terrific resource. Thanks to all who responded with a welcome or comments. I hope to contribute as well as benefit from all the experience shared here.
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I wish I could take credit for the clever adaptation, but it was something the original owner threw in on the sale to me along with the workstand you see.
The rear axle is hollow so he just inserted an 18" L x .312" dia solid steel rod into the axle whenever he wanted to use the workstand you see. (He reminded me to always double check the rod gets removed AFTER lowering the workstand but BEFORE riding.) I am thinking about painting the ends fluorescent orange...
The rear axle is hollow so he just inserted an 18" L x .312" dia solid steel rod into the axle whenever he wanted to use the workstand you see. (He reminded me to always double check the rod gets removed AFTER lowering the workstand but BEFORE riding.) I am thinking about painting the ends fluorescent orange...
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The rear axle is hollow so he just inserted an 18" L x .312" dia solid steel rod into the axle whenever he wanted to use the workstand you see. (He reminded me to always double check the rod gets removed AFTER lowering the workstand but BEFORE riding.) I am thinking about painting the ends fluorescent orange...
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It's just a matter of leverage (or lack of)... That's an "old trick"... You can also have two "inserts" that you bolt the spools to and stick in each end... Makes for easier removal... Both have the downside of not being able to remove the rearwheel though...
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Congrats- on the Red SH
All these altoona/ pittsburger SH'ers, how many Philly area riders are there?
Meet up? how about a trip here http://www.bikehillclimb.com/.
All these altoona/ pittsburger SH'ers, how many Philly area riders are there?
Meet up? how about a trip here http://www.bikehillclimb.com/.
