Its Not a Pink Torpedo...
08-26-2008, 07:36 PM
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Its Not a Pink Torpedo...
Its more Yellow. My new-to-me 1999 Superhawk. Hadn't ridden in 10 years, when I wrang the snot out of a CBR600F3 all over northern California.
This Superhawk wasn't even on my list, but it popped up for sale right down the highway and I couldn't resist. Original owners took meticulous care of the bike, it looks brand new. At first I was a little put back on the noise and vibration of the big V-twin. Now... I don't think I could live without it. I find myself thinking about the bike while I'm sitting at work staring at my computer. Came with Vance & Hines Titanium S4's, Corbin saddle, new Dunlop Qualifiers, Heli risers, Double Bubble windscreen. I put on Pazzo shorties and T-rex frame sliders. Stiffer fork springs to come (I've got the preload cranked to the floor now) and anything else I can think of. I'm a convert to the raucous V-Twin Club.
This Superhawk wasn't even on my list, but it popped up for sale right down the highway and I couldn't resist. Original owners took meticulous care of the bike, it looks brand new. At first I was a little put back on the noise and vibration of the big V-twin. Now... I don't think I could live without it. I find myself thinking about the bike while I'm sitting at work staring at my computer. Came with Vance & Hines Titanium S4's, Corbin saddle, new Dunlop Qualifiers, Heli risers, Double Bubble windscreen. I put on Pazzo shorties and T-rex frame sliders. Stiffer fork springs to come (I've got the preload cranked to the floor now) and anything else I can think of. I'm a convert to the raucous V-Twin Club.
08-26-2008, 08:44 PM
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Any suggestions?
The Racetech spring calculator tells me I need a 0.895 Kg/mm fork springs for my weight (195#). This is far above the stockers (0.585 or 35% stiffer) even though the recommended rear spring is less "off" the recommended (16.4 vs. 17.8, 8% stiffer). Could I get away with just the fork springs or do I need to replace both for balance?
08-27-2008, 03:46 AM
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Very nice looking Hawk. I actually just got my first bike and it's a 98 Hawk. Wasn't what I was in the market for either but the deal came up and I had to jump on it. I wasn't thrilled about the Vtwin sound either but it is growing on me also.
08-27-2008, 08:18 AM
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Thanks all. I was kept my Honda Red Arai helmet for a long time, waiting for the next bike. But I really dig the yellow now, and being at the advanced age of 38 I don't mind that it helps me be seen by other drivers on the road. As for the Corbin seat- I freakin' love it, especially the stitching. Reminds me of the seats in a Ferrari. Comfy too- I only creep up to the tank when I want to.
08-27-2008, 12:11 PM
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There's nothing wrong with being 38 and owning a Superhawk 
Welcome aboard and nice bike!
Welcome aboard and nice bike!
Thanks all. I was kept my Honda Red Arai helmet for a long time, waiting for the next bike. But I really dig the yellow now, and being at the advanced age of 38 I don't mind that it helps me be seen by other drivers on the road. As for the Corbin seat- I freakin' love it, especially the stitching. Reminds me of the seats in a Ferrari. Comfy too- I only creep up to the tank when I want to.
08-27-2008, 12:11 PM
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There's nothing wrong with being 38 and owning a Superhawk - works for me
Welcome aboard and nice bike!
Welcome aboard and nice bike!
Thanks all. I was kept my Honda Red Arai helmet for a long time, waiting for the next bike. But I really dig the yellow now, and being at the advanced age of 38 I don't mind that it helps me be seen by other drivers on the road. As for the Corbin seat- I freakin' love it, especially the stitching. Reminds me of the seats in a Ferrari. Comfy too- I only creep up to the tank when I want to.
08-27-2008, 02:57 PM
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Welcome to the club! We all know about sitting at the desk thinking about throbbing twins!
I'd say go with setting up the forks first. But the rear shock is a pretty sad unit. I did both ends from the get-go. A fork brace too.
I'd say go with setting up the forks first. But the rear shock is a pretty sad unit. I did both ends from the get-go. A fork brace too.
08-27-2008, 03:00 PM
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08-27-2008, 05:48 PM
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08-27-2008, 06:04 PM
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The Racetech spring calculator tells me I need a 0.895 Kg/mm fork springs for my weight (195#). This is far above the stockers (0.585 or 35% stiffer) even though the recommended rear spring is less "off" the recommended (16.4 vs. 17.8, 8% stiffer). Could I get away with just the fork springs or do I need to replace both for balance?
08-27-2008, 09:56 PM
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09-03-2008, 11:25 AM
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09-03-2008, 11:27 AM
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Its more Yellow. My new-to-me 1999 Superhawk. Hadn't ridden in 10 years, when I wrang the snot out of a CBR600F3 all over northern California. This Superhawk wasn't even on my list, but it popped up for sale right down the highway and I couldn't resist. Original owners took meticulous care of the bike, it looks brand new. At first I was a little put back on the noise and vibration of the big V-twin. Now... I don't think I could live without it. I find myself thinking about the bike while I'm sitting at work staring at my computer. Came with Vance & Hines Titanium S4's, Corbin saddle, new Dunlop Qualifiers, Heli risers, Double Bubble windscreen. I put on Pazzo shorties and T-rex frame sliders. Stiffer fork springs to come (I've got the preload cranked to the floor now) and anything else I can think of. I'm a convert to the raucous V-Twin Club.
This Superhawk wasn't even on my list, but it popped up for sale right down the highway and I couldn't resist. Original owners took meticulous care of the bike, it looks brand new. At first I was a little put back on the noise and vibration of the big V-twin. Now... I don't think I could live without it. I find myself thinking about the bike while I'm sitting at work staring at my computer. Came with Vance & Hines Titanium S4's, Corbin saddle, new Dunlop Qualifiers, Heli risers, Double Bubble windscreen. I put on Pazzo shorties and T-rex frame sliders. Stiffer fork springs to come (I've got the preload cranked to the floor now) and anything else I can think of. I'm a convert to the raucous V-Twin Club.Welcome from a member of the over 40 club...dont worry, if you enjoyed your 30's youre going to love your 40's
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