NOOB here. My first Bike is a SH...
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SuperChicken
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Asheville NC
NOOB here. My first Bike is a SH...
Hello all...been lurking for a few but wanted to say Hello.
I purchased a 1998 SH bone stock, 18,000 roughly, new tires, recent valve service and CCT service. Runs great. Came with a set of Vance&Hines slip on's so I installed them. Ordered a set of All ***** to replace the worn bearings.
Anyways I'll have better pics soon but this is me out on the road...
I purchased a 1998 SH bone stock, 18,000 roughly, new tires, recent valve service and CCT service. Runs great. Came with a set of Vance&Hines slip on's so I installed them. Ordered a set of All ***** to replace the worn bearings.
Anyways I'll have better pics soon but this is me out on the road...
I loves me twins
Superstock
Superstock
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 380
From: Houston, TX
Cool, unfortunately you got the slowest color...
Now do your homework on proper street riding technique, and be careful! With the mountain of midrange the superhawk is deceptive at how fast it accelerates.
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SuperChicken
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Asheville NC
10-4 on the proper riding technique! Have already adjusted my weight off the bars as the right hand went numb a time or two. Now that I'm off the bars its pretty comfy. Definately a muscle memory technique though as its not natural at first.
Already loving the torque and engine breaking. To be honest though I have not really opened her up yet though. Just trying to get miles logged in and practice.
As far as color goes, at least I will look good sitting still though!!!
Already loving the torque and engine breaking. To be honest though I have not really opened her up yet though. Just trying to get miles logged in and practice.
As far as color goes, at least I will look good sitting still though!!!
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SuperSport
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 987
From: Asheville, North Carolina
Welcome to the site, Listen an remember what these member tell ya, I learn something new every day...
Hey Noob ! ! , The P.D. always says I am going faster on my (RED) S-hawk , THAN i will agree to... Ha Ha
Hey Noob ! ! , The P.D. always says I am going faster on my (RED) S-hawk , THAN i will agree to... Ha Ha
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Squid
Joined: Apr 2010
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Congrats! SH was my first bike too. Be carefull and dont over do it or you will learn the hard way like I did. Its a great bike, most other bikes just arent as fun to ride. I cant wait to get mine put back together and start rideing it again.
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SuperSport
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 677
From: Rancho Cordova, California
Dont listen to those jealous folks with yellow, blue and gray bikes. They all know if it's not Red or Black it's got a few less ponies. Welcome to the forum and the world of V-twin grinn.
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SuperSport
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Rancho Cordova, California
10-4 on the proper riding technique! Have already adjusted my weight off the bars as the right hand went numb a time or two. Now that I'm off the bars its pretty comfy. Definately a muscle memory technique though as its not natural at first.
Already loving the torque and engine breaking. To be honest though I have not really opened her up yet though. Just trying to get miles logged in and practice.
As far as color goes, at least I will look good sitting still though!!!
Already loving the torque and engine breaking. To be honest though I have not really opened her up yet though. Just trying to get miles logged in and practice.
As far as color goes, at least I will look good sitting still though!!!
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SuperChicken
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 5
From: Asheville NC
I'm not downshifting to slow the bike down, I use the brakes. I like the fact that when in gear and you let off the gas the twin slows the bike a bit more than a inline 4 does. I don't lug it either, and try to stay over 3k at all times....
But by all means keep the tips coming...I am by no means an expert!
But by all means keep the tips coming...I am by no means an expert!
I loves me twins
Superstock
Superstock
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 380
From: Houston, TX
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MotoGP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,452
From: San Clemente, CA
Welcome!
Two tips for survival that come to mind right away:
1) Target fixation. You tend to go where you look, so if you don't want to run off the side of the road...don't look at the side of the road. Look down the road through your intended line.
2) People in 4 wheeled vehicles want to kill you. Watch out for them at all times. Don't ride in someone's blind spot, and be aware of all the vehicles around you. Leave an escape route (which sometimes is just gassing it) for when the unexpected cager cuts you off.
I normally wouldn't recommend a liter bike to a novice, but the SuperHawk is very user friendly. And it sounds like you are respecting the machine. Have fun and stay safe.
Two tips for survival that come to mind right away:
1) Target fixation. You tend to go where you look, so if you don't want to run off the side of the road...don't look at the side of the road. Look down the road through your intended line.
2) People in 4 wheeled vehicles want to kill you. Watch out for them at all times. Don't ride in someone's blind spot, and be aware of all the vehicles around you. Leave an escape route (which sometimes is just gassing it) for when the unexpected cager cuts you off.
I normally wouldn't recommend a liter bike to a novice, but the SuperHawk is very user friendly. And it sounds like you are respecting the machine. Have fun and stay safe.
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Superstock
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 338
From: Colorado
I remember a fairly long thread showing that the 98s (which i believe only came in red) had a better cam which makes them the fastest.
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