laid the hawk down
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Squid
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laid the hawk down
nothing like getting out of work walking to the bike 33 outside starting her then got to move while moving push choke off and lay the bike down , cold tires and blacktop = bad things ............. up side just broke the shift nub off thank god i bought thoes frame savers but man is my knee trashed
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Good reason to buy one of Jamie's shift levers.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...t-lever-17082/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...t-lever-17082/
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Good reason to buy one of Jamie's shift levers.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...t-lever-17082/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...t-lever-17082/
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nothing like getting out of work walking to the bike 33 outside starting her then got to move while moving push choke off and lay the bike down , cold tires and blacktop = bad things ............. up side just broke the shift nub off thank god i bought thoes frame savers but man is my knee trashed
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Sorry to hear that. Glad you didn't get hurt too bad. Mountainbike knee/shinguards...I have bought nice ones used off ebay for less than $40 and they have saved me from peeling my kneecap off. They fit great under pants and also do a great job of blocking the wind when it's cold out. Wear 'em once or twice and you'll forget they're even there and will feel naked without them (and the rest of your gear).
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ya i took the day off of work to let the swelling down and lick my wounds a lil going to try and make a go of it tomaro and hope to tare into the hawk this weekend clean and go over with a fine tooth comb , ok with all this being said since i have been home in april i have had alot of fun with this bike but i have had the worst luck it seams but not to be detured im gonna keep on plugin away
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Glad you are not badly injured. Looks like your frame slider took the the brunt of the
damage. Cold tires can be precarious for sure. Lever/barend and a scuff on the muff
easily taken care of. Heal up (you and the bike) and Ride Well.
damage. Cold tires can be precarious for sure. Lever/barend and a scuff on the muff
easily taken care of. Heal up (you and the bike) and Ride Well.
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again thanks for the support to all who have offered it out
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well its had its time in the garage and a lil time of me getting the time in , shifter drilled and bolted for new shift bump , clutch lever heated and bent back to usable state , frame saver tightend . took her out felt good but still felt weird with cold street and tires 40+ here today
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Aloha, Glad to hear you are back in the saddle. Take it slow and steady.
Its 69 degrees today and I am Off. Slightly overcast and wet but plan to take the
Superhawk out. She(Red S/H) keeps giving me the eye riding the VFR(white) so much.
I haven't ridden her for a few months now. It will be good to be back on her again-miss
the torque and comfort. Ride Well...
Its 69 degrees today and I am Off. Slightly overcast and wet but plan to take the
Superhawk out. She(Red S/H) keeps giving me the eye riding the VFR(white) so much.
I haven't ridden her for a few months now. It will be good to be back on her again-miss
the torque and comfort. Ride Well...
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Good youre ok. You need to adjust your mentality for the winter/ cold riding. You kinda gotta ride like its wet. I have ridden whole winters on race take-offs. Now those are bowling ball.
Heck I have roadraced when its 38 and snowing. (I dont recommend it). Just be smooth and gentle and it no problem.
Heck I have roadraced when its 38 and snowing. (I dont recommend it). Just be smooth and gentle and it no problem.
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Good youre ok. You need to adjust your mentality for the winter/ cold riding. You kinda gotta ride like its wet. I have ridden whole winters on race take-offs. Now those are bowling ball.
Heck I have roadraced when its 38 and snowing. (I dont recommend it). Just be smooth and gentle and it no problem.
Heck I have roadraced when its 38 and snowing. (I dont recommend it). Just be smooth and gentle and it no problem.
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The heat from a trackday? No. What tires are they? I was talking about DOT race tires which are designed for use only at hight temps. If you are using street tires then you should be ok but sport touring tires have more silica for rain & cold grip.
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