1999 Honda Super Hawk

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This super hawk has the valves adjusted and the carbs rebuilt. New manual cam chain tensioner's, a new regulator with extra ground wires and soldered connections a new high power gell battery, new did gold chain and new sprockets with two extra rear sprockets one light weight aluminum. New tires with no miles new sintered brake pads front and rear new plugs and filter. new paint (semi gloss black, with the insides of the original fairings coated in rubber )comes with the full lower fairing. Two extra rear and one extra front rim (because the chrome rims that are on the bike in the pics are messed up) and one rim has a light weight rotor the other two have originals. The bike also has a freshly polished frame and swing arm and 6 in extensions for the swing arm ( I didn't put them on because of the new chain)I have hundreds of hours in this bike cleaning, fixing problems that the bike is common for But did not have, polishing, polishing more polishing, researching. This is my favorite sport bike of all time but money issues and the fact it is finished so I want to start again force me to sell, but I am not hard up so please don't write me telling me you will give me 5 doll hairs if I sell it right now no reserve thank you for looking extra info below The Super Hawk represents one of the first efforts by Honda to isolate rear wheel suspension forces, and swingarm forces from the steering head by pivoting the swing arm directly through the engine cases. Thus, the Super Hawk frame visibly stops before reaching the swing arm pivot point. All of this was part of a “tuned flex” approach Honda took towards chassis design with the Super Hawk, recognizing that some chassis flex was necessary to deal with tire impacts that could not be handled efficiently by a conventional suspension system (such as bumps mid-corner with the bike significantly leaned over). The v-twin engine design is a 90° lay out — effectively eliminating primary balance issues. It is also carbureted, rather than fuel injected, and Honda did a good job of setting up the carbs from the beginning. With 996cc, and a six-speed transmission, the Super Hawk is meant to have ample torque available for any circumstance. Although the bore and stroke of the engine is substantially over-square (large bore and short stroke), a low 9.4-to-1 compression ratio, and softish cams help create a broad, smooth power band intended for spirited street riding, but not racing (the Honda racing v-twin was later introduced as the RC51 — with a different motor). Suspension consists of a 41mm cartridge fork in front (adjustable for preload and rebound damping) and a single shock in the rear (also adjustable for spring preload and rebound). Brakes include dual 296mm discs, and four-piston calipers up front, with a single 222mm disc (and single piston caliper) out back. At a claimed 426 pounds dry, the Super Hawk is reasonably light for a street-going v-twin (lighter than a Ducati 916 superbikes, when it was introduced). The bike is relatively slim, and has a 4.2 gallon gas tank capacity. For 2004, the Super Hawk has one option as far as paint and graphics. That is, black paint with gold wheels (as pictured). The bike has a sporty look, without the super-aggressive ergos of some of the Italian competition. Like any carbureted bike, the Super Hawk benefits from some warm up, but the carburetors are dialed in well enough that it pulls away smoothly, and without too much clutch slipping. The Super Hawk likes to run below 7,000 rpm, where it has a broad, torquey pull, and relatively smooth throttle response. Let revs fall below 3,000 rpm, however, and the bike’s drive-train can feel a bit snatchy. The hydraulic clutch is smooth and predictable, with a bit of a heavy pull. The transmission is very smooth and positive for a large displacement v-twin. The Super Hawk handles very well, and predictably, up to a sane street pace. If you try to push this bike into the super sport handling category, chassis flex becomes noticeable and, in general, the Super Hawk protests. Ride it like a typical sport tourer, however, and the Super Hawk does virtually everything you ask of it in its smooth, Honda style. The suspension is set up well by Honda for the Super Hawk’s intended purpose. It is relatively plush, but firm enough to allow for some spirited riding if you don’t get carried away (see comments above). We found rebound damping a little bit slow, as set by the manufacturer. Fortunately, the shock and the fork provide rebound damping adjustment, and we were ultimately able to set up both ends satisfactorily (we went all the way out on the fork’s rebound damping adjustment). Heavier riders will benefit by bumping up spring preload on the shock one or two notches. The Super Hawk is a comfortable street mount. Far more relaxed, ergonomically, than the super sport machines, although it is perhaps a bit more aggressive than many sport tourers. The reach to the bars is a bit of a stretch, but the bike proved comfortable overall, with the shape of the small tank and the seat complimenting the rider triangle (bar/peg/seat relationship). Longer trips in the saddle proved the seat can ultimately feel a bit hard, and commuters and tourers might benefit from an after-market seat. Instrumentation is fine, but the speedometer (which registers all the way to 180 miles per hour — even though the bike tops out at 140, or so) is too crowded (not enough space between the different speeds indicated). The fuel gauge proved pretty accurate, but the low fuel indicator isn’t the easiest to read, and this could prove important with the relatively short range offered by the 4.2 gallon tank (the bike returned 32 to 38 miles per gallon during our testing). Brakes worked well, but didn’t provide the greatest feed-back (particularly, the front brake). Owners might do well to swap out the stock lines for braided steel. Night vision with the headlight was adequate, but not in the same league with the modern, multi-reflector designs available on many other machines. The Super Hawk offers decent wind protection from its bikini fairing, and proved to be a fun mount in a variety of street riding conditions. Aside from everything else, it offers that endearing character that 90° v-twins all seem to have. There is something about the loping power delivery, coupled with the intake and exhaust noises from bikes like the Super Hawk that lead many owners to form a more personal bond with their machines. There are also plenty of parts available now to customize a Super Hawk, including exhaust systems, jet kits, optional windshields, brakes, etc. In a world where every manufacturer seems to be in a mad rush to provide gross overkill to the customer in terms of acceleration, braking and handling, the Super Hawk is nevertheless a better choice for many customers that end up with a super sportEngine/Drivetrain996cc DOHC eight-valve 90° V-twin engine features identical 180° reversed heads and chain-driven camshafts. Horizontally split crankcase incorporates swingarm pivot and Pro-Link bracket mounts at rear. Integrated upper crankcase/cylinder block casting contributes to lightweight, compact engine design. Nutless connecting rods feature bolts threaded directly into tapped holes in rods. The design is lighter than a conventional bolt-and-nut combination. Carburized rods offer optimal balance of strength and durability. Lightweight, skirtless slipper pistons reduce reciprocating mass. Chain-driven camshafts operate valves by means of shimmed-bucket lifters. 48mm slanted flat-slide CV carbs provide sharp, linear response and are fed by a large-capacity 8-liter airbox. High-accuracy, computer-controlled ignition system monitors engine speed and throttle angle for optimal performance throughout the rev range. Includes 10,100-rpm rev limiter. Slim-tipped NGK VX spark plugs deliver excellent performance and enhanced rideability. Air injection system designed into heads maintains optimum combustion efficiency. All-stainless two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with 4.5-liter buffed-finish canister-style mufflers. 140mm, 10-plate hydraulic clutch. Side-mounted dual radiators utilize low pressure of airflow passing over outer surface of cowling to draw air through from inside. Side positioning permits flow of air to reach cylinders and exhaust pipes for enhanced cooling efficiency, while facilitating front-cylinder service. At low speeds, a large right-side fan blows air directly out to the side and away from the rider. Chain-driven water pump located in crook of V between cylinders. High-efficiency oil cooler mounted in front of front cylinder head. Slick shifting six-speed transmission. Chassis/Suspension Engine-mounted swingarm eliminates need for conventional pivot plates, allowing the twin-spar aluminum frame to weigh only 17.6 pounds. Features massive D-section spars and curved box-section engine hanger-rails that reach back from the steering head to anchor directly on the engine, joining at the back to provide a solid mounting point for the top of the rear shock and the bolt-on seat rail. 41mm Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) conventional cartridge front fork offers adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Pro-Link rear suspension system, mounted directly to the engine cases, features large-volume 40mm damper with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Hybrid construction aluminum swingarm combines extruded spars with a rigid cast pivot section. Hollow-section, triple-spoke cast aluminum wheels. Wide-profile jointless-belt-type radial tires with ZR rating for confident long-term performance. Dual floating front disc brakes with four-piston calipers and sintered metal pads. The 296mm rotors are mated to their aluminum inner rotors with eight inserts. The 220mm rear disc brake is stopped by a single-piston caliper. Additional FeaturesGold anodized highlights include: clutch cover, water pump cover, alternator cover, sprocket cover and front fork legs. Black anodized highlights include: front and rear brake calipers and upper triple clamp. Instrument display features a large black-on-white-faced analog tachometer with 9500-rpm redline, white-on-black analog speedometer, LCD digital readouts for coolant temperature, fuel level, clock, odometer and A/B tripmeter. Indicator/warning lights include turn signals, high-beam, neutral and oil pressure. Three-piece half-fairing provides excellent wind protection and aerodynamics. Front fairing ports feed air to the cockpit to lighten handling at higher speeds and provide cooling airflow to the rider. Large side-ports maximize airflow through the side-mounted radiators and away from the rider. Fins on lower sides of fairing produce down force at high speeds for enhanced cruising stability. Fuel tank designed with sculpted indents for knees and handlebars. One-piece seat cowl covers a compartment with specially molded recesses to accommodate most U-locks and cable locking devices. (Lock not included.) Single headlight features free-form multi-curvature reflector and a clear lens for optimal brightness and reach. Wide-view triangular rear view mirrors mounted on solid, die cast aluminum stays. Aluminum die cast footpegs and stays and forged steel sidestand. Compact 12AH maintenance-free battery. Handlebar switches and controls use internationally approved ISO graphic symbols. . Available AccessoriesTouring Accessories: Tank Pad, Magnetic Tank Bag (Black). ---- Read more: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/honda-super-hawk-ar1815.html#ixzz2Zh8jTD5M