$1000 Honda Superhawk on The Dragon!

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I finally get my $1000 2003 Honda 996 Superhawk (VTR1000F) out to stretch her legs! I also gave some updates on more work I had to do on this bike, buying cheap motorcycles isn't always easy, but it is so worth it!
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@Cycle9568 11 күн бұрын

I loved mine. It had all kinds of fun upgrades on it. Fox Shock, 954 front end, jet kit, Erion pipes etc….

@gizzync1525 Ай бұрын

I had a VTR for several years LOVED IT! The thing was oozing with character. Smiles every time i rode her. with big H would make these again with SFI and some better suspension

@rbmotorsports6344 Ай бұрын

I can't get enough of this thing. I ride it all the time. I just love the way it sounds the feel of it, everything about it is top notch.

@984francis Жыл бұрын

Nice smooth riding on a remarkably traffic free day. I had a firestorm and this is giving goose bumps galore!

@scottjones5455 Жыл бұрын

Seems to me that the engine braking on the Superhawk makes it a perfect fit for the Dragon. I noticed that nobody passed you....Hehehe

@Silentbobz28 Жыл бұрын

Ive always loved those bikes. I hope that it was a blast on the dragon.

@Deezenutz27 Жыл бұрын

Love that bike!

@ivanjulian2532 8 ай бұрын

I also own a VTR. I find it's a bike which responds very well to counter steering. On a road like this you get to try a lot of different techniques! In this video, as the miles wore on, I noticed the rider became more and more "dialled in" to how the bike handles and how late he could dive into a corner etc etc.

@nikitapet8111 Жыл бұрын

Эх как я жду май чтоб завести свой VTR 1000f и кататься по живописным местам , и знойным пробкам Москвы 😊 Всем ровных дорог и здоровья

@rickykraus7450 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to get a Superhawk lately to compliment my VFR.

@emsea7279 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@thenefyncat6970 Жыл бұрын

Those blue VTRs are definitely faster. The previous owner of my one fitted cheap pattern head gaskets after one of the ACCTs let go and it blew almost immediately. You don't have to spend long looking at the genuine Honda ones to see why they cost more, but it's money worth spending. Buy cheap, buy twice, they say. And they're right. Nice road, too.

@bigchadish 5 ай бұрын

Very nice😊💯💯

@karlwalker1771 11 ай бұрын

This Baby Love The TWISTEYS lol

@papercut1987 Жыл бұрын

how do you compare the vtr to the 919? which one would you chose if you can have one bike? thanks

@rbmotorsports6344 Жыл бұрын

Well I just sold my 919, and I still have the Superhawk if that answers your question haha

@papercut1987 Жыл бұрын

@@rbmotorsports6344 hahahaha, exactly what I want to hear. guess I'll be joining the team SH very soon

@jamesbottger5894 Жыл бұрын

I've got a question for you Superhawkers. I have a '98, and I absolutely love everything about the bike, however, the handlebars absolutely kill my hands. It puts so much of my upper body weight on the heels of my hands, its actually painful. There are lots of options for installing different bars, risers, etc, but in order to change the position enough to make them comfortable, the fairing either has to be removed or cut. I really don't want to cut it, as the Honda plastics are no longer made. The other option would be to remove the fairing, but this bike is funky looking as hell without the fairing. Though about polishing everything under the fairing, but I would still have to install another headlight assembly. There really is no easy solution. Do any of you have any thoughts on this subject?

@davidh3637 Жыл бұрын

I have the problem unconsciously putting too much weight on my hands when there is no need. Not sure if it's same for you. For me it helps trying to loosen my hands more often and sitting up straight when realizing.

@ivanjulian2532 8 ай бұрын

Get wider clipons. The factory clipons are on the narrow side. That's the main reason for discomfort. You can buy after market clipons which are roughly 1 inch wider on both sides. They make the world of difference, and no fitment issues at all.

@jamesbottger5894 8 ай бұрын

I didn’t know it was possible, but I think my body is somewhat acclimating to the riding position. It doesn’t seem quite as bad as before, still not Gold Wing comfort, but I think I can live with it…

@JamoZNL 8 ай бұрын

@@jamesbottger5894 Get VFR 800 Clipons. I have those on my VTR and they make a world of difference. Also they`re straight bolt on without any mods.

@coughlen 2 ай бұрын

You can add some shims (washers) at the mirror mounts for added clearance to the fairing, or you could carefully tweak the fairing mount arms to do the same thing.

@Wolverines1 Жыл бұрын

Do you live close to the Dragon?

@rbmotorsports6344 Жыл бұрын

I do not, I just head down there about every year to ride.

@ashishdiggikar Жыл бұрын

i am riding the same beast in india ❤

@thomasfrank280 Жыл бұрын

Is it yellow by any chance?

@ashishdiggikar Жыл бұрын

@@thomasfrank280 red

@malte3525 Жыл бұрын

How many Miles do you get out of a full tank?

@rbmotorsports6344 Жыл бұрын

It starts blinking at about 125 miles or so [probably 20 miles left at that point]. Depends on how I ride of course.

@deltorojoeysativa1558 Жыл бұрын

about 10 lol

@Unfunny_Username_389 11 ай бұрын

they're called Firestorms here - an equally stupid name. That road is starting to look fairly knackered btw. Wristy's worn it out innit.

@darrenmcmahon926 2 ай бұрын

you guys think this is good come to Australia Melborne Victoria and ride The Black Spur bye the way i had the same color and year bike a top ride

@marat375 11 ай бұрын

Бро подскажи, не устанавливал, электронное табло, указатель включённой передачи?

@marat375 11 ай бұрын

Бро, круто!!! Пушка, гонка👍👍👍👊

@flow_922 9 ай бұрын

But Honda's okay with it 30000 mile the timing chains go out and your motor blows up no recall Hondas perfectly okay with it... it literally makes me sick I saved up so I could ride this year and lasted me one day it sounded perfect it ran perfect just change the oil on my way to the mountains on Cloud9 and all the sudden clack clack clack clack at 30 miles an hour...... and then as I start doing research oh yeah these bikes only last till 30,000 miles if you don't change the timing chain tensioner I'll keep bringing it up until Honda gets ahold of me

@HerskalleLuottoo 2 ай бұрын

So... its over 20years old issue in these bikes.. do i need to say more ?