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    Hey all -

    I am going to inspect a 1988 Hawk GT 647 for a potential purchase, but wanted to get some advice on the things to ask about and look for. I searched for an FAQ or archive of information but came up empty-handed.

    It has 10,000 miles.

    What are the typical points of failure/problems that I should inspect closely or test? If you were going to buy this bike, what would you look at or be concerned about?

    Here's a pic, just in case it helps:


    Prompt responses and advice are greatly appreciated - I'd like to look it over in the next 2-3 days but I don't want to view it until I've been properly prepped

    Thanks all!

    vbl

    #2
    I just found this in the Mechanical forum:


    Good info in there... anyone have anything else?

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      #3
      Check this link

      "Life may begin at 40, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 150."

      • '88 in Candy Flair Blue + '90 in Italian Red
      • Ohlins Rear Shock
      • F2 front wheel
      • VFR750 rear wheel
      • Hiperform seat&headers
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      • Steve Lenac Tokico six pot caliper

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        #4
        Dude, it's a Hawk with 10K miles on it. Buy it. Assuming that it hasn't sat for ages or been neglected, any problems it has can be dealt with. You won't be disappointed.
        Bikes: 88 Hawk, 97 VFR, 06 V-Strom 650

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          #5
          How much?
          BIKES: Honda: RC31 Racebike/ NT650 Streetbike, DUCATI: None at the moment.
          Former MSF Rider Coach / Trackday Instructor/ Expert Roadracer #116
          "I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow."

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