We had 20" of snow between 12/26-12/28 and it took a while for it to melt. Roads have been wet and dirty, but have cleared up quite a bit in the last week. This is my newer Hawk. Both are '89's, but I bought this one 6 years ago vs. 27 years ago for my "old" Hawk. This one is 700cc's with a Kosman 3.5" front wheel. Ran well even after sleeping for 5-6 months or more.
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This gallery has 1 photos.Current stable- 76 RD400; 76 XS650; 86 SRX600; 89 Hawk GT (2); 14 FZ-09; 14 Bonneville -
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I'm a fair-weather rider! Hate riding in the rain, and typically won't ride if it's below 35 degrees or so. It's been in the high 50's to low 60's lately- nice riding weather, especially for this time of the year. It will be 65 or so on Friday. We typically get 4-5 times per year when it snows, and typically it's less than 6" and is gone within a few days. This last time was the heaviest snow in over 30 years based on what long-time residents say. To top it off, many trees fell so we were without power for 4 days with temps in the 30's. Generator got a workout...Current stable- 76 RD400; 76 XS650; 86 SRX600; 89 Hawk GT (2); 14 FZ-09; 14 BonnevilleComment
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Found a couple of new photo spots along my route. This is my "old" Hawk. Also an '89, but I've had this one since '95. Bought it with 6,600 miles on it and it's now at 46k. Never had the carbs apart and only replaced the original chain a couple of years ago at 44k miles. Runs great!
PXL_20220218_185409252.MP.jpg PXL_20220218_190430539.jpgCurrent stable- 76 RD400; 76 XS650; 86 SRX600; 89 Hawk GT (2); 14 FZ-09; 14 BonnevilleComment
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it's nice to see a bike now without a fuckkkin cell phone mounted up
"It's only getting worse."
MY rides: '97 VFR750, '90 Red Hawk, '88 Blue/Black Hawk, '86 RWB VFR700 (3), '86 Yamaha Radian, '90 VTR250, '89 VTR250 (2), '73 CB125, '66 Yamaha YL-1
Sold: '86 FJ1200, '92 ZX-7, '90 Radian, '73 CB750, '89 all-white Hawk, '88 blue Hawk, '86 FZ600, '86 Yam Fazer 700 , '89 VTR250, '87 VFR700F2, '86 VFR700F.Comment
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I used to be wicked bad about texting and driving. The problem is that I'm REALLY bad at it, but used to think i was good at it. Really thought i drove fine wile texting. Only thought that because while i was texting i wasn't paying attention to how bad I was driving. Turns out, really bad! Took a few people to be in the car with me to point it out, then some time being in the car with other people who where texting to realize that EVERYONE is bad at it. Its not that stupid people, or bad drivers cant text while driving. Its everyone.
Now i speak to text or just call, my radio handles the whole deal for me. I'm sure its also recording my conversations and selling the data, but it is convenient.
Im still guilty of firing off a text on the bike now and again, or changing songs/podcasts. the speedo shot at 170 was one of my favorite games to play on my big bikes..
Work in progress yo, no one is perfect.Don't spend money and buy, spend time and learn.Comment
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