After a lot of conversation, we've decided motorcycle riding isn't for my wife. She's fine in empty lots but freaks out about riding on a road - the fear she has is unhealthy and I don't want anything to happen to her or anyone else. We're looking to get something on which we can comfortably ride 2-up. Looking for 1998 or newer VFR. I snapped these last night just to get them up. I can get some better shots this weekend.
https://picasaweb.google.com/GMTURBO...eat=directlink
For those that don't know - Hawk GTs were the SyTys on the motorcycle world in that they sold like crap. Super fun bike to ride.
From Wikipedia:
The bike's main distinction is in its frame and single-sided swingarm. The dual spar aluminum frame and single sided swingarm (licensed from ELF) was technologically advanced in 1988.[citation needed] The mildly tuned engine is descended from the VT500 and has been seen, in one guise or another, in several other models.[citation needed]
The bike was ahead of its time in many regards and as a result was not a strong seller despite the bike having grown to cult status. The Hawk GT was one of the first modern naked bikes along with the Yamaha SRX, which were both released several years before the Ducati Monster and eventually the Suzuki SV650. The Hawk GT is often described as a cult bike.
The Honda Hawk GT NT650 motorcycle has been called a cult bike; an "unmitigated sales disaster" which nonetheless attracted a loyal following. Designated as model RC31, it was designed by Toshiaki Kishi, and was the second Honda with "Pro-Arm" suspension after the RC30 VFR750R. The Japanese model was named the Bros.
Her bike - '89 Tempest Gray with 21,895 miles. She had a 0mph fall in a parking lot which bent the brake lever and scuffed the headlight trim ring. It also tweaked the mirrors - which have been replaced since then. It has a polished frame, new Avon tires (~100 miles maybe), left side exhaust (not sure what kit) with a new Viper can (also ~100 miles). We bought it the end of last year and I fixed/cleaned what I could. It has an off idle bog but runs pretty well at speed. There are also a couple minor dents in the tank from the PO. The clutch cable should be replaced. $2000
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! My bike - '90 Red 19,983 miles, clean and well kept. Matching red seat cowl, M4 headers with underslung Viper can, tailights integrated LED bulbs, cleaned up rear end, swingarm mounted license plate, CF flyscreen, etc. Runs really well. $2500
https://picasaweb.google.com/GMTURBO...eat=directlink
For those that don't know - Hawk GTs were the SyTys on the motorcycle world in that they sold like crap. Super fun bike to ride.
From Wikipedia:
The bike's main distinction is in its frame and single-sided swingarm. The dual spar aluminum frame and single sided swingarm (licensed from ELF) was technologically advanced in 1988.[citation needed] The mildly tuned engine is descended from the VT500 and has been seen, in one guise or another, in several other models.[citation needed]
The bike was ahead of its time in many regards and as a result was not a strong seller despite the bike having grown to cult status. The Hawk GT was one of the first modern naked bikes along with the Yamaha SRX, which were both released several years before the Ducati Monster and eventually the Suzuki SV650. The Hawk GT is often described as a cult bike.
The Honda Hawk GT NT650 motorcycle has been called a cult bike; an "unmitigated sales disaster" which nonetheless attracted a loyal following. Designated as model RC31, it was designed by Toshiaki Kishi, and was the second Honda with "Pro-Arm" suspension after the RC30 VFR750R. The Japanese model was named the Bros.
Her bike - '89 Tempest Gray with 21,895 miles. She had a 0mph fall in a parking lot which bent the brake lever and scuffed the headlight trim ring. It also tweaked the mirrors - which have been replaced since then. It has a polished frame, new Avon tires (~100 miles maybe), left side exhaust (not sure what kit) with a new Viper can (also ~100 miles). We bought it the end of last year and I fixed/cleaned what I could. It has an off idle bog but runs pretty well at speed. There are also a couple minor dents in the tank from the PO. The clutch cable should be replaced. $2000
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! My bike - '90 Red 19,983 miles, clean and well kept. Matching red seat cowl, M4 headers with underslung Viper can, tailights integrated LED bulbs, cleaned up rear end, swingarm mounted license plate, CF flyscreen, etc. Runs really well. $2500
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