Lusting for another "new" old motorcycle

[Rot 911]

The Honda Hawk GT as been on my radar for awhile. Found one that interests me. Seems to be a cult bike, but still very affordable and lots of parts availability. Anyone own one? Can probably pick this one up for $2400. Don't mind the seat cover he has on it. The seat underneath is in perfect condition.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

Nice, I have thing for Honda Vs also. My "daily rider" is a '86 VFR. And I have been lusting after an SP2 (RC51) for ages.

I say go for it; it's a Honda.

[Rot 911]

If I get it I may just use it for a track bike. You can really bump the horsepower up on these bike fairly cheap.

Or I may just keep it as is.

[Noah930]

That bike looks very clean. Would be a shame to relegate it to track duty. There are lots of bikes in that class that are far more plentiful for that application.

[MotoSook]

It appears you just need some encouragement to write the check. Go for it!

A man can't have enough motorcycles.

[pavulon]

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by MotoSook

A man can't have enough motorcycles.

Not an opinion shared by most wives, unfortunately.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by MotoSook

It appears you just need some encouragement to write the check. Go for it!

A man can't have enough motorcycles.

Yeah but there's just so much room in the kitchen.

[motion]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Not an opinion shared by most wives, unfortunately.

My wife is always bugging me to buy more bikes to put on display in the house

[motion]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

Yeah but there's just so much room in the kitchen.

[ZOA NOM]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Not an opinion shared by most wives, unfortunately.

Wife bought me my first bike, just out of high school:



And let me me get an identical replacement for the one I crashed on back in '97:



Makes me wanna go for a ride...

[HHI944]

Just do it. This is the year of getting back all the crap I wish I hadnt sold for me

But there are better bikes for the track in that range.

[MotoSook]

I hear ya on the wife thing...mine has almost given up trying to resist. Boy will she be sorry when she does I have lots of space! Lol

The thing about buying an old bike or car is that they don't depreciate much if at all. If you get a good one that has some significance it is like putting cash in a safe...you can always sell the bike or car. Any loss is considered usage fee....

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by motion

My wife is always bugging me to buy more bikes to put on display in the house

I asked Mrs. Noah just this past weekend if we could park the 888 in the family room. It didn't go over so well.

[porsche4life]

Must..... Resist...... Want.... Bike......

[Nostril Cheese]

Ive always had a soft spot for the GB500. Those have got to be collector bikes by now.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

Ive always had a soft spot for the GB500. Those have got to be collector bikes by now.

They are with a price to match. Picture for those wondering what a GB500 is:

[Aragorn]

Wasn't the tank on the Hawk GT kind of small in capacity? It was on my list the last time I was bike shopping but I seem to remember it had a short trip range because of the tank.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by Aragorn

Wasn't the tank on the Hawk GT kind of small in capacity? It was on my list the last time I was bike shopping but I seem to remember it had a short trip range because of the tank.

3.1 gallons. But that will get you 140 miles or so. I tend to want to stop every 100 miles when I travel to stretch my legs so not a huge problem for me.

[MotoSook]

So you bought it?