Got my new baby out for the first time.

calispec · July 12, 2006, 09:37:03 PM

well, last week i sold my 1989 GS500 and picked up a 1991 Honda Hawk 650. I finally took it out to play a little tonight. Just down to the church parking lot to practice a bit since i'm a noob. I have to say, compared to the GS this thing feels SUPER torquey. The GS was way easier to drive smoothly, this thing is just torque all over the place. I definately have to focus may more when riding around on this than on the GS. The second you stop thinking and give it just a little too much this thing will lurch/jump and just effing GO.

I know the 650 is no liter-twin wheelie machine but I was just surprised how pronouced the torque difference felt. It might not be a huge amount numerically (i haven't be able to find specs on the 650 hawk to compare yet) but with the full super trap exhaust, stage 3 jetting, and k&n pods it certainly felt like it.

All in all it was a good time, my roommate and I were trading back and forth with my hawk and his 50cc honda metropolitian. I looked hardcore in all my gear on the scooter.

Jake D · July 13, 2006, 08:14:54 AM

Congrats, dude.

You'll get used to the power of that bike in no time. How does it handle?

Do you have any more pics?

calispec · July 13, 2006, 10:02:28 AM

Quote from: Jake D on July 13, 2006, 08:14:54 AM
Congrats, dude.

You'll get used to the power of that bike in no time. How does it handle?

Do you have any more pics?

well, it handles good at like 0-30-ish making slow deliberate turns in a parking lot so far.

I'm still trying to get comfortable on it. I took the MSF, and felt pretty good after that but then i went like 3-4 months with basically zero riding.

here are some more pics from the prevous owner (i don't have a decent dig cam available to me right now)

If you look close you can just make out the ghost flames

aaronstj · July 13, 2006, 10:55:54 AM

Looks to me like you have a winter painting project.

Jake D · July 13, 2006, 10:56:36 AM

That's hot.

I went a year and a half after MSF course before I got to put some serious miles on a bike (uh, this summer, 3500+ so far). You are still capable, don't worry.

Get out there and mix it up in your neighborhood. You're ready.

Jake D · July 13, 2006, 10:58:15 AM

Don't listen to Aaron. He is just pissed that his bike is baby blue and white and nicknamed Ghey Monday. That gold is hot, you got there. You should re-cover that seat, however.

aaronstj · July 13, 2006, 11:00:36 AM

Yeah, I've got a winter painting project, too.

scratch · July 13, 2006, 01:05:20 PM

Gahd!! That thing's NICE!!!

Jake D · July 13, 2006, 01:06:53 PM

I bet Lynn is glad to have his garage back!

RVertigo · July 13, 2006, 01:07:09 PM

I like everything but the wheels... The Bronze is SWEEEET!

TragicImage · July 13, 2006, 02:00:24 PM

JESUS!

That is nmad emosewa.... I want that color....

RVertigo · July 13, 2006, 02:03:45 PM

tinmad gnipyt sdrawkcab on

12thmonkey · July 13, 2006, 02:48:58 PM

Yeah man...that bike is awesome. Personally not the biggest fan of the seat either...but i could quite easily get over that if i had it.

i love NT650s.

3imo · July 13, 2006, 02:50:56 PM

sweet!!! she looks great.

blue05twin · July 13, 2006, 03:04:38 PM

Man you got one sweet looking bike there.

Your going to be like

cruising around town.

calispec · July 13, 2006, 03:20:41 PM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

I really like the color combo of the bike, it's original and actually works really well.

I'm really happy with my purchase. I think for only $2000 i got a really nice bike i can be happy with for a while.

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Got my new baby out for the first time.