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(06-18-2018, 05:04 AM)tuareg_imp Wrote: Yeah, Hawk GT was a class of its own. I had one for 15 years and I still feel the sorrow when I had to let it go, so I totally understand Guth. My heart still misses a beat when i see a red one(which is, thankfully, a very rare occasion in Europe). A lot of Hawk GTs were imported to Europe for modding and racing because it was better than its shaft driven EU counterpart Revere(NTV 650).
I was a member of the Hawk forum for years as well, I wonder if it's still active?
tuareg, was yours labeled as a Hawk GT or a BROS? The new owner of my Hawk actually owned a Revere back when he was living in Europe by the way. The Hawk forum is still up and running, but far less active than it used to be.
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Mine was an '89 Hawk GT, the faster going red variety
I'm not sure if I'm still registered with the forum(s), there was one US and one UK forum. Got to dig up my password etc to check what's going on there, thanks for the heads up
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Great machines. Friend had one next to his CBR954. Now there is the XSR700 and the Monster 797. The new kids on that mid size block.
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Guth,
That bike is an all time classic. Like the CB400. I'm surprised you let it go. But then, I've got 5 motorcycles in my garage that I havn't ridden in over a year. That's not real bright and I should probably sell them to enthusiasts who would ride them. Good for you bro.
Chip
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(06-19-2018, 08:24 AM)nhawk7504_imp Wrote: Great machines. Friend had one next to his CBR954. Now there is the XSR700 and the Monster 797. The new kids on that mid size block.
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While it was a "mid-sized" bike, it always felt so small and lightweight. It was the perfect bike for my return to riding after a few decades away. I truly enjoyed it and I learned a lot by owning the Hawk.
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I have felt that disturbing feeling many times watching someone else riding away with part of what has been in your life so long. the late loss of my CB750 gave me such thoughts as not wanting to see her go at the last moment and counseling the deal.
Only time i have truly been happy getting rid of anything was a bipolar redheaded wife to a Navy Chief who moved her to chula vista ca but that is probably TMI
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I had similar feelings yesterday as I watched my dead ST 1300 leave on a trailer with it's new owner who was only interested in picking it's bones for whatever left that was good.
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(06-20-2018, 06:15 AM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: Guth,
That bike is an all time classic. Like the CB400. I'm surprised you let it go. But then, I've got 5 motorcycles in my garage that I havn't ridden in over a year. That's not real bright and I should probably sell them to enthusiasts who would ride them. Good for you bro.
Chip
Thanks Chip. If both space and funds were more plentiful I likely would have hung onto that bike until I was no longer able to swing a leg over it. But I do have a good number of other toys and hobbies. Also space in the garage shrunk considerably after buying the S2000. This was the right decision. Things had reached the point that the only reason I was getting out on the Hawk was to exercise it a bit to keep it healthy. The new owner seems genuinely thrilled to have the bike and that makes me feel good.
The other factor that comes into play is that I've begun to think about moving once again and while I'm only fantasizing about such things at this point, I do know that the less stuff I own should that time come, the easier such a move will be. So yeah, while I wouldn't mind still having the bike, I'm really not feeling too much regret over selling it. Of course that might be in part because I haven't stepped foot in the garage much this week, lol.
(06-22-2018, 10:43 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: I have felt that disturbing feeling many times watching someone else riding away with part of what has been in your life so long. the late loss of my CB750 gave me such thoughts as not wanting to see her go at the last moment and counseling the deal.
Only time i have truly been happy getting rid of anything was a bipolar redheaded wife to a Navy Chief who moved her to chula vista ca but that is probably TMI
(06-22-2018, 10:46 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I had similar feelings yesterday as I watched my dead ST 1300 leave on a trailer with it's new owner who was only interested in picking it's bones for whatever left that was good.
Yeah, I don't know why I get so attached to "things", but I do. I'm sure a therapist would have a book-worthy study on their hands were they to try and break it all down, lol. At least it sounds like you guys can relate. I think of how many miles The ferret racked up on that ST 1300 and I can certainly understand developing a strong bond. In the case of the Hawk, I probably spent as much time (if not more) tinkering with it out in the garage as I did riding it. But even that creates it's own kind of bond.
