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[OTB]

Picked this up Saturday from a guy that just bought a new house and then found out they have another baby on the way. It's a '99 Superchicken with 1500 (yes, that's 15 hundred, not 15 thousand) miles on the clock. Pretty much like brand new with a spare set of stock mufflers (he punched out the baffles on the originals and it's REALLY loud, which is why he didn't ride it much...his wife hated it). The tires are like new, but as they a nine or so years old, they are as hard as my heart and very snaky in low speed turns, so they gotta go.

Don't know yet as if I'll keep this one or inspect it and put it back on the market.

[marko138]

Wow that is in good shape...maybe I shoulda bought that too. :lol:

[NeonspeedRT]

Nice find. How much did you pick it up for?

[OTB]

If I keep it, it'll def need bar risers; the clipons are at an extreme down angle and turn your wrists out, putting a lot of pressure on 'em. My hands started getting tingly after 20 mins or so.

http://www.convertibars.com/ProductsBike.cfm?Action=Add&ProductID=&rebuildStruct=1&CategoryID=12&BikeYear=1999&MakeID=72&ModelID=36&btnSubmit=+Next+Step%21+

This would be my first choice.

Nice find. How much did you pick it up for?

You don't REALLY expect me to tell you, do you?

[NeonspeedRT]

Look into Heli bars as well. I've heard great things about them.


You don't REALLY expect me to tell you, do you?

It depends if you plan on keeping it or not? If you're going to sell it, then probably not. If you're going to keep it, what does it matter :idk:

[Rider]

Sweet! Too bad they don't make those anymore.

[marko138]

Sweet! Too bad they don't make those anymore.
Honda doesn't make any of the good bikes anymore.

[OTB]

Looked at the Heli bars; they are about the same price, add only half the rise and pullback, and aren't nearly as adjustable.

Haven't decided if I'll sell it yet; av book is about $4400, but I would ask a bit more for the low milage and spares and get it during spring fever time.

I don't know, it would make a great daily rider for iffy weather days. I am sooo partial to the v-twins. We'll see.

[Rider]

Honda doesn't make any of the good bikes anymore.

Yeah it look like the big 4 are getting out of the Vtwin business for SB's

[marko138]

Yeah it look like the big 4 are getting out of the Vtwin business for SB's
Shameful. Vtwin FTW.

[z06boy]

Nice find. :dthumb:

[fnfalman]

I say keep the SuperChicken and mod the hell out of it:rockout:

[Dave]

very nice, i def like the hawks

[Cutty72]

Sweet ride, looks great!
Hi-mount jardine's look and sound good on them :whistle:

Sweet! Too bad they don't make those anymore.

No doubt, that bike was on my list before the buell.

[the chi]

sweet deal!!

and this is what i thought of when I read the title, :lol:!!

http://re3.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/m6/3577406243

[Mr Lefty]

if your gonna put it back up for sale... let me know... bad ass bike

[Gas Man]

Nice wait till pickle see's this!

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Shameful. Vtwin FTW.

I4 til the apocalypse

[marko138]

I4 til the apocalypse
Laughable.

[Captain Morgan]

Nice find. Sounds like you really know where to look for the great deals.


and this is what i thought of when I read the title, :lol:!!

http://re3.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/m6/3577406243


Go, I say go away boy, you bother me. ;)

[OTB]

Nice find. Sounds like you really know where to look for the great deals.



I look on Craigslist and the local papers, primarily. It's not where you look, it's how you look, and if you recognize opportunity when you see it. When I'm actively "on the hunt", I scan literally hundreds of ads a week, I'll call maybe forty of the sellers I'm interested in, and look at two or three potentials before I make a deal. I lose 75% of the deals I want, sometimes because I underbid and piss of the seller, and sometimes because I'm not quick enough and somebody beats me to it.

I also stick to what I know, so i (usually) don't mess with cruisers and Harleys; I stick mostly to nekkids and sportbikes.

[OTB]

I have kind of a standard method I use to buy and sell bikes. I would share it with anyone looking to buy a used bike at better than average pricing.

Just PM me and I'll eventually get back to you . I work a FT job, work nights and weekends at the wife's business, and take classes at night, and own a couple homes, so sometimes I don't check in for a few days. Don't get offended if I don't get right back to you, OK?

[the chi]

I have kind of a standard method I use to buy and sell bikes. I would share it with anyone looking to buy a used bike at better than average pricing.

Just PM me and I'll eventually get back to you . I work a FT job, work nights and weekends at the wife's business, and take classes at night, and own a couple homes, so sometimes I don't check in for a few days. Don't get offended if I don't get right back to you, OK?


Ya know, just the fact that you are willing to share the knowledge is pretty awesome, you could just sit back and hold onto the secret, so hats pretty cool, if/when I get the funds to do that kinda thing I will get with you!

[OTB]

Ya know, just the fact that you are willing to share the knowledge is pretty awesome, you could just sit back and hold onto the secret, so hats pretty cool, if/when I get the funds to do that kinda thing I will get with you!


No secret, no magic, just a methodical approach and a certain mindset.

[azoomm]

What a GREAT bike! I babysat a SuperChicken for a year while a friend was deployed to the sandbox. Word of warning, be ready if you do any heavy braking. By ready, I mean the engine will have a tendency to die in those conditions... that is due to the HUGE carbs LoL...

[dReWpY]

another reason to love the rc51 n the magic of FI

[Rider]

sweet deal!!

and this is what i thought of when I read the title, :lol:!!

http://re3.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/m6/3577406243

Thats Henry Chicken Hawk. :dthumb: