Wow. I don't know where you got the idea that the SuperHawk handles like that! I've ridden both, and the Hawk is much easier to ride at slow speeds...no floppiness at ALL! It's actually the most neutral steering bike I've ever ridden, including race bikes...

As for blowing out the candle, a very simple mixture screw adjustment took care of that.

Oh, and I LOVE Duc's, but I'll be damned if I'll put up with the maintenance headaches and expenses...I've worked for 2 Duc dealers, and I've seen what's involved and what's called for. Sweet bikes, but I'm not wealthy enough to own one.