New guy Panama City, FL

TheMissile · 03-26-2019, 11:33 AM

Wow, my story is like so many others here. Started many years ago with a 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro, then bought a 1981 Honda XL200R, great bike, sold them both way back when. Have always been looking to get another just haven't justified the prices these bikes have gotten up to.

Those XL200R's can still be found, but it would be a 38 year old motorcycle with a huge amount of miles for $2000 to $3000 bucks? Really?

Then I came across the Hawk 250 for a reasonable amount of money. Been reading all about it ever since. I just have to convince the wife. She's a firm no but i'm still wearing her down.

Any advice to convince the wife that I can still ride safely?

Thanks for reading,

TheMissile

culcune · 03-27-2019, 12:25 AM

Welcome! The Hawk is quite popular here, but there are other bikes and brands bringing joy and smiles to members, too.

Megadan · 03-27-2019, 02:23 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Convince your wife... tell her they arent powerful enough to hurt yourself lol.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-27-2019, 08:09 AM

That's easy, Just get your wife an ATV. lol

kirbo7106 · 03-27-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

That's easy, Just get your wife an ATV. lol

So that’s how JerryHawk250 pulled it off!!!! Make her believe it’s for HER!!!

I like to use the Great gas mileage (work the green angle) and there is always motorcycle parking! Don’t forget the wear and tear you are saving on other vehicles. Plus some of these motorcycles are less than the price of a high end TV! Remember that crazy Guys weekend get-a-way? Yeah, it will cost way, way, way less than that!!!

Be creative! Think outside the cage!

**JerryHawk250** · 03-27-2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

So that’s how JerryHawk250 pulled it off!!!! Make her believe it’s for HER!!!

I like to use the Great gas mileage (work the green angle) and there is always motorcycle parking! Don’t forget the wear and tear you are saving on other vehicles. Plus some of these motorcycles are less than the price of a high end TV! Remember that crazy Guys weekend get-a-way? Yeah, it will cost way, way, way less than that!!!

Be creative! Think outside the cage!

And don't forget, Insurance is cheap

Megadan · 03-27-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

And don't forget, Insurance is cheap

Crazy cheap is an understatement. $28 a year for me lol.

wedooit · 04-09-2019, 11:45 AM

Hi mr missile, there is a 200xlr, or was, in southern, idaho or western WY. check out ksl.com, and search their classifieds. A lot of us locals close to Salt Lake, use them. Yup, tell the mrs., bike is for her, make her breakfast in bed.

Kenstogie · 04-09-2019, 07:10 PM

Tell her... I am the man and that’s just how it is..... might want to make sure you buy a tent with it so you have somewhere to sleep ��

kirbo7106 · 04-09-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenstogie

Tell her... I am the man and that’s just how it is..... might want to make sure you buy a tent with it so you have somewhere to sleep ��

Since you are already living in the tent...gets some beer! A lot of beer! It will make it better!

wedooit · 04-10-2019, 01:28 AM

In tent city, buy some really expensive whiskey, since you no longer will have the debit card or the checkbook! Maybe a sign saying your homeless and need donations!

03-26-2019, 11:33 AM	#1
TheMissile Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 4	New guy Panama City, FL Wow, my story is like so many others here. Started many years ago with a 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro, then bought a 1981 Honda XL200R, great bike, sold them both way back when. Have always been looking to get another just haven't justified the prices these bikes have gotten up to. Those XL200R's can still be found, but it would be a 38 year old motorcycle with a huge amount of miles for $2000 to $3000 bucks? Really? Then I came across the Hawk 250 for a reasonable amount of money. Been reading all about it ever since. I just have to convince the wife. She's a firm no but i'm still wearing her down. Any advice to convince the wife that I can still ride safely? Thanks for reading, TheMissile
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03-27-2019, 12:25 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome! The Hawk is quite popular here, but there are other bikes and brands bringing joy and smiles to members, too. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-27-2019, 02:23 AM	#3
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,032	Welcome to the forum. Convince your wife... tell her they arent powerful enough to hurt yourself lol. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-09-2019, 11:45 AM	#8
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Hi mr missile, there is a 200xlr, or was, in southern, idaho or western WY. check out ksl.com, and search their classifieds. A lot of us locals close to Salt Lake, use them. Yup, tell the mrs., bike is for her, make her breakfast in bed.
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04-09-2019, 07:10 PM	#9
Kenstogie Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 336	Tell her... I am the man and that’s just how it is..... might want to make sure you buy a tent with it so you have somewhere to sleep ��
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04-10-2019, 01:28 AM	#11
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	In tent city, buy some really expensive whiskey, since you no longer will have the debit card or the checkbook! Maybe a sign saying your homeless and need donations!
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