Watch out....its the cops!

Border411 · 08-04-2017, 07:40 AM

Yup, I'm a cop. Looking to get back into dirt biking after a 20 year break! I dont get a lot of time off at my department due to staffing issues, so I really want to get something I can tool around on during my very few days off to relieve some stress.

I have always been a Honda XR guy, but for the price of some of these bikes brand new I cant justify spending money uselessly. I am going to have to save up for a bike with my own money, so I dont use "household" money...or my wife would probably kill me!

Anyways, I'm starting my research now so I can plan out a budget. I love the site and all the advice I have received so far.

Wigwam Jones · 08-04-2017, 08:04 AM

Welcome! Former USMC MP, SO Reserve, and civilian dispatcher here.

Sport Rider · 08-04-2017, 08:10 AM

I have a blue line on my car, my truck, my trailer and all three of my motorcycles. I'm just part of the family though. it's my son who is the cop.

what kind of bike are you looking to get and how much do you expect your budget to be? there's another recent thread with the choices laid out. Hawk at the bottom of the price list and it goes up from there. CSCs offerings might be a bit better quality though.

Stay safe out there!

Merlin · 08-04-2017, 09:50 AM

Hi glad you joined us. My brother and Father where both cops. What kind of riding are you going to be doing? If you want to ride on the dirt and street go with Bashan as you'll have no problem getting it reged.

Weldangrind · 08-04-2017, 01:02 PM

Welcome! Thanks for joining us.

Megadan · 08-04-2017, 01:07 PM

Wayne: "I smell bacon, does anybody else smell bacon?"
Garth: "Yeah, I definitely smell a pork product of some kind"

Welcome aboard and good luck on your quest. These bikes are definitely a great budget friendly alternative. They might not be as good as the big name brands, but they are definitely more than enough for basic trail use and exploring. I have yet to be disappointed in my Hawk, but I also don't get too wild with it.

pistolclass · 08-04-2017, 01:55 PM

Welcome. For about 1,500 you .can get a hawk and mod it so it is very capable. I completely understand your motivation for getting back to riding. It is my escape from the real world, too.

Adjuster · 08-04-2017, 06:18 PM

Can't you just confiscate something?

LOL Welcome

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pistolclass · 08-05-2017, 06:23 PM

hey thin blue line types, most of us Civies think that the P&G commercial was crap and out of line.

Thank you for your sacrifice and what you put up with. Anyone who thinks the job is easy do a ride along and go to a domestic with kids. Heart wrenching.

Border411 · 08-06-2017, 02:25 PM

Budget will be whatever I can stand to save up! The Hawk doesn't seem to be able to be registered in VA.... So I was looking at the Enforcer. Still doing my research.

08-04-2017, 07:40 AM	#1
Border411 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Northern VA Posts: 42	Watch out....its the cops! Yup, I'm a cop. Looking to get back into dirt biking after a 20 year break! I dont get a lot of time off at my department due to staffing issues, so I really want to get something I can tool around on during my very few days off to relieve some stress. I have always been a Honda XR guy, but for the price of some of these bikes brand new I cant justify spending money uselessly. I am going to have to save up for a bike with my own money, so I dont use "household" money...or my wife would probably kill me! Anyways, I'm starting my research now so I can plan out a budget. I love the site and all the advice I have received so far.
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08-04-2017, 09:50 AM	#4
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	Hi glad you joined us. My brother and Father where both cops. What kind of riding are you going to be doing? If you want to ride on the dirt and street go with Bashan as you'll have no problem getting it reged. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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08-04-2017, 01:02 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Thanks for joining us. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-04-2017, 01:07 PM	#6
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,030	Wayne: "I smell bacon, does anybody else smell bacon?" Garth: "Yeah, I definitely smell a pork product of some kind" Welcome aboard and good luck on your quest. These bikes are definitely a great budget friendly alternative. They might not be as good as the big name brands, but they are definitely more than enough for basic trail use and exploring. I have yet to be disappointed in my Hawk, but I also don't get too wild with it. __________________ 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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08-04-2017, 08:04 AM	#2
Wigwam Jones Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 86	Welcome! Former USMC MP, SO Reserve, and civilian dispatcher here.
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08-04-2017, 08:10 AM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,042	I have a blue line on my car, my truck, my trailer and all three of my motorcycles. I'm just part of the family though. it's my son who is the cop. what kind of bike are you looking to get and how much do you expect your budget to be? there's another recent thread with the choices laid out. Hawk at the bottom of the price list and it goes up from there. CSCs offerings might be a bit better quality though. Stay safe out there!
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08-04-2017, 01:55 PM	#7
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Welcome. For about 1,500 you .can get a hawk and mod it so it is very capable. I completely understand your motivation for getting back to riding. It is my escape from the real world, too.
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08-04-2017, 06:18 PM	#8
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Can't you just confiscate something? LOL Welcome /
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08-05-2017, 06:23 PM	#9
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	hey thin blue line types, most of us Civies think that the P&G commercial was crap and out of line. Thank you for your sacrifice and what you put up with. Anyone who thinks the job is easy do a ride along and go to a domestic with kids. Heart wrenching.
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08-06-2017, 02:25 PM	#10
Border411 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Northern VA Posts: 42	Budget will be whatever I can stand to save up! The Hawk doesn't seem to be able to be registered in VA.... So I was looking at the Enforcer. Still doing my research.
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