Hawk 250 Overland Travel Bike?

[culcune]

Originally Posted by TXDSRIDER

That XTR seems overpriced seems like a Hawk with adjustable suspension. What makes it worth it just wondering. Now the LXR that is liquid cooled 4 valve oh I like that.

I believe that Pitster gets to oversee what their OEM does more so than most. I do think that their bikes might be a little high priced, but just by a little. If a Hawk was priced similarly, that would be too much. If I get the bike, I will definitely do a thread on it, and compare it to my TMEC 200, and/or Wolftrax's Hawk if he ends up coming this way.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Hi
I am still planning on going through Baja and Yuma is on the way. I would still like to take you up on your hospitality. I would.love to sit down with you and discuss your rental/tour plans.

I do hope to see you! Are you planning on a rear sprocket? I would think that even with a 17t countersprocket, the 56 is too much! My TMEC came with that setup as stock and I hated it. Even the 48 I ordered was a little too low.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by culcune

I do hope to see you! Are you planning on a rear sprocket? I would think that even with a 17t countersprocket, the 56 is too much! My TMEC came with that setup as stock and I hated it. Even the 48 I ordered was a little too low.

Yes, I've already ordered a 17T counter and a 45T rear. Probably get a 16T a well. That will be a nice range to experiment with.

[SeerAtlas]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Hi
I am still planning on going through Baja and Yuma is on the way. I would still like to take you up on your hospitality. I would.love to sit down with you and discuss your rental/tour plans.

Don't forget shooting the 'chit' over a cold beer or six
Oh and what gearing does Toby recomend?

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SeerAtlas

Oh and what gearing does Toby recomend?

Buen idea! No pense que de ese.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by SeerAtlas

Don't forget shooting the 'chit' over a cold beer or six
Oh and what gearing does Toby recomend?

Probably cross the border for cold ones at the notorious Green Door bar in Algodones.

[Wolftrax]

Snuck home a day early, had the bike delivered to my wife's place of business and the driver just plopped the container off right in front of the front door.

Anyway I got it uncrated and got the front wheel on so I can roll it and get it loaded on my trailer for the ride home this weekend.

Initial impressions:
-virtually every fastener is finger tight, which is OK since I want to inspect all of them any way
-the handlebars are garbage, they bend just looking at them
-chain guard will more than likely be gone after a few mud baths
-the bike is very compact and lightweight,
-big fuel tank
-super simple design, should be a joy to work on
-overall build quality acceptable
-my certificate of origin has no info on it, what's that about

Going to put it together stock, break in for 500 miles, then get after setting it up for travel. I'm very pleased and optimistic this may be the ticket for a South America ride and dump'

[Adjuster]

I like it just like that without all the plastic on it.


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[culcune]

Originally Posted by Adjuster

I like it just like that without all the plastic on it.


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From the angles, looks pretty nice without the plastics

[culcune]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

this may be the ticket for a South America ride and dump'

That guy in Peru might be a good candidate, and who might actually pay you?!

Or, anyone who needs some form of transportation and cannot afford it would make a good candidate. Where are you planning on ending up?

[SpudRider]

I'm glad you got the bike assembled, Mark. It looks good.

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by Adjuster

I like it just like that without all the plastic on it.


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Originally Posted by culcune

From the angles, looks pretty nice without the plastics

Ditto I was thinking the same thing

[Wolftrax]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I'm glad you got the bike assembled, Mark. It looks good.

Thanks Spud, still lots to do, a lot like putting a model car together without instructions. Even if I had instructions I wouldn't look at them anyway

[fishtime9]

My origin of the vehicle came also blank, I contacted the seller and he told me a clear title was underway in my name. Please make sure to contact the company or agent that sold you this bike with your vin number and ask them for a title.

[Sport Rider]

Originally Posted by fishtime9

My origin of the vehicle came also blank, I contacted the seller and he told me a clear title was underway in my name. Please make sure to contact the company or agent that sold you this bike with your vin number and ask them for a title.

Mine was blank also. I contacted the seller. she told me they generally do not send them as the bikes are often just off-road. However, she was happy to take my vin number and order number and said they would send it out very soon.