Local Shop sells 2 - Which One to Get? - Page 2

2017hawk250 · 11-06-2023, 02:43 PM

how tall are you? do you have any motorcycle experience? id go sit on a couple of them and see how comfy you feel...

enduro bikes for the most part are pretty tall... im 5'9" and my hawk is a pretty tall bike for me...

Christina Rae · 11-06-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2017hawk250

how tall are you? do you have any motorcycle experience? id go sit on a couple of them and see how comfy you feel...

enduro bikes for the most part are pretty tall... im 5'9" and my hawk is a pretty tall bike fore me...

yea, I need to go and do more of that. I went and saw a kawasaki KLX230 at a local shop, and they told me it would be fine for me. I'm 6 ft 2.

I have zero motorcycle experience. Ok ,maybe not ZERO, I did ride one once when I was kid on my cousins farm...I was maybe 10!

But, I have ridden a few Quads in the day.

2017hawk250 · 11-06-2023, 02:47 PM

ahh cool... most of these bikes should fit you just fine then...

can you drive a manual transmission car? just trying to see how big of a learning curve this is going to be for you...

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2023, 02:50 PM

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yea, I need to go and do more of that. I went and saw a kawasaki KLX230 at a local shop, and they told me it would be fine for me. I'm 6 ft 2.

I have zero motorcycle experience. Ok ,maybe not ZERO, I did ride one once when I was kid on my cousins farm...I was maybe 10!

But, I have ridden a few Quads in the day.

At 6'2" the KPX would be perfect for you. It's tall bike. I compared the KPX and KLX. The KPX and KLX are pretty close in quality. I found the KPX had a better swingarm and seat. The seat on the KPX is way more comfortable.

Christina Rae · 11-06-2023, 02:50 PM

[QUOTE=2017hawk250;401315]ahh cool... most of these bikes should fit you just fine then...

can you drive a manual transmission car? just trying to see how big of a learning curve this is going to be for you...[/QUOTE

Yup - Sure can! haven't in a while, but my first 3 cars were...

Christina Rae · 11-06-2023, 02:51 PM

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At 6'2" the KPX would be perfect for you. It's tall bike. I compared the KPX and KLX. The KPX They are pretty close in quality. I found the KPX had a better swingarm and seat. The seat on the KPX is way more comfortable.

You would recommend a KPX over an actual Kawaski? Interesting...

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2023, 02:53 PM

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You would recommend a KPX over an actual Kawaski? Interesting...

Yes. KPX is better priced for close to the same quality. Also the KLX is 223 cc VS 249 cc

Christina Rae · 11-06-2023, 02:58 PM

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Yes. KPX is better priced for close to the same quality. Also the KLX is 223 cc VS 249 cc

Nice. Yeah the Kawa was almost 5K. A bit more than I was looking to spend.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2023, 02:58 PM

Here's all the information on my website all in one place. https://jerryhawk250.com/index.php/kpx-parts/

Christina Rae · 11-06-2023, 03:03 PM

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Here's all the information on my website all in one place. https://jerryhawk250.com/index.php/kpx-parts/

Ha! Perfect. Thanks! Now to decide to have someone build it for me, or figure it out myself ( ok, with the help of my better half! )

McQueen216 · 11-06-2023, 03:19 PM

Remember that Chumbawamba song? Coming to riding as an adult - or returning to it - can be a lot like that song. I don't mean the excessive drinking parts, I mean the parts about dumping the bike and needing to pick it right back up and get it going again. You're gonna dump it. So, just get ready for that. Assuming you've already done all the basics for licensing, and have thought about skills drills to improve your riding skills (hello, parking lots), I would offer - just be ready for when it goes down and things bend, or break, or aren't right.

I sold my SYM Wolf 150 to a friend of mine as their first motorcycle, after being a scooter rider (until that got stolen.) I wouldn't call it a complete POS, because it's not. But it clearly already had some battle scars when I got it. But it was mechanically sound when I handed it over. It's got some new dings and dents and long scratches, but still runs great - but it's still their first POS motorcycle and, as a 150cc bike, is an awesome one.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2023, 04:42 PM

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Ha! Perfect. Thanks! Now to decide to have someone build it for me, or figure it out myself ( ok, with the help of my better half! )

It's a matter of mounting the front wheel, handle bars and mirrors.

McQueen216 · 11-06-2023, 06:31 PM

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It's a matter of mounting the front wheel, handle bars and mirrors.

We have a volunteer!

Thumper · 11-06-2023, 06:39 PM

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I've pretty much narrowed it down to :

Lifan or BMS
Both are available through dealers near me

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I do like the BMS. Good point. They also have KAYO available. Looks like only option there is a T4?? A bit more $$ but very nice looking

Yup, the Kayo T4 230 has nice specs, and getting more and more distributors in the USA. SOHC Zongshen 6 speed engine, standard enduro design. Kayo uses good component sources, and dealership support is good to have.

Once you've sat on them (or ridden them) you know that the BMS has a lower comfortable seat and controls are easily accessible, and the T4 is an enduro with a flat high seat (and frame geometry).

Your choice. Don't be afraid of a carburetor. Be afraid of an EFI system failure. Kidding... it is rare

McQueen216 · 11-06-2023, 11:52 PM

(I love my EFI - I have two bikes with it, two without.)

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McQueen216 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 217	Remember that Chumbawamba song? Coming to riding as an adult - or returning to it - can be a lot like that song. I don't mean the excessive drinking parts, I mean the parts about dumping the bike and needing to pick it right back up and get it going again. You're gonna dump it. So, just get ready for that. Assuming you've already done all the basics for licensing, and have thought about skills drills to improve your riding skills (hello, parking lots), I would offer - just be ready for when it goes down and things bend, or break, or aren't right. I sold my SYM Wolf 150 to a friend of mine as their first motorcycle, after being a scooter rider (until that got stolen.) I wouldn't call it a complete POS, because it's not. But it clearly already had some battle scars when I got it. But it was mechanically sound when I handed it over. It's got some new dings and dents and long scratches, but still runs great - but it's still their first POS motorcycle and, as a 150cc bike, is an awesome one. __________________ SYM Wolf Classic 150 - SOLD Triumph T100 SE RE Scram411 Honda CB350 Honda CL450 Tyrion the Pit Bike
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McQueen216 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 217	(I love my EFI - I have two bikes with it, two without.) __________________ SYM Wolf Classic 150 - SOLD Triumph T100 SE RE Scram411 Honda CB350 Honda CL450 Tyrion the Pit Bike
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11-06-2023, 02:43 PM	#16
2017hawk250 Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19	how tall are you? do you have any motorcycle experience? id go sit on a couple of them and see how comfy you feel... enduro bikes for the most part are pretty tall... im 5'9" and my hawk is a pretty tall bike for me...
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11-06-2023, 02:47 PM	#18
2017hawk250 Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19	ahh cool... most of these bikes should fit you just fine then... can you drive a manual transmission car? just trying to see how big of a learning curve this is going to be for you...
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11-06-2023, 02:50 PM	#20
Christina Rae Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 49	[QUOTE=2017hawk250;401315]ahh cool... most of these bikes should fit you just fine then... can you drive a manual transmission car? just trying to see how big of a learning curve this is going to be for you...[/QUOTE Yup - Sure can! haven't in a while, but my first 3 cars were...
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