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05-06-2024, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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That would be a way to boost viewership. But my knobby knees would likely have the opposite effect, so I will not post a pic of them. Kinda like my singing voice would make people avoid church.....
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05-06-2024, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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I bought my Hawk with zero motorcycle experience or interest. I did it because I was desperately in need of supplemental transportation and I cannot and will not spend a mortgage payment on a car or truck, especially one full of mandated nanny crap features that kill the durability, longevity, and fixability of the vehicle.
I don't think I'm alone. As more and more are seen on the streets, I think more and more people are looking into them as an option.
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05-06-2024, 11:13 AM | #4 | |
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I don't have the exact figures stored in my mellon, but it's not far off.
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05-06-2024, 12:42 PM | #5 | |
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I did just buy a truck in January, but it was priced pretty low comparatively speaking. It's used and 7 years old, but very clean (rust free) so I hope to make it last. It's also a simple work truck with very little gadgetry. Now, my Hawk serves as a fuel saving alternative to the V8 and a recreational vehicle
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2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / upgraded chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far) |
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05-06-2024, 02:05 PM | #6 | |
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Do some preventative treatment for it with spray-on undercoating.
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05-06-2024, 02:46 PM | #7 |
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I fully intend to. It's not that I never thought about it or neglect my vehicles, but the last few that I've had were already beyond the benefits of undercoating by the time they came into my possession.
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2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / upgraded chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far) |
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05-10-2024, 10:26 AM | #8 | |
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Back on the topic of the forum and user spike: I really do like forums but this vBulletin software is really showing its age as far as usability is concerned. Would love to see it updated, or converted to XenForo, or something free like MyBB. It majorly sucks having to ever use this forum with a web browser on one's mobile phone. Additionally, the "VigLink vBulletin Plugin v2.0.6" that you can find at the end of the page's source code, well that plugin often changes links without users' knowledge, and sometimes it sends people to a completely different website than the poster actually intended. Would be great for that to go away, at least.
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05-06-2024, 11:26 AM | #9 |
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Rebuilds have always been cheaper than buying new. And far more so in the last few years, with new vehicle prices going insane.
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05-06-2024, 11:33 AM | #10 | |
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Well, maybe because you told us not to replace it with the new, more powerful engine? The snowball effect.
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05-06-2024, 02:03 PM | #12 |
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It is stunning and brave for you to come out like that.
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05-06-2024, 07:04 PM | #13 |
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I would have almost automatically bought a Japanese DS bike if they didn't cost more than three times what I paid for my TT250. That price shock is what lead me to alternatives and ultimately to this site. A few mods and some enjoyable (for me at least) tinkering later I have a bike that fits my current needs just about ideally. And for still way less than half of just the MSRP for a Japanese DS.
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05-10-2024, 11:36 AM | #14 | |
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I was bitching to Mrs. 2LZ dad about it and he showed me his Hensim quad he just bought from a local China bike dealer (Doug on this site). Next thing I know, we had a pair of Hensim DB150's. Bikes, helmets, gloves, trickle chargers, and other schmise......1500.00 OTD. More than worth it. We had a blast on those little bikes.
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05-06-2024, 10:15 PM | #15 |
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The funny thing is, I bought my Hawk because I was looking for a simple cheap alternative to get to work. I ran across an advertisement for a local powersports dealer that sells these bikes, saw the Hawk 250 and the price (at the time) of $1499 assembled and ready to go. I went down the rabbit hole, watched what few videos there were at the time, in particular Motocheez, who was hard into the Hawk and adventures with it.
I didn't need it, mind you. I already owned a motorcycle and I had a truck already. There was no particular reason, but I was sold. I am sure I will have the Hawk for years to come. It's just too hard to get rid of, and the ultimate backup vehicle.
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