05-03-2016, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
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My new ride
Just put together my new Hawk. Went together fairly easily. The only issue was when I started it up the little dust protector on the clutch cable melted. The exhaust smoked like crazy until the stuff burned off. I took it around the yard... It was awesome!! I haven't ridden in 20 years, this was a blast. I can't believe how much bike you get for $1,300.
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05-03-2016, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: East Central Hellinois
Posts: 1,344
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Congratulations !
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05-03-2016, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: New Hampshire
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Hawk Value Added
Congratulations on your new Hawk!
 I know what you mean about value, allot of return on your money. I'm not saying it is perfect, but every used enduro out there in this price range needs a minimum of $500 to get every thing back to "as delivered" Enjoy your fledgling but remember she is not a screaming eagle keep the revs below 8000.Best, Lefty 2015 Hawk 250 1972 Honda CT70 Past 1982 GS1100L 1983 Honda ATC 185s 2ea. 1974 Puch 175mx |
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05-03-2016, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mooresville NC
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Enjoy!!!
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05-04-2016, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Cool bike!
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05-04-2016, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
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05-04-2016, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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That's what kills me about the comments I sometimes get about riding CB's. Why I didn't spend the giant dough and get the top-of-the-line Kawasaki or KTM or whatever. I don't ride like that anymore! Why would I want to blow that kind of cash? Just so I could say I bought an expensive bike? Just like the horrible reception the Japanese bikes got in the 60's....it won't take long for this secret to get out about CB's.
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05-04-2016, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
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Right on 2LZ. Those bikes are fantastic. If I was going to do a supercross circuit I'd spring for one of those bikes. They are truly amazing machines. So is a 911 Turbo or a 458 Ferrari but my Corvette and Mustang give me enough to get in trouble with. In fact my brother in law who is a very talented Porsche Club driver regularly runs the same time in his 928 (he paid 6K for) as not so talented folks in shiny new 911 Turbos (150K+). Not too many people can wring out everything from a 911 turbo and the same goes for a new KTM.
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05-05-2016, 01:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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The old adage still rings true: I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
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05-05-2016, 04:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
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Your Hawk looks great; I'm glad you are enjoying it.
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05-05-2016, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CT
Posts: 39
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Awesome!
Now we need to plan a ride!
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05-05-2016, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Man...that black Hawk looks really sweet. I keep second guessing my choice of TT250 color!
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05-05-2016, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
Posts: 978
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Hey Motocheez, I'm going to try to CT register my bike soon, i will let you know how it goes. Oh yeah I should probably get my motorcycle endorsement too. I will just get a permit which will give me 60 days of riding before the class.
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