Hello From Wyoming

bigdano711 · 06-18-2023, 12:18 PM

I have owned one motorcycle in my life...a 1991 Harley Davidson FXR. I bought it around 2008, after the divorce and full-tilt into a mid-life crisis. The bike was possessed, my guess is by the original owner who was more than likely a Hell's Angel (bike was bought in the SF Bay Area). It threw me once and almost killed me when a woman in a full size truck ran a red at ~50mph. Regardless, I loved that bike and was sick when I had to sell it.

I had to sell it because I got back on disability (mental, not physical, although I also suffer from scoliosis) and I figured my riding days were over as there is no way I can afford ANY bike, new or used, until I saw this sweet Hawk 250! I was watching the Bikes And Beards YouTube channel and saw the one he bought. I couldn't believe it when I went to Amazon and saw it for myself, then started watching all the YouTube videos.

Sadly, because I worked for 10+ years in the financial district of SF, I make more on disability than many make at their minimum wage jobs. My wife (#2) makes $18 an hour but barely gets 25-30 hours a week and I bring in more than her.

The good news? I'm buying a Hawk 250 on July 3rd!!! Rent will be tough, but our landlord is really cool and will let us catch up. I can't believe I'm gonna be riding again. I am goofy excited!!!

herbie · 06-18-2023, 02:37 PM

Congratulations on the hawk and welcome!

Training_Wheels · 06-18-2023, 04:29 PM

Hello from Missouri bigdano! I am new to this group today. Just got my Hawk
3 weeks ago. I had a couple of bikes as a lad in the late 70's
and thought now was a good time to dive back in. I hope you enjoy yours
as much as I do mine!

Have a great day friend!

**cheesy** · 06-18-2023, 05:41 PM

Hey and Welcome.

bigdano711 · 06-18-2023, 06:16 PM

Thanks, all. I appreciate the welcome.

I realized today that the carburetor should do well up here in the Rocky Mountains. We're about 1000' over a mile high. So many trails right around me...a lot of BLM land. I'm gonna finally be able to get out and explore it.

I have a 70 mph two-lane highway and about 5 miles to get to town. Do I have to change both sprockets or can I just change one to get a slightly taller gearing? I don't imagine going much over 60 mph and just waving people past.

It's true, what Joe Walsh sang. The Rocky Mountain Way is better than the way we had.

06-18-2023, 12:18 PM	#1
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 632	Hello From Wyoming I have owned one motorcycle in my life...a 1991 Harley Davidson FXR. I bought it around 2008, after the divorce and full-tilt into a mid-life crisis. The bike was possessed, my guess is by the original owner who was more than likely a Hell's Angel (bike was bought in the SF Bay Area). It threw me once and almost killed me when a woman in a full size truck ran a red at ~50mph. Regardless, I loved that bike and was sick when I had to sell it. I had to sell it because I got back on disability (mental, not physical, although I also suffer from scoliosis) and I figured my riding days were over as there is no way I can afford ANY bike, new or used, until I saw this sweet Hawk 250! I was watching the Bikes And Beards YouTube channel and saw the one he bought. I couldn't believe it when I went to Amazon and saw it for myself, then started watching all the YouTube videos. Sadly, because I worked for 10+ years in the financial district of SF, I make more on disability than many make at their minimum wage jobs. My wife (#2) makes $18 an hour but barely gets 25-30 hours a week and I bring in more than her. The good news? I'm buying a Hawk 250 on July 3rd!!! Rent will be tough, but our landlord is really cool and will let us catch up. I can't believe I'm gonna be riding again. I am goofy excited!!!
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06-18-2023, 05:41 PM	#4
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 6,120	Hey and Welcome. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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06-18-2023, 02:37 PM	#2
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	Congratulations on the hawk and welcome! __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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06-18-2023, 04:29 PM	#3
Training_Wheels Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 3	Hello from Missouri bigdano! I am new to this group today. Just got my Hawk 3 weeks ago. I had a couple of bikes as a lad in the late 70's and thought now was a good time to dive back in. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! Have a great day friend!
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06-18-2023, 06:16 PM	#5
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 632	Thanks, all. I appreciate the welcome. I realized today that the carburetor should do well up here in the Rocky Mountains. We're about 1000' over a mile high. So many trails right around me...a lot of BLM land. I'm gonna finally be able to get out and explore it. I have a 70 mph two-lane highway and about 5 miles to get to town. Do I have to change both sprockets or can I just change one to get a slightly taller gearing? I don't imagine going much over 60 mph and just waving people past. It's true, what Joe Walsh sang. The Rocky Mountain Way is better than the way we had.
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