03-30-2017, 01:19 PM | #46 | |
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: East Central Hellinois
Posts: 1,344
|
Quote:
__________________
************************************************** *** " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song |
|
|
03-30-2017, 01:23 PM | #47 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 9,055
|
Not to defend them, but I think they are a few person shop. I have always, on random calls, always spoken to the owner (can't remember his name). He must be running the show and was out of the office. My guess it is him, maybe someone clerical, and possibly a mechanic. Just my guess. But, yes, that wouldn't make me feel good ordering them if it took that long just to get an answer!
__________________
"They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard |
|
03-30-2017, 03:36 PM | #48 | |
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
Posts: 7,112
|
Quote:
I think many of these guys are just salesmen. By no means are they motorcycle aficionados. It doesn't matter what they're selling. One week CB's, on a drop-ship website with a phone number, next week shoes at the mall. I'm not saying they're all like this but they're out there.
__________________
"Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 |
|
|
03-30-2017, 05:37 PM | #50 | |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 9,055
|
Quote:
For comparison--an old Zongshen model called the Sierra (which, just to confuse us was also rebadged and sold under two other brands, one of which was Qlink for a total of 3 different brands selling the exact same bike at the same time ) used a 200cc engine that was pretty much an exact copy of one of the engines used in one or two Yamaha engines. You could literally cross shop parts. Also, speaking of Qlink--their enduro model which replaced their Sierra model was a bike called the XF200 or XP200 which used an exact copy of the Suzuki DR200 engine. It, too, could crossover engine parts with Suzuki. (No one ever confirmed the newer and bigger engine used in the SSR XF250 [same OEM as Qlink's older XF200 enduro] is an exact clone of one of the Suzuki engines, but I have read conjecture that it is a copy of the Suzuki TU250 engine). But, as we all know, there are really no Honda parts that can be installed and used in these engines, so now you know why they are referred to as 'Hondoid.'
__________________
"They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard |
|
|
03-31-2017, 09:52 PM | #51 |
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Maricopa, AZ
Posts: 159
|
OK..gotta say, that Stallion (http://www.apscusa.com/New-2017-Stal...ine_p_627.html ) is really looking like the bike for me so far.
The seat is kind of low at 28.5. I wonder if there is an option for a taller seat? If not, I can work the one it comes with, I guess. Also, I wonder if it is legal in AZ? Anyone have any more info on this bike? I can't seem to find it anywhere else. Thanks!
__________________
Nuff said. olds_cool63 ======= Johnny Pag Pagsta (replaced 50cc engine with 110cc, modded-out) 2007 Tank Vision Topline Khaos (cosmetic mods, cherry-bombs) 2005 Kymco Vitality 50 2T (70cc big bore kit, other race mods...tops out at 67mph) 2008 Hyosung GT250 (cosmetic mods) 2001 Suzuki Bandit GFS1200S (cosmetic and slight mods...150mph+) |
|
03-31-2017, 10:08 PM | #53 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 9,055
|
Good one, old_cool63!! EVERYTHING is AZ legal as long as it has lights on it and comes with an MCO and receipt!!
That 'Stallion' is just good ol' Don badge engineering the Bashan Storm. I am guessing it is not a 2017 since they have not shown up on the 2017 EPA list. These were the Hawks of the day about 2 years ago here on Chinariders. Many happy owners; a few members only issue was a weird high-pressure issue with their gas tank in which they could not fill their tank to full to alleviate the issue. One female member arrived from Israel as a tourist last year in Utah. She bought a fully assembled leftover 2015 model and after a few months, prepped for her trip from Utah to Brooklyn, New York. She made it, no problem! She was hoping to send her bike to Israel and figure out how to be the Israeli rep there, but I don't think that ever worked out for her. Anyway, they are good bikes, but also come with those odd-ball wheel sizes like the Brozz and the Shark (but not the Enforcer). Good solid bike, however!
__________________
"They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard |
|
03-31-2017, 10:52 PM | #54 | |
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 192
|
Quote:
|
|
|
04-01-2017, 12:02 AM | #55 |
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 192
|
This is local to you, may wanna jump on it per other advice in another hawk thread
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/6050780078.html |
|
04-01-2017, 12:07 AM | #56 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 9,055
|
He dropped the price to $400! That would probably be the best bet;otherwise, your Storm, Mag00 would be a good buy.
__________________
"They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard |
|
04-01-2017, 12:34 AM | #57 |
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: George West, Texas
Posts: 4,097
|
And actually it's probably only 807 MILES. Probably has a blown fuse or chafed wire
__________________
***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
|
|
04-01-2017, 10:08 AM | #58 |
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: East Central Hellinois
Posts: 1,344
|
$400.00 Hawk would be impossible for me to pass up....As long as that motor freely turns over and you rock it through the gears there can not be anything catastrophic wrong with that bike - other than the owner.
__________________
************************************************** *** " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song |
|
04-01-2017, 12:33 PM | #59 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: connecticut
Posts: 980
|
$400 !! I would jump on that. even as just a spare machine.
|
|
04-01-2017, 12:36 PM | #60 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Posts: 9,055
|
I don't have a pickup, and I really don't want to go through the hassle of renting one, considering the bike is not working, but Phoenix, depending on what part it is, is about 3 or so hours from me. See, number 4567 of the reasons I should have bought a pickup...
__________________
"They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard |
|
|
|
|
|