The Best Group, ever...

Megadan · 03-23-2018, 07:24 AM

... of all time.

Just something I have observed as a member of many forums for many different vehicle types over the years. This is the most entertaining, informative, and varied forum I have ever been a member of. The only other one that comes close is Comanche Club, and it has a very similar vibe to it.

It's the lack of ego and the willingness to help, experiment, and share knowledge and experiences with other members that makes this site a real gem.

It's the bond of bunch of people doing what they can to get every last ounce of reliability and fun out of misfit vehicles.

Now if we could just work out a way to do gatherings. For most bikes or cars this wouldn't be a big deal, but asking a bunch guys on sub 20hp bikes to take a trip of several hundred miles is quite a tall order...

Still, I think it would be fun to load up my Hawk and make a trip to meet up with a few folks for a little fun. I think some sort of plans could be made. Unlike many people, I absolutely love the idea of trying to cross country ride my bike.

We could always be super ambitious and try to get a Trans-America Trail group ride going.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-23-2018, 07:44 AM

I have to agree with this is one of the best forum's I've been a member of. Definitely no drama going on between members. Everyone one is willing to help each other. No one cutting anyone down because they don't have a clue how to work on there bike. This has to be one of the best well mannered groups I have ever seen. Megadan, you have been a big help on here. Thanks for all the write up you have done.

Most of this I know but just don't quite have the knack for putting it in words like you do. I'm a hands on guy. If it is in front of me I can show you what to do. lol
Yes we need to have some gatherings of members. I know of only two other members from Louisiana and we live at opposite corners of the state. I'm willing to load up the bike and camper to travel to a central meeting place then set out on some riding. I would be scared to take a long trip on the Hawk but don't think my old body would make it cross country.

Megadan · 03-23-2018, 10:51 AM

I still have enough youth left in me to try something dumb enough like travelling several hundred miles on a Hawk. I also have just enough old in me that I would regret it afterward.

Weldangrind · 03-23-2018, 11:36 AM

I'm pleased to hear that you guys have such a positive perception of the forum. It is indeed the very environment we strive for. Trolls are not tolerated here.
We have had a few informal gatherings over the years; I've been blessed with the opportunity to meet several members in the US and Canada, but it would be great to have something a little more structured.
I'd be into popping one of my bikes into the back of my truck, hitching up my travel trailer and joining a group somewhere. I may not be able to participate this year due to other commitments, but next year is quite likely. If Kato were to join us, I'd even bring a buddy bike.

Megadan · 03-23-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm pleased to hear that you guys have such a positive perception of the forum. It is indeed the very environment we strive for. Trolls are not tolerated here.
We have had a few informal gatherings over the years; I've been blessed with the opportunity to meet several members in the US and Canada, but it would be great to have something a little more structured.
I'd be into popping one of my bikes into the back of my truck, hitching up my travel trailer and joining a group somewhere. I may not be able to participate this year due to other commitments, but next year is quite likely. If Kato were to join us, I'd even bring a buddy bike.

Yeah, I think the big hurdle is just how spread out we all are. I wouldn't even begin to know the what, when, and wheres of it, but I do love the idea. If it were just an Enduro/ADV meet up, then obviously some trail riding and camping would be the way to go. We also have lots of road bikes on here though, so I guess it would really depend on the interest.

letsride · 03-23-2018, 05:00 PM

Yes indeedy! A great group of grease monkey tight wads!!

No seriously, it is a great drama free forum! The amount of knowledge and know how here is amazing. I do my very best to help others when so many have helped me. As far as a group meet, I would be down. As soon as I get another Dual Sport and get her Ironed out I would take a trip on it. I'm old enough to know better, but still to young to care.

culcune · 03-23-2018, 06:09 PM

Indeed it is one of the best groups around. Even with the old joke "I would never want to be part of any group that would have me as a member" this one counters that altogether, LOL. One way to have rides is to organize regionally. When I was living in Arizona, I noticed that there were always members from various parts of the state. On another group I belong to--Dax Replicas, there is a member who rode his Chinese CT70 replica (Skyteam 125cc) from Tucson to the Phoenix area and back; one time in near freezing raining conditions! If I had a bike and knew about it, would have loved to meet up. Before I had moved to L.A., Emerikol moved to Phoenix, and there are a few Phoenix area RX3 members, as evidenced when I sneak over to the RX3 thread. Wolftrax did attempt to make a budget adventure/throw-away bike out of his Hawk as he was planning on abandoning his bike somewhere in Argentina, but the Hawk was just not up to being on US highways. Which brings me to what MEgadan mentioned--the TAT and/or south of the US border. The going rate on either trail/road is generally slower, so either would be a good place to ride Chinese bikes. Most realistically--TAT

Megadan · 03-23-2018, 08:51 PM

Easy enough to speak of regionality when you have a bunch of people already around you. There aren't very many active members around me. 1 or 2 guys from Omaha, but I haven't seen or heard from them in a while.

I don't mind that I have to travel, quite the opposite. I love long rides and adventures. It's just a population density thing around here lol

Sport Rider · 03-26-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

Yes indeedy! A great group of grease monkey tight wads!!

No seriously, it is a great drama free forum! The amount of knowledge and know how here is amazing. I do my very best to help others when so many have helped me. As far as a group meet, I would be down. As soon as I get another Dual Sport and get her Ironed out I would take a trip on it. I'm old enough to know better, but still to young to care.

I have my Concours Owners Group rally in July that I'm in charge of. Honestly very little to do other than tell everyone to show up and use my trailer and tarp as gathering place for evenings of beer and BS. I took my Hawk last year and did some alternate riding while I was there.

the rally is at Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge near Robbinsville NC. Date is July 26 to 29. Anyone interested in joining in is ALWAYS Welcome.

2LZ · 03-26-2018, 11:04 AM

This place does rock compared to other forums. As W&G says, it's because he and others don't put up with anyone not willing to play nice.

I know a nice place in Volcano that would make a nice gathering spot. Lots of free parking and places to set up tents! ;-)

letsride · 03-26-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

I have my Concours Owners Group rally in July that I'm in charge of. Honestly very little to do other than tell everyone to show up and use my trailer and tarp as gathering place for evenings of beer and BS. I took my Hawk last year and did some alternate riding while I was there.

the rally is at Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge near Robbinsville NC. Date is July 26 to 29. Anyone interested in joining in is ALWAYS Welcome.

I've stayed at eh Ironhorse lodge before when we had a Yamaha Triples gathering there. Nice little place. I love the riding around there. The dragon and Moonshiner 28 is lots of fun!

Sport Rider · 03-27-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

I've stayed at eh Ironhorse lodge before when we had a Yamaha Triples gathering there. Nice little place. I love the riding around there. The dragon and Moonshiner 28 is lots of fun!

there's lots of forest service roads all over the Cherohala too.

imapdog · 03-29-2018, 01:42 PM

i cant make it this yr.

fiance taking me to bacon festival in Cleveland Tn that weekend.
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Huck369 · 03-29-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

I have my Concours Owners Group rally in July that I'm in charge of. Honestly very little to do other than tell everyone to show up and use my trailer and tarp as gathering place for evenings of beer and BS. I took my Hawk last year and did some alternate riding while I was there.

the rally is at Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge near Robbinsville NC. Date is July 26 to 29. Anyone interested in joining in is ALWAYS Welcome.

I'f I can get free, I might show up on the RX3

03-23-2018, 07:24 AM	#1
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,053	The Best Group, ever... ... of all time. Just something I have observed as a member of many forums for many different vehicle types over the years. This is the most entertaining, informative, and varied forum I have ever been a member of. The only other one that comes close is Comanche Club, and it has a very similar vibe to it. It's the lack of ego and the willingness to help, experiment, and share knowledge and experiences with other members that makes this site a real gem. It's the bond of bunch of people doing what they can to get every last ounce of reliability and fun out of misfit vehicles. Now if we could just work out a way to do gatherings. For most bikes or cars this wouldn't be a big deal, but asking a bunch guys on sub 20hp bikes to take a trip of several hundred miles is quite a tall order... Still, I think it would be fun to load up my Hawk and make a trip to meet up with a few folks for a little fun. I think some sort of plans could be made. Unlike many people, I absolutely love the idea of trying to cross country ride my bike. We could always be super ambitious and try to get a Trans-America Trail group ride going. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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03-23-2018, 07:44 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,585	I have to agree with this is one of the best forum's I've been a member of. Definitely no drama going on between members. Everyone one is willing to help each other. No one cutting anyone down because they don't have a clue how to work on there bike. This has to be one of the best well mannered groups I have ever seen. Megadan, you have been a big help on here. Thanks for all the write up you have done. Most of this I know but just don't quite have the knack for putting it in words like you do. I'm a hands on guy. If it is in front of me I can show you what to do. lol Yes we need to have some gatherings of members. I know of only two other members from Louisiana and we live at opposite corners of the state. I'm willing to load up the bike and camper to travel to a central meeting place then set out on some riding. I would be scared to take a long trip on the Hawk but don't think my old body would make it cross country. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-23-2018, 10:51 AM	#3
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,053	I still have enough youth left in me to try something dumb enough like travelling several hundred miles on a Hawk. I also have just enough old in me that I would regret it afterward. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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03-23-2018, 11:36 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm pleased to hear that you guys have such a positive perception of the forum. It is indeed the very environment we strive for. Trolls are not tolerated here. We have had a few informal gatherings over the years; I've been blessed with the opportunity to meet several members in the US and Canada, but it would be great to have something a little more structured. I'd be into popping one of my bikes into the back of my truck, hitching up my travel trailer and joining a group somewhere. I may not be able to participate this year due to other commitments, but next year is quite likely. If Kato were to join us, I'd even bring a buddy bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-23-2018, 05:00 PM	#6
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	Yes indeedy! A great group of grease monkey tight wads!! No seriously, it is a great drama free forum! The amount of knowledge and know how here is amazing. I do my very best to help others when so many have helped me. As far as a group meet, I would be down. As soon as I get another Dual Sport and get her Ironed out I would take a trip on it. I'm old enough to know better, but still to young to care. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-23-2018, 06:09 PM	#7
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Indeed it is one of the best groups around. Even with the old joke "I would never want to be part of any group that would have me as a member" this one counters that altogether, LOL. One way to have rides is to organize regionally. When I was living in Arizona, I noticed that there were always members from various parts of the state. On another group I belong to--Dax Replicas, there is a member who rode his Chinese CT70 replica (Skyteam 125cc) from Tucson to the Phoenix area and back; one time in near freezing raining conditions! If I had a bike and knew about it, would have loved to meet up. Before I had moved to L.A., Emerikol moved to Phoenix, and there are a few Phoenix area RX3 members, as evidenced when I sneak over to the RX3 thread. Wolftrax did attempt to make a budget adventure/throw-away bike out of his Hawk as he was planning on abandoning his bike somewhere in Argentina, but the Hawk was just not up to being on US highways. Which brings me to what MEgadan mentioned--the TAT and/or south of the US border. The going rate on either trail/road is generally slower, so either would be a good place to ride Chinese bikes. Most realistically--TAT __________________ "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
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03-23-2018, 08:51 PM	#8
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,053	Easy enough to speak of regionality when you have a bunch of people already around you. There aren't very many active members around me. 1 or 2 guys from Omaha, but I haven't seen or heard from them in a while. I don't mind that I have to travel, quite the opposite. I love long rides and adventures. It's just a population density thing around here lol __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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03-26-2018, 11:04 AM	#10
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,102	This place does rock compared to other forums. As W&G says, it's because he and others don't put up with anyone not willing to play nice. I know a nice place in Volcano that would make a nice gathering spot. Lots of free parking and places to set up tents! ;-) __________________ "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
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03-29-2018, 01:42 PM	#13
imapdog Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: nashville Posts: 574	a little late notice, but a cool get together in middle tennessee i cant make it this yr. fiance taking me to bacon festival in Cleveland Tn that weekend. Attachment 12428 Last edited by imapdog; 10-31-2019 at 08:34 AM.
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