06-16-2021, 10:05 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Holt, MI
Posts: 14
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Hello from Michigan
Received my new Hawk DLX today and got it all assembled. I am surprised at the quality of such an inexpensive bike. Shipping caused a couple issues but whatever. One reflector was shattered and the horn is inoperative but other than that its all good. Ordered it on the 12th and received it today. Runs and drives well. I don't have plates for it yet but I drove around the yard and it seems fine. I changed the spark plug to an NGK unit as many have recommended. I will change the oil to either a 4 stroke motorcycle oil or Rotella T6. Also received my helmet and riding gloves today. Jacket is coming tomorrow. This is my first "street" bike as I have only had dirt bikes in the past. Got my temporary riding permit Monday and just need to find somebody to go riding with once I get my plate.
I have been lurking for a while reading up on which bike I want to get. Initially I wanted a KPR 200 but they are nowhere to be found. I then had to decide between the Lifan Xpect and the Hawk DLX. I think either way I would have been happy but I decided to get the larger motor. And when I was assembling my bike, I saw another Hawk drive by. I was as giddy as a schoolgirl. lol See ya around! |
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06-16-2021, 10:45 PM | #2 |
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Posts: 637
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Make your sos appointment now, on the east side of the state they are 3-4 months out! There are a few hawks around Port huron now, never see them when I'm on my storm though, always when in on the cruiser lol.
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2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s. |
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06-17-2021, 05:37 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Flower Mound Texas
Posts: 904
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Welcome aboard! I'll be up in your state in a few days to visit some family and hopefully do some riding (but on most likely on my old gs1100e street bike, not my tbr7).
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2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene" |
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06-17-2021, 08:43 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Holt, MI
Posts: 14
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I got online last night and got an appointment for this coming Tuesday. Other than that one appointment, they are out until end of August.
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06-17-2021, 08:58 AM | #5 | |
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Posts: 637
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SOS gave me no issues titling and registering my storm. just make sure your MCO is complete, along with the bill of sale and odometer statement. Ensure they title it as a "motorcycle" and not "off-road" so you can plate it.
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2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s. |
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06-17-2021, 07:39 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Holt, MI
Posts: 14
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Good to know. I'm hoping I get the paperwork between now and Monday so I don't have to cancel.
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