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Forum: Street 04-06-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Beautiful bike.

Beautiful bike.
Forum: Street 04-01-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By Wigwam Jones
There are a lot of used bikes I like, but at that...

There are a lot of used bikes I like, but at that price range I'll end up financing. For that I'd prefer a new bike with a warranty.
Forum: Street 04-01-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By Wigwam Jones
No offense taken! Facts is facts!

No offense taken! Facts is facts!
Forum: Street 03-31-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By Wigwam Jones
The SSR is interesting, thanks! Still leaning a...

The SSR is interesting, thanks! Still leaning a bit more towards larger displacement I think. Good ideas though, so thank you!
Forum: Street 03-31-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By Wigwam Jones
I'm Back ... and Pondering...

Howdy folks, and Happy New Year a bit late!

When I joined the forum, I was about to plump for a Hawk or Hawk-ish type bike, but I ended up stumbling across a great deal on a 73 Honda SL125 and...
Forum: Registration Issues 09-12-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By Wigwam Jones
In most states, if a bike has a plate on it and...

In most states, if a bike has a plate on it and is legally registered, there is a title to go with it. Some states don't title bikes below a certain displacement or vehicles in general older than a...
Forum: Registration Issues 09-01-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 61,772
Posted By Wigwam Jones
I also have a friend here in MI who lost a leg in...

I also have a friend here in MI who lost a leg in a motorcycle accident. I agree that Michigan 's unlimited medical coverage is good for those injured. Unfortunately, the cost per person in huge. I...
Forum: Registration Issues 09-01-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 61,772
Posted By Wigwam Jones
You guys are lucky you don't live in Michigan. We...

You guys are lucky you don't live in Michigan. We have a mandatory medical fund that all must pay into. It's set by law per vehicle, car or motorcycle same. It varies every year. This year it is $170...
Forum: Video and Pics 08-26-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,682
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Glad you are OK! I laid my bike down in a...

Glad you are OK!

I laid my bike down in a similar fashion when I was taking a motorcycle safety test in High School in Golden, Colorado, in 1977.

We were doing the portion of the test where we...
Forum: Street 08-25-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,150
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Ah, thank you! Didn't know that, CSC posted the...

Ah, thank you! Didn't know that, CSC posted the blog on their Facebook page today, I assumed it was a new post on their part. My apologies.
Forum: Street 08-25-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,150
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Looks like CSC is going to do a cafe style bike

Call it a brat, street tracker, cafe style, whatever. Looks like they are taking a page from Cleveland Cyclewerks 'ACE' and doing something similar.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=26607
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-11-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Q9 has an excellent BBB rating.

Q9 has an excellent BBB rating.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-04-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By Wigwam Jones
The sister series CL is a scrambler, so yep.

The sister series CL is a scrambler, so yep.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-04-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 788
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Welcome! Former USMC MP, SO Reserve, and civilian...

Welcome! Former USMC MP, SO Reserve, and civilian dispatcher here.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-02-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,415
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Agreed! Now the problem is finding a Bashan...

Agreed! Now the problem is finding a Bashan dealer that doesn't have an "F" rating with the BBB! Yes, I know that most people don't have issues with the F-rated BBB dealers. But it's a risk, even...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-02-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,415
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Thanks, that is helpful! I have seen at least...

Thanks, that is helpful! I have seen at least one other person who stated (in September 2016, I believe) that they had successfully registered a Hawk in MI.

If I seem overly cautious, it is...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 08-02-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,649
Posted By Wigwam Jones
I am not the expert here, but it seems everyone...

I am not the expert here, but it seems everyone else says you need to change all your fluids ASAP and not use the ones that come in it (engine oil, fork oil) and use Locktite on your nuts and bolts,...
Forum: Street 08-01-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 71,627
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Regarding Saferwholesale: ...

Regarding Saferwholesale:

https://www.bbb.org/chicago/business-reviews/sporting-goods-retail/great-sports-inc-in-frankfort-il-88014643

Just passing along information available online to the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-01-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,415
Posted By Wigwam Jones
I'm still a little unclear on whether or not the...

I'm still a little unclear on whether or not the Hawk/Magician enduros are genuinely street legal. Reports seem to vary. I have seen at least one listing on Craigslist from someone in NJ who was...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-31-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Detroit roads are just as you describe. A real...

Detroit roads are just as you describe. A real shame too. Frankly, I would not even consider riding a hardtail around here.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-30-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Greetings!

Greetings!
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-30-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,598
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Congratulations! I think there are a number of...

Congratulations! I think there are a number of threads explaining all the little things which must be done, including fluid changes and tightenvarious things with loctite to avoid things falling off.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-30-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Not a lot in SE MI. ...

Not a lot in SE MI.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_15070---,00.html
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-28-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,592
Posted By Wigwam Jones
I suspect that it depends on what the definition...

I suspect that it depends on what the definition of 'in stock' happens to be. It seems to me that most of the people selling these Chinese bikes are buying them from a wholesaler who imports them in...
Forum: Complete Machines 07-26-2017, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By Wigwam Jones
Wow that was quick. Sorry!

Wow that was quick. Sorry!
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