New Rider, BIG question

cahawk250 · 05-06-2022, 01:46 PM

Hey guys,
My name is Warren and I'm 18 and live in CA. I have been interested in the Hawk 250 carbureted for a while now. I have been searching craigslist for a while for good deals on used bikes and have come down to the final big question. Should I buy a new Hawk 250 (under 2000) or try to find a used bike.
I'm thinking of buying a new Hawk 250... but let me know your thoughts. Sorry to those who read this twice, I originally posted in the wrong thread.
Thanks

**JerryHawk250** · 05-06-2022, 02:18 PM

Just remember that the Hawk is not street legal in CA. It will have to be for off road only.

apr67 · 05-06-2022, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Just remember that the Hawk is not street legal in CA. It will have to be for off road only.

If I (a Floridian) drive my Hawk to Cali, with Florida plates, Im still legal right? I would assume so, but I never know.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-06-2022, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by apr67

If I (a Floridian) drive my Hawk to Cali, with Florida plates, Im still legal right? I would assume so, but I never know.

I'm not from CA but think you will be okay.

Boatguy · 05-06-2022, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by apr67

If I (a Floridian) drive my Hawk to Cali, with Florida plates, Im still legal right? I would assume so, but I never know.

Yes. You are still legal if you do that. The laws of one state affect the vehicles that are registered within their state. Except the DOT laws I believe, which govern all vehicles on a given state’s road.

Just think of the example of inspection stickers. Some states require an inspection. Others do not. If you drive your vehicle from a state that does not require an inspection into a state that does require one, those don’t apply to you because your vehicle is not registered in that state that you drove to.

Same thing for the motorcycle.

05-06-2022, 01:46 PM	#1
cahawk250 Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 1	New Rider, BIG question Hey guys, My name is Warren and I'm 18 and live in CA. I have been interested in the Hawk 250 carbureted for a while now. I have been searching craigslist for a while for good deals on used bikes and have come down to the final big question. Should I buy a new Hawk 250 (under 2000) or try to find a used bike. I'm thinking of buying a new Hawk 250... but let me know your thoughts. Sorry to those who read this twice, I originally posted in the wrong thread. Thanks
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