HI from Iowa

3m · 07-08-2018, 06:30 PM

Hi,
To be clear I do Not have a Dual sport or China made Bike at this time. A quick History will give you an idea as to my interest. I started riding motorcycles about 15 years ago by purchasing a 1980 Honda CX500 basketcase and brought it back to life, road it for about 5 years, sold it for a 1982 Honda Silverwing 500 bagger, road it for 2 years and sold it, bought a 2008 Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter and am still driving it every day I can, bought a 1995 Yamaha 225 goat, road it for a year, sold it and have regretted selling it ever since. I am here to learn as much as possible about the Hawk dual sports and when I have the cash in hand I'll buy it outright. With 2 starting college, my funds are short so I estimate It will be early next spring before I buy the Hawk. I enjoy the challenges vehicles bring and not afraid to tear into them, so the Hawk seams a reasonable choice for me. I've already read several posts here and look forward to visiting with you all and am certain I'll have questions at some time in the coming spring, till then I'll be lurking..

Megadan · 07-08-2018, 06:41 PM

Welcome from the other side of the Missouri. The Hawk sounds right up your alley. Keep your eyes open on craigslist as low mile used ones pop up from time to time.

3m · 07-08-2018, 07:02 PM

Thanks Megadan, I've read some of your post's and craigslist is a great resource.

Cravin01 · 07-08-2018, 08:40 PM

Hello and welcome from Texas! We shall see you in future posts with a Hawk I hope.

cbrfxr67 · 07-09-2018, 09:42 AM

welcome! Hope to see you pick up a score soon!

**JerryHawk250** · 07-09-2018, 09:48 AM

Welcome aboard!

Hey from Louisiana. The Hawk is a fun bike to mess around with.

Weldangrind · 07-09-2018, 12:17 PM

Welcome! What is a Yamaha 225 Goat? Is that an XT225?

wedooit · 07-10-2018, 06:58 AM

Welcome from Idaho. Yes there is a ton of info this site with some excellent folks! The knowledge base is overwhelming!

trout_stag · 10-09-2018, 09:38 AM

New to the forum myself. I am going up this week to Madison, WI area and will sit on a few bikes from q9powersports. I am a big guy 6’ 300lbs if you want me to let you know how one feels. If I like it I will be ordering as it will be cheaper with no tax and I can loc tite everything as it is somewhat apart still. Q9 has a multi purchase deal if you buy more than one, you get money off. I am getting three bikes. One for dad and two smaller ones for kids. It should be $35 off a piece and yay no tax with free shipping.

07-08-2018, 06:30 PM	#1
3m Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 2	HI from Iowa Hi, To be clear I do Not have a Dual sport or China made Bike at this time. A quick History will give you an idea as to my interest. I started riding motorcycles about 15 years ago by purchasing a 1980 Honda CX500 basketcase and brought it back to life, road it for about 5 years, sold it for a 1982 Honda Silverwing 500 bagger, road it for 2 years and sold it, bought a 2008 Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter and am still driving it every day I can, bought a 1995 Yamaha 225 goat, road it for a year, sold it and have regretted selling it ever since. I am here to learn as much as possible about the Hawk dual sports and when I have the cash in hand I'll buy it outright. With 2 starting college, my funds are short so I estimate It will be early next spring before I buy the Hawk. I enjoy the challenges vehicles bring and not afraid to tear into them, so the Hawk seams a reasonable choice for me. I've already read several posts here and look forward to visiting with you all and am certain I'll have questions at some time in the coming spring, till then I'll be lurking..
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07-08-2018, 06:41 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,016	Welcome from the other side of the Missouri. The Hawk sounds right up your alley. Keep your eyes open on craigslist as low mile used ones pop up from time to time. __________________ 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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07-08-2018, 08:40 PM	#4
Cravin01 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 498	Hello and welcome from Texas! We shall see you in future posts with a Hawk I hope. __________________ Visit me on YouTube at "Project Next"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KTCi2GVbfRDv-2XCqHhsg?view_as=subscriber 2017 Bashan Storm Keihen PZ30 Pumper Carb,115 main jet,35 pilot jet, gutted factory exhaust, Sambo Digital Speedometer,LED blinkers, H4 headlight,D.I.D X-ring chain 428,17/42 sprockets,UNI cone filter.
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cbrfxr67 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: HOuston Posts: 357	welcome! Hope to see you pick up a score soon! __________________ BD125-15
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07-09-2018, 09:48 AM	#6
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	Welcome aboard! Hey from Louisiana. The Hawk is a fun bike to mess around with. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 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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07-08-2018, 07:02 PM	#3
3m Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 2	Thanks Megadan, I've read some of your post's and craigslist is a great resource.
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07-09-2018, 12:17 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! What is a Yamaha 225 Goat? Is that an XT225? __________________ 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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07-10-2018, 06:58 AM	#8
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Welcome from Idaho. Yes there is a ton of info this site with some excellent folks! The knowledge base is overwhelming!
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10-09-2018, 09:38 AM	#9
trout_stag Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 6	Fellow Iowan New to the forum myself. I am going up this week to Madison, WI area and will sit on a few bikes from q9powersports. I am a big guy 6’ 300lbs if you want me to let you know how one feels. If I like it I will be ordering as it will be cheaper with no tax and I can loc tite everything as it is somewhat apart still. Q9 has a multi purchase deal if you buy more than one, you get money off. I am getting three bikes. One for dad and two smaller ones for kids. It should be $35 off a piece and yay no tax with free shipping. __________________ 2004 Harley FLSTC- stroked and jugged to 103. 2009 Chevy 2500 LMM tuned with dpf delete 2018 Focus ST- upgrades pending 2001 Ranger-the family beater.
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