Need to make a decission this weekend!

mjstef · 09-11-2015, 01:23 PM

Since Peace don't want to play ball on the Brozz, I need to get a bike ordered. So for me it's either this one with USD forks, HEAVY rack and counterbalanced engine. http://www.superiorpowersports.com/P...DB-08&CartID=1

Or this one, Regular Forks, No counter balance, Rack that doesn't look as useful and better styling. http://www.motobuys.com/lancer-enduro-250.html (Hawk)

Gotta make the decission this weekend as i need to go scouting for Elk hunting next weekend and my 4 wheeler SUCKS for some of those areas. Any input would be helpful!

Mudflap · 09-11-2015, 01:49 PM

I don't care for the 19"-17" wheels on the Roketa but otherwise I prefer it over the Hawk.

wilserchinarider · 09-11-2015, 10:08 PM

The USD forks are quite likely the same crap the Chinese have been making for 8 years...granted they look good in a photo, but IMO they have nothing over the regular newer standard forks on the hawk....I rate the Hawks front suspension an improvement over anything I have seen on China bikes lately.

Your second link is a hawk....the linked photos even say hawk on the seat???

I stick by my previous posts, the Hawk is the current best value China bike available, shame it doesn't have the CB engine, but that's life in the China bike world...

I vote hawk

dsp · 09-11-2015, 10:16 PM

I like the Roketa\ Bashan. You can buy a set of larger rims cheap on eBay.

mjstef · 09-11-2015, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wilserchinarider

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Your second link is a hawk....the linked photos even say hawk on the seat???

I vote hawk

Yes, 1st is the Storm...

culcune · 09-12-2015, 12:39 AM

I'd go with the Hensim Hawk. Seems like the proverbial workhorse.

Weldangrind · 09-12-2015, 01:17 PM

If the seat height of the Hawk works for you, it would be a good choice.

SpudRider · 09-12-2015, 02:34 PM

The smaller wheels are a deal breaker for me; I'd get the Hawk.

dsp · 09-12-2015, 04:04 PM

For my money a balance engine with inverted forks and if the wheels really bother you pick up a cheep Chinese set on the net. Most new jap enduros have inverted frontshocks.

mjstef · 09-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Guess i'm going to order these in the AM. http://www.apscusa.com/New-2015-CCA-...ACK_p_492.html Don at ASPCA has been more helpful than ANY of the places i called and it fact stayed after work 45 minutes Friday to talk to me. Should have them by the end of the week as they come out of Cali for me......

Weldangrind · 09-14-2015, 12:04 AM

I hope that goes smoothly for you.

SpudRider · 09-14-2015, 12:12 AM

X2.

Rich+PRCBike · 09-14-2015, 11:43 AM

You haven't answered the most important question:

What colour did you buy?

mjstef · 09-14-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich+PRCBike

You haven't answered the most important question:

What colour did you buy?

1 Red, 1 Blue. Will be here Thursday. He said to call them ASAP with the VIN's and the MSO will go out right away! VERY easy to deal with!!!

jjn · 09-15-2015, 01:37 AM

Let us know how it turns out! This little guy looks like a fun ride. But, it says, see below for specs, and there are none.

http://www.apscusa.com/Lifan-Pony-10...cle_p_443.html

09-11-2015, 01:23 PM	#1
mjstef Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lac Du Flambeau, WI Posts: 804	Need to make a decission this weekend! Since Peace don't want to play ball on the Brozz, I need to get a bike ordered. So for me it's either this one with USD forks, HEAVY rack and counterbalanced engine. http://www.superiorpowersports.com/P...DB-08&CartID=1 Or this one, Regular Forks, No counter balance, Rack that doesn't look as useful and better styling. http://www.motobuys.com/lancer-enduro-250.html (Hawk) Gotta make the decission this weekend as i need to go scouting for Elk hunting next weekend and my 4 wheeler SUCKS for some of those areas. Any input would be helpful! Last edited by mjstef; 09-12-2015 at 12:01 AM.
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09-12-2015, 12:39 AM	#6
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I'd go with the Hensim Hawk. Seems like the proverbial workhorse. __________________ "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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09-12-2015, 01:17 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If the seat height of the Hawk works for you, it would be a good choice. __________________ 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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09-12-2015, 02:34 PM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The smaller wheels are a deal breaker for me; I'd get the Hawk. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-14-2015, 12:04 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I hope that goes smoothly for you. __________________ 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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09-11-2015, 01:49 PM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,872	I don't care for the 19"-17" wheels on the Roketa but otherwise I prefer it over the Hawk.
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09-11-2015, 10:08 PM	#3
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	The USD forks are quite likely the same crap the Chinese have been making for 8 years...granted they look good in a photo, but IMO they have nothing over the regular newer standard forks on the hawk....I rate the Hawks front suspension an improvement over anything I have seen on China bikes lately. Your second link is a hawk....the linked photos even say hawk on the seat??? I stick by my previous posts, the Hawk is the current best value China bike available, shame it doesn't have the CB engine, but that's life in the China bike world... I vote hawk
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09-11-2015, 10:16 PM	#4
dsp Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 32	I like the Roketa\ Bashan. You can buy a set of larger rims cheap on eBay.
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09-12-2015, 04:04 PM	#9
dsp Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 32	For my money a balance engine with inverted forks and if the wheels really bother you pick up a cheep Chinese set on the net. Most new jap enduros have inverted frontshocks.
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09-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#10
mjstef Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lac Du Flambeau, WI Posts: 804	Guess i'm going to order these in the AM. http://www.apscusa.com/New-2015-CCA-...ACK_p_492.html Don at ASPCA has been more helpful than ANY of the places i called and it fact stayed after work 45 minutes Friday to talk to me. Should have them by the end of the week as they come out of Cali for me......
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09-14-2015, 12:12 AM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-14-2015, 11:43 AM	#13
Rich+PRCBike Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 29	You haven't answered the most important question: What colour did you buy?
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09-15-2015, 01:37 AM	#15
jjn Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206	Let us know how it turns out! This little guy looks like a fun ride. But, it says, see below for specs, and there are none. http://www.apscusa.com/Lifan-Pony-10...cle_p_443.html __________________ Jon, in Keaau, Hawaii
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