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10-08-2015, 08:23 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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Good morning from Florida
We are planning a road trip from Florida to California with our RV next year and I've been looking at motorcycles for my wife and I (and 2 boys)to get around with when we stop. I found the Hawk 250 that has positive reviews all over the Web and would fit our needs.
I am planning to go off the beaten path a little and do some boondocking for a few days when we stop. My riding has been on the street with 1000cc crochet rockets, I gave that up when my boys were born (my boys are 8&9). I rode a friend's CR125 a few times, that's the extent of my off road experience. My plan was to get a couple bikes 3 or 4 months before we leave on our trip to get used to riding them and work out any "adjustments" that may arise. The best price I found was $1,349 at www.lowestpriceatv.Com with free shipping which I think is a bargain! Now we are thinking abut getting also a couple small dirt bikes (70cc) for our boys for them to go riding when the place is appropriate. I haven't searched for reviews on those yet, I would appreciate input and thoughts |
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10-08-2015, 11:08 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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As we often say to new members, a China bike requires a sense of humour. You need to be willing to perform your own maintenance and mods, as many shops won't work on them. There is a terrific community here that is willing to share experience and knowledge.
Good luck! I'd love to see pics of your RV.
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10-08-2015, 09:52 PM | #3 |
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Location: Idaho
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us.
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10-09-2015, 09:23 AM | #4 |
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: TENNESSEE
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Howdy! And welcome to the forum.
Anything you could ever need to know in regard to -- most -- China made bikes you will likely find here. Just remember the search feature. Even still, I myself find the search function somewhat lacking many times so if you have any trouble with that by all means always ask in a new post. I have asked (and still do) many questions on here, even things not related to China bikes, and everyone here tries to be very helpful! You are in a good place.
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10-12-2015, 10:43 PM | #5 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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Glad to be here
Hello guys, I'm anxious to get some bikes! My wife did the motorcycle safety riding course today and finishing tomorrow. I did the same riding course 22 years ago and I recommend it to everyone.
I started doing some research on helmets, I have always had full face helmets but I'm thinking about a modular helmet. Still doing my research. I enjoy working on my vehicule and always did my own maintenance on my bikes, I have a good sence of humor and I think it will be fun... I can fix or at least improve almost anything! Attached is a picture of our RV, I have updated / improved a bunch of stuff in there. Check out the page about our RV on our blog www.katzfamilyblog.wordpress.com |
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10-12-2015, 10:57 PM | #6 |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Let us know where you guys will be on your travels--we are all over the place here! I live in Yuma, which might be on the way to San Diego if you came in (or going back on) the southern east/west route on I 8.
As far as small bikes for your sons? There are a multitude of pit bikes both for adults and children out there. Many brands as well. I think of all the motorsports products the Chinese make, pit bikes are among the best in quality. Proof? Watch youtube videos with actual kids riding them, crashing them, getting back up, and riding some more. I think it has something to do with physics since everything is shrunk, meaning all the cheap metal they use on the bikes is able to do a better job since it is far more compact than full-size bikes they make (which aren't as bad as conjecture and second-hand stories from 'friends of friends' make them out to be).
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10-20-2015, 12:01 AM | #7 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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It seems most members on this forum are from the western states, a place I look forward to visiting! I have not looked at youtube or done any more research for my kids bikes, thanks for the tip I will check it out. |
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10-13-2015, 11:19 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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That's a really sharp Class C.
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10-19-2015, 11:44 PM | #9 |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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Thank you, it has been our home for almost a year now.
I've been hunting for an enclosed trailer to use on our trip and also use as a garage now for the bikes that I have not yet baught. Slowly getting everything together, I should be buying a trailer this week. |
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10-23-2015, 08:11 AM | #10 |
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Location: Altamont, Kansas
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Welcome. That looks like a nice trailer. You live in a RV fulltime? If you want to come to Kansas I have plenty of yard space.
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10-26-2015, 07:37 AM | #11 | |
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We have lived on the RV for a year now, it wasn't planned that way but so far has turned out to be a great experience. My wife wrote about our experience and how we came to live in the RV. Check out our blog Www.katzfamilyblog.wordpress.Com I cleaned up the trailer a bit and put it in the corner of the yard to use as our shed for now. We have been doing the Dave Ramsey thing and pay for what we buy cash. It's not what we have always done but sticking with it, I now have to gather up some money to buy some motorcycles! |
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10-23-2015, 11:03 AM | #12 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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I'd love to live in my RV for a year, especially if I had a shop to play in.
I like that cargo trailer; good score.
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10-26-2015, 07:45 AM | #13 | |
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Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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My wife even told me she liked the trailer, that's always a plus! |
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11-13-2015, 11:57 PM | #14 |
Join Date: Nov 2015
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Sounds like you guys are going to have fun. My buddy and I just picked up a pair of hawks from apscusa.Com for $2400 shipped.
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12-07-2015, 11:15 PM | #15 | |
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clearwatet, Fl
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I was supposed to receive the 2 Blades today but the shipping company said they were never picked up from the warehouse in Texas... I was told I would get a couple by the end of the week, we will see... I also got a couple 110cc small dirt bikes for boys from www.superiorpowersports.com. they were $389 each. Those are scheduled to arrive, I feel like I will have lots of assembly to do |
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