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Old 06-10-2016, 06:50 PM   #1
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Well I found that 6th gear I was looking for......

So I was in Portland today running some errands. One took me near the huge powersports super store. Well, they had a brand spanking new 2016 CRF250L sitting outside. I sat on it, sold! I've been rebuilding my credit, and thought I would give it a shot and was approved. I'm not much of a mechanic, and while the Hawk is an awesome bike for what it is, at the end of the day I want to ride, not turn wrenches. Fuel injection! Turned the key, fired up and settled into a beautiful idle. Sold! Six gears, sold! 5 year all included warranty, sold! So, I'll sadly be selling the Hawk. I will make sure and point it's new owner here. You all have been so helpful in getting my Hawk up and running. Many thanks!!!
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Old 06-10-2016, 06:51 PM   #2
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Old 06-10-2016, 07:16 PM   #3
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Country of origin?

Congrats on your credit approval and moving on to something different that fills your desires.

I'm not sure, but I seem to recall reading/hearing that those are made in Thailand? If so, not too far off from being a CB.


 
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Old 06-10-2016, 08:01 PM   #4
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I haven't looked, but from photos I saw online, I do believe they are built in Thailand.


 
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:57 PM   #5
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Congratulations on the new bike. At the end of the day it's not important what you ride - it's that you ride ..... ride safe and have fun !
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Old 06-10-2016, 10:48 PM   #6
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Indeed, made in Thailand.
As are;
Kawasaki KLX 250
Kawasaki KLR 650
Kawasaki various 650 twins
Bunch of Yamahas
Bunch of Ducatis
Bunch of Triumphs
A few Lifans....
Thai named company's Stallion, GPX, etc
And zillions of step through 100-150cc small mopeds/motorcycles....
Mercedes, BMW, Ford, Chevy, all the Japanese marques....


 
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Old 06-10-2016, 11:00 PM   #7
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Wow congratulations. you and motocheez both got the 250L. It is a great bike. Be sure to get the programmer for like $300. It really wakes up that bikes fuel injection.


 
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Old 06-10-2016, 11:08 PM   #8
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Indeed, made in Thailand.
As are;
Kawasaki KLX 250
Kawasaki KLR 650
Kawasaki various 650 twins
Bunch of Yamahas
Bunch of Ducatis
Bunch of Triumphs
A few Lifans....
Thai named company's Stallion, GPX, etc
And zillions of step through 100-150cc small mopeds/motorcycles....
Mercedes, BMW, Ford, Chevy, all the Japanese marques....
Thank you for all that information. Also I hope you are not offended by my comment about made in Thailand being not far off from a China bike. I am impressed and very pleased with my RX3. It's good to see so many quality products coming from countries that had a bad reputation from low quality products.


 
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Old 06-11-2016, 06:47 AM   #9
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Congrats. Hope you enjoy it.


 
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Old 06-11-2016, 10:50 AM   #10
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Congratulations on the new bike. At the end of the day it's not important what you ride - it's that you ride ..... ride safe and have fun !
I have heard that before
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Old 06-11-2016, 11:43 AM   #11
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Congrats! I hope your new Honda gives you many happy miles. Please share your adventures with us.
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Old 06-11-2016, 02:40 PM   #12
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Yeah, the CRF is on my to-buy list. They fit my frame nicely.
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Old 06-11-2016, 03:27 PM   #13
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Congrats on your credit approval and moving on to something different that fills your desires.

I'm not sure, but I seem to recall reading/hearing that those are made in Thailand? If so, not too far off from being a CB.
Except, being more modern and up to date technology wise!


 
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Old 06-12-2016, 03:37 AM   #14
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Thank you for all that information. Also I hope you are not offended by my comment about made in Thailand being not far off from a China bike. I am impressed and very pleased with my RX3. It's good to see so many quality products coming from countries that had a bad reputation from low quality products.
None at all sir.
No problemo dude.
There is a reason why this place is called the Detroit of the East (amongst many other things it's called.....).


 
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