bigdano711's 2023 Hawk 250

[bigdano711]

A couple things I noticed...the battery is installed and appears to already have the acid in it. Brake and reservoir already attached to handlebars. It seems to be way more assembled then most videos I've seen. Question: if you look at the tight rear wheel shot, are those upgraded fender type washers on the swing arm where the axle bolt tightens down on? Also, I have yet to find any damage at all, cosmetic or otherwise. Anyway, here are some pics. The stand works great. I am stupid excited!!!

[Megadan]

I would still charge that battery if you can. As for the rear wheel washer.thing... I'm not sure what you are asking. Those look like the standard adjuster "washers" they all come with.

[bigdano711]

Thunder storm rolled in just after I attached the front wheel. Was able to get it outta the crap for now.

[bigdano711]

Went on first ride. Neighbor showed me how to get there, staying off the highway. Right across the street.


Found God. Again. Amen.


I will post video of this ride soon.


P.S. Bike is running GREAT.

[bigdano711]

[wally]

If fear of god is the only thing guiding your morals, are they really YOUR morals?



Anyways, the x-pro stickers on the plastics are cool looking!

[bigdano711]

Originally Posted by wally

If fear of god is the only thing guiding your morals, are they really YOUR morals?



Anyways, the x-pro stickers on the plastics are cool looking!

Thanks for the compliment on the X-Pro stickers. I've been thinking about removing them, or maybe some of them. I'd prefer a little more blue to come through.


What does it matter where I get my morals from or who they belong to? I don't know about you, but I strive to be a wise and righteous man. I've committed righteous acts and when you have that power flowing through you, the power of truth and justice and righteousness, along with the understanding of where that power comes from, well, there just ain't no feeling like it.

[Sport Rider]

Originally Posted by wally

If fear of god is the only thing guiding your morals, are they really YOUR morals?



Anyways, the x-pro stickers on the plastics are cool looking!

did he mention fear of god? I don't recall seeing it. Implied perhaps???

[bigdano711]

One of the things I like to do for the environment is when I find evidence of human beings (trash on the ground in beautiful places like this), I bring a plastic shopping bag in my backpack and pack it out. It never ceases to amaze me that people will toss their trash in these gorgeous areas.


I visited an old friend from high school once. He tossed his cigarette out the window (something I despise) and when I called him on it, he said, "The world is my ashtray." It took all I had not to punch him in the side of his head.

[Bikenut]

The world is not be an ashtray but I must confess when in need there seems to be a urinal behind every tree!

[bigdano711]

[bigdano711]

Do you like the shine on that seat? WD40, baby! Love that stuff.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by bigdano711

Do you like the shine on that seat? WD40, baby! Love that stuff.

My personal favorite thing to treat all plastic and rubber parts on my bikes.

How I keep a 13 year old Honda looking brand new.

https://www.amazon.com/303-Protectan...73156891&psc=1

[TominMO]

Armor All is good for rubber parts on a car, such as the CV boots and boots for steering or the ball joints. Squirt some on every 6 or 12 months to keep the boots from splitting. Maybe WD-40 would be good for that too.

[bigdano711]

That little meadow is going to be my new hang out. I imagine it is a place I might bump into Jesus. I WILL fly an RC airplane in that meadow!!


Believe it or not, I ran into Santa Claus about 10 years ago at a Wal-Mart. I called out his name, "Santa!?" and he turned and looked at me. Went up to him and shook his hand and told him it was an honor to meet him. True story.