shopapmc and Don

Duggo · 05-09-2019, 11:45 AM

I have all good things to say about Don so far. The bike should arrive tomorrow, so we will see on that. The tracking says it's on time.

Don has been very approachable. I had a screw up on my end with Amazon pay and he was totally chill.

We talked on the phone for a good half hour about the licensing and street legal stuff and he was very upfront.

As long as the bike shows up in near perfect condition, I give him an A+

Doug

**JerryHawk250** · 05-09-2019, 11:48 AM

The guy is first class. I've bought my Hawk and a UTV from him. I had some shipping damage on the UTV ( not his fault) and he sent out replacement part right away.

Duggo · 05-09-2019, 11:54 AM

His website is sketchy looking, so I was a little concerned. I called the number and it was disconnected, so that didn't help. I'm sure he just made it himself for next to nothing. But, it works just fine.

He answered my email and gave me the updated number.

When the bike arrives, I'll make a follow up post. I hope I didn't jinx myself by counting my chickens before they hatch.

2LZ · 05-09-2019, 12:04 PM

Never heard of this site. I wonder if this Don, is the same Don at ASPUCA?? Possibly new name for the same site? Different Don?

**JerryHawk250** · 05-09-2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Never heard of this site. I wonder if this Don, is the same Don at ASPUCA?? Possibly new name for the same site? Different Don?

Same Don Hopper

Duggo · 05-09-2019, 12:20 PM

Yeah, his name is Don Hopper. Very easy to talk to, knew what he was talking about.

I talked to some folks at different sites that I've seen on here and they answered with as few words as possible or someone returns my call that knows next to nothing.

I couldn't get anyone to give me a straight answer on the "Is Hawk legal in CO?" question. Sounds like anything is possible, if you have the time and the patience to deal with government crap.

Duggo · 05-10-2019, 04:31 PM

Bike showed up this morning about 11 am. I ordered last Sunday, so really, Monday morning, and it got here on Friday at 11 am.

Came on a lift back truck, driver put it in my garage, no charges. Perfect.

I did make a call on Thursday to the local truck company, just so they would know I would be home when they arrived.

I'm sitting in my office, waiting to GTFO, and check out my toy! This day is great and miserable at the same time!

**JerryHawk250** · 05-10-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Duggo

Bike showed up this morning about 11 am. I ordered last Sunday, so really, Monday morning, and it got here on Friday at 11 am.

Came on a lift back truck, driver put it in my garage, no charges.

I did make a call on Thursday to the local truck company, just so they would know I would be home when they arrived.

I'm sitting in my office, waiting to GTFO, and check out my toy!

Man that clock is moving slow. LOL You don't feel a stomach ache coming on? Let the fun began.

Duggo · 05-10-2019, 05:48 PM

Strangely, I bought a Harbor Freight pneumatic ratchet the same day as this Bashan Storm. The ratchet is still in LA area somewhere and the bike is in my garage. If I had put money on things, they would have been backward.

I'm headed to the pay Ace Hardware price for the rachet/impact wrench.

Any idea which tool I will need more of for the assembly? Are most of the bolt and screw heads the same size or just a couple of sizes?

I only have a few deep well sockets, so if you tell me which I will need most, that would save me a trip.

Another hour to go. Keep me occupied.

05-09-2019, 11:45 AM	#1
Duggo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	shopapmc and Don I have all good things to say about Don so far. The bike should arrive tomorrow, so we will see on that. The tracking says it's on time. Don has been very approachable. I had a screw up on my end with Amazon pay and he was totally chill. We talked on the phone for a good half hour about the licensing and street legal stuff and he was very upfront. As long as the bike shows up in near perfect condition, I give him an A+ Doug
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05-09-2019, 11:48 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,571	The guy is first class. I've bought my Hawk and a UTV from him. I had some shipping damage on the UTV ( not his fault) and he sent out replacement part right away. __________________ 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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05-09-2019, 12:04 PM	#4
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Never heard of this site. I wonder if this Don, is the same Don at ASPUCA?? Possibly new name for the same site? Different Don? __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-09-2019, 11:54 AM	#3
Duggo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	His website is sketchy looking, so I was a little concerned. I called the number and it was disconnected, so that didn't help. I'm sure he just made it himself for next to nothing. But, it works just fine. He answered my email and gave me the updated number. When the bike arrives, I'll make a follow up post. I hope I didn't jinx myself by counting my chickens before they hatch.
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05-09-2019, 12:20 PM	#6
Duggo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Yeah, his name is Don Hopper. Very easy to talk to, knew what he was talking about. I talked to some folks at different sites that I've seen on here and they answered with as few words as possible or someone returns my call that knows next to nothing. I couldn't get anyone to give me a straight answer on the "Is Hawk legal in CO?" question. Sounds like anything is possible, if you have the time and the patience to deal with government crap.
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05-10-2019, 04:31 PM	#7
Duggo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Bike showed up this morning about 11 am. I ordered last Sunday, so really, Monday morning, and it got here on Friday at 11 am. Came on a lift back truck, driver put it in my garage, no charges. Perfect. I did make a call on Thursday to the local truck company, just so they would know I would be home when they arrived. I'm sitting in my office, waiting to GTFO, and check out my toy! This day is great and miserable at the same time!
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05-10-2019, 05:48 PM	#9
Duggo Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Strangely, I bought a Harbor Freight pneumatic ratchet the same day as this Bashan Storm. The ratchet is still in LA area somewhere and the bike is in my garage. If I had put money on things, they would have been backward. I'm headed to the pay Ace Hardware price for the rachet/impact wrench. Any idea which tool I will need more of for the assembly? Are most of the bolt and screw heads the same size or just a couple of sizes? I only have a few deep well sockets, so if you tell me which I will need most, that would save me a trip. Another hour to go. Keep me occupied.
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