Considering the Nighthawk style Hi Bird 250

Pittsoccer33 · 05-29-2008, 06:15 PM

I'm looking for a first bike. Mostly I've been looking for a used GZ250 or Honda Rebel just as something to ride 3 miles to work, but this bike caught my eye.

At $1250, I start to think how can I go wrong? But if it is going to be something I will continuously have to work on to keep running, I'd rather spend an extra $1k and buy the brand name.

Has anyone owned this bike, and what kinds of issues can I realistically expect with it?

http://www.anamcycles.com/product.ph...cat=256&page=1

BW · 05-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Had a Viva SX200 that I just sold. Ordered from AnamCycles 1250
I post how it goes when I get it next week.

katoranger · 05-30-2008, 09:29 AM

For 3 miles you should end up with a good commuter bike. Like most of these bikes you need to do the proper setup and have alittle mechanical experience or willing to try.

Allen

olds_cool · 05-30-2008, 10:09 PM

I like the looks of it. Like was mentioned, just set it up properly and know how to maintain/service it.

Nuff said!

olds_cool63

DON'T BE A SQUIDIOT! 8)

08obpwrx · 06-04-2008, 05:09 PM

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain

steelrfn · 06-05-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 08obpwrx

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain

Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.

dr1445 · 06-06-2008, 07:08 AM

if your looking for a windscreen, take a look a jc whitney online. with free shipping it would be hard to beat their price. i got a maier from them for dr650 and everything went smoothly. the 250 looks like a great deal, bigger motor then the 200 sport bike things without the additional 30 or 40 lbs of body work to drag around and remove to service the bike.

08obpwrx · 06-06-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by steelrfn

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Originally Posted by 08obpwrx

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain

Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.

It will top out around 70, I wouldn't run it for 50mi like that. It is very comfortable around town 45-50mph :?

steelrfn · 06-06-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 08obpwrx

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Originally Posted by steelrfn

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Originally Posted by 08obpwrx

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain

Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.

It will top out around 70, I wouldn't run it for 50mi like that. It is very comfortable around town 45-50mph :?

OK, thanks.

dr1445 · 06-06-2008, 06:10 PM

1 cyl 2 exhaust pipes. how many valves in that head ? the specs do not say.

tcs · 06-07-2008, 09:19 AM

Two valves.

Honda and Suzuki have built a lot of heads like this over the years.

tcs

dr1445 · 06-07-2008, 12:36 PM

with all that exhaust flow area then one should not have to worry about an after market exhaust. just unplug the intake.

05-29-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
Pittsoccer33 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Considering the Nighthawk style Hi Bird 250 I'm looking for a first bike. Mostly I've been looking for a used GZ250 or Honda Rebel just as something to ride 3 miles to work, but this bike caught my eye. At $1250, I start to think how can I go wrong? But if it is going to be something I will continuously have to work on to keep running, I'd rather spend an extra $1k and buy the brand name. Has anyone owned this bike, and what kinds of issues can I realistically expect with it? http://www.anamcycles.com/product.ph...cat=256&page=1
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05-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#2
BW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 52	Bought on wednesday Had a Viva SX200 that I just sold. Ordered from AnamCycles 1250 I post how it goes when I get it next week.
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05-30-2008, 09:29 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	For 3 miles you should end up with a good commuter bike. Like most of these bikes you need to do the proper setup and have alittle mechanical experience or willing to try. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-30-2008, 10:09 PM	#4
olds_cool Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291	I like the looks of it. Like was mentioned, just set it up properly and know how to maintain/service it. Nuff said! olds_cool63 DON'T BE A SQUIDIOT! 8)
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06-04-2008, 05:09 PM	#5
08obpwrx Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22	I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain
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06-06-2008, 07:08 AM	#7
dr1445 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85	if your looking for a windscreen, take a look a jc whitney online. with free shipping it would be hard to beat their price. i got a maier from them for dr650 and everything went smoothly. the 250 looks like a great deal, bigger motor then the 200 sport bike things without the additional 30 or 40 lbs of body work to drag around and remove to service the bike.
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06-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
dr1445 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85	1 cyl 2 exhaust pipes. how many valves in that head ? the specs do not say.
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06-07-2008, 09:19 AM	#11
tcs Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117	Two valves. Honda and Suzuki have built a lot of heads like this over the years. tcs
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06-07-2008, 12:36 PM	#12
dr1445 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85	with all that exhaust flow area then one should not have to worry about an after market exhaust. just unplug the intake.
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