Two Hawks Unboxing

emptyschmitz · 01-29-2017, 02:54 PM

APSC USA lived up to their reputation and arranged the shipping of the two Hawks. They finally came!

Here is an album of the photos, otherwise this post gets massive! I picked them up in my ancient but most favorite of tools, my little long bed pickup.

I certainly waved at all the lifted princesses passing me on the highway. Maybe she could only do just the speed limit but she always gets the job done and best of all...shes paid for!

Naturally I get them home and my girlfriend suddenly wants the Blue one! Always wants the other kid's toy, my Elizabeth does..

Between work and household duties I could not unload them until this weekend. With the help of my lovely lady and our neighbor we got them out of the truck bed and shoved into the garage.

Finally started to unpack them, starting with hers! Apologies in advance for my impression of a plumber

I'll post more as I keep going, lots to get done and try to fit it in along with a job and caring for a sick nursing student. Ta!

culcune · 01-29-2017, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by emptyschmitz

Apologies in advance for my impression of a plumber

You work alot quicker than any plumber I've ever needed! Heck, the video could have been in slow motion and you would have been working quicker (but thanks for not going in slow motion=plumber's reference

)

Enjoy the bikes, and keep us posted on how they work out for you two!

Sport Rider · 01-29-2017, 04:29 PM

the video worked on instagram, but I could not get the album to show anything but the pic of your little red truck. did I do something wrong?

emptyschmitz · 01-29-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

the video worked on instagram, but I could not get the album to show anything but the pic of your little red truck. did I do something wrong?

There are hidden arrows on the left and right of the photo that show up when you mouse-over them, if you click them you will move through the album.

Sport Rider · 01-29-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by emptyschmitz

There are hidden arrows on the left and right of the photo that show up when you mouse-over them, if you click them you will move through the album.

nope....tried both chrome and IE. no luck. it's an april fools joke, isn't it.

hertz9753 · 01-29-2017, 07:26 PM

I couldn't find the hidden arrows but I used to have a 1986 Mazda B2000 longbed.

ben2go · 01-29-2017, 07:57 PM

Great pics and vid. I sill dig that blue Hawk.

I had the same truck, red and black Mazda B2000 long bed with a 5-speed manual transmission. Mine was a base without AC, power steering, or power anything. Just the alternator spinning along with the engine. I also had an all black heavily customized '89 B2200 standard cab short bed. I loved those trucks. I wish I had them both back. They carried me all over the US.

BlackBike · 01-29-2017, 08:43 PM

No joy either, but nice old pickup.

Guess you have to download pictures app or something.

emptyschmitz · 01-30-2017, 04:19 PM

Lets see if I can get this right this time!

One Red, One Blue!

Both in good shape, no evident dings or bangs on the boxes and everything looks good!

This is as far as I got. Is the beep only for when a turn signal is burned out? I haven't attached the rears to find out for certain, I just heard it while I was doing up the wiring on the signal stalks.

letsride · 01-30-2017, 06:15 PM

Yes SIR, if I had two Hawks in the back of my pickup I would have that grin on my face too. I still can't see the Blue one. I like that color too. As far as the ole truck, ya just CAN'T beat em. My favorite in my old 1984 Dodge D150, 225 C.I. leaning tower of power, bolted to a 4 speed manual trans. Lord only knows how many miles the old girl has on her. And she just keeps on going. Best yet I can fix it with a screw driver and a can of WD40. Taxes? 18 bucks insurance? DIRT CHEAP and she STILL does 19 mpg on the highway. Whats not to like. I pass them Jacked up 50 thousand dollar Princesses and SMILE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK HA!!

BlackBike · 01-30-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by letsride

Yes SIR, if I had two Hawks in the back of my pickup I would have that grin on my face too. I still can't see the Blue one. I like that color too. As far as the ole truck, ya just CAN'T beat em. My favorite in my old 1984 Dodge D150, 225 C.I. leaning tower of power, bolted to a 4 speed manual trans. Lord only knows how many miles the old girl has on her. And she just keeps on going. Best yet I can fix it with a screw driver and a can of WD40. Taxes? 18 bucks insurance? DIRT CHEAP and she STILL does 19 mpg on the highway. Whats not to like. I pass them Jacked up 50 thousand dollar Princesses and SMILE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK HA!!

Yeah, yeah, yeah!, but I'm getting weak

**JerryHawk250** · 01-31-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by letsride

My favorite in my old 1984 Dodge D150, 225 C.I. leaning tower of power, bolted to a 4 speed manual trans.

I had the same set up in a 1980 Dodge Van. I sold it with 380,000+ miles on it to a guy that used it as a delivery van for a bakery. I seen that old van on the road for years after I sold it to him. I like to know how many miles it had on it.

emptyschmitz, I had that same smirk on my face when I brought mine home too lol. Priceless

pistolclass · 01-31-2017, 09:34 AM

Oh man I wish I lived in Texas. I would be driving something made in the 60's or 70's. Here cars turn to rust in 7-10 years and dust in 15+ years. Never buy a car from New England. I guess it is the price to pay for safer roads. I try to get my cars washed after the roads clear up. I get the undercarriage wash, who knows it is probably all the same, it just makes me feel like I'm combating the salt a little.

IMPORT_CIRCUS · 01-31-2017, 05:18 PM

putting em together is a blast! congrats!

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Originally Posted by letsride

My favorite in my old 1984 Dodge D150, 225 C.I. leaning tower of power

I agree. here is my '86, shes a cream puff that just hit 100k last fall.

letsride · 02-01-2017, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IMPORT_CIRCUS

putting em together is a blast! congrats!

I agree. here is my '86, shes a cream puff that just hit 100k last fall.

VERY NICE old Dodge! Thanks for the pic. What wheels are on your truck (any more pics)? And what size tires do you have em wrapped with. I like that look. My old truck is far from a cream puff, but when the shop goes up soon she will get a full make over. She's never failed to do what I ask of her. LOL.

01-29-2017, 02:54 PM	#1
emptyschmitz Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 72	Two Hawks Unboxing APSC USA lived up to their reputation and arranged the shipping of the two Hawks. They finally came! Here is an album of the photos, otherwise this post gets massive! I picked them up in my ancient but most favorite of tools, my little long bed pickup. I certainly waved at all the lifted princesses passing me on the highway. Maybe she could only do just the speed limit but she always gets the job done and best of all...shes paid for! Naturally I get them home and my girlfriend suddenly wants the Blue one! Always wants the other kid's toy, my Elizabeth does.. Between work and household duties I could not unload them until this weekend. With the help of my lovely lady and our neighbor we got them out of the truck bed and shoved into the garage. Finally started to unpack them, starting with hers! Apologies in advance for my impression of a plumber I'll post more as I keep going, lots to get done and try to fit it in along with a job and caring for a sick nursing student. Ta! __________________ 2002 BMW R1100S, 1999 Kaw Concours, 1991 Kaw Eliminator 250, 1969 Honda Trail 90 Too many damn mopeds...
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hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I couldn't find the hidden arrows but I used to have a 1986 Mazda B2000 longbed. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	No joy either, but nice old pickup. Guess you have to download pictures app or something. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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01-30-2017, 04:19 PM	#9
emptyschmitz Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 72	Lets see if I can get this right this time! One Red, One Blue! Both in good shape, no evident dings or bangs on the boxes and everything looks good! This is as far as I got. Is the beep only for when a turn signal is burned out? I haven't attached the rears to find out for certain, I just heard it while I was doing up the wiring on the signal stalks. __________________ 2002 BMW R1100S, 1999 Kaw Concours, 1991 Kaw Eliminator 250, 1969 Honda Trail 90 Too many damn mopeds...
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01-30-2017, 06:15 PM	#10
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	Yes SIR, if I had two Hawks in the back of my pickup I would have that grin on my face too. I still can't see the Blue one. I like that color too. As far as the ole truck, ya just CAN'T beat em. My favorite in my old 1984 Dodge D150, 225 C.I. leaning tower of power, bolted to a 4 speed manual trans. Lord only knows how many miles the old girl has on her. And she just keeps on going. Best yet I can fix it with a screw driver and a can of WD40. Taxes? 18 bucks insurance? DIRT CHEAP and she STILL does 19 mpg on the highway. Whats not to like. I pass them Jacked up 50 thousand dollar Princesses and SMILE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK HA!! __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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01-29-2017, 04:29 PM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,051	the video worked on instagram, but I could not get the album to show anything but the pic of your little red truck. did I do something wrong?
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01-29-2017, 07:57 PM	#7
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Great pics and vid. I sill dig that blue Hawk. I had the same truck, red and black Mazda B2000 long bed with a 5-speed manual transmission. Mine was a base without AC, power steering, or power anything. Just the alternator spinning along with the engine. I also had an all black heavily customized '89 B2200 standard cab short bed. I loved those trucks. I wish I had them both back. They carried me all over the US.
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01-31-2017, 09:34 AM	#13
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Oh man I wish I lived in Texas. I would be driving something made in the 60's or 70's. Here cars turn to rust in 7-10 years and dust in 15+ years. Never buy a car from New England. I guess it is the price to pay for safer roads. I try to get my cars washed after the roads clear up. I get the undercarriage wash, who knows it is probably all the same, it just makes me feel like I'm combating the salt a little.
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