Trying to buy a China Bike

jerryjoe · 04-17-2017, 01:32 PM

I joined this group back in February. At the time I was about $700 into saving money towards my purchase. I was leaning heavily towards the purchase of a HAWK 250. There were no HAWK's on Craigslist within driving distance of Lafayette, LA (I consider driving distance somewhere less than 200 miles) so I continued saving money with the idea that when I reached $1300-$1400 I would simply purchase the bike online. Most of what I read on this site had me looking at APSCUSA as the potential vendor I would deal with. Well, I'm finally at my target dollar savings amount but as I was researching my potential purchase this weekend I see the Bashan Enforcer. The nutshell of what I gleaned from what I read was that it is similar to the HAWK. It has bigger tires and greater seat height which I like because I'm a big guy (6 foot 240lbs). From everything I've seen, there is the magician and the HAWK that moto cheez has reviewed saying that the hawk fits him better and that his body size seems to be along the lines of where I am. So the HAWK wins out over the magician. But the Enforcer is even bigger which leads me to believe I would fit more comfortably on it. Also to consider is the fact that the Enforcer has the better carb and front/rear gears that most HAWK owners report upgrading. And the final consideration is that the Enforcer appears to be more "registerable" than the HAWK. I've already spoken with JerryHAWK250 who lives here in Louisiana and registering the HAWK doesn't seem to be a problem so either bike would be fine as far as that goes. So I call to APSCUSA to make my purchase and find out that the Enforcer is out of stock and won't be available until the middle/end of May. "well, what about the HAWK" I asked. Turns out that they stopped selling them because of the registerability issue mentioned earlier. So my question to you folks is this: do you have any suggestions? Wait for the Enforcer to come back into stock at APSCUSA? (I've waited a long time already. I'm kinda ready to buy my bike now). I'd consider buying the ENFORCER from another site but I can't find one besides APSCUSA. Maybe go with the HAWK? Besides APSCUSA I've been reading about the nightmares y'all have dealt with from other vendors.

Merlin · 04-17-2017, 01:39 PM

If you wait for the May date from APSCUSA you might be waiting for May in 2020. They have had there storm on "3 week back order" for going on 2 years. Just a head's up!

jerryjoe · 04-17-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

If you wait for the May date from APSCUSA you might be waiting for May in 2020. They have had there storm on "3 week back order" for going on 2 years. Just a head's up!

That's what I was afraid of.

**JerryHawk250** · 04-17-2017, 02:26 PM

Try here http://www.q9powersports.com/Hawk-25...irt-Bikes.html Adam Rinkleff a member here is with RPS and is a site he backs.

jerryjoe · 04-17-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Try here http://www.q9powersports.com/Hawk-25...irt-Bikes.html Adam Rinkleff a member here is with RPS and is a site he backs.

just called them. they are out of stock

**JerryHawk250** · 04-17-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryjoe

just called them. they are out of stock

Try killermotorsports.com. I got an atv from them about 2 years ago without any issues. https://www.killermotorsports.com/rp...dirt-bike.html

tommy. · 04-18-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Try here http://www.q9powersports.com/Hawk-25...irt-Bikes.html Adam Rinkleff a member here is with RPS and is a site he backs.

I see that Adam Rinkleff last login is over a month. Do you or anyone know if he still works for RPS?

jerryjoe · 04-18-2017, 10:00 AM

I've called every online vendor that has been suggested. The most recent one, superior power sports, I've called twice. They don't answer. No one seems to have hawks or enforcers. I've pm'd ski rush, he is selling an enforcer. I'll also take timcosby's advice and check ebay. Man I hate ebay. But that's another story. It's really hard having the money and not being able to get my hands on a bike.

2LZ · 04-18-2017, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy.

I see that Adam Rinkleff last login is over a month. Do you or anyone know if he still works for RPS?

Between the very sudden lack of bikes across the internet world, like I've never seen before, even CSC no being able to get any TT250's and no word why....and the lack of Adam here, I'm getting this disruption in the China Bike Force.

I wonder if the Bashan hub-bub with the EPA a short while back has put the kybosh on all CB imports? I think we need "Inspector Culcune" on the case.........

Merlin · 04-17-2017, 05:11 PM

PM Adam Rinkleff and ask him if he knows what's going on. He will know and if anyone can get you a Hawk he can.

Bruce's · 04-17-2017, 05:40 PM

There is also that guy Culcune knows ,he seems pretty helpful

culcune · 04-17-2017, 08:36 PM

Alan Tang can get hold of Hawks via drop-shipping from RPS, provided they have them in stock. He is not familiar with the Bashan Enforcer's distributor, however. If you want a Hawk, try Alan at Excalibur Motorsports 909-591-8800. If you want a Enforcer, I have seen them here:

https://www.superiorpowersports.com/category_s/145.htm

I believe that Superior has a new owner so is apparently better to deal with than their reputation of past times.

BlackBike · 04-17-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Alan Tang can get hold of Hawks via drop-shipping from RPS, provided they have them in stock. He is not familiar with the Bashan Enforcer's distributor, however. If you want a Hawk, try Alan at Excalibur Motorsports 909-591-8800. If you want a Enforcer, I have seen them here:

https://www.superiorpowersports.com/category_s/145.htm

I believe that Superior has a new owner so is apparently better to deal with than their reputation of past times.

They actually have a "450cc Dirtbikes" section. Press it and see what happens

jerryjoe · 04-18-2017, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

They actually have a "450cc Dirtbikes" section. Press it and see what happens

I did. They have nothing under 450cc. Not sure I'd want a 450 dirt bike. Can you imagine doing 120 and hitting a patch of sand or gravel.

BlackBike · 04-18-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryjoe

I did. They have nothing under 450cc. Not sure I'd want a 450 dirt bike. Can you imagine doing 120 and hitting a patch of sand or gravel.

Actually, I'm having kittens waiting for the chance . Top speed is 99

04-17-2017, 01:32 PM	#1
jerryjoe Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 19	Trying to buy a China Bike I joined this group back in February. At the time I was about $700 into saving money towards my purchase. I was leaning heavily towards the purchase of a HAWK 250. There were no HAWK's on Craigslist within driving distance of Lafayette, LA (I consider driving distance somewhere less than 200 miles) so I continued saving money with the idea that when I reached $1300-$1400 I would simply purchase the bike online. Most of what I read on this site had me looking at APSCUSA as the potential vendor I would deal with. Well, I'm finally at my target dollar savings amount but as I was researching my potential purchase this weekend I see the Bashan Enforcer. The nutshell of what I gleaned from what I read was that it is similar to the HAWK. It has bigger tires and greater seat height which I like because I'm a big guy (6 foot 240lbs). From everything I've seen, there is the magician and the HAWK that moto cheez has reviewed saying that the hawk fits him better and that his body size seems to be along the lines of where I am. So the HAWK wins out over the magician. But the Enforcer is even bigger which leads me to believe I would fit more comfortably on it. Also to consider is the fact that the Enforcer has the better carb and front/rear gears that most HAWK owners report upgrading. And the final consideration is that the Enforcer appears to be more "registerable" than the HAWK. I've already spoken with JerryHAWK250 who lives here in Louisiana and registering the HAWK doesn't seem to be a problem so either bike would be fine as far as that goes. So I call to APSCUSA to make my purchase and find out that the Enforcer is out of stock and won't be available until the middle/end of May. "well, what about the HAWK" I asked. Turns out that they stopped selling them because of the registerability issue mentioned earlier. So my question to you folks is this: do you have any suggestions? Wait for the Enforcer to come back into stock at APSCUSA? (I've waited a long time already. I'm kinda ready to buy my bike now). I'd consider buying the ENFORCER from another site but I can't find one besides APSCUSA. Maybe go with the HAWK? Besides APSCUSA I've been reading about the nightmares y'all have dealt with from other vendors.
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04-17-2017, 01:39 PM	#2
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	If you wait for the May date from APSCUSA you might be waiting for May in 2020. They have had there storm on "3 week back order" for going on 2 years. Just a head's up! __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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04-17-2017, 02:26 PM	#4
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04-17-2017, 05:11 PM	#10
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	PM Adam Rinkleff and ask him if he knows what's going on. He will know and if anyone can get you a Hawk he can. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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04-17-2017, 08:36 PM	#12
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Alan Tang can get hold of Hawks via drop-shipping from RPS, provided they have them in stock. He is not familiar with the Bashan Enforcer's distributor, however. If you want a Hawk, try Alan at Excalibur Motorsports 909-591-8800. If you want a Enforcer, I have seen them here: https://www.superiorpowersports.com/category_s/145.htm I believe that Superior has a new owner so is apparently better to deal with than their reputation of past times. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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04-18-2017, 10:00 AM	#8
jerryjoe Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 19	I've called every online vendor that has been suggested. The most recent one, superior power sports, I've called twice. They don't answer. No one seems to have hawks or enforcers. I've pm'd ski rush, he is selling an enforcer. I'll also take timcosby's advice and check ebay. Man I hate ebay. But that's another story. It's really hard having the money and not being able to get my hands on a bike.
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04-17-2017, 05:40 PM	#11
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	There is also that guy Culcune knows ,he seems pretty helpful
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