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#181 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
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Cold start video. I was pleasantly surprised.
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2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin |
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#182 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
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Found a new to me trail behind my place. Kinduvan extension of the "Ride Around The Hood", will get video soon. Until then, the first wreck on my Hawk wasn't even me. My brother-in-law Ray came by the house and I let him ride it. He put it right into the fence, lol. Wedged the front tire in good where you see the marks. Rotated the brake lever out of level and popped the mirror off. All was set right and I got him out on the road after a quick How To Feather The Clutch tutorial/refresher. Should've seen him speed shifting up the hill. I've never heard my bike while someone else is riding it. Sucker is LOUD with the new pipe and sounds freakin' awesome. Pics of the evidence:
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2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin |
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#183 |
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 1,611
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It’s not “rays” fault ,the bike was delivered on a pallet ,and that “fence” is a pallet ,so really the bike was just heading home and ray was just along for the ride .
How long does a painted pallet last as a fence ?they rot really quickly at my camp unpainted ,so is it worth it to paint them ? |
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#184 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
Posts: 532
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Classic "I haven't ridden in years" mistake. He let the clutch out instead of pulling it back in. I thought I saw the front tire come off the ground. lol He throttled into that fence, and it took it better than any fence I've ever known. Didn't even punch thru with the tire, sucker got wedged instead.
Pallet fence is going 4 years strong thru harsh Wyoming winters. Definitely worth painting. In fact, I gotta get a fresh coat on it.
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2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin |
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#185 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
Posts: 532
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Somewhere along Hogsback Ridge, roughly 20 or so miles from my place. I am discovering SO MUCH on my Hawk. I frickin' love it.
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#186 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
Posts: 532
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Took a ride out to Sacajawea Campground in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/btnf...a/?recid=71437 Somewhere along the ride, I lost my rear brake. The pin that holds the brake lever to the master cylinder pushrod thingy must've fallen out. No matter, nature provides. I really like the big Amazon special trunk. Little pricey, but I said what the heck. https://www.amazon.com/TWSXXN-Motorc...95&sr=1-4&th=1 I will be occupying one of these campsites soon. Tent and all related sleeping gear go in a duffle that will be ratchet strapped to the top of the trunk. All food and other particulars go in the trunk.
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2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin |
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#187 |
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 175
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Nice!! We took a family road trip out west earlier this year and your area was easily my favorite out of everywhere we went.
Overnighted in Pinedale on our way from West Yellowstone to Denver. Would love to get back out that way with my Templar X sometime!
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#188 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,558
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Just another mile up the road there's Middle piney lake campground too. Add fishing and swimming to the list! Very beautiful area. Nice hiking trails around the lake too. And it is just a half hour from Big Piney. NICE!
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Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
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Took a ride to Pinedale from my place. It was windy and rough, but there is a boat launch off of Paradise Road where I think I may have found a good fishing hole. I got footage, and it's ok, but I'm realizing I need a GoPro. The Akaso EK7000 just sucks in comparison.
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Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
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I wish I had the words to describe the wonderful, natural perfume of the forest as you drop into the area getting close to the campgrounds. It does wonders for the soul.
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#192 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,558
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I grew up in Northern New Mexico in the pine forest. 7500-8500 feet in the Southern end of the Rockies. Yes, the earthy pine air is nice. Other areas have more sage in the air. I miss the Rockies.
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#193 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
Posts: 532
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The trunk comes with a super strong, must be hardened steel rack/mount. I struggled to make a dent in it with my punch and forget hand drilling. This thing needs a drill press for sure. Here's what it looks like with the trunk off. In the close up shot, you can see where I had to eat through with my cut-off wheel. Looks terrible, but holds. Thinking of using fender washers there, just to be safe.
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#194 |
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
Posts: 532
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Nothing a little rattle can gloss black can't solve. If you look close, that little nipple on the hill between the rack and telephone pole is Castle Rock. I just learned that recently.
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#195 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 988
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What a coincidence!! I live here in Evans WV, and it's right next to Rock Castle WV. LOL
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