bigdano711's 2023 Hawk 250 - Page 13

bigdano711 · 11-25-2023, 04:22 AM

Cold start video. I was pleasantly surprised.

bigdano711 · 05-19-2024, 09:25 PM

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:

Bruces · 05-19-2024, 10:17 PM

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 ?

bigdano711 · 05-20-2024, 05:20 AM

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.

bigdano711 · 06-24-2024, 11:22 AM

Somewhere along Hogsback Ridge, roughly 20 or so miles from my place. I am discovering SO MUCH on my Hawk. I frickin' love it.

bigdano711 · 07-14-2024, 12:54 AM

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.

Aussie_in_MO · 07-14-2024, 11:24 AM

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!

Thumper · 07-14-2024, 12:06 PM

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!

J4Fun · 07-14-2024, 01:28 PM

I like like your brake clevis pin fix! Another thing for a problem like that could be to use your screw diver in your tool kit, although it would be nice if the tool kit carries electrical tape too.

bigdano711 · 07-14-2024, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_MO

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!

Not if, but when you do, you gotta hit me up. I can show you some pretty sweet trails to ride around these parts. My wife works in Pinedale. Nice restaurant/saloon called Stockman's. The building is historic due to the Rendezvous. Right now it's "Rendezvous Days" and it's hectic, so be sure to avoid that week.

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.

bigdano711 · 07-14-2024, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper

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!

Yes! I hope to do some float flying before the weather turns bad. Just need to fix my floats.

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.

Thumper · 07-14-2024, 01:50 PM

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.

bigdano711 · 07-18-2024, 03:14 PM

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.

bigdano711 · 07-18-2024, 03:20 PM

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.

Bill Hilly · 07-18-2024, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdano711

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.

What a coincidence!! I live here in Evans WV, and it's right next to Rock Castle WV. LOL

11-25-2023, 04:22 AM	#181
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	Cold start video. I was pleasantly surprised. __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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05-19-2024, 09:25 PM	#182
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	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: Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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05-20-2024, 05:20 AM	#184
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	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. __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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06-24-2024, 11:22 AM	#185
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	Somewhere along Hogsback Ridge, roughly 20 or so miles from my place. I am discovering SO MUCH on my Hawk. I frickin' love it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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07-14-2024, 12:54 AM	#186
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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05-19-2024, 10:17 PM	#183
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,650	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 ?
	1

07-14-2024, 11:24 AM	#187
Aussie_in_MO Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 195	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! __________________ ---------- 2023 Templar X 2009 Triumph Bonneville 1976 Yamaha DT175 1974 Honda MT125
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07-14-2024, 12:06 PM	#188
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,735	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! __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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07-14-2024, 01:28 PM	#189
J4Fun Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 358	I like like your brake clevis pin fix! Another thing for a problem like that could be to use your screw diver in your tool kit, although it would be nice if the tool kit carries electrical tape too.
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07-14-2024, 01:50 PM	#192
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,735	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. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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07-18-2024, 03:14 PM	#193
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
	1

07-18-2024, 03:20 PM	#194
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 617	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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 John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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