New Member from Phoenix

CaliIsAlly · 12-25-2019, 12:17 PM

Greetings Y'all,

I just ordered a 2019 2019 Fuel Injected RPS Hawk DLX 250 after riding my roommates moped. It reminded me of riding my ninja 250 back in the day. I needed something more of a trail use that's why I went for the dual sport.

Any recommendations or thoughts on how should I proceed? Planning to take some motorcycle safety classes just to refresh the basics of riding.

All advice is appreciated. Really scared of car drivers here in phoenix but hopefully ill never run out of trails

Merry X'mas/ Happy Kwanzaa/ and Happy New year in advance.

culcune · 12-25-2019, 04:47 PM

Welcome to here! We have several Phoenix area members, and even had a group ride last month from Surprise to Wickenburg mostly off-road.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-25-2019, 08:03 PM

Welcome aboard and Merry Christmas.

Weldangrind · 12-31-2019, 03:52 PM

Welcome!

Magician16 · 02-07-2020, 11:50 AM

Welcome aboard. I'm currently in Chandler and thinking about getting a bike down here. I recently became a snowbird. I agree I am not interested in riding in the traffic down here, but there are a lot of places to explore.

Emerikol · 02-08-2020, 07:00 AM

Welcome, Welcome! I moved out to Phoenix about two years ago from the east coast. I have to say that I'm actually more comfortable riding out here than I was back there, and here's why: Most of the people in cars out here actually have a bike back in the garage. They're trapped in the car today for some reason or the other, but would rather be out on the bike. With that, they actually know what to look for when it comes to driving the car in a motorcycle-rich environment. On the flip side of what I just said, you guys are 100% correct, the people out here are are absolutely bat-shit crazy! I find it's mostly the young kids in a car more likely than not bought for them from a second mortgage on mommy and daddy's house.

I have seen all manner of stupid on my 40 mile round trip commute to work. In any event, welcome again, good luck with the bike, drop some pictures when you get it, and stay tuned for the next ride! -E

12-25-2019, 12:17 PM	#1
CaliIsAlly Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2	New Member from Phoenix Greetings Y'all, I just ordered a 2019 2019 Fuel Injected RPS Hawk DLX 250 after riding my roommates moped. It reminded me of riding my ninja 250 back in the day. I needed something more of a trail use that's why I went for the dual sport. Any recommendations or thoughts on how should I proceed? Planning to take some motorcycle safety classes just to refresh the basics of riding. All advice is appreciated. Really scared of car drivers here in phoenix but hopefully ill never run out of trails Merry X'mas/ Happy Kwanzaa/ and Happy New year in advance. __________________ 2019 RPS Hawk EFI DLX 250cc
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12-25-2019, 04:47 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here! We have several Phoenix area members, and even had a group ride last month from Surprise to Wickenburg mostly off-road. __________________ "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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12-25-2019, 08:03 PM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,590	Welcome aboard and Merry Christmas. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-31-2019, 03:52 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-08-2020, 07:00 AM	#6
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Welcome, Welcome! I moved out to Phoenix about two years ago from the east coast. I have to say that I'm actually more comfortable riding out here than I was back there, and here's why: Most of the people in cars out here actually have a bike back in the garage. They're trapped in the car today for some reason or the other, but would rather be out on the bike. With that, they actually know what to look for when it comes to driving the car in a motorcycle-rich environment. On the flip side of what I just said, you guys are 100% correct, the people out here are are absolutely bat-shit crazy! I find it's mostly the young kids in a car more likely than not bought for them from a second mortgage on mommy and daddy's house. I have seen all manner of stupid on my 40 mile round trip commute to work. In any event, welcome again, good luck with the bike, drop some pictures when you get it, and stay tuned for the next ride! -E __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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02-07-2020, 11:50 AM	#5
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 469	Welcome aboard. I'm currently in Chandler and thinking about getting a bike down here. I recently became a snowbird. I agree I am not interested in riding in the traffic down here, but there are a lot of places to explore.
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