I been debating this as well but I don't see that many beginning bikes as before but also love this bike gives you the best of both worlds off-road and on road performance
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
exactly it really opened me of to basically any kind of riding I want to do BESIDES going fast and leaning hard, which is exactly what I wanted out of a first bike.. the fact I also wanted to learn how to work on bikes made it the perfect first bike for me
@MrOsma10
Жыл бұрын
@@BodieMoto yeah is great bike all around I'm really trying to get this bike or the KPR 200
@HandyL
2 жыл бұрын
If you are willing to put in the work and shop around you can absolutely get a bike for under $2000 or even under $1000. I bought my '82 Yamaha XJ750 for $600 here in Rhode Island. I did get lucky and the seller had just relisted it on Craigslist and dropped the price from $1200. About one month of fixing and replacing some parts with the biggest job being cleaning the carbs and not even $100 for all the parts and it was good to go. It's doable but will require work, research and shopping around for a bike that is cheap and not in too bad of shape. Most people don't want to deal with older bikes and cleaning carburetors. it's not that bad of a job, I did it for the first time this summer. I have never worked on motorcycles before but I have worked on cars and bicycles for years so it would definitely be much harder without this knowledge but not impossible. Oddly enough, I think building and fixing bicycles translates more to motorcycles than working on cars.
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
man I gotta find some of those deals! I saw there was an old 03 honda cbr 954rr for 3k at the shop where I got my shinkos put on, I almost considered taking a small loan to buy that but its probably a bit much for me lol I dont mind working on a bike but I'd prefer something a little newer as my second bike so I can be ultra confident in it. I'm not sure I'm a good enough wrencher to bring a bike back from the dead quite yet
@HandyL
Жыл бұрын
@@BodieMoto Yeah, making sure the bike is road safe is important but I have to be honest, I feel like my new TBR7 takes more tweaking and upkeep versus my 1982 Yamaha. It's mostly the chain slack on the TBR7 and the shotty mechanism that adjusts the position of the rear wheel. I have to tweak the chain slack every three rides or so. Also not sure if it is the same issue but my rear wheel was sliding and skipping around on me around turns. I adjusted the preload/sag on my rear shock raising the spring about 3/4" and the wheel sliding went away.
@kd4578
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos man, picked up a 2022 Hawk with 200 miles for a $1,000 last month. Thankfully it came with your sprocket set and speedometer already on it as well cuz your bike is clean!
@charlesrich4972
Жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. You keep it real. Your motorcycle skills have improved quite a bit. I just got back into dual sport riding after a 20 year break. I won't embarrass myself with what I overpayed for my 10 year old Japanese bike. Peace, and thanks for the entertainment
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that! Still have alottt to learn but I love it
@phil4986
Жыл бұрын
Fun video. The perfect starter bike. I had a TS250 2 stroke Suzuki fourty years ago that I loved to putter around on. I took that thing on the interstate too. Took it on some trails too. Just a very light , very fun bike to ride. Enjoy that Chinese 250 and learn learn learn. All those skills go to anything else you buy.
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
I need to get this bike on some light trails soon, not much around me that I know of unfortunately
@phil4986
Жыл бұрын
@@BodieMoto you would be surprised where the trails are but just be careful you don't drive right into someones back yard...lol..that never goes well. Also, watch out driving through deep puddles and being careful and dropping the bike on it's side in the puddle. I did that with my old Suzuki and filled the cylinder with water and pretty much trashed the engine after that. Still drove the hell out of it but the piston rings were fluttering like hell. Still, fun fun times. Like your videos just cruising around on your 250 and talking. Reminds me of the fun times. Ride the wheels off that bike as long as you can.
@dirty-moto
Жыл бұрын
I own the TT250 and Templar X 250. The Templar is in the same price range but it's more bike for the money. It's a little more intimidating in size so maybe not great for a beginner unless you're on the taller side.
@eraserone1
Жыл бұрын
man i been thinking of going out of state for a bike for the content and experience as well! i feel it would be fkn awesome!!
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
right!! I feel like I need to ride all the best roads I can find
@northeastdigger791
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I got a hawk 250 wippin around ri to 👍by safe bro love my hawk ..same I don't see any deals here man
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the market is wild around here it's all Harleys and overpriced sports bikes from 2002 😅
@elijahthompson8537
2 жыл бұрын
Bought a 2020 hawk 250 for 1150$ almost 2 weeks ago had 350 miles
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
thats a steal!!
@phokingmenace8897
Жыл бұрын
I've been definitely contemplating on getting the DLX EFI but fully built I don't really wanna put it together.
@BodieMoto
Жыл бұрын
there might be a dealer who has them around you, the place that put my hawk 250 tires on had a brand new hawk sitting in lobby when I walked it haha so they are out there
@michaelhandy1439
Жыл бұрын
It’s not that hard to assemble these Chinese dirt bikes. I assembled my TBR7 in a few hours taking my time. Nothing complicated about it.
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