Complete N00b...checking out my first bike soon.

poops4president · Post by **poops4president** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:26 am

Hey all,
Just wanted to introduce myself. and ask a quick question!

Names Rob, I'm 25 and currently going through my "quarter-life crisis".

I'm looking for a first bike and I am on a budget (1k or less). I may have found a "64*" (no clue why its posted with a *) super hawk to look at this weekend but I was wondering if i might be biting off more then I can chew.

pic looks ok. sez its clean...but that's all I know right now I still have to get intouch with them but this is all happening with in the last few hours.

here's the kicker... I (like most of my generation) have very little mechanical aptitude but I want to learn...but i also just want to be able to ride this season!

Thanks for the time!
~Poops

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:37 am

Poops,

Welcome to the forum! If the engine turns over, and all of the major parts are there, you should be able to get her going with some coaching from the forum members. The only way to learn, is to apply yourself, and get those hands dirty!

Davo

poops4president · Post by **poops4president** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:46 am

haha!
Thats all I needed was one quick reassurance (so thanks!) and phone call to the guy!

He said that it turns over but "he had a falling out with his mechanic" so he took the bike whilst it was being worked on. Said it wont run due to a bad carb boot or possibly a gasket.

also Im not the best at forum etiquette so if this is the wrong spot for this we can move it

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:49 am

Correct place for this thread. Carb boot or gasket doesn't really sound right, but you'll have to check her out. There may be a forum member that lives nearby that can go along to check it out for you.

Davo

poops4president · Post by **poops4president** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:53 am

you know how craigslist works... Im almost more worried about... fingers crossed.... not getting stabbed to death.

Snakeoil · Post by **Snakeoil** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:23 am

poops4president wrote:you know how craigslist works... Im almost more worried about... fingers crossed.... not getting stabbed to death.

Bring the Tartaglia brothers with you.... and maybe a big dog.

regards,
Rob

poops4president · Post by **poops4president** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:38 pm

blaaaa he said he doesnt have a title, tho he is going to get one....

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Complete N00b...checking out my first bike soon.

Complete N00b...checking out my first bike soon.

thanks for quick reply!