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Snowhawkaddict said:

So what model Snow Hawk's are out there?

503Fan?
600?
800?

What are there differences?
How much are they going for?
What are there pros and cons?

I would love to get a hawk or sled, but school is putting a hamper on my funds, but I would like to learn more about the hawks and see if in a few years a Hawk would be a possible buy.

Thanks,
     -mt-

The going rate is what guys will pay, usually a lot more for the bigger the motor, this being the main difference between all three models 5/6/8.

He might think he wants the 800, but only has the money for a 503.
If you look at it the way you probably purchased your 250F, then he gets the one he NEEDs. Hawks range new and used from $3,500-$20,000 across the continent. There are some 60-120cc kids models scattered out there.

At least in the motorcycle industry the manufacturers offer a wide range of models for age, skill, terrain, and competition, prices to match.

The snowmobile OEM's have decided 500/600/800/1000cc's are all the public needs, starting at 9k and shooting past the average Joe's annual sallary.

No longer do they offer the little 80/125/250/300/440cc kid and entry machines.

It's not all their doing, parents spending their dollars on larger more powerfull machines because their kid "can" ride dads sled, but probably should'nt.

Just like the quad factor, you know the eleven year old ripping down the dunes on his built Banshee, let see him handle your 250F with a paddle! wink

Snowhawkaddict said:

Wow that was well thought out. I feel the exact same way a 600 can go many places that an 800 or 1000 can, it just gets there a little slower. So for never riding a snow hawk which would you recomend, I have ridden dirt bikes my entire life, but have minimal ammounts of seat time on sleds. I would love to have an 800 but is it really neccesary? I like the idea of a 60 because of the newer technology in the engine and in my opinion a better overall motor for all around riding.

where else can I look for more information on hawks, accessories, hawks for sale, etc?

oh and yes you are correct about my purchase of my 250f i could ride my dads 450 but i did not need a 450 nor did I have the skill level to ride a 450 but after riding my 250f for 4 years i am ready to move up, but i would not be where I am at today experience wise without the 250

Thanks Again,

-mt-

Same place I saw your 2005 Yamaha YZ250F, and Honda CT70.

07thommi said:

You answered your own Q.. The 503 is a great machine with a ton of potential..All the power you need for most riding, but If you do some Glacier trips with the Big boys.. it is a bit underpowered.. For us bigger guys anyways..
If you find down the road you need more HP.. it is very easy to install a larger motor in the Hawk..

Yes this guy now owns an 800 but he looked soo fluid on his first machine.

http://www.youtube.c...u/3/XDs_D-dyfcY

A younger or more aggressive rider will want more, but I've seen others be happy to take the step down, or make the 500 the one and only machine for them.

You guys have a lot of great information and advice!

So another question,
a lot of the guys that I would potentially ride with have 800 and 1000 sleds with 153 and 162 tracks, I was wondering if the 600 or 800 hawk could hold its own against the big bad sleds? The guys with the 1000's and 162 tracks just like to hill climb but I like to more than that when I ride sleds (which has been very little) so I am more interested in if a Hawk could climb and boondock as well as an 800 153 sled?

Thanks Again guys

     -mt-

The misconseptions and flat out lies are the motivation for some of us to get up on these soap boxes and tell the world. Watch some of the seventy Youtube Snow Hawk vids, read the responses, it's amazing what someone who has never done, has to say. Same goes for Snoxcycle, 2Moto, or AD Boivin Explorer, some kid with dads hand me down RMK spits on it or another viewers COOL! responce. The motorcycle community would shut down some 16yr old kid quick if he claimed he was a badars on his dads old KX500 in the woods. He might be, but someone would show him up or that he did'nt have to work soo hard if it was on a 200XCW.

Too bad all the people that have viewed did'nt have to make a responce, the booo's would be lost in the woohoo's, some have been viewed hundreds of thousands. If you notice it does not register again if you replay, how many times does a guy show his pals?

A Snow Hawk or snow bike will go anywhere a sled can, only it has several different options as the snowmobile uses the same line over and over again.

The newest offerings from the big manufacturers are getting pretty darn manuverable. Throw that tech at a single ski and it would only be better, from the same standpoint say as a TRX/Quadracer to a CRF/RMZ.

  Can a Youtube vid wear out?

spam much?  lol

If it's ideas and passion I'm selling, guilty as charged!

Should'nt you be on you bazillionth post here by now Mole?

You have got to get your butt to Hawk Fest in Feb, bring your Polaris 9Hunnert, after that this will become the Max thread.

Then all will BE HAPPY!

i thought i would check out this thumper talk!    
i heard peeps were talkin 1 ski over here.

i live in Ontairo Canada.   if anyone wants to try a hawk out this winter,  all let them throw a leg over mine.   you just have to make sure to give it back.

vi va la snowhawk!!!!!!

i see i'm not the only one to jump the fence,let's preech the good word to the non beleivers.lol:worthy:

This kids influence could cause Yamaha to consider an investment in our future! He used to ride my new Yamaha YZ450F 2moto. His father wanted to step up his ride to a used Hawk and push dad on his Ski-Doo, remember his name.

All we need is one OEM to catch on, the rest would have to follow, Yamaha does have plans for a one ski machine called the Stradaline, just only on paper.

Those of you Hawk Fest attendees with kids both ought to write him so he makes time also.

Fly Racing's Alldredge Wins 85cc Invitational

Fly Racing is super excited to congratulate Fly Family member Chris Alldredge on his breakthrough performance at this year's U.S. Open 85cc Invitational. Chris combined a 2nd place on Friday with a strong win on Saturday night to climb to the top step of the podium at this year's event.

Chris wore Fly Racing's all new 2010 Evolution pant, jersey, and glove combo on his way to victory. Way to go, Chris! Everyone at Fly Racing is very proud of you.

Look for even more break out performances from #588 Chris Alldredge in 2010, as the Powell Butte, Oregon native tackles the amateur national MX circuit.

120 hp . Undistructable clutch = King of the Single Skis

Basically the tried and true proven snowmobile with one ski and motorcycle like suspension.

Here's a prime example.

http://maine.craigsl...1500638969.html
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A new owners first ride in BC.

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Wait till he comes back with his review.

One time I rode a motorcycle.  They're dangerous.  It fell over and made my leg hurt.  

You'll get it down, leave the kickstand down or keep both feet planted till your off and rolling, have someone catch you when you stop.

I allways tell the new Hawk riders to plan their stops, it's hard for them at first if their used to being babied by two skis.