wheels? hmm cant recall the brand..................bought them on ebay............ rears are 12x8 and fronts where 12x7.......................stock wheel in the front is 12x5.....................because of the new wider front wheel that i bought on ebay (12x7)................i put 12x10 x25 tires on the front, which are carlisle 489's to match the stock carlisle already in the back. i believe it was about $230.00 for the set of 4 wheels on ebay.....................

 

it is a shame that certain hawkeye's were defective and had recalls...........<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Rowe

i bought a 06 hawkeye. it was in the shop four times between carb issues & recall. worst bike i ever owned, however i did like the size it was great for putting through the woods w/out trails could squeeze through just about anything. be careful w/ your rims they bend pretty easy & unlike some say i didnt beat it. i rode it but definitely didnt abuse it. put 300 miles on it in 7 months and traded it for a stealth 500. i love this bike wish i would have bought it in the beginning</end quote></div>

 

heres the link..........................clicky here <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: stendori

what do you have for wheels and tires on that?</end quote></div>

 

to tell you the truth......................i have not 1 minute on the sportsman............. my daughter has put all 80 miles on it herself.<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Mongrol

Please give us your opinion after you get some hours on it. I'm considering one also.</end quote></div>

 

Glad to hear that, keep us posted.

 

Sounds like it was the Wrong Bike for the Wrong Guy. Oh well, live and learn.

 

I looked at your pics.........is that a typo on the front sire size you mentioned?

 

I looked at your pics.........is that a typo on the front sire size you mentioned?
no it is not a typo......................thats whats on there now.......................


continues be be all clear in the western front. no issues. nada. nothing.

aprroximately 120 miles on it now......................

 

thats good to hear. im sure next spring my wife will put it thru its paces and the deep mud for sure.

 

ah........i saw the pics........you have one too for the wife........how cool...............<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: stendori

thats good to hear. im sure next spring my wife will put it thru its paces and the deep mud for sure.</end quote></div>