A Marine and a CBR250. This should be good.
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A Marine and a CBR250. This should be good.
Hello all!
I am picking up a 2012 CBR250R next weekend as a replacement for my late 2006 Virago 250. Unfortunately, that bike met its demise as a young Marine decided it would make a good decoration for the front of his truck- with me attached. That was painful! I have to wait until next week because I cannot ride (left foot was the impact point) quite yet.
Well, it worked out as I have been wanting to add a sportbike to my collection, and this bike will serve dual purpose as a commuter and as my entry into the sportbike world. I currently have a HD Sportster 1200R, Yamaha XS650, and Honda CB750F in the stable. The Virago was for training new riders and commuting on the cheap since I commute 60 miles a day rain or shine. Now, the CBR will assume that role.
I am considered an accomplished rider despite only having ridden for 4 years. I have 75,000 logged miles on various bikes in about any weather condition (yep, snow never stopped my XS). I have completed BRC, ERC, MSRC (sportbike safety completed on my Sporty), AMOS, and volunteer or participate in almost every ARTD (Advanced Rider Track Day) offered in the area.
I have laid down three times including this one. First two on the XS involving wildlife and the last on my Virago with a truck that decided to try an beat traffic through a stop sign. The second time my oldest daughter was on the back and it woke me up to the REAL risk we accept as riders. Since then is when I began taking every course I could to be a better rider and promote it.
My goal with the CBR is mileage and safety (fun is already assured). As evidenced by the fact that I got nailed too, here in Camp Lejeune the traffic can be as crazy as areas 10 times as crowded, so a quick to flip, good stopping bike is ideal for survival. My accident was highlighted up to some very high levels on the command because I am such a high profile rider, and I am under allot of scrutiny -despite it not being my fault nor avoidable once the driver hit the gas- for picking up any kind of sport bike after it.
In any case, I look forward to learning about this bike and seeing what it can do! Sorry for the long intro too. At least, I will see of I can go 300 miles on a tank (personal goal)!
I am picking up a 2012 CBR250R next weekend as a replacement for my late 2006 Virago 250. Unfortunately, that bike met its demise as a young Marine decided it would make a good decoration for the front of his truck- with me attached. That was painful! I have to wait until next week because I cannot ride (left foot was the impact point) quite yet.
Well, it worked out as I have been wanting to add a sportbike to my collection, and this bike will serve dual purpose as a commuter and as my entry into the sportbike world. I currently have a HD Sportster 1200R, Yamaha XS650, and Honda CB750F in the stable. The Virago was for training new riders and commuting on the cheap since I commute 60 miles a day rain or shine. Now, the CBR will assume that role.
I am considered an accomplished rider despite only having ridden for 4 years. I have 75,000 logged miles on various bikes in about any weather condition (yep, snow never stopped my XS). I have completed BRC, ERC, MSRC (sportbike safety completed on my Sporty), AMOS, and volunteer or participate in almost every ARTD (Advanced Rider Track Day) offered in the area.
I have laid down three times including this one. First two on the XS involving wildlife and the last on my Virago with a truck that decided to try an beat traffic through a stop sign. The second time my oldest daughter was on the back and it woke me up to the REAL risk we accept as riders. Since then is when I began taking every course I could to be a better rider and promote it.
My goal with the CBR is mileage and safety (fun is already assured). As evidenced by the fact that I got nailed too, here in Camp Lejeune the traffic can be as crazy as areas 10 times as crowded, so a quick to flip, good stopping bike is ideal for survival. My accident was highlighted up to some very high levels on the command because I am such a high profile rider, and I am under allot of scrutiny -despite it not being my fault nor avoidable once the driver hit the gas- for picking up any kind of sport bike after it.
In any case, I look forward to learning about this bike and seeing what it can do! Sorry for the long intro too. At least, I will see of I can go 300 miles on a tank (personal goal)!
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Welcome to the forum.
I doubt you'll get 300 miles on a tank but we'll see.
Also I think the 250 will get "old" really fast doing those kind of daily miles.
Enjoy what we have to offer, there are many of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children here.
I doubt you'll get 300 miles on a tank but we'll see.
Also I think the 250 will get "old" really fast doing those kind of daily miles.
Enjoy what we have to offer, there are many of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children here.
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If by "old" you mean beat up, yeah I know. However, I never buy with the intent of reselling. I do my own maintenance and keep them up pretty good.
I look forward to learning allot here. This is my first of the following: Sportbike, thumper engine, liquid cooled, and mono-shock rear. I will need allot of advice. Besides the 1200R might get lowered for the wife if I like this bike allot and a bigger (600/1000) might join it next year or so. Either that or I buy the wifey another Sporty.
Glad to know there are few Marines around. Kinda surprised to site is still intact though! LOL
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welcome to CBRF
first, thank you for your service. it's much appreciated. 75k miles is quite a few to have logged. sorry to hear about the virago. i had an xs650 - but it was a basket case that never really took shape - i want another one some day to bobber/cafe it.
enjoy the forum
first, thank you for your service. it's much appreciated. 75k miles is quite a few to have logged. sorry to hear about the virago. i had an xs650 - but it was a basket case that never really took shape - i want another one some day to bobber/cafe it.
enjoy the forum
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Ide have to agree with Shadow... Go with a 600 instead of a 250... You have a 1200 in your collection so you know the difference... A 250 is going to get old in under 6 months... My first Sport is my 600 F4i and I couldn't imagine being on anything smaller
Ide have to agree with Shadow... Go with a 600 instead of a 250... You have a 1200 in your collection so you know the difference... A 250 is going to get old in under 6 months... My first Sport is my 600 F4i and I couldn't imagine being on anything smaller
