Newb needs some help...
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Newb needs some help...
Hey everyone, my first time being here and I am looking at owning a first bike as well! Exciting stuff, anyways...
I am 19, have had SOME (And I say some with audacity) experience with low displacement sport bikes (125 CBR and the 250 CBR Hurricane) Being from North America I don't have many options for a 250 starter bike and anything over 500 is out of the question for reasons of affordability (Still a college student.)
To start off, I had ridden dirtbikes and low displacement street bikes for a few years previously, so I have a little bit of experience but I know for a fact I wouldn't be ready for the throttle response on a 600 + CC bike. Last summer me and my buddy took his 88' 250 CBR Hurricane to Toronto (Nuak's JDM's) to get a new fairing for the bike and I noticed he had several models that were on sale. Now, he is the only one in our region, or for that fact that I know of to sell the CBR 250, from what I understand its not available in North America.
I was very impressed with my friends bike, which he unfortunately had to sell, but it had some issues with it. It had a gas leak early when he bought it, the rear shock was shot amongst other things. Nuak's JDM do not give you the History of the bike, record or anything. It's basically an "As is" deal.
So, I have been looking at either the 250 CBR Hurricane or the 250 Ninja. I really liked the Hurricane cause it had a decent amount of weight to it, and could still haul without feeling like a plastic toy (The old EX's are really light).
With respects to that my first question would be, should I be dealing with this guy from Nuak's JDM's (Keep in mind he knew NOTHING about the bike, and he had several on floor. He didn't even know the CC's looking at the side of the bike next to the other ones) and chance saving 500 to 1 grand from a Ninja. Or should I just get a Ninja and be safe knowing parts are readily available?
If possible, can anyone tell me more about the CBR250 as well; I am trying to research as much as possible. Thanks in advance!
I am 19, have had SOME (And I say some with audacity) experience with low displacement sport bikes (125 CBR and the 250 CBR Hurricane) Being from North America I don't have many options for a 250 starter bike and anything over 500 is out of the question for reasons of affordability (Still a college student.)
To start off, I had ridden dirtbikes and low displacement street bikes for a few years previously, so I have a little bit of experience but I know for a fact I wouldn't be ready for the throttle response on a 600 + CC bike. Last summer me and my buddy took his 88' 250 CBR Hurricane to Toronto (Nuak's JDM's) to get a new fairing for the bike and I noticed he had several models that were on sale. Now, he is the only one in our region, or for that fact that I know of to sell the CBR 250, from what I understand its not available in North America.
I was very impressed with my friends bike, which he unfortunately had to sell, but it had some issues with it. It had a gas leak early when he bought it, the rear shock was shot amongst other things. Nuak's JDM do not give you the History of the bike, record or anything. It's basically an "As is" deal.
So, I have been looking at either the 250 CBR Hurricane or the 250 Ninja. I really liked the Hurricane cause it had a decent amount of weight to it, and could still haul without feeling like a plastic toy (The old EX's are really light).
With respects to that my first question would be, should I be dealing with this guy from Nuak's JDM's (Keep in mind he knew NOTHING about the bike, and he had several on floor. He didn't even know the CC's looking at the side of the bike next to the other ones) and chance saving 500 to 1 grand from a Ninja. Or should I just get a Ninja and be safe knowing parts are readily available?
If possible, can anyone tell me more about the CBR250 as well; I am trying to research as much as possible. Thanks in advance!
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Hiyu and welcome to the CBRF mate
This is a question that has been debated here quite a few times and really boils down to just you choosing which one you like the best ...
I personally love the 250CBR's and think they are a great ride ..
We have a couple around here close to my home and I see them around allot.
We passed one on the Freeway here while going for a ride just a few days ago and even my misses said to me later how neat it looked (she actually said cute)
anyway mate , I shot you a PM ..
BTW : Need any help? ...
My fast find list of links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum :-)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginers to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
A more radical view of Forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJJpQzRkVE
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr/Honda_CBR1000F_Service_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
This is a question that has been debated here quite a few times and really boils down to just you choosing which one you like the best ...
I personally love the 250CBR's and think they are a great ride ..
We have a couple around here close to my home and I see them around allot.
We passed one on the Freeway here while going for a ride just a few days ago and even my misses said to me later how neat it looked (she actually said cute)
anyway mate , I shot you a PM ..
BTW : Need any help? ...
My fast find list of links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum :-)
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginers to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
A more radical view of Forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJJpQzRkVE
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr/Honda_CBR1000F_Service_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
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