ErikW Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 This week I got my first street bike in about 12 years, when I stupidly got rid of my CBR600F2. At first I would barely lean it over (looking for a dirt berm to rail against) but I'm getting better. In fact, I leaned it over on to my foot. It's really weird being back on a road bike. All of a sudden, guys are giving me the "mode of transportation envy" look again. The cops are keeping an eye on me, no doubt thinking up ways to cite me. The Harley riders try to show me how much better their bikes are by making a lot of noise. Another Kawasaki rider pulled up next to me at a light and accelerated away hard, trying to show me how much better his bike was. It just feels good to be on a bike instead of in a cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 What did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 (edited) I bet it's one of these Edited March 25, 2007 by Matt Cheely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 2003 EX250: 28 hp, 70 mpg, 14,000 redline, top speed 100-105 The worst part about it is its color, yellow. No wait, the worst part about it is its skinny, non-adjustable forks, with damper rods, not cartridges, and springs made for 90-pound girls. No wait, the worst part about it is its non-adjustable shock, made for 90-pound girls. No wait, the worst part about it is its skinny, 16" wheels, which limits tire selection greatly. It's just damned fun with only 28 horsepower at a 13,000 rpm power peak. Hold it wide open and slam through the gears and you might not even be at citing speed, let alone arresting speed. I don't imagine I'm in any danger of Exhibition of Speed wheelies or powerslides. Er, but I'll have to watch out for the stoppies. I'm actually planning to do some track days on it. Somebody needs to put those R1s and 999s in their place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Ninja 250 is a cool scooter. Really like the part about 70 mpg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 28 HP??? I think the twins big wheel puts out close to 30 depending on what they ate for lunch. Does it have a flower covered basket on the front too? When we were kids we used to clip baseball cards to the spokes for some sound might help you at the stop lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahauptman Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I'll race ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 There's nothing wrong with yellow. Here's my fully dressed Honda Magna. Many can't believe that it's a 750 when they watch this super senior disappear from sight. But with 4 cylinders, 4 carbs. and 4 exhaust pipes it puts out 80 honest hp. (more than double what many twins generate) The only Harley that can beat it is the V-Rod... but I only get 45 - 55 mpg on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Make sure your drivers licence has the organ donor part filled out correctly. A nice young non smoker like you should help a lot of us old worn out people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Make sure your drivers licence has the organ donor part filled out correctly. A nice young non smoker like you should help a lot of us old worn out people. ouch!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfly Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 DIBS ON THE LIVER LOL Make sure your drivers licence has the organ donor part filled out correctly. A nice young non smoker like you should help a lot of us old worn out people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Make sure your drivers licence has the organ donor part filled out correctly Merlin, the best organ harvesting to be had is in states without helmet laws ;-) Erik, ride it like it's got a light switch instead of a throttle and don't ever let the revs drop in the twisties ;-) A 250 can womp a lot of folks on bigger bikes if you ride it right to the edge of it's envelope and then a tad more ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 A yellow 250? Do you ride it side saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'll race ya OK, bring cash. That is, if that whale hasn't returned to the ocean after beaching itself. 28 HP??? ... Does it have a flower covered basket on the front too? Actually it might be closer to 26 at the rear wheel, especially at this altitude. A flower covered basket on the front would be cool, but block the headlight and increase drag, slowing the bike down to Harley speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yeah but with a Harley you don't have to go fast to turn heads. However my Harley has about 4 times the horses yours does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 However my Harley has about 4 times the horses yours doesAnd I'll bet it drags all of it's hooves in the corners too ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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