Upgrade to a CBR250RR?

[Icemaestro]

Hey, I've had my lil 83 cbx250rs for about 6 months now, and loving it. Learnt alot about bike maintenance, pulled her apart a bit and fixed heaps of stuff. Had an offer for a 92 CBR250rr that's been modified with RGV front forks/brakes, racing sprockets and chain, wider tires. for 2k. Guy put a replacement engine in about 10000k ago. Took it for a ride and it feels mint - cornering feels so tight compared to the cbx, and it's not hard on the wrists at all, which I was surprised at - didn't even have to lean on them if I didn't want to. Also, given my 5"8/9 65kg frame, the bikes even smaller than the cbx, and around the same weight. Oh. And faster :-).

Do I try sell the CBX and buy that? The CBX was originally bought for 1200 about 6 months ago, and before I got it had a new rear tire, speedo cable, battery, head gasket, Wave washers for the cam arms and starter idler gear, a new starter gear and new starter idler bearing.

Since I've owned it, I've put the k's up from about 54000 - 57000km, had a full service by honda + new throttle cable put in
R crankcase gasket replaced with master gasket march 09, similar job done on oil filter cover.
braided brake lines fitted feb 09
Newly upholstered seat - never been ridden on purchased feb 09 +
Replacement tank available but not fitted (doesn't have any surface rust)
new clutch plates + 1x throttle cable purchased from econohonda jan 09 (not fitted)
New grips fitted cycletreads may 09, plus I cleaned out all the instrument contacts, replaced the bulbs, re wired the neutral grounding light with proper crimping etc ( had been soldered and was hanging by a thread)

Given what I've done, do you reckon I should sell her and upgrade? would she'd go for more than I bought her for? She's miles better than a gn250, despite her age, and given honda's rep her engine will keep on going with regular oil and filter changes.

[p.dath]

I used to own a CBR250RR, and boy was it fun! Just for the love of life, get it!

[Icemaestro]

Yeh. I kind of want it cause I want a bike that I can ride for a while, and I wanna stick to a good 250 I think - partly cause I can beat cars off at the lights in the cbx...so who needs more? and I like the fuel economy. Biking just for fun and commuting to work in town every day. Reckon the CBX will sell?

[dblancer]

Your CBX will sell, the 250 market is pretty inflated. Dont ask too much for it or else you might being sitting on it for a while

Good to see another biker who actually cares about his bikes.

Seriously get the CBR, its a good opportunity and a good price.
Dont give up a good opportunity especially for that cheap.

however DO consider what things you gotta do to the new bike, I always think Ill leave it as is, but little tweaks and stuff just happen!

I almost bought a 86 CBR 250 when I was looking but pondered too long and missed the boat, it was pretty. I am however happy with my GPX 250 and probably would look at CBR's again when I get the full license. Honda just builds a damn good bike.

[The Pastor]

i love my MC22.

I also have tons of spares for sale

[imdying]

Why did they replace the front end? What did it hit and what damage did it do to the frame (that you can't see).

[Icemaestro]

The guy races bikes - liked the brakes, wider wheel. It's gone down a few times though - can see on the gear changer and the clutch/brake levers. I"m thinking to get george the motorcycle doctor to do a pre purchase inspection? It hasn't been ridden in a while - rego on hold and last warrent was about a year ago.

[imdying]

I would... cause there ain't nothing wrong with CBR250 forks and brakes, so I wouldn't swallow that for a reason. AFAIK they're both 110 front tyres too.

[Icemaestro]

Yeah will do. This is what was said on the listing/repeated buy him:

A great 250. Has RGV upside down forks with four pot calipers and a wider front wheel, runs 120s perfectly. Has a Moriwaki Mark II full exhaust system, 4 into 2 into 1.

[The Pastor]

the mc22 forks leave alot to be desired.

brakes are flipping awesome!

[Icemaestro]

Yeah the rgv ones are way thicker, The brakes are essentially the same except the cbr only has two pot calipers I believe.

[Icemaestro]

Your CBX will sell, the 250 market is pretty inflated. Dont ask too much for it or else you might being sitting on it for a while

What do you reckon I should ask for it? I've got it on here for 1500 http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99211 comes with some spare parts too :-) I've done a fair bita work on it since I got it too, as you can see. Think that's a too higher price to set? considering the chinese gn's go for 2k still!...

With regards to the cbr - there's the possibility of an ex-insurance job for about 795 - thats missing instruments, front indicators, front wheel arch (the fairing bit), front screen. Don't know how many k's the engine's done. Would that be something I should consider too, or go for the one I've had a ride on that I was talking about

[Icemaestro]

One more question - what do you do with insurance - can you transfer it over to the new bike? (obviously maybe paying the difference?)

[Icemaestro]

.....quite keen for peoples opinions, esp on the insurance.....

[Ragingrob]

Sort out a whole new insurance deal by getting several quotes first. Give kiwibike a call, they're brokers so will find the best deal for you outta several companies.