Why would you ever need more than a 250?

**racefactory** · 23rd January 2011, 17:54

Originally Posted by Gremlin

No... your original question was "Why would you ever need more than a 250?". Instantly that said to me... he owns a 250... its a common thing amongst those that are owning their 1st/2nd bike, nothing more than 250, and its an experience thing. If you are proud of your 250, thats fine... but when you ask a forum why would you ever need a bigger bike, you'll get the full list of reasons. Trying to then argue they are wrong, when they have more experience is guaranteed to make us laugh.

Lol I don't even have a fucking 250! Just saw that video and was reminded of the good old days.

**Gremlin** · 23rd January 2011, 17:57

Originally Posted by racefactory

Lol I don't even have a fucking 250! Just saw that video and was reminded of the good old days.

goddamn... so you don't. Have you ridden the new bike yet? It really does sound like you haven't ridden anything more than 250cc.

Oh... its a ducati. Nevermind.

**steve_t** · 23rd January 2011, 18:01

Racefactory, didn't you get rid of your Ducati and get a 636?

**RiderInBlack** · 23rd January 2011, 18:14

Don't assume that all "250cc"bikes are safer then bigger bikes. I would never recommend a CBR250RR as a "Learner's" bike, they would be safer on most 400cc bikes. Bring on the "power-to-weight" learner bike rule and out with the "250cc" BS rule.
As for "Why would you ever need more than a 250", there is no point in telling you, because you are not listening. Come back when you have grown up a little more, and then you will know.

**Gremlin** · 23rd January 2011, 18:16

Careful Doug, don't insult him... or you'll get red-repped.

I need a hug now... someone from the internet has hurt my feelings

**racefactory** · 23rd January 2011, 18:41

Originally Posted by steve_t

Racefactory, didn't you get rid of your Ducati and get a 636?

Yeah I did. Shit this place is smaller than I thought.

Guys the video is what counts, good fun can be had on a 250. It's not a chore like some people think.

**James Deuce** · 23rd January 2011, 20:57

Originally Posted by racefactory

It's not a chore like some people think.

Yes, yes it is. Especially when your choice is someone else's 20 year old rooted cast off, or brand new from China, Korea, Malaysia, or Thailand.

Looks a bit bigoted on the surface, but qualitatively, anecdotally and statistically 250s that fall into that category have far more issues than bigger bikes produced in the "home" factories.

Of the 20 or so 250s I've pre or post-purchase checked for people over the last 5 or 6 years all of them have had issues, from clogged vacuum tubes through seized brakes to failed crank bearings. All of them except for one DT225 that had been looked after.

A sorted 250 is a joy. The truth is there's probably about 3 in NZ and the owners have no idea they have the good ones.

**racefactory** · 23rd January 2011, 21:24

'tis only a part of the joy my friend. I love cleaning carbs. That's why I got a fuel injected bike because I couldn't stop doing it.

**James Deuce** · 23rd January 2011, 21:28

Originally Posted by racefactory

'tis only a part of the joy my friend. I love cleaning carbs.

For every person who enjoys cleaning carbs there are 500 who have no idea what a carb is.

**racefactory** · 23rd January 2011, 21:44

Worthy of a sig quote those words mate.

**98tls** · 23rd January 2011, 21:48

Originally Posted by James Deuce

For every person who enjoys cleaning carbs there are 500 who have no idea what a carb is.

For every person who enjoys riding a motorcycle there are 500 who have no idea what riding a motorcycle really is.

**The Pastor** · 23rd January 2011, 22:57

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Yeah they sound fast, I'll give 'em that much.

they are fast. Faster than most in the twists!

**imdying** · 24th January 2011, 08:32

Is that all? Fuck that, it's not even a 2 stroke. That anaemic piece of shite might sound fruity on an open pipe, but you try riding one for more than 1/2 an hour. Even with plugs in you still want to club yourself to death.

A sorted 250 is a joy. The truth is there's probably about 3 in NZ and the owners have no idea they have the good ones.

Riiiiiight.... damn you talk some shit.

**racefactory** · 24th January 2011, 08:33

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Real life or on a video? Calibrated speedo or bikes speedo? How was it timed?

.

Sorry missed your post earlier.

Measured with DynoTune application for Ipod. Awesome software if you are into these kind of stats, it's essentially as accurate as a GPS. Will also give you lateral and longitudinal G and 60ft and 330ft. Great fun...