CBR400RR vs RGV250 excuse my newbie-ness

[kneescraper]

Oh ok, thats for that.

Yeah I get the bike (RGV) on Thrusday so I will be able to tell you all the difference. I am looking forward to riding it however it will be a learning experence.

Cheers

[marty]

If you are going to buy an older (5+) two stroke, make sure you have a full toolkit, spare garage space and backup transport. Little things that go wrong will take you weeks to fix in your spare time, unless you take it to a dealer and they'll charge you an arm and a leg.

Regardless of actual speed, a 250 2T feels faster than anything else, even when being passed. riding one flat tack round some twisties is mindblowing and once I've got some more coin I'm going to be getting another, was thinking RS250 but budget probably won't go that far.

yup - RS250 is the bomb. i'm actually going to auckland tomorrow, and taking the as new one at holeshot for a spin - it could well end up being my weekend fanger

[kneescraper]

The different thoughts regarding 2 stroke road bikes is really cool. Shows the impressions they have on people. It makes me want to ride/own a 2 stroke even more.

Cheers for all the help, advice etc.

Cheers.

[jade]

yup - RS250 is the bomb. i'm actually going to auckland tomorrow, and taking the as new one at holeshot for a spin - it could well end up being my weekend fanger

Wow, I saw that bike yesterday, It is absolutely fucking immaculate..
Mines a 2000 in good nick but that 03 rainbow is the shiznit.
They are however asking too much for it I reckon... 12grand ?
Id get a k6 gixxer 600 for 15...

[scracha]

Done the 2smoke twin thing. Personally I reckon they belong in lawnmowers, race-tracks or sunny Sunday racers. If you enjoy constant maintenance, balancing carbs, cleaning plugs, replacing pistons, buggering about with 2-stroke oil and large fuel bills then you'll love it. If you're gonna be commuting or doing a lot of riding then you're better off with a 4-stroke IMHO.

[Mr. Peanut]

Uses as much as a 600 + oil. Probably the most expensive, difficult and rewarding sports machine out there.

[Deano]

I have fond memories of my NSR250R - very rewarding when you are giving it full tit through the twisties.

I've come up against a few on the track with my CBR400RR (1989), and honestly the RGV's have it in straight line acceleration. But, like others have said, you have to weigh that up with the (sometimes hefty) maintenance of the 2 stroke.

Personally, I would love a late model 250 2 stroke sitting in the garage.

[jade]

to the above post ^... pics to come very soon - its virtually the same as the pic in my profile, but new paint job, new stickers and carbon fibre

[crash harry]

Ive heard they do drop powervalves but Im not 100% sure.

Yeah they do. It's a common fault and there's a fix for it (bigger retaining pins) but they don't call them Random Grenade Vehicles for nothing.

Great bike if you get a full power one (65bhp as opposed to 45bhp for the restricted jap-spec one) but I'd budget for a full engine rebuild as soon as you buy it so you know it's good. Doesn't cost too much to rebuild a stroker, it's just rings and bearings, check out the crank, and check out the power valves...

[kneescraper]

Cheers for the replys guys. Crash Harry, any advice on who is a good person to use to rebuild the bike. I can get the engine out and send it any where or even send the bike if that means the job is going to be done right.

Well today was my first ride, two words SORE BUTT!!! Other than that I love it, great little bike with good power. Even riding through town isnt bad either but mind you there are only 2 or so stop and go's.

Thanks for all the advice..