L-Plate Rider
Hey everyone,
So I was umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether to get an fxr and which pretty colour to pick late last year when I saw a cbr250rr, wentthen
then bought it. Now I'm wondering if it was the right choice. The thing's damn heavy... I'm curious as to what more experienced bikers think - will the weight get easier to handle the more I ride it, or shall I sell and look to buy a littler one?
Bitch from Hell
The fxr is light and a wonderful machine. I found it hard going in the winds here in wellington, and that was my issue with it .. .starting up the Gorge at 90 and at the top going less than 70 ... not too safe. It really depends on what you are going to use it for ... and how much/often etc. You get used to any bike .. and you may just need to give yourself a little time to get used to the cbr .. it will offer you more challenges than the FXR will that is for sure.
Blowin up bikes since ages ago
Where do you live chicky? Do you have anyone nearby that can come over and help you out and give you some advice with a few things? I reckon you'll probably be very happy that you got the CBR once the Welly wind picks up. I used to literally get blown of the road on my lil 150!
Once you get riding it and getting some confidence and experience then you'll be fine!
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The CBRs are not heavy - you'll get used to it.
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Hey, you get used to moving a slightly heavier bike around eh... its just a comfort thing eh. Yeah, give a welly region as theres a few chicks (or guys) around teh Capital that would give you a hand if thats more what you want.
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CBR is fine to learn on - its not heavy - really.
AFter a wee while you will find it light - then jump on a bigger bike and try and stand that up!
CBR is a lovely little bike - it wont bite if you treat her nice.
Just always respect it, take it easy and stay safe.
Goodluck!
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Highway Biker
The cbr is light enuf, you wouldnt want anything lighter in the welly winds anyway, and if memory serves (i could be wrong) its lighter than the zxr and most other 250 4strokes?
How long have you had it? after a while you'll get used to the weight.
Fair weather rider
dont do anything rash.
the fxr is a lovely learner bike but i know as a learner myself the cbr is great u will get used to it just a some1 upgrading from a 250 to a 600cc has to.
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Go the lil cbr....... I envy how you feel i cant wait to get something heavier and bigger. well if you like getting naked you could always get your self a horney hornet?Originally Posted by Kiwi.in.transit
Hey everyone,
So I was umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether to get an fxr and which pretty colour to pick late last year when I saw a cbr250rr, went150kg dry weight. cant member what the cbr is, but i throw mine around quite easily and it still a bigish bike.
Forum whore
I know when we first got my bike I was scared shitless because of it's weight and my slight build but now I'm getting used to it. I don't know what a cbr weighs but I think if you just practice your riding and go out on her heaps then you'll adjust to it fairly quickly.
JMHO
M
mini meeeeeee
I agree, hang in there, just take it nice and easy and see if it gets easier over time. Most of us worry about the weight of our bikes (maybe this is a generalisation, but perhaps women tend to worry about this a little more than guys as we often don't have brute force to assist us usually). Mine weighs 214kg dry and have dropped it once. Quickly looked up how to lift a heavy bike from the ground, but haven't needed to put the technique into practice yet! Confidence will come and it would be such a shame to part prematurely with a bike that you love!dont do anything rash.
the fxr is a lovely learner bike but i know as a learner myself the cbr is great u will get used to it just a some1 upgrading from a 250 to a 600cc has to.
if the
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Tsar Bomba
Unless you upgrade to an 07-08 CBR600RR that is... It's dry weight is *LESS* than the CBR250's. Shocked me when I found out the 600 dry weight is 155kg vs 158kg for the 250dont do anything rash.
the fxr is a lovely learner bike but i know as a learner myself the cbr is great u will get used to it just a some1 upgrading from a 250 to a 600cc has to.
if the
Forum whore
A huge difference!Unless you upgrade to an 07-08 CBR600RR that is... It's dry weight is *LESS* than the CBR250's. Shocked me when I found out the 600 dry weight is 155kg vs 158kg for the 250
Sorry, couldn't help myself!!
M
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your going to love that extra weight when that welly wind hits and youre getting blown from one lane to another, i thought my hyobag wasnt heavy enough!!
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HTFUHey everyone,
So I was umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether to get an fxr and which pretty colour to pick late last year when I saw a cbr250rr, went
its a great bike, you will have fun
Get riding!
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