Virgin's dilemma - when to upgrade? (007XX)

**007XX** · 24th May 2007, 15:13

G'day...Never been on forums before, so a bit of a virgin really. I had to spend about an hour going through the (very helpful) FAQs to know half of what I'm supposed to be doing. All that fun apart, I ride a Honda VTR 250, with an after market twin carbon pipes system fitted, so she sounds more like a 600 Ducati. Am just in love with that VTwin Purrrr... You will often find me hanging around bike shops, with my nose squiched against the window, dreaming of a day when I can afford an Extra Raptor or the racing SV1000. Also, I'd have to be dying to miss a Cold Kiwi and just went to the Cold Duck on my own steam for the first time this year! NOW, what I'd like to know from you wisened, knowledgeable riders out there is: when is it right to upgrade to a bigger bike??? I so confused....

**Drum** · 24th May 2007, 15:26

You will know when you have reached the limits of what you can learn on your 250cc.

How long have you been riding for, or rather how many miles have you got under your belt?

**Pumba** · 24th May 2007, 15:27

Welcome

The right time to by a new bike is when the bank account can handle it.

Anway it a personal decision as to if you think you can handle the step up to that next level of preformance, personally I think going from 250 stright to the 1000 is a huge step and can get alot of people in trouble, especially if the have no self control, maybe a 650 would be a better steping stone.

**sels1** · 24th May 2007, 15:33

Having a full licence and having enough $ are two of the biggest factors usually. If you have those in order start taking a few test rides on bikes you might like. Try diffierent shapes and sizes....until you find one that fits you best. Keep an open mind on style and cc size.

Welcome aboard the site btw

**007XX** · 24th May 2007, 15:43

How long have you been riding for, or rather how many miles have you got under your belt?[/QUOTE]

I've had my VTR for 6 months and have done about 6000kms on it. I don't get to ride as often as I'd like unfortunately. Hence I grab any chance I get to do long rides such as the Cold Kiwi.

**avgas** · 24th May 2007, 15:47

Originally Posted by 007XX

How long have you been riding for, or rather how many miles have you got under your belt?

I've had my VTR for 6 months and have done about 6000kms on it. I don't get to ride as often as I'd like unfortunately. Hence I grab any chance I get to do long rides such as the Cold Kiwi.[/QUOTE]
For the VTR - i would upgrade after about 40,000. It would do me fine until then. Or 3 years which ever came first.

**007XX** · 24th May 2007, 15:54

WOW! I guess I'm definitely gonna have to go to more rides. I guess it makes sense though cos at the moment, I feel really confident (but not cocky) after a long ride. But if I don't ride for a couple of days, then that confidence seems to have greatly reduced when I get back in the saddle. Got to learn to crawl before you can walk I guess... What do you guys think of Track Days for learners?

**Pumba** · 24th May 2007, 17:09

Originally Posted by 007XX

What do you guys think of Track Days for learners?

Get out there and do it great fun and you will learn a heap.

Personaly I think you are getting a bit aheadof yourself when it comes to upgrading, as I previously said you will know when you are ready, but I think it should be when you are out riding the ability of the bike, being a 250 this should be a good guide.

**007XX** · 24th May 2007, 17:16

That's fair enough! I guess the only reason I'm asking is I don't feel like upgrading but a lot of my (male) friends are bikers, most for many years, and they have all been asking me what i would get next.
As far as I'm concerned, I've only started to scratch the surface of what my litlle ride can do, so am quite happy with her really.
It's just interesting to see what other people think of it.

**oldrider** · 24th May 2007, 17:17

Originally Posted by 007XX

when is it right to upgrade to a bigger bike??? I so confused....

Sweetheart that question will be with you for the rest of your life, I been askin that since 1954 and I still don't know the answer!!! I so confused too....

John.

**007XX** · 24th May 2007, 17:23

damn! and there was I, counting on the ol'timer's wisdom to resolve my conendrum... I guess I'll have to try a few : sounds like my life story on men really

**Ocean1** · 24th May 2007, 20:02

Originally Posted by 007XX

damn! and there was I, counting on the ol'timer's wisdom to resolve my conendrum... I guess I'll have to try a few : sounds like my life story on men really

Obviously need a few more miles in the saddle before upgrading men too, give us a call when you're ready.

Old timers... Cheeky baggage.

**007XX** · 25th May 2007, 09:00

[QUOTE=Ocean1;1068299]Obviously need a few more miles in the saddle before upgrading men too, give us a call when you're ready.

:slap: Doh! that came out wrong... The man situation is now perfectly fine, but thanks for your sacrificial offer O1!
Has anybody got a large implement I can use to remove my foot from my mouth?