Found it!! My Potential First Bike, now I need some info?
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Found it!! My Potential First Bike, now I need some info?
It's the ultimate 1984 Honda Rebel CM250!!
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I am planning to get my first bike and I have seen a few of these available, I just want to get a little more info on these bike. What's the general maintenance are required on them? This is a belt-driven bike, so how often does it reqire to change the belt? How does a belt driven bike compare to a chain driven bike? More maintanence required?
How does this compare to the Ninja 250?
Any info would be apprepiated!! Thanks.
Don't laugh
I am planning to get my first bike and I have seen a few of these available, I just want to get a little more info on these bike. What's the general maintenance are required on them? This is a belt-driven bike, so how often does it reqire to change the belt? How does a belt driven bike compare to a chain driven bike? More maintanence required?
How does this compare to the Ninja 250?
Any info would be apprepiated!! Thanks.
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Belts normally require less maint. than chains becuase they dont need to be lubed every 500 miles. as far as the other maintenence, im not sure. with an old bike i am sure you will get plenty of chances to work on it thats for sure
the main diff between this and a ninja 250 is going to be sportbike styling vs. standard styling. the ninja is fully faired, so if you drop it the plastics will get scratched up pretty good.
i say you are on the right track with the CM250, sounds like a perfect first bike.
the main diff between this and a ninja 250 is going to be sportbike styling vs. standard styling. the ninja is fully faired, so if you drop it the plastics will get scratched up pretty good.
i say you are on the right track with the CM250, sounds like a perfect first bike.
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Re: Found it!! My Potential First Bike, now I need some info? (Nuts)
Sounds like a good bike to learn on.
Keep in mind that if you want to be a GOOD aggressive rider, the rebel isnt going to be a good bike to practice on those curvy roads(IMO). Dont get me wrong Im not bashing the rebel im just want you to know you shouldnt move from that to a liter bike. Some people may feel diffrent but it is your life you are trying to protect by learning.
By getting the basics down on a small liter bike, you will be wiping up alot of people on larger liter bikes on those tight turns. Anyone can go fast in a straight line, it takes skill to take the turns.
Keep in mind that if you want to be a GOOD aggressive rider, the rebel isnt going to be a good bike to practice on those curvy roads(IMO). Dont get me wrong Im not bashing the rebel im just want you to know you shouldnt move from that to a liter bike. Some people may feel diffrent but it is your life you are trying to protect by learning.
By getting the basics down on a small liter bike, you will be wiping up alot of people on larger liter bikes on those tight turns. Anyone can go fast in a straight line, it takes skill to take the turns.
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Re: Found it!! My Potential First Bike, now I need some info? (tegG2)
thanks for the advise, I have no plan to jump on a liter bike anytime soon, after this first bike, the next one would be something in the 600 level (600RR would still be my fist choice!) :D
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