RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Come on guys don't be like that. So I'm sitting in a motel near the University of Washington for a meeting in the morning, and I'm bored. Tell me a story. There is nothing on TV and this laptop is trying to download windows updates and its taking 3 hours. Wireless connection sucks. Man they gotta lot of stop lights here.:D

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Nice to meet you deej ;)

I plan on taking the course really soon...is it true after i take the course i automatically get my license? Thats what all my friends have been telling me. So far i have only ridden the bike inside my community and have only gone up to 50 mphs and redlined up to 6k (still breaking in). I just cant wait until I get my license and am able to ride on the streets. Im already thinking about how i can mod this bike to my liking..it is much different from modding a import car.

Thanks for all the welcomes guys will be looking forward to chatting about our bikes with you all!

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Welcome to the forum. And its true to a point. They give ou a waiver so you dont have to take the road test at the DMV. But its still the DMV'soption to make you take the road test still. Honestly i wouldnt mod your 250 very much cuz youll be looking to trade her in for a more powerful bike

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Hmm, I think young FN speaks the truth about 80% of the 250 population. Nothing like having raw power. But if you cannot handle the said power, then it is a mute point. Did I say dangerous?

Personnally, if a 250 once set up is a good ride for the rider? Thats a bonus!

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

the other 20% are women

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

you forgot about squidly, FN

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Welcome, speedNS.

You chose a good bike to start with. The 250R is a great all around motorcycle, and with the right tires and aftermarket suspension, it should be able to corner better than most all the larger cc bikes around. Just don't try this with the crappy stock tires. They are terrible!

Ride safe.

-mark

RE: NEWBIE HERE
 

Welcome to the KF Speed. I have to agree that you are probably going to end up trading in your 250R for a bigger bike, or you will keep the 250 and just pick up a second bike because you like getting 75mpg. They've already told you about the MSF course (I think there's some sort of an unspoken race whenever somebody new joins to be the first to tell them about it) and I'm glad to see you plan on taking it. Great choice for a first bike, but listen to what these guys say... they know their ****.

Vic

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Welcome to the forums SpeedNS. Lots of good info on this site. Starting out slow and getting to know the bike and your abilities is the key. a Riders Safety course is always good even for the experienced riders. Takes you back to the basics which are key.