First here are some pics of my bike..I know everyone knows what they look like..but damn it, this one is mine and I love it!



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Haven't had the time I want to ride it, had my wisdom teeth pulled out on monday(OUCH!!) so I have been laid up in bed browsing the web for accessories that I want for it. I had a question as a new rider that I was hoping somebody could give me insight on. I've only gotten just over 100 miles on it so far, I know the break in 500 miles, but what do I do when I hit 500? This is my VERY first bike and I really would be upset if messed it up because I didn't know what to do. I figure I could just take it to the dealer and let them take care of it, but I'm an aircraft mechanic in the Army, so I kinda like to do stuff myself.

 

since you're not riding read your manual and familiarize yourself with the bike. if you scroll down to some old post you'll find a link on how to properly break in a new engine (bike).

good luck! always wear your protective gear.

 

Hey man I don't think I gave you an official welcome, so......welcome. Oh and have you taken the MSF class yet? Forget about the bike, think about yourself first. And if I remember right I think I heard that if you are in the military, they almost require it. Its a good class, it can save your life. Good luck man, and be careful out there.

 

Every time I see somebody's new '08 250R, I get so envious! They look so gorgeous compared to the old models like mine. Just make sure to take it slow, and don't do anything over your riding abilities.

 

Aw I still love our pre - 08 body style though. But I DO love the way the new ones look.


Nice bike! Be careful on it.

 

Nice looking bike. I've been thinking about selling my zx-6r for a 250r in a year or two if gas keeps going up. Nice ACU's. Spec-4 is where it is at.

 

vary cool bike man. Just read the manual as stated above. If you dont mind my asking what do you work on? I was a C-17 airframe mechanic in the AF...

 

Yeah...the manual....Did I mention I bought the bike from a guy in my unit? No manual has appeared, I better get with him about that! Oh and Dillion, I'm a 15D, Aircraft Powertrain Mechanic. I work on all the rotary wing aircraft in the Army's inventory.

 

I love my Blue 06 but she is going to get traded in for an 08. I'm riding her until the stealership gets the new shipment in, then it's off to break the new one in. It's going to be a pain since I broke in my 06 but it will be well worth it.

The 08's are almost a totally new bike and those fairings aint bad neither, run it beside a ZX-6 and you wouldn't be able to tell the 1.5 inch length diff.