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Originally Posted by BradleyD1146
Yea i think its a good choice too. I mean the 250r is a great bike with the new design and all at a affordable price but the guy at the bike dealership told me it was indeed a good bike to start out on but in about a year i would want something with more speed and power so i think ill stick with the 500r  |
I have ridden 2 new 250r and they are nice. they don't have quite the get up and go the older ones have, but darn close and handle great but I really prefer the older ones. With just a little help in the shock dept, they out handle the new ones and have better power because of the weight.
I have ridden several 500's and prefer the 250 but that is personal taste. I have put progressive springs in the front tubes, plus heavier oil. I have put a 97 ZX 600 C shock in the rear, two bothers slip ons and stage 2 kit. I also put k&N air filter in. Tomorrow I start putting new tires on. I had to wait for the tire balancer.
I weight 310lbs and when the weather gets up to 60 degrees in Ill, I will be going from Georgia to Ill and Wis on it. Oh yes, I have the pro oiler and the coffee holder with warmer installed, plus tomtom ryder--also slipped some gel under the seat cover.
