Bought New Bike!!!

Started by SXGalCRF250R, Mar 01 2005 09:52 AM

22 replies to this topic

SXGalCRF250R

Posted 01 March 2005 - 09:52 AM

I just bought my next bike yesterday, Honda CRF250R. :applause:

Yippie. I'm soo excited. My boyfriend also bought a new 450 too!!! Can't wait to see the difference from my 230F to this bike. It'll take me a week or so to learn how to kick it!

I can't wait to go riding this weekend, although I'll probably be in second gear for a loooonnnggg time!!

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kpicha

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:16 AM

LOL! Sweeeet!! Have you ridden it yet? Do you ride just track? If you ride trails, I wonder how much you'll miss the e-start.

Hmm, I guess you'll "need" to change your username now, huh? :applause:

I just moved up to a WR250 and its so much easier to ride in the slow, tight stuff than the KX100 I was on before. What a difference! I bet you're going to love it!! :confused:

yzforce

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:18 AM

Congradulations!! You know what, riding around in second gear in control of your bike is WAY better than these guys who are learning and go out whiskey throttling all over the track! Some guys go nuts if a girl passes them and try to ride way over their heads....
Also, I've heard you need to check the oil ALL the time on that bike.
Someone was just asking about you on SX.com..

palmdaleRider

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:26 AM

yzforce said:

Some guys go nuts if a girl passes them and try to ride way over their heads....

When I use to ride with an old girl friend, I would kick my legs out randomly to either side of the bike. Took nerves of steel and a heroic effort on her part to pass me. :thumbsup:

yzforce

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:32 AM

LOL, I'm sure she was just hoping to break your leg!!

TheWeez

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:44 AM

yzforce said:

Ha! That's hilarious! Where did you hear that? Why would she need to check her oil any more often than on any other bike?? Are you the oil check police? :thumbsup:

Donna, the CRF250 is an awesome machine. The difference in oil is that this bike has two seperate oils, one for the engine and one for the transmision. Both sides use less oil than a bike that uses the same oil for both sides (such as the CRF230). When you break this bike in, you need to let it warm up for 5 -10 minutes and then let it rip. DON'T follow the manual's break in procedure. My 250R has been running like a top since day one. Don't be turned off by these Yamaha trolls.

wenative

Posted 01 March 2005 - 10:54 AM

Congrats on your new bike...have fun with it :thumbsup:

palmdaleRider

Posted 01 March 2005 - 11:06 AM

yzforce said:

LOL, I'm sure she was just hoping to break your leg!!

Well she missed and got my heart instead. Luckily I heal fast. :applause:

yzforce

Posted 01 March 2005 - 12:23 PM

TheWeez said:

Ha! That's hilarious! Where did you hear that? Why would she need to check her oil any more often than on any other bike?? Are you the oil check police? :excuseme:

I was trying to be helpful. My friend blew up his CRF250 and said it ran out of oil after one ride, I've heard other people say the same. All I said is that I've HEARD that information. I'm giving the girl the thumbs up for getting a new machine, why are you trying to turn it into something else?

TheWeez

Posted 01 March 2005 - 12:30 PM

#10

yzforce said:

I'm sorry your friend blew up his bike after one ride. That's obviously something due to improper maintenance or a bad setup from the factory. Hopefully he took it back to the dealer and got it fixed for free?? Not trying to start anything but there's nothing worse than buying a new machine and then having everybody say "I heard those bike chew threw sprockets", or "Oh man, I hope you keep an eye on the flux capacitor, I heard they break and cause catasrophic engine failure!". She needs to be congratulated, not warned. She's a smart person and I'm sure she'll follow the manual's recommendations and listen to those who already own a CRF.

yzforce

Posted 01 March 2005 - 12:40 PM

#11

yzforce said:

Congradulations!!

You're right - but that was the first word out of my mouth! :excuseme:

Are you the posting police :cry:

It's just info, take or leave it but don't get upset about it....

ThumperGirl

Posted 01 March 2005 - 12:44 PM

#12

Way to go! That's awesome!!!

I rode one a while back and absolutely LOVED it. If I ever stray from blue, it will be for the red bike!

ENJOY!!!

mxchic

Posted 01 March 2005 - 01:01 PM

#13

Congratulations!!!

Have fun on your new ride and give us a full report on how you like it.

SXGalCRF250R

Posted 01 March 2005 - 07:05 PM

#14

Thanks everyone!!

I haven't rode it yet, but I did get the chance to start it up. Got it on the 3rd kick. Not bad for an E-start gal!! I like tracks over trails, but I wouldn't mind trails once in a while too. I heard about the oil on both sides of the bike thing. I've been looking through the manual for useful info. I'll let you know if I miss my 230 after a good ride on this bike. I still have it and I am selling it too. (lets hope sooner than later)

yzforce-I haven't been on sx.com in such a long time. I pretty much come here for all my bike needs and the occassional OT laughter!

CRF250 Girl

Posted 01 March 2005 - 07:34 PM

#15

I have the same bike I love mine I came off a cr85 and would never go back although the physical size is a big jump and hard to get used to. I have heard the same thing about the oil I just check mine b4 each ride. Awesome on getting it to start on the 3rd kick, I usualy have to have someone start it and then shut it off after a minute and then when I get ready to go a few minutes later I can start it fine. Have fun I'm sure you will love it, they're great on the track!

2PLY

Posted 01 March 2005 - 07:59 PM

#16

I don't know if anyone else does this, but my bike has super compression and a short throw on the kick start lever. After it's warm, it's easier to start. But for that first cold start, I roll the bike over to something like a stump or car bumper or trailer fender, anything that will allow me to stand above the starter. I get a much better kick with less effort and better control over balancing the bike.

rides_red

Posted 01 March 2005 - 09:00 PM

#17

SXGalCRF230F said:

I'll let you know if I miss my 230 after a good ride on this bike.

I'll bet you won't miss your 230 at all and wonder why you didn't get the 250 sooner!
My opinion "You are gonna love it" :applause:

Norwegian

Posted 02 March 2005 - 11:28 AM

#18

SXGalCRF230F said:

I just bought my next bike yesterday, Honda CRF250R. :cheers:

Yippie. I'm soo excited. My boyfriend also bought a new 450 too!!! Can't wait to see the difference from my 230F to this bike. It'll take me a week or so to learn how to kick it!

I can't wait to go riding this weekend, although I'll probably be in second gear for a loooonnnggg time!!

You wont be dissapointed with this bike! Congratulations

learning2fly

Posted 02 March 2005 - 02:26 PM

#19

Congrats 230gal, you'll love the little red thumper, I know a BUNCH of people who do!

CRF250 Girl said:

Awesome on getting it to start on the 3rd kick, I usualy have to have someone start it and then shut it off after a minute and then when I get ready to go a few minutes later I can start it fine. Have fun I'm sure you will love it, they're great on the track!

It shouldn't be that hard, have you looked into the jetting, or even the air/fuel mixture, as it sometimes isn't set right from the factory? :thumbsup:

ktmchick

Posted 02 March 2005 - 04:09 PM

#20

yzforce said:

It probably didn't have any oil in it to begin with. Honda ships their motors without any oil and unless the shop or you put oil in it it is bone dry. This happened to me with my 230. The shop told me that they put gas/oil in it (since I did pay $100 set up fee) and after about 30 minutes of riding, it pretty much seized. :thumbsup: