My brother lives in Silverlake, so I know that it's definitely not a beginner friendly environment to practice, due to hilly-ness and high traffic. Griffith Park sounds good, but it's still quite a bit of distance to cover to get to for a beginner, so I wouldn't try it in the early learning process.
If you're a total beginner, I would just go back to MSF school and take one of their practice sessions. It's usually 3hrs long, and costs like $25. I've actually taken this route, until I was very comfortable with a bike.
After that, if the street in front of you is fairly low traffic, I would just practice going back and forth on the street, just venturing couple blocks away from your house. A street that comes to my mind is Griffith Park Blvd, right off from Gelson's/Trader Joes. The street is fairly slow traffic, and is flat. Also, there's quite a bit of stop signs, so you can practice stop and go.
As for a dealership, I would add Midcities Honda to your list. If I remember correctly, Sales Manager's name is Jim Kehoe. Nice guy to deal with.
Good luck
I think you're right about Silverlake. I think Griffith Park might work out but only after I do an MSF practice session (or a few). I'll also do as you suggest and just ride around my street to start off with. Then I can work my way up to Griffith Park Blvd...
Thanks for the tip about Midcities Honda. I'll definitely check them out!
I bought mine, 2012 non-ABS for $5116 total (and I'm in LA county). I think Honda is giving incentives($500) now to clear out last years models so you may be able to get it for less.
I got mine at Mid Cities Honda in Paramount (I'm not pimping them, but that's where I bought it and the deal worked for both of us). You shouldn't worry too much about dealers that are further away. You may be able to arrange delivery. Last year I bought a scooter from a dealer (Mountain Motor Sports) in Ontario and they delivered it to me in San Pedro for $100.
I'll look into dealers that are farther away. It sounds like Mid Cities is pretty good. I did just come across this two seconds ago which I'm hoping will still be there this weekend:
Hey, new to this forum myself. I live in Weho, just got a 2012 black 250r myself. If you're still looking, try Temple City powersports or whatever their name is. Listed was $2999, after fees it's about $3600, which is still the cheapest I've seen it. Two were left when I bought mine a month ago...Oh, whoops, no ABS though. Good luck!
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Hey, new to this forum myself. I live in Weho, just got a 2012 black 250r myself. If you're still looking, try Temple City powersports or whatever their name is. Listed was $2999, after fees it's about $3600, which is still the cheapest I've seen it. Two were left when I bought mine a month ago...Oh, whoops, no ABS though. Good luck!
Everyone seems to love Temploe City powersports. I'm pretty set on abs but I'll call them tomorrow and see what they've got...
Trinity
Welcome to the world of CBR250R riders and lovers. If you buy one you will probably never regret it as this is one sweet ride. It just doesn't quit being right, no matter what level you are riding at.
Just go easy with the learning process. Survival is your first priority. The rest will follow.
Cheers from all the way across the country.
Rick
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Thanks for the tips!
Thanks!
