Newbie qxn: When will the learning curve slow down?

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API-CBR250R

Discussion Starter · Sep 28, 2012

I have had my CBR250r for around 2 months and I feel like I learn something VERY important everytime I read this board and especially every time I go for a ride!

All I heard from the Honda salesman (and friends) was that I would "outgrow the 250" in six weeks. Well, six weeks and 500 miles on 2 lane road and parking lots later...I still feel like I have not even scratched the surface yet.

I am currently learning to ride with proper foot position and keeping my grip loose. (Great Hints from this board!!!)

I can't see moving up to a bigger bike anytime in the next year or two. (If at all)

I enjoy all the redlining and shifting and I even like the sound of the stock exhaust. (Hope that is not offensive)

When I took my motorcycle safety course, they told me I would ride 1-2 times a month. That was so wrong! I ride at least 6 days a week. I had work issues that prevented me from riding for 3 days and my mood got irritable around the house and job. My wife finally told me (at 10pm) - please go for a ride on your bike tomorrow, so you can get back to normal." She even noticed it! My son loves riding it with me as well. He is still elementary school aged, so to him we are riding on a rocket.

All in all, I think this is the perfect bike for me. Not just for 6 months but possibly for years and years. I just wonder if I can expect to keep learning volumes of stuff for the next 6 months or does this curve ever slow down?

Do you guys who have ridden for decades still feel like you are perfecting some subtle detail each time out?

Thanks!

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fastCBR

· #41 · Sep 29, 2012

Who knew this thread would dissolve into another BS argument over bigger bikes and egos?

Wouldn't it be great if motorcycle riders would stop making snap judgments at each other and pointing fingers about what is and what is not a correct appropriate type of motorcycle to own and ride? Why do some riders feel the need to be judge jury and executioner over who should ride what?

Some people enjoy riding liter bike race replicas, some people enjoy riding high power adventure bikes, some people enjoy riding high revving 600 class super sports, some people just want a practical bike for commuting. Make your choice and seriously shut up about it and crawl down from your high horse.

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MotoMike

· #42 · Sep 29, 2012

fastCBR said:
Who knew this thread would dissolve into another BS argument over bigger bikes and egos?

Wouldn't it be great if motorcycle riders would stop making snap judgments at each other and pointing fingers about what is and what is not a correct appropriate type of motorcycle to own and ride? Why do some riders feel the need to be judge jury and executioner over who should ride what? Some people enjoy riding liter bike race replicas, some people enjoy riding high power adventure bikes, some people enjoy riding high revving 600 class super sports, some people just want a practical bike for commuting. Make your choice and seriously shut up about it and crawl down from your high horse.

If your comments are directed at me, which I'm fairly certain they are... I can tell you that my horse is nowhere near as high as your pulpit... with all due respect, your Eminence.

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fastCBR

· #43 · Sep 29, 2012

Sorry my comments weren't actually directed at anyone in particular. I think I just had a knee jerk reaction to seeing 4-5 posts talking about egos and big bikes and had a post traumatic stress reaction to the DudeMan-esque threads which involved 15 pages of BS surrounding the topic.

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realbtl

· #44 · Sep 29, 2012

The whole "other bike" thing for me isn't about ego, just the fun of riding different machines. I've got $16k invested (the Silverwing is the only bought-new one) so less than a big Harley and each is fun in it's own way.
CBR 250- You all know about this one.
Suzuki S40- A fun cruiser-style 650 thumper, great for short trips down to the lake or out for lunch.
Honda Helix scooter- With a top box this is my grocery getter, errand runner and occasional slow tourer.
Honda Silverwing scooter- For when I want to travel/tour in total comfort and take along a bunch of stuff.

I didn't outgrow (ingrow?) my previous bigger bikes, I just prefer using the minimum required for the job. It's a fun challenge.

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API-CBR250R

Discussion Starter · #45 · Sep 30, 2012

fastCBR said:
Sorry my comments weren't actually directed at anyone in particular. I think I just had a knee jerk reaction to seeing 4-5 posts talking about egos and big bikes and had a post traumatic stress reaction to the DudeMan-esque threads which involved 15 pages of BS surrounding the topic.

no problem fastcbr.

I may have started it all with my original comments. I was intending to point out my steep learning curve and how it would be stupid for ME to upgrade. Was not trying to get an argument started!

It's all good!!

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MotoMike

· #46 · Sep 30, 2012

fastCBR said:
Sorry my comments weren't actually directed at anyone in particular. I think I just had a knee jerk reaction to seeing 4-5 posts talking about egos and big bikes and had a post traumatic stress reaction to the DudeMan-esque threads which involved 15 pages of BS surrounding the topic.

Hey man, no hard feelings... in hindsight, I realize that it was presumptuous of me to assume that your post was directed at me. I'd like to apologize for that.

I have a tendency to call it like I see it in many of my posts, and I know that sometimes, or should I say often rubs others the wrong way. I've never been one to sugar coat things. At the end of the day they are just my opinions, nothing more, nothing less. Anyway, I'll leave it at that.

Regards,

Mike

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