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I got my start with motorcycles in the early 1970's when my Father used to put me on the back of a CB750 and go for rides down county roads in Georgia. I got my first motorbike at age 8... a 50cc Honda. Over the years, I have only owned a handfull of bikes as I have a "relationship" with my bikes and they are hard to part with. I've always performed all my own maintenance, a labor of love. I currently own a 2006 Shadow 750 and I have only put about 32,000 miles on it, so it is just starting to get broken-in.
I've owned a Harley Davidson and have had opportunities to own other brands but I have always come back to Honda. The fit and finish of a Honda is superior and the reliability is unmatched. My interest in the new CBR250R should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me. I have been thinking about a second bike for some time and my checklist of "needs" includes: Fuel Injection, solid wheels (vs. spokes) and an engine/transmission package that would deliver superior gas mileage. Sound familiar?
I have yet to get my CBR. Times are tough. I have to move one thing to make room for another. But it is my bike of choice and it will be my next bike. I'm looking forward to the day that I can ride it home from the dealership, change the oil for the first time, and all the other firsts that come with a new bike. I recently told my wife that I feel more comfortable on a bike than anything else. And once I get my CBR, I won't even own a car. But I'm the first one to tell anyone... I'm not a biker. I'm a rider. When you understand the difference, then it won't matter what bike you ride, as long as you ride.
I've owned a Harley Davidson and have had opportunities to own other brands but I have always come back to Honda. The fit and finish of a Honda is superior and the reliability is unmatched. My interest in the new CBR250R should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me. I have been thinking about a second bike for some time and my checklist of "needs" includes: Fuel Injection, solid wheels (vs. spokes) and an engine/transmission package that would deliver superior gas mileage. Sound familiar?
I have yet to get my CBR. Times are tough. I have to move one thing to make room for another. But it is my bike of choice and it will be my next bike. I'm looking forward to the day that I can ride it home from the dealership, change the oil for the first time, and all the other firsts that come with a new bike. I recently told my wife that I feel more comfortable on a bike than anything else. And once I get my CBR, I won't even own a car. But I'm the first one to tell anyone... I'm not a biker. I'm a rider. When you understand the difference, then it won't matter what bike you ride, as long as you ride.