justinb138 0 #26 February 13, 2007 QuoteI like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. And I think I have the sense not to push it too hard. Please, please rethink that last part. That exact line of thinking is what got me hurt, it was on a KX100, and I'm no small guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #27 February 13, 2007 QuoteI like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. The RM250 will not disappoint you for lack of power. However, it makes very little power at low rpm, it is a pain in the ass to ride at low speeds.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #28 February 13, 2007 QuotePeople told me my 750 was too mych for a first bike, but I only layed it down once - thanks to my dad and his over zealous use of armour all on the tires.Quote Armor All belongs nowhere near anything on a motorcycle...wow I thought those were urban legends. Don't I wish. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zipp0 1 #29 February 13, 2007 QuoteQuoteI like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. And I think I have the sense not to push it too hard. Please, please rethink that last part. That exact line of thinking is what got me hurt, it was on a KX100, and I'm no small guy. Unfortunatly I'm a fool who needs to learn the hard way on some things. Luckily skydiving scares me too much for that to apply, but motorbike selection, we'll see. If I find a good deal on a 4 stroke I'll go that route. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #30 February 14, 2007 Quote]I like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. And I think I have the sense not to push it too hard. i do hear you there. My other bike is a Yamaha Vmax 1200 with 138 hp at the wheel...do I need it? no...but do I like it....yes! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squarecanopy 0 #31 February 14, 2007 Unfortunatly I'm a fool who needs to learn the hard way on some things. Luckily skydiving scares me too much for that to apply, but motorbike selection, we'll see. If I find a good deal on a 4 stroke I'll go that route. I rode dirt bikes for many years, took 6th to the top of Pikes Peak one New Year's Day race ( no plowed road- 7 miles through the waist deep snow at 14,000 ft altitude) so horsepower was definitely high on my list-but the reason I never got hurt bad was I started slow and worked my way up, and I had pro class racers for riding buddies that were looking out for me. Get hooked up with some local dirt riders in your area, and get them to help you progress at a sensible pace. Dirt bikes are killers if mishandled. Don't under estimate their power to snuff your life in an instant-and then you can enjoy the rush of riding. And like somebody else already said- buy the BEST boots and helmet you can possibly get- they are a cheap investment in your physical health. Blue Skies Safe Landings-Bill Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #29 February 13, 2007 QuoteQuoteI like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. And I think I have the sense not to push it too hard. Please, please rethink that last part. That exact line of thinking is what got me hurt, it was on a KX100, and I'm no small guy. Unfortunatly I'm a fool who needs to learn the hard way on some things. Luckily skydiving scares me too much for that to apply, but motorbike selection, we'll see. If I find a good deal on a 4 stroke I'll go that route. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #30 February 14, 2007 Quote]I like the idea of having the power available when it's time to put the hammer down. And I think I have the sense not to push it too hard. i do hear you there. My other bike is a Yamaha Vmax 1200 with 138 hp at the wheel...do I need it? no...but do I like it....yes! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #31 February 14, 2007 Unfortunatly I'm a fool who needs to learn the hard way on some things. Luckily skydiving scares me too much for that to apply, but motorbike selection, we'll see. If I find a good deal on a 4 stroke I'll go that route. I rode dirt bikes for many years, took 6th to the top of Pikes Peak one New Year's Day race ( no plowed road- 7 miles through the waist deep snow at 14,000 ft altitude) so horsepower was definitely high on my list-but the reason I never got hurt bad was I started slow and worked my way up, and I had pro class racers for riding buddies that were looking out for me. Get hooked up with some local dirt riders in your area, and get them to help you progress at a sensible pace. Dirt bikes are killers if mishandled. Don't under estimate their power to snuff your life in an instant-and then you can enjoy the rush of riding. And like somebody else already said- buy the BEST boots and helmet you can possibly get- they are a cheap investment in your physical health. Blue Skies Safe Landings-Bill Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #32 February 14, 2007 Bill, thanks. I already found the local motocross club. they have a club track. http://www.harrisburgmotorcycleclub.org/ -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
