Just bought a motorbike...

[owen]

Got my L's yesterday and bought a 92 honda cb250 today... I have only ridden it a little way but I'm loving it.

Does anyone know where I can download the manual for it? I need to work out how to get access to the seat storage, if it has storage there.

[Killakoala]

Congrats Owen.

I searched Google but could find nothing too. Maybe the local Honda dealer can help.

I bought a new truck today too

[owen]

Yeah I'll give them a call, thanks killa. What kind of truck did you get?

(Love your avatar!)

[spada]

Hi Owen
The CB250 is one of the most simple bike economyand require very low maintenaint, I got one before sold it to get a spada and a CBR , but after that settle with the 250cc Spada ( that is my forum name ) and keep it until now. Hope you will have good fun with it and ride safe .

[Geoff]

Congrats Owen!!
I am going for my learners bike training on 19th/20th May!!
I am looking at buying a Honda Postie Bike as my first bike
Can you take a photo of your new bike? Ride safe!!

[owen]

Just got back in and man it's a rush Good luck with the course Geoff, I had never ridden before and it helped me heaps. With the RTA knowledge test, do the online one a couple of times and you'll ace it - they use practically the same questions in the real test.

I'll get some photos soon stay tuned.

Spada: yeah the guy said that all you need to do is an oil filter change every now and then and it will just keep going. Certainly hasn't skipped a beat so far. Just pulled into the servo to fill up - $10 Can't complain about that!

[Killakoala]

Yeah I'll give them a call, thanks killa. What kind of truck did you get?

(Love your avatar!)

Mazda BT-50 4x4 cab chassis 3.0 Turbo Diesel.

4WD, the motorbike's natural predator

[Kyle]

haha cool bike

I've got a CB100 downstairs in my shed, it's a laugh to ride


Safe riding

[Old Bob]

Ride safely, people. The rider training program is an excellent way to learn survival skills for the road. The trainers have extensive experience, and know what they are talking about. The freedom you feel on a bike, is something everyone should taste. It won't be long before you will need a bigger and better bike, a bit like camera's and lenses.
I ride a 2002 Honda Blackbird and love it.

[Wocka]

Owen,

You use the ignition key in the rear of the bike ( near the number plate ) there is a lock that will pop the rear of the seat up. That is where the battery and the tool kit are placed. You should have enough room to put in a pair of rain pants.

Like Old Bob said, bikes are a lot like camera's you always want the next model up. Friday I was in London Heathrow Airport and the wife caught me looking at a UK bike magazine ( no camera magazines in this store ) and the new Gixxer (Suzuki GSXR) 1000. She said "You can buy one if you like", I could see myself walking into a trap with that one. She must want another 5 week holiday back in the UK (???).

I ride a CBR600F4 every day for commuting in Sydney's peak hour. 600cc is more than enough, but 1000 would be nice.

Have fun, ride safe. You will be suprised how riding a bike opens your eyes to what really goes on, on Australian roads. It will improve your driving as well. Like camera's, buy good gear the first time and it will last for years. There are plenty of riders on this forum, just ask if you need advice.

Cheers

[owen]

Thanks guys. Wocka, thanks for the tip mate. I just checked but the only key hole is the helmet lock, and that doesn't seem to do anything to the seat. Doesn't matter though, I'll probably always have a backpack on.

Only thing that sucks is this rain we just had today... probably won't be able to get the bike out of the garage tomorrow because of all the mud there now as we still don't have a driveway! DOH!

[Wocka]

Owen,

Now you have me thinking. My wife learnt on a CB250 (father-in-laws bike).

I think the seat lock is incorporated into the helmet lock some how. either unlock the helmet lock and pull or twist, something along those lines. Or when the helmet lock is un-locked the seat is also. Maybe just pull the seat up.

Cheers

[CraigVTR]

Owen
Glad to hear you are joining the brotherhood. The CB250 is bullet proof you should get years out of it. The key to keeping it healthy is change the oil and filter regularly. New oil is cheap insurance for your motor.

My informed source has just told me the seat on the CB is removed after undoing the lock with the key (helmet lock), then using the release lever near the lock. I have not done this myself, but may in the near future as I have just started looking for a bike for my son. The CB is at the top of the list as it is a great learner bike.

I am not sure what the current learner set up in NSW is now, but the pre learner course should give you some great tips on how to maintain your bike. Some of them are;
a pre ride check of brakes, tyres, lights, fluid leaks and anything falling off.
Weekly checks of tyre pressures and tread, chain tension, lube, batteries, fluid levels, brake pad wear. To name a few.

I did the NSW pre learner course many years ago as part of my instructors training. Even after 20 years of riding I still learnt a couple of new things and reinforced many old things. I work with Stay Upright in QLD now doing QRide and advanced courses. The pleasure I get get from helping introduce new people to riding is immense. I will never get tired of seeing the ear to ear grins that all of the students have at the end of a course.

Enjoy your riding and take care out on the road.

Craig

[Kris]

wow, everyone is riding! Welcome aboard Owen!

I got my L's a few months back but only started riding this week. I've rented a Suzuki GN250 what a beast!

I only brought some gear on the weekend (Shoei Cryptic helmet, Teknik Gloves, Draggins) and now looking for a jacket (Shift Octane looks good)

P's test 28th April, only 1 month of training *gasp* Ride safe, have fun and may see you on the road

CraigVTR, I'm actually doing a 3hr stay up right course this Friday evening at Clyde... really looking forward to it!

[owen]

Cheers Craig and Kris.

Still can't get the seat open but I'm getting closer - found the latch near the helmet lock but the seat still won't lift up. I'm not worried as I'm having too much fun

Kris, I parked my bike beside the same kind you have - I was tossing up between the cb250 and the one you're riding.

I've done about 100km's since sunday - just riding around town and stuff. Trying to get as much experience as I can.

[CraigVTR]

Owen
I will be working on the weekend (training) so I will have a closer look at the seat lock and let you know.

Kris
Enjoy the Friday night training session. Let us know how it went.

Regards
Craig

[Kris]

Owen, theres a Ps practice test painted on the ground in Botany i went out and saw it last night, its harder then the actual P's test where you do the cones/box uturn and I managed to do it a few times (a bit shaky mind you) so the GN250 is GREAT for the course as its very easy to maneuver given I've only been riding for about 2hrs

The GN250 is so easy to ride, very user friendly

Craig, will do!

[Mal]

All this talk about bikes!!! Enjoy the experience Owen and welcome to world of exhilaration, filling up for under $10 and of course the wet crotch!
I learnt to ride on a Suzuki A100, you pulled the clutch in to go down the hills faster. I then got the Yamaha pocket rocket the RZ250. This was involved in an accident while in for service at the bike shop I now work next too. Procycles. While the bike was being repaired I had loan bikes next 12 months.
A Kawasaki 1100 then a Yamaha 750 (Harley impersonator) and a Honda 1100 as well.
Then the kids came along and the bike had to go….
But as it has already been said, once you have ridden there is no other feeling like it. Now I am getting a little older I am starting to look at my next purchase, either a Harley or a BM.
Time for an early lunch, off next door……………. Again!

[CraigVTR]

Mal
Fill up for under $10. Mine takes at least $15-16. I do remember the days when my xl250 took less than $2 to fill, tyres and parts were cheap, and there were less Police on the road.

Now a VTR100; tyres cost me close to $500 a set, last about 6,000km, servicing around $300 - 400, fines; haven't been booked in years, grew out of the risk thing, do it on the track now. Regardless of cost I will always ride. If I need to I would sell the wife, kids, house etc.

When you do get back on Mal go and do an advanced course. Great for returning riders and those who have been riding for years. We have people who come back every couple of years just to refresh their skills.

Have a look at http://www.stayupright.com.au/

Ride safe
Shoot safe

Craig

[owen]

Mainly for my future reference but that stay upright website has a document with the tests you need to do for your P's = http://www.stayupright.com.au/pdf/most.pdf

Will come in handy for some practice sessions.

My lunchbreak wasn't long enough!!!

[Mal]

When you do get back on Mal go and do an advanced course. Great for returning riders and those who have been riding for years. We have people who come back every couple of years just to refresh their skills.

Have a look at http://www.stayupright.com.au/

Ride safe
Shoot safe

Craig

Thanks for the heads up Craig, just need to get past the misses