New rider wanting to say 'Hi'

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Sky_high

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Hi All,

Wanted to say 'Hi'. Was recommended to this site by a fellow motorcycle rider on your forum.

I recently picked up a 1987 Honda Hurricane CBR250R (directly from Japan). I really like it (considering it's my first bike).

Currently drive a Mazda Protege (modified) as a daily driver, but also race it on the weekends. Car is a blast to drive on the track at high speeds. Was attending a race event at Shannonville last September for SoloSprints where we saw Motorcycles lapping at the same time. (Cars using Fabi, and the motorcycles used the other half of track).

It looked like the guys on the motorcycles were having way more fun. So, I've taken it upon myself to give motorcycle riding a try!

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If you guys/gals can share tips, that would be great! Looking forward to meeting more of you in the future.
 
Hey there!

First and biggest tip you need at the moment is register for your M course... someone in your area can recomend the best place.

Then take more... especially if you're planning on hitting the track.

And take off the fairing until you've dropped it a couple of times... cause it WILL happen... and driving a naked bike is easier than repairing FG ;)

Trust me... I did $3500 damage to a brand new Buell Blast on taking my course... TG it was thier bike ;D
 
Wow that's a great bike. Don't see many grey market bikes around here. Did you import it yourself? I'll bet that thing can go around corners like crazy!
 
DrJ said:
Wow that's a great bike. Don't see many grey market bikes around here. Did you import it yourself? I'll bet that thing can go around corners like crazy!
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I did not import it myself. I purchased it from a company (Nuak International) here in Toronto that imports JDM bikes and cars. Fortunately, I got the first pick of the bunch, so I picked up a gem.

Because I'm a newbie, I'm a bit nervous taking turns really tight. I have to get more seat time to become more confident. Thus, taking out the fairings may be a good idea! It's going to be hard to replace them, if I do down the bike.
 
Eventually you WILL lay the bike down on the track... it's just the law of inevitability.

If it were me... I'd pick up a naked bike with lots of weldable steel parts ;) Depending on how valuable this bike is to you I'd leave racing it until you are VERY comfortable dropping knee. Maybe a domestic 250 Ninja... no crime in sliding one of those ;D

I too really want to get to the track and start racing in the vintage class but I can't justify risking my current ride... too much work in it.

I know nothing about this bike but maybe you can mod some more available body parts to the frame. This way you get comfortable with this particular bike yet save the original body work for street use and posterity.
 
Holy Mackrel!!.. I havent seen one of those on the road before!!.. Very nice...
 
nice bike ....those are everywhere over here...most have been beat to death though
 
Great bike. I have only seen those bikes in asia on a trip there. They look like a lot of fun. You should always hang on to that one. There is nothing wrong with owning 2 bikes and it is your FIRST bike. Lots of people wish they could find their first bike again. It is lots easier not to let it go in the first place...

;)
 
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