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808yewtube · April 8th, 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

One is the marketing name, one is the model name. They are both EX250 and both 250R in our market. I refused to call it "Ninja" or "250R" when speaking to insurance agents.

You know, in case "Ninja" or "anything-R" = "FAST and DANGEROUS" in their mindset.

Ahh, thanks for the clarification. I always wondered about that!

Davis937 · April 8th, 2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 808yewtube

So far I am loving the 250. I believe it's the 2007 EX, the 2008-2011 is referred to as the 250R, I think... I just had a convo with a guy who has a 600cc bike and is looking to go back to a 250 for the "fun" aspect of riding. I just did a vid where I took it up Tantalus and it was just fine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUtY-1rLqWw

Hey 808 ... very nice job with the vid ... and ... very nice job with your riding (I guess the "look through your turns" definitely applies to Tantalus, yeah?!). I'm curious ... what are you thoughts about the bike on Like Like / Pali / H-1 / H-2?
Mahalo!

808yewtube · April 8th, 2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

you make it look so easy. for me, that road takes too much concentration to be enjoyable. i love the view at the top though.

I went super slow! It's a fun road. i like to go during the week when there's less traffic.

808yewtube · April 8th, 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Davis937

Hey 808 ... very nice job with the vid ... and ... very nice job with your riding (I guess the "look through your turns" definitely applies to Tantalus, yeah?!). I'm curious ... what are you thoughts about the bike on Like Like / Pali / H-1 / H-2?
Mahalo!

I don't think twice about the Like Like or any other freeway. I can't compare it to any other bike other than my virago 250. To me it handles just fine.

Davis937 · April 8th, 2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 808yewtube

I don't think twice about the Like Like or any other freeway. I can't compare it to any other bike other than my virago 250. To me it handles just fine.

I'm impressed ... I need to get more comfortable (... and work up my courage) to try the Pali / Likelike / H-1 / H-2 / and H-3 ... I'm thinking about trying the Pali first (... maybe on an early Sunday morning when the traffic is light).

Sound Wave · April 8th, 2011, 01:46 AM

don't do the pali first. go h2 instead. the pali has a pretty sharp 180 degree turn before one of the lookouts. if you are just learning, it may prove a bit scary. especially if the roads are wet.. which they often are on the windward side. i wasn't able to stay in the same lane the first time i went. luckily there was no car in the next lane.

808yewtube · April 8th, 2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Davis937

I'm impressed ... I need to get more comfortable (... and work up my courage) to try the Pali / Likelike / H-1 / H-2 / and H-3 ... I'm thinking about trying the Pali first (... maybe on an early Sunday morning when the traffic is light).

Yea, like Gary says, you should do Pali later. The more experience you get, the more second nature everything will be and it will be less scary.

808yewtube · April 8th, 2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Davis937

I'm impressed ... I need to get more comfortable (... and work up my courage) to try the Pali / Likelike / H-1 / H-2 / and H-3 ... I'm thinking about trying the Pali first (... maybe on an early Sunday morning when the traffic is light).

I remember being afraid to go over the Pali too as a new rider.

Davis937 · April 8th, 2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sound Wave

don't do the pali first. go h2 instead. the pali has a pretty sharp 180 degree turn before one of the lookouts. if you are just learning, it may prove a bit scary. especially if the roads are wet.. which they often are on the windward side. i wasn't able to stay in the same lane the first time i went. luckily there was no car in the next lane.

... thanks ... yeah, forgot about that hairpin turn ... and, yes, both the Pali and Likelike are always wet!

Davis937 · April 8th, 2011, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 808yewtube

Yea, like Gary says, you should do Pali later. The more experience you get, the more second nature everything will be and it will be less scary.

... thanks for the words of caution. Before I forget, what procedure do you use for working the choke (when you're warming up the bike). Someone suggested that I open the choke up all the way and warm up the bike for about five minutes ... then, put the choke lever back to the normal position and start riding. Someone else suggested that you open the choke up all the way but just warm up for two minutes. Then, move choke lever back half way and start riding (turn choke off after a few minutes of riding). Your thoughts? Mahalo!

ducducgooseit · June 21st, 2011, 02:29 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

squaregamer476 · August 20th, 2011, 05:11 PM

hmm. i think ill try hit the pali next. hopefully my ride from kunia to kahuku is enough. =P

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April 8th, 2011, 01:46 AM	#46
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	don't do the pali first. go h2 instead. the pali has a pretty sharp 180 degree turn before one of the lookouts. if you are just learning, it may prove a bit scary. especially if the roads are wet.. which they often are on the windward side. i wasn't able to stay in the same lane the first time i went. luckily there was no car in the next lane.

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ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

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squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	hmm. i think ill try hit the pali next. hopefully my ride from kunia to kahuku is enough. =P