Another Matt

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Re: Another Matt

Post by Stardog82 » Wed May 29, 2013 7:55 am

The only person to ever best Chuck Norris was DarcShadow. Tread lightly, other Matts.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by fireblade » Wed May 29, 2013 7:58 am

Stardog82 wrote:The only person to ever best Chuck Norris was DarcShadow. Tread lightly, other Matts.
Don't type stuff like that, chuck Norris could be reading the forums.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Firewa11 » Wed May 29, 2013 8:03 am

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Re: Another Matt

Post by WickerMan » Wed May 29, 2013 10:14 am

fixxervi6 wrote:I think I saw it, white?

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Re: Another Matt

Post by WillK675 » Wed May 29, 2013 1:54 pm

Was nice meeting and riding with you WickerMan. And you looked much better the rest of the ride. Not so stiff on the handle bars.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by WickerMan » Wed May 29, 2013 3:38 pm

It was nice riding with you all, Will, DDuck, and Rhino. I'm looking forward to riding with ya'll again. Nice to meet all of you.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Polokid69 » Wed May 29, 2013 3:43 pm

How do you like that CBR250 so far?
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Stardog82 » Thu May 30, 2013 9:55 am

fireblade wrote:
Stardog82 wrote:The only person to ever best Chuck Norris was DarcShadow. Tread lightly, other Matts.
Don't type stuff like that, chuck Norris could be reading the forums.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by WickerMan » Thu May 30, 2013 10:01 am

Polokid69 wrote:How do you like that CBR250 so far?
I like it a lot. FI, with ABS, for $4700 OTD new. And like upper 60s in mpg riding it really hard. Light and maneuverable with nice ergonomics. Very good build quality and fit for a Thai built. Kind of susceptible to wind gusts but not too bad, wind protection just ok, but I hate the look of aftermarket screens. Kind of buzzy in the upper revs, but not real bad. Plenty fast enough for highways (top speed low 90's), or to die on, or get a ticket on, but not so fast the power catches you out of balance. Dealer support sucks. Maintenance costs all over the place depending on the dealer.

I'm going to keep it for a couple of years, or so, to learn to ride really well on, then sell it and get a CBR500R ABS when the prices chill out some. I don't plan on upgrading past that, but intend on staying on 2 wheels as much as I can.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by fixxervi6 » Thu May 30, 2013 10:27 am

WickerMan wrote:
Polokid69 wrote:How do you like that CBR250 so far?
I like it a lot. FI, with ABS, for $4700 OTD new. And like upper 60s in mpg riding it really hard. Light and maneuverable with nice ergonomics. Very good build quality and fit for a Thai built. Kind of susceptible to wind gusts but not too bad, wind protection just ok, but I hate the look of aftermarket screens. Kind of buzzy in the upper revs, but not real bad. Plenty fast enough for highways (top speed low 90's), or to die on, or get a ticket on, but not so fast the power catches you out of balance. Dealer support sucks. Maintenance costs all over the place depending on the dealer.

I'm going to keep it for a couple of years, or so, to learn to ride really well on, then sell it and get a CBR500R ABS when the prices chill out some. I don't plan on upgrading past that, but intend on staying on 2 wheels as much as I can.
Low 90's indicated or actual?

Isn't it single cylinder FI?

Curious cause I've ridden the piss out of kawi 250's, never been on a hunda
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Re: Another Matt

Post by WickerMan » Thu May 30, 2013 10:48 am

fixxervi6 wrote:
Low 90's indicated or actual?

Isn't it single cylinder FI?

Curious cause I've ridden the piss out of kawi 250's, never been on a hunda

Actual. While the European, Australian and SE Asia speedometers seem to read about 10% optimistic, the US versions as checked by GPS seem to be spot on. That top speed was also listed in one of the American motorcycle magazines. Ninja250s are slightly faster supposedly.
Yes it is a single and fuel injected, with ABS.
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Stardog » Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:01 pm

MattR1 wrote:Cant believe im about to make this joke, guessing its making up for the 84 joke earlier


His name really isnt stardog82 it's stardog845456465165435458648691648618618181812
Was I the butt of a joke that I missed? :HeadScratch:
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Stardog82 » Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:23 pm

I think that was him flirting
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Re: Another Matt

Post by MattStrada » Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:27 pm

I don't remember what joke I was trying to make but reading it now it makes no sense lol
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Re: Another Matt

Post by Stardog82 » Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:51 pm

This calls for a group hug
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