Thinking about downsizing....anyone done it?

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The bike doesn't get you in trouble .. You do.. If you can't resist temptation don't ride a bike.. That's like saying Guns kill people.. Comfort in long rides is one thing but to downsize to keep your licence is stupid and you shouldn't ride a bike IMO
 
mr.walczak said:
The bike doesn't get you in trouble .. You do.. If you can't resist temptation don't ride a bike.. That's like saying Guns kill people.. Comfort in long rides is one thing but to downsize to keep your licence is stupid and you shouldn't ride a bike IMO
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pics of members bikes thread, posts 4195 +6 jive quite nicely with your comments above, knee down and on a rock ledge in a conservation area LOLs
 
Too much passing wind in this thread, lol saying a 125 is ok on highway yup entered the Toronto Twilight Zone, even Elwood has gone missing..
 
mr.walczak said:
The bike doesn't get you in trouble .. You do.. If you can't resist temptation don't ride a bike.. That's like saying Guns kill people.. Comfort in long rides is one thing but to downsize to keep your licence is stupid and you shouldn't ride a bike IMO
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kind of reminds me of the 2 Ferrari''s saw on the road last night, what if they could not resist the speed........
 
uncleduck said:
Too much passing wind in this thread, lol saying a 125 is ok on highway yup entered the Toronto Twilight Zone, even Elwood has gone missing..
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So I guess your normal cruising speed is what, 170+?
 
I've had the CBR125 and yes it went on the highway but I sure did NOT enjoy the experience all that much! Especially on longer trips...but that just made sure I took more back routes and enjoyed the scenery a bit more.

As for down grading, I guess it all comes down to what your real world uses are. I'm up to 24k now on the CBR250 and frankly I couldn't be happier. Every time I think of upgrading I just realize that the bike does 95% of what I want it to do...and I'm cheap! The bike is paid off...the insurance is $500/year...gas is 3.5-4l/100km...hell it's that good at what it does that I'm in no rush to buy a car right now. Although I'm quite sure I saw unL33T's car today on Eglinton/Renforth which looked sweet with those white rims!

The ONLY thing I would prefer is to have a bit more top end, and more space for a passenger. But outside of that no complaints.

I wish that the Honda 300/500/650 were around when I was looking at bikes because those would meet 100% of my needs. However for now, I'll just enjoy the bike until I feel like it's time to move on to something bigger, and when I'm really bored of riding it!
 
unL33T said:
So I guess your normal cruising speed is what, 170+?
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Where I ride for example the scenic mountain roads to Whilstler, Pemberton, just to name a few, you need some speed and weight. There are high winds and many logging trucks on the road.


The truth is never tried a small bike on the freeway because it's logical it would be maxed out and tossed around like a bowling pin....
 
Ive got a Honda CB500X as a replacement for my SV1000S... I love the smaller bike to be honest.

I get to wind it up all the time and still keep sane speeds... On my SV I never really got to see its' true potential unless on back roads with crazy riders and even then I wouldn't get its' "full" potential

Its SOOO much more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow...

P.S. I also enjoy spanking riders in the twisties on my 'small' bike; people really do think horsepower is a substitute for riding skill... I have no problem keeping up.
 
It's not down sizing. It's finding a ride that suits your needs and characteristics.

My Buell encourages me to tour or ride fast.

My Harley is much more relaxed but makes me grin.

If you can only have one ride, find one that serves you well. Don't try to "fit in" with what your peers ride.
 
wearelopey said:
Ive got a Honda CB500X as a replacement for my SV1000S... I love the smaller bike to be honest.

I get to wind it up all the time and still keep sane speeds... On my SV I never really got to see its' true potential unless on back roads with crazy riders and even then I wouldn't get its' "full" potential

Its SOOO much more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow...

P.S. I also enjoy spanking riders in the twisties on my 'small' bike; people really do think horsepower is a substitute for riding skill... I have no problem keeping up.
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I can appreciate what your saying but on the flip side many like the reverse, I much preffer not having to max out a bike and have plenty of reserve. No wrong or right on this thread.
 
nakkers said:
It's not down sizing. It's finding a ride that suits your needs and characteristics.

My Buell encourages me to tour or ride fast.

My Harley is much more relaxed but makes me grin.

If you can only have one ride, find one that serves you well. Don't try to "fit in" with what your peers ride.
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True though it would be wise to consider a larger cc bike for highway is my guess.....mainly to keep up with traffic
 
I'm thinking about getting rid of my cbr 1000 to a Honda grom. Do I win?


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I love small bikes myself... 2nd bike on my list to finish is a CR250 motor in a striped down CB125R frame.
It helps to stick with a 2 stroke but I bet a litre bike would have a hard time keeping up with a 60 hp bike that weighs only 200 lbs. (around town)
 
uncleduck said:
True though it would be wise to consider a larger cc bike for highway is my guess.....mainly to keep up with traffic
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If the bike is the only mode of transport or there is a lot of highway travel involved.

When it comes to highway, even a CBR125 will do the trick and under most conditions except when traffic flow is light and at speed.

Most times I'm on the highway in the GTA, traffic is rolling along at less than the posted limit.

When I have to get from A to B using the highway, the cage is the typical way to go. The bike is for everything else.
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