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Ha ha. That was some fun.

No you can't. Just make sure you're 100% good with that before you buy.

At the same time Honda released the Grom I owned a CBR250R. I found the 23 hp of the 250 to be lacking in day to day commuting situations. It was fun some of the time but the lack of power was basically why I sold it. I realize that the Grom is considerably lighter but 9 hp is sort of low. You could fit a supercharger & have the fastest Grom ever maybe, but why.

Derek. I enjoyed last years ride with you & that other guy. I hope no evading and eluding is required in this year's ride. I will do my best to make it.

Welcome!

That race finish was the best one I've seen. Glad I wasn't rooting for Marquez. Comments?

Stick me with a fork. I'm done (with Honda). I like the Honda I've got but I am getting pretty jaded by their offerings as of late.

You definitely need the tinted windows then.

Unless you've got something th hide from the long arm & the prying eyes of the law you need Sunglasses.

Cops seem to frown upon power whoolies at speed. Those will most likely get you 4 points. How do I know this?

You forgot steps 7 & 8: 7- Twisties with O R group. 8- Track. Oh, I just noticed that you are in Ada. It's going to take some determination on your part. Best regards.

Scheduled vacation days for 7/6 & 7/20. Haven't been in a couple years. Deciding whether to ride intermediate or novice. I really hate the regimentation of novice. I ran mid-pack in intermediate last time I was out (1:50 laps in traffic) until some dick stuck his knee into a puddle & took 5 of us down with the spray. Can I get some decent coaching if I put a blue tape X on the back of my helmet in intermediate?

You gotta pay the man. Sales tax is due at registration time.

Hope to see you on the "OR invades" trip next year. Hope to get a chance to ride with you before then.

& your buddies can even be named Chain Hoist & Rafters.

Honda Sucks. They're so full of themselves it makes me gag. Seems like the price is a little high considering things like Panagale, S1000rr, R1, H2, H2R, ZX10r, RSV1000. Bloody Hell, you could buy one of each & still have quite a bit left over. Ex Honda enthusiast here.

Nice writeup Derek. Glad you had fun.

It's pouring down sun right now.

Looks nice. Hope it's a good one for you.

I think that you will be doing enough self-flagellation this coming weekend to make atonement for all of our collective shame. Good luck on the peddling.

It was a fun ride Brian. I was perfectly fine with your "sport touring" pace, lol.

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On the recent Deals Gap trip I carried an extra half gallon in (2) rectangular steel quart cans strapped to my luggage rack. This is also super-safe. Once I found out that everyone's range was adequate I got rid of the cans just because I hate being a fireball.

I had a cbr250r for a couple years as a commuter. The way I see it you'll pay 25% more for the ktm & have 100% more fun.

Duke's pretty upright.