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Re: Honda Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:02 pm
by gn2
Looks like I wasn't the only person to spot that lovely little CD250U, a trader has snapped it up and is now selling it with a big mark-up:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CD250U- ... 0466043%26
Re: Honda Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:48 am
by maddiedog
Wow, the pics in the 2nd ad do it even more justice. That bike looks brand-new.
So, I've decided the drum brakes on the CB are fine -- at least in the rear. I couldn't lock up the front if I wanted to, but I just locked up the rear this morning. I was gear-braking down as usual and had someone rudely intrude on my personal space with a massive SUV. Locked it, released it, pulsed it down to keep control. It's amazing how quickly the back end goes squirrelly. I might not have done as well if I hadn't spent so much time dirt riding earlier on, this experience in particular made me quite glad I know how to react with no traction.