Silver Bullet I
01-08-2016, 08:50 PM
So today I took my 250r out for the first time on dirt. I've owned it for 7 years or so but only rode it down the street once right after I bought it. Then it sat in the garage. Recently I went through the whole atc to get it ride ready. Last night I started it up and rode up and down my street in the rain, with a huge smile on my face. So today I took it out on a trail ride.
I'm in south San Diego so I took it up otay mountain. Otay mtn is a mountain that goes from close to sea level to 3500 ft. I normally ride dirt bikes so this was a real experience. I learned I'm not as young as I think I am and a 86 250r's suspension and brakes are nowhere close to a performance dirt bike. Once I figured that out I had a super good time and great ride. I learned a lot and can't wait to take it out again. Hopefully next time I won't be so stressed out, and don't get crazy arm pump 5 minutes into the ride!
I'm in south San Diego so I took it up otay mountain. Otay mtn is a mountain that goes from close to sea level to 3500 ft. I normally ride dirt bikes so this was a real experience. I learned I'm not as young as I think I am and a 86 250r's suspension and brakes are nowhere close to a performance dirt bike. Once I figured that out I had a super good time and great ride. I learned a lot and can't wait to take it out again. Hopefully next time I won't be so stressed out, and don't get crazy arm pump 5 minutes into the ride!