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Forum: Riding Skills October 31st, 2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,731
Posted By Rys
well I feel a bit dumb. I have never even...

well I feel a bit dumb. I have never even thought about gripping the tank with my thighs. Then again my arms don't get tired from the lean and my legs seem to naturally press in on the tank because...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 28th, 2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By Rys
for the record the silver and maroon is hot

for the record the silver and maroon is hot
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 28th, 2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By Rys
is the second a 2009 or a 2011?

is the second a 2009 or a 2011?
Forum: Riding Skills October 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Rys
yeah I have taken the msf. I'm only 500 or so...

yeah I have taken the msf. I'm only 500 or so miles into this journey so not much is second nature yet. I still have to think most things through quite a bit. I think its just that the previous...
Forum: Riding Skills October 28th, 2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Rys
I'm glad you mentioned that about just dumping...

I'm glad you mentioned that about just dumping the clutch in the higher gears being a bad thing to carry over to another bike. I have noticed that I there are times i don't even try and throttle...
Forum: Riding Skills October 28th, 2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Rys
Like I said The other gears are easy, first just...

Like I said The other gears are easy, first just seems to get me, its more sensitive to throttle input. I'm still not as smooth in first as I would like to be. I do try and give a bit of throttle...
Forum: Riding Skills October 28th, 2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Rys
Maybe my bike is a bit different from yours....

Maybe my bike is a bit different from yours. Pulling into the office parking lot is a slight uphill and at the speed I need to turn in, first is the correct gear for me. second would stall without...
Forum: Riding Skills October 28th, 2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Rys
test something for me when you have a chance guys

I gonna fall at some point if I cant get my act together. I am downshifting as I slow so I can keep track of what gear I am in. Going from second to first keeps getting me. It seems to me my back...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 15th, 2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,350
Posted By Rys
I read it but don't understand it

I read it but don't understand it
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 14th, 2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,986
Posted By Rys
If you think there a lot of people with differing...

If you think there a lot of people with differing opinions out there just wait till you actually get a bike. Surprisingly most people have a fairly strong opinions when it comes to a bike.

Once...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 13th, 2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Posted By Rys
I started caring wet wipes for the bug guts too. ...

I started caring wet wipes for the bug guts too.

Roll Tide

You're not from the Birmingham area by chance are you

On a side note for those of you that wear ear plugs what kind of helmet do...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 13th, 2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By Rys
It's times like these that I feel like an idiot

So I bought my bike from an individual who only had it for a couple of months. Well he never took it to the dmv to register it or get the title transfered into his name from the previous owner. I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 6th, 2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By Rys
Additionaly I'm not mechanically inclined like...

Additionaly I'm not mechanically inclined like you guys. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth it to go to a local bike shop and have them do a jet kit and/or airpod etc..
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 6th, 2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By Rys
Sorry not trying to be annoying I did look at the...

Sorry not trying to be annoying I did look at the wiki and the diy stuff. It was I guess a bit over my head. A lot ofthe information seems I guess technical. It is stuff like I did this and expect...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 6th, 2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By Rys
Jet kits air boxes shimmed needles and new sprockets?

Ok so I have heard people talk about them but I'm curious what kind of performance increase can be expected if you do all this stuff. I don't see my wife letting me upgrade to a different bike...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 6th, 2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By Rys
Thanks for the links I read the threads. I think...

Thanks for the links I read the threads. I think I'll hold off until maybe next summer before i try one. Barbers is just so nice, it calls to me lol. Dumb question why do they make you take off...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 6th, 2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By Rys
Track days

Whats your take in it for a newer rider? I have heard some comments to the effect that one track day is as valuable as 10k street miles. Is it something you guys would recommend for a newer rider...
Forum: Ride Reports October 3rd, 2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,569
Posted By Rys
Grats on your new ride. I too took my first ride...

Grats on your new ride. I too took my first ride this past weekend. Started out in the neighborhood on Friday then ventured onto the roads Saturday and Sunday. All total I think I got a little...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 1st, 2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,483
Posted By Rys
Well I looked up the p1 tip for the exhaust. ...

Well I looked up the p1 tip for the exhaust. Turns out I already have. The previous owner must have put it in. It's not to bad I just try and keep the rpms as low as I can it's not to bad below 4k
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 30th, 2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By Rys
The sound of fury

I knew about the gas tank sound but I don't think I was quite prepared for it. It sounds like a super model after a 6 pack of beer and a bean burrito. My wife spent the evening giggling while she...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 29th, 2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,483
Posted By Rys
I got the bike home and it seemed quieter to me. ...

I got the bike home and it seemed quieter to me. When I was looking at it the first time he started it in his little garage and it just seemed loud. I'm just happy I got such a good deal on the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 29th, 2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,483
Posted By Rys
Got a bike! two brothers too loud

OK so I am about to go pick up my new bike today. It has a two brothers exhaust on it. I am pushing this hobby a little bit as it is with my wife and I am trying to minimize potential backlash. ...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 28th, 2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By Rys
need some quick help - decal removal

I found a good deal on a bike close by however the bike has a decal kit on it with some lettering and numbers(he's a michael jordan fan apparently) Is it a problem getting decals off of a bike. The...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 27th, 2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 48,301
Posted By Rys
yeah it was full

yeah it was full
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 27th, 2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 48,301
Posted By Rys
what do you pay for insurance

Just curious what you guys pay in insurance for your ninja. I called my insurance guy and I thought it might have been a little bit lower than he quoted. I don't remember what it was its written on...
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