Replaced the 250 with...

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 09:06 AM

Well, as you guys know, I lowsided the 250 a few weeks ago. The lowside bent the frame and it was totalled. So last Saturday I went out to Cocoa and got a replacement bike. Also had to get a new helmet, obviously, so I'll start with pics of that while I go out and take pics of the new bike.

Chrome visor front

Dark Smoke visor, side (side without the visor's rash

)

Don't worry, I'm not pulling a full on @nickjpass I just want to be sure I'm posting nice pictures of the bike, not half arsed ones.

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 11:33 AM

And some pics. Not the greatest, but I'll be going out later, hopefully I'll find someplace nice to snap some pics while I'm out riding.

The Odometer when I got her home:

gilmorec61 · March 30th, 2012, 11:51 AM

Damnnnn sexy af!!! Hows it ride? And wow i cant belive its redline begins at 15xxx....have fun

bob706 · March 30th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Nice

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM

It rides really nicely. I sat on all the different 600s, different years for each of them too; and the 07+ CBR just fit me like a glove. Brakes are great, suspension is amazing, the power is mind blowing. I am loving this bike so much. And I can say that toping out first gear get you to about 80mph.

cuz · March 30th, 2012, 12:01 PM

how is it w/a passenger compared w/ the 250??

PS

clean bike

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Don't know yet, will find out next week. I'll report back then about how it is 2up.

choneofakind · March 30th, 2012, 12:19 PM

With a passenger, it's still quicker accelerating than the 250 with one light-weight person...

csmith12 · March 30th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Nice......

The CBR was a close 2nd choice when I up'ed to 600cc. Enjoy and be safe sir.

EthioKnight · March 30th, 2012, 01:32 PM

Sweet bike man! Congrats

so...is this goodbye?...from the forum I mean

alex.s · March 30th, 2012, 01:37 PM

try not to kill yourself.

Jono · March 30th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Nice ride!!!!

Kevin2109 · March 30th, 2012, 02:05 PM

I never understood replacing the bike that you clearly cant handle (lo-sided last week) with a bigger bike

Mocha Man · March 30th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Hmmm...CBR, huh? SHUN, SHUN!!! Haha jk. I love CBRs personally. I hope you enjoy it!

Xoulrath · March 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

try not to kill yourself.

Maybe a bit harsh, but understandable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

I never understood replacing the bike that you clearly cant handle (lo-sided last week) with a bigger bike

It makes you wonder how some people make decisions, doesn't it?

I don't get it, either. If someone lowsides a 250, why would they think a 600 is somehow ok as a replacement?

r311music · March 30th, 2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

Maybe a bit harsh, but understandable.

It makes you wonder how some people make decisions, doesn't it?

I don't get it, either. If someone lowsides a 250, why would they think a 600 is somehow ok as a replacement?

Do you know Eric personally? Kinda crazy how you can judge a guys riding based off one low side. I have ridden with him many times, and he is just as ready as anyone else to make the step up. Crazy, but some people actually start on 600s, and are fine. He had 6k miles on 250 before upgrading...</endrant>

Also the bike looks better in person.

Hopefully next time we go for a ride, you will be more used to the cbr, so you can keep up in the turns! And I will take up your offer to switch bikes during a ride one of these days. I really would like to see how the riding position feels compared the the zx.

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

Sweet bike man! Congrats

so...is this goodbye?...from the forum I mean

Thanks, and no, this is not goodbye. I will continue to hang around Ninjette and leave snarky, sarcastic comments here and there. And sometimes even throw in some words of wisdom, opinions, and knowledge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by r311music

Do you know Eric personally? Kinda crazy how you can judge a guys riding based off one low side. I have ridden with him many times, and he is just as ready as anyone else to make the step up. Crazy, but some people actually start on 600s, and are fine. He had 6k miles on 250 before upgrading...</endrant>

Thanks Rob. It's a bit funny how quick to judge people are. I'm pretty sure people would never to up to Rossi after a crash and go "Hey, you're not good enough to handle a 600, get back down on a 250."

Quote:

Originally Posted by r311music

Also the bike looks better in person.

Hopefully next time we go for a ride, you will be more used to the cbr, so you can keep up in the turns! And I will take up your offer to switch bikes during a ride one of these days. I really would like to see how the riding position feels compared the the zx.

The more I ride it, the more I'm getting used to how it handles and such. I'm sure by the next time we ride I'll be able to keep up, since we only ride maybe once every 2 months... though I do have 3 days weekends this month for school, so maybe we can fit some more rides in.

alex.s · March 30th, 2012, 03:34 PM

people judge you based on how you crashed and the way you talk about it. not simply that you crashed. there are many different ways of crashing.

Jiggles · March 30th, 2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

I never understood replacing the bike that you clearly cant handle (lo-sided last week) with a bigger bike

+1

r311music · March 30th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

people judge you based on how you crashed and the way you talk about it. not simply that you crashed. there are many different ways of crashing.

Yes and most of them involve an operator error. He figured out what he did, and learned from it.....

Jiggles · March 30th, 2012, 07:32 PM

I hope you are getting full coverage on this bike

Gorilla25 · March 30th, 2012, 08:59 PM

Sorry to hear bout the poor lil Ninjete. and Congrats on a nice bike

CBRs are wonderful machines (I got to ride one yesterday) and POST MOAR PICS!!

saxnbass · March 30th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla25

Sorry to hear bout the poor lil Ninjete. and Congrats on a nice bike

CBRs are wonderful machines (I got to ride one yesterday) and POST MOAR PICS!!

Thanks, I will post more pics probably when I get home from riding tomorrow. Hopefully going to have nice places to take pics tomorrow.

Malicious Logic · March 31st, 2012, 04:10 PM

Great looking bike. I love the look of CBRs. Definitely post up more pics plz!

caps · March 31st, 2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

I never understood replacing the bike that you clearly cant handle (lo-sided last week) with a bigger bike

its what most of the central florida guys do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by r311music

Do you know Eric personally? Kinda crazy how you can judge a guys riding based off one low side.

^ coming from someone who traded in their 250 after 2 weeks of riding to get a 650, then decided on a SS. Your not the best person for advise on this subject...

And a lowside (as stated) is operator error. I don't know why going to a less forgiving bike would be the logical thing to do...

And Eric, I haven't personally ridden with you so I have no first hand experience. Just be safe, and keep the shiny side up

r311music · March 31st, 2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

its what most of the central florida guys do.

^ coming from someone who traded in their 250 after 2 weeks of riding to get a 650, then decided on a SS. Your not the best person for advise on this subject...

And a lowside (as stated) is operator error. I don't know why going to a less forgiving bike would be the logical thing to do...

And Eric, I haven't personally ridden with you so I have no first hand experience. Just be safe, and keep the shiny side up

And this is the reason why I don't bother with this site much anymore. I figured you would be one of the cooler ones, but I guess not. And really, you went for a 250 to zx-14....What makes you "qualified" to give any advice? Instead of hate on Eric, and I guess now me, just don't reply to a post. If you don't agree with it, move on to another thread.....

Jiggles · March 31st, 2012, 08:20 PM

Think ima crash my 2fiddy so I can get an r1

r311music · March 31st, 2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Think ima crash my 2fiddy so I can get an r1

Then your mom will definitely kick you out of the house...no bueno.

Jiggles · March 31st, 2012, 08:40 PM

Who needs a home when you have an r1???

r311music · March 31st, 2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Who needs a home when you have an r1???

Touche.

leed · March 31st, 2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r311music

And this is the reason why I don't bother with this site much anymore. I figured you would be one of the cooler ones, but I guess not. And really, you went for a 250 to zx-14....What makes you "qualified" to give any advice? Instead of hate on Eric, and I guess now me, just don't reply to a post. If you don't agree with it, move on to another thread.....

IIRC, he has actually owned quite a few bikes prior to the Ninjette and the Ninj14...

Bur needless to say, the bike looks amazing. Have to say I'm a little jealous, but I'm saving my shiny pennies to get me an SV soon

Stay safe, them 600's are not forgiving in any way, shape, or form!

nickjpass · March 31st, 2012, 10:12 PM

Hey saxnbass... beautiful bike. I really dig the CBR's... congratulations. Enjoy it

I'm going to miss your very cool looking 250 as well.

saxnbass · March 31st, 2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Hey saxnbass... beautiful bike. I really dig the CBR's... congratulations. Enjoy it

I'm going to miss your very cool looking 250 as well.

Thanks. There are still pics of the 250 for you to enjoy. heh

nickjpass · March 31st, 2012, 11:02 PM

Yes haha~good luck riding

Klondike1020 · April 1st, 2012, 06:48 PM

Did u buy your 250 back salvage ?! Woulda made a fun track bike ! Or sell me any good parts off the carcass lol .

The Honda is sharp ! Razor sharp , I love the newer 600s . I haven't rode a Honda since I sold the 94 900rr . That was too much bike for my comfort at the time .

You defiantly have a decent bike to grow into now ! Not getting bored anytime soon will you?

saxnbass · April 1st, 2012, 09:45 PM

No, I didn't buy it back.

caps · April 3rd, 2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leed

But needless to say, the bike looks amazing.

^this too! My wife really wants one of the new CBR's or an 09 phoenix edition

Their is just something about the way they look.

MustangGuy · April 3rd, 2012, 09:34 AM

Nice ride! Take it easy, don't be tempted to compromise your safety and don't forget lessons learned. Take time to get to know the bike.

saxnbass · April 3rd, 2012, 09:49 AM

I went riding with my 250 buddies this weekend and they're outriding me right now as I'm still getting used to the new bike. haha

miss_syn · April 3rd, 2012, 11:23 AM

You lowsided that beautiful bike?

:cry:

March 30th, 2012, 09:06 AM	#1
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Replaced the 250 with... Well, as you guys know, I lowsided the 250 a few weeks ago. The lowside bent the frame and it was totalled. So last Saturday I went out to Cocoa and got a replacement bike. Also had to get a new helmet, obviously, so I'll start with pics of that while I go out and take pics of the new bike. Chrome visor front Dark Smoke visor, side (side without the visor's rash ) Don't worry, I'm not pulling a full on @nickjpass I just want to be sure I'm posting nice pictures of the bike, not half arsed ones. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 30th, 2012, 11:33 AM	#2
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	And some pics. Not the greatest, but I'll be going out later, hopefully I'll find someplace nice to snap some pics while I'm out riding. The Odometer when I got her home: __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 30th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Nice __________________________________________________ http://sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/

March 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#5
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	It rides really nicely. I sat on all the different 600s, different years for each of them too; and the 07+ CBR just fit me like a glove. Brakes are great, suspension is amazing, the power is mind blowing. I am loving this bike so much. And I can say that toping out first gear get you to about 80mph. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 30th, 2012, 12:01 PM	#6
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	how is it w/a passenger compared w/ the 250?? PS clean bike __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

March 30th, 2012, 11:51 AM	#3
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Damnnnn sexy af!!! Hows it ride? And wow i cant belive its redline begins at 15xxx....have fun

March 30th, 2012, 12:07 PM	#7
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Don't know yet, will find out next week. I'll report back then about how it is 2up. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 30th, 2012, 12:19 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	With a passenger, it's still quicker accelerating than the 250 with one light-weight person...

March 30th, 2012, 12:32 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Nice...... The CBR was a close 2nd choice when I up'ed to 600cc. Enjoy and be safe sir. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 30th, 2012, 01:32 PM	#10
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Sweet bike man! Congrats so...is this goodbye?...from the forum I mean

March 30th, 2012, 01:37 PM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	try not to kill yourself. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#12
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice ride!!!!

March 30th, 2012, 02:05 PM	#13
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	I never understood replacing the bike that you clearly cant handle (lo-sided last week) with a bigger bike __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

March 30th, 2012, 02:08 PM	#14
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Hmmm...CBR, huh? SHUN, SHUN!!! Haha jk. I love CBRs personally. I hope you enjoy it!

March 30th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#18
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	people judge you based on how you crashed and the way you talk about it. not simply that you crashed. there are many different ways of crashing. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2012, 07:32 PM	#21
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I hope you are getting full coverage on this bike __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 30th, 2012, 08:59 PM	#22
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	Sorry to hear bout the poor lil Ninjete. and Congrats on a nice bike CBRs are wonderful machines (I got to ride one yesterday) and POST MOAR PICS!!

March 31st, 2012, 04:10 PM	#24
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Great looking bike. I love the look of CBRs. Definitely post up more pics plz! __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

March 31st, 2012, 08:20 PM	#27
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Think ima crash my 2fiddy so I can get an r1 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 31st, 2012, 08:40 PM	#29
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Who needs a home when you have an r1??? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 31st, 2012, 10:12 PM	#32
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Hey saxnbass... beautiful bike. I really dig the CBR's... congratulations. Enjoy it I'm going to miss your very cool looking 250 as well. __________________________________________________

March 31st, 2012, 11:02 PM	#34
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Yes haha~good luck riding __________________________________________________

April 1st, 2012, 06:48 PM	#35
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Did u buy your 250 back salvage ?! Woulda made a fun track bike ! Or sell me any good parts off the carcass lol . The Honda is sharp ! Razor sharp , I love the newer 600s . I haven't rode a Honda since I sold the 94 900rr . That was too much bike for my comfort at the time . You defiantly have a decent bike to grow into now ! Not getting bored anytime soon will you?

April 1st, 2012, 09:45 PM	#36
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	No, I didn't buy it back. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

April 3rd, 2012, 09:34 AM	#38
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Nice ride! Take it easy, don't be tempted to compromise your safety and don't forget lessons learned. Take time to get to know the bike.

April 3rd, 2012, 09:49 AM	#39
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I went riding with my 250 buddies this weekend and they're outriding me right now as I'm still getting used to the new bike. haha __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

April 3rd, 2012, 11:23 AM	#40
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	You lowsided that beautiful bike? :cry:

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