May 24th, 2012, 09:23 PM | #41 |
love my ninja!!!
Name: Zaine
Location: virginia beach
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black Ninja 250 (sold) 2011 special edition Ninja 250 (sold) 2003 Ninja 636 (current) Posts: 45
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haha youre killin me man
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May 24th, 2012, 09:24 PM | #42 |
Milkshake Drinker
Name: Skippii
Location: Richmond, Va
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.
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I work until 10pm tomorrow night so I can't ride.
Actually, I can't really ride anyway until I get a new chain and sprocket set on my bike--should arrive any day now...
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May 24th, 2012, 09:27 PM | #43 |
love my ninja!!!
Name: Zaine
Location: virginia beach
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black Ninja 250 (sold) 2011 special edition Ninja 250 (sold) 2003 Ninja 636 (current) Posts: 45
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oooh ok gotcha well **** man whenever you get that fixed let me know I'm dyin to find someone to hook up with and ride!!!
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May 24th, 2012, 09:29 PM | #44 |
Milkshake Drinker
Name: Skippii
Location: Richmond, Va
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.
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Hopefully it won't be long...got to do a 300 mile trip Sunday and don't want to spend the gas to drive it in the car..
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May 24th, 2012, 09:35 PM | #45 |
love my ninja!!!
Name: Zaine
Location: virginia beach
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 black Ninja 250 (sold) 2011 special edition Ninja 250 (sold) 2003 Ninja 636 (current) Posts: 45
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I'm sure you aren't i filled up yesterday for $14 and just started laughing i love it!!!
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May 26th, 2012, 01:45 PM | #46 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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/thread merged with another "how far?" type thread
1900 miles in 16 hrs is 118 mph. Over 24 hrs it's still 79 mph, which is almost impossible to maintain for 24 hrs straight. Is it really 1900?
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May 26th, 2012, 01:51 PM | #47 |
ninjette.org member
Name: ku
Location: 10,000 lakes
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Damn, you guys are serious...
longest was only about two hours.. |
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May 28th, 2012, 07:24 AM | #48 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Frugal
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
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824 miles, several times, times vary from 12-13 hours. Foam grips, Corbin saddle, padded tank bag to lay on, sprocket change to lower RPM.
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May 28th, 2012, 08:48 AM | #49 |
CBR250R Traitor
Name: Jon
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924
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757 miles. 13 hours and 3 minutes. On my return trip from Athens, GA.
That was because I hit traffic in Baltimore. The way down was only 12 hours 47 minutes. Stock bike. I just had a Crampbuster I picked up beforehand. I'm hoping to do an Iron Butt soon. |
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May 28th, 2012, 08:52 AM | #50 |
ninjette.org member
Name: ___
Location: ___
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1000 miles in 24 hours (IBA Saddle Sore 1000) is easily do-able, even on a 250 Ninja. 1500 in 24 is a little tougher (IBA Bun Burner Gold). He probably meant going a 1000 miles.
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May 28th, 2012, 09:15 AM | #51 | |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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May 29th, 2012, 11:00 AM | #52 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Rod
Location: naperville
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Candy Lime Green Posts: 12
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Dragon
660 miles yesterday, from the Dragon to Chicago, on my 250
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May 29th, 2012, 11:25 AM | #53 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Rode from Northern Delaware to South Western Maryland to see some family and a friend from Ninjette.org. It took me 3 hours riding down and 4 hours riding back because of weather on the way back. Rode about 300 miles. Bobby didn't have his lic yet so we just stared at our bikes for a bit... LOL Was good riding experience though. Talked about Gear and what not, then went to see brothers and sisters, new neices and nephews. the ride back was terrible with wind and rain and the chesapeake bay bridge.
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May 29th, 2012, 01:09 PM | #54 |
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
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10.5 hours, 2up on an R6 with a very sore core the next day
14.5 hours on 2010 250, started off semi-aggressive (6-7 hours) and ended cruising the summer warm night, not sore a bit < 1 hour on track 2up, was sore again lol, i am getting old i guess.
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February 14th, 2013, 10:12 AM | #55 |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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What is the longest you have ridden at highway speeds?
Miles or hours will do. Highway speeds mean 55 mph and up and non stop
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February 14th, 2013, 10:19 AM | #56 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
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5 hours at night from Houston, out to Bandera.
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February 14th, 2013, 10:26 AM | #57 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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February 14th, 2013, 10:33 AM | #58 |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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February 14th, 2013, 10:34 AM | #59 |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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I have only done 1 hour so far, new to the 250's. felt like I was going to blow the engine running it at that speed for too long. Guess they are made for it though
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February 14th, 2013, 10:36 AM | #60 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
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Try riding it pinned for hours. LOL.
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February 14th, 2013, 10:40 AM | #61 |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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February 14th, 2013, 10:46 AM | #62 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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York to Philly for a baseball game then back. 2 hours one way
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February 14th, 2013, 10:51 AM | #63 | |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Hence, you need to keep an eye on the temperature gauge or light and on the oil level visor (if the oil light goes on, it maybe too late). At high rpm's, some Ninjette engines use some oil, so taking some oil with you and checking the level after a couple of hours may prevent huge damage. Taking extra coolant may be extreme, but do it if you have space. You secondary chain will need some tender care during the trip, specially if riding in adverse weather conditions. Also take a tire patching-plugging kit, air pump and something to clean your visor with.
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February 14th, 2013, 11:08 AM | #64 | |
Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
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February 14th, 2013, 11:26 AM | #65 |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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The excitement is normal.
130 miles on I-10 can be really boring going through non-populated areas. Stop as many times as you feel tired or sleepy and take a 10-minute walking or jogging break. Stay hydrated, wind can dry your body up.
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February 14th, 2013, 11:28 AM | #66 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
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Three years ago I did a 2400 mile tour over the course of a week (CT to Indianapolis to West Virginia to Baltimore to Cape Cod and back to CT).
The bike will deal with it just fine. You, however, will wear out if you don't stop regularly to stretch your legs. I had a simple rule: Stop once an hour and get off the bike, even if it's just for a minute to walk around. I also would have a leisurely lunch (meaning actually sit down, not just grab-and-go) and set a distance limit each day of 400 miles, give or take. End result: I didn't burn myself out and had a great time. It's easy to overdo this stuff and get too goal-oriented. Enjoy the ride... the destination will appear when it's ready to. Consider your true priority. Are you trying to get somewhere ASAP or are you out to enjoy the trip? Driving yourself to achieve the first means you're going to sacrifice at least some of the second. If the purpose of the trip is to get there, frankly I'd probably drive. You can cover a lot more ground in less time that way, because it's not as physically demanding. Or I'd fly to maximize my time at the destination. If the purpose of the trip is to have fun along the way, the bike wins hands down. |
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February 14th, 2013, 11:29 AM | #67 |
Wartown, USA
Name: Bryan
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.
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I'd say 5-6 hrs at 70+ here.
The little ninja will make it just fine, however your arse might not. |
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February 14th, 2013, 11:30 AM | #68 |
cuz
Name: Israel
Location: Houston (me) Galveston
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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February 14th, 2013, 11:31 AM | #69 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Travis
Location: Washington, DC
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664
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Is there a non-interstate route available? I virtually NEVER take the interstate, just because it's so boring. Unless I'm super pressed for time, I would rather ride 3-4 hours on minimally interesting roads than 2 hours in a straight line at 70mph.
+1 on the tire plug kit. I haven't had to use it yet (knock on wood), but it goes in the tail pack anytime I'm traveling very far at all. Good luck and have fun! Edit: Oh, to answer your question, I used to 'commute' on my pregen from SC to DC fairly regularly. I-95 for 500 miles, yuck. I would often break it into two days, just because it is SO boring, and 7-85mph is SO exhausting if you're not used to it. I would get off my bike, crawl into bed and sleep for 3 hours before I could do anything else! |
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February 14th, 2013, 11:34 AM | #70 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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Do not let your gas tank drop below 1/4. I put 11,000 miles on my 250 at 120 miles a day and it only left me on the side of the road twice. Once about a mile from home when my carbs froze. and once after 50 miles and 10 miles from home I got some kind of vapor lock when I had a bit less then a gallon of gas left in the tank. Time fixed both issues.
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February 14th, 2013, 12:07 PM | #71 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Jesse
Location: Ann arbor mi
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To the op you wont need anything, change oil full it up check fluids and go. your ass is gonna get sore before your bike will have issues. |
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February 14th, 2013, 12:11 PM | #72 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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February 14th, 2013, 12:54 PM | #73 |
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
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pinned, occasionally bouncing off the rev limiter in 6th from SD to LA and back, about 200 miles total
used to do this a few times a month... i've probably done the trip about 20-30 times on the 250
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February 14th, 2013, 01:50 PM | #75 | |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 6
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I did my tour a couple of months after buying the bike, pretty much on the spur of the moment. I wanted to go to the USAF museum in Dayton and the MotoGP race in Indy, but after that there was no agenda. So I got maps of the eastern US and looked for the squiggliest lines that were anywhere remotely near the line from Indy to CT. They were in West Virginia, so that's where I went. I was not disappointed. |
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February 14th, 2013, 02:43 PM | #76 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Daniel "God"
Location: South Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 326
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5 Hours at 70+. You want to stop but you know stopping will just make the trip longer and the pain will only go away for a little bit. "your arse" as someone else said.
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February 14th, 2013, 07:20 PM | #77 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Over 45 hours straight from September 15th, 2011 (San Diego) to September 17th, 2011 (Atlanta). I was moving.
I delayed leaving San Diego for as long as possible that day because it was my birthday and a few people wanted to surprise me. I calculated when I could leave and still arrive in Atlanta in time to pick up my pet dog (coming by plane). I actually *promised* my sister that I would be there so the dog wouldn't have to get picked up by strangers he didn't know after something as stressful as being taken from his family and flying alone. OK, I actually tried to stop because I thought I had enough time. I even paid for a motel expecting to sleep for 3 hours but then I realized that the plane ticket for my dog showed a Pacific departure time and an Eastern arrival time, so I lost exactly three hours and needed to leave right away. I ended up just using the bathroom, freshening up (not a full shower), and changing clothes. Nothing I couldn't have done while getting gas at one of those truck stops with the same amenities except that I spent way too much for the privilege (~$36). With absolutely no sleep, I was literally seeing spots and had to babble and hum to myself to stay awake. Do I win the thread? |
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February 14th, 2013, 07:21 PM | #78 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Drew
Location: Florida
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February 14th, 2013, 07:28 PM | #79 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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February 14th, 2013, 08:03 PM | #80 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Raygan
Location: North East Texas
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): White 2013 Ninja 300(Storm), Silver 2003 Fjr1300 Posts: 173
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