PHX and Valley of the Sun

laughrey · July 10th, 2009, 03:21 PM

How hot does it have to get to keep you from riding out of fear of damaging the bike. I just started riding here and get worried when it is above 100F.

Alex · July 10th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I think as long as the bike is moving, there isn't a reasonable ambient temp that would be hot enough to damage it. Even at 115 degrees out, the bike will work fine and its own engine temp will still be well within its limits. But if it is uber-hot out and you find yourself in really slow stop & go traffic, I can see where there may not be enough airflow to the radiator to keep the engine happy and healthy. But at that point the rider probably wouldn't be either.

kkim · July 10th, 2009, 03:42 PM

Also, if you regularly ride in 105*+ weather, consider changing to a 50W engine oil vs a 40W.

laughrey · July 10th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Can any one in the Phoenix area recommend a good route for a beginner? I don't know if I am ready for the Salt River Canyon but would like to challenge myself beyond normal commuter riding (straight lines).

Joey250rider · September 5th, 2009, 02:58 AM

i ride every single day. hot or cold. its never too hot in scottsdale to ride, 115+ heh heh

Joey250rider · September 5th, 2009, 03:00 AM

i would try bartlet lake drive its nice and fun. Or i would try the Saguaro lake/Salt river reservoir road, anywhere up hwy 87 is way fun too

DarkNinja52 · July 26th, 2013, 06:56 PM

Hey guys I'm new to the PHX area, anyone want to go riding? I don't know the area too well.

fishdip · August 14th, 2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

Hey guys I'm new to the PHX area, anyone want to go riding? I don't know the area too well.

What part?

fishdip · August 14th, 2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by laughrey

How hot does it have to get to keep you from riding out of fear of damaging the bike. I just started riding here and get worried when it is above 100F.

I went riding on the hottest day they have had since I got to az 120 and even setting in stop and go traffic the bike only hit the middle of the temp range normal its only 1/4th of the way.

DarkNinja52 · August 15th, 2013, 11:51 PM

I live in Mesa, it looks like parts of apache junction are good spots right?

fishdip · August 16th, 2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

I live in Mesa, it looks like parts of apache junction are good spots right?

No idea been looking at the area on Google maps and it looks fun tell it turns to dirt.

FNG · November 23rd, 2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

Hey guys I'm new to the PHX area, anyone want to go riding? I don't know the area too well.

Hey there. I'm in Tempe, but I'm from the southern tier (upstate New York). Welcome to the Valley of the Sun! How are you liking your time here?

xPsychoBlissx · December 1st, 2013, 08:10 AM

Any Phoenix riders still active on here? I ride a Hyosung GT250R, but I'm gonna go up to either Bartlett Lake or McDowell mountain on Monday or Tuesday morning.

I'm also starting up a small displacement sport bike riding group called the Quarter Liter Killas (the name us very tongue-in-cheek lol). So far there's a few Ninja 300 riders, and a couple CBR250R riders.

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?i...345071&refid=5

Please join if you'd ever like to meet up and ride!

FNG · December 1st, 2013, 05:06 PM

Hey, psycho, I'd love to go but my clutch is shot. I'm behind the eight ball trying to figure out how to fix it and afford to have it fixed. As soon as I'm up and running I will definitely join.

csmith12 · December 1st, 2013, 06:36 PM

Hey FNG, I like you mang. Let's just put you in the "unique" column and keep posting brah.

xPsychoBlissx · December 2nd, 2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FNG

Hey, psycho, I'd love to go but my clutch is shot. I'm behind the eight ball trying to figure out how to fix it and afford to have it fixed. As soon as I'm up and running I will definitely join.

Cool, definitely hit me up some time!

July 10th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#1
laughrey ninjette.org newbie Name: Zachary Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 8	PHX and Valley of the Sun How hot does it have to get to keep you from riding out of fear of damaging the bike. I just started riding here and get worried when it is above 100F.

July 10th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#2
Alex 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, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I think as long as the bike is moving, there isn't a reasonable ambient temp that would be hot enough to damage it. Even at 115 degrees out, the bike will work fine and its own engine temp will still be well within its limits. But if it is uber-hot out and you find yourself in really slow stop & go traffic, I can see where there may not be enough airflow to the radiator to keep the engine happy and healthy. But at that point the rider probably wouldn't be either. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 26th, 2013, 06:56 PM	#7
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Hey guys I'm new to the PHX area, anyone want to go riding? I don't know the area too well. __________________________________________________

August 15th, 2013, 11:51 PM	#10
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	I live in Mesa, it looks like parts of apache junction are good spots right? __________________________________________________

December 1st, 2013, 05:06 PM	#14
FNG ninjette.org member Name: Joey Location: Tempe, AZ Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 34	Hey, psycho, I'd love to go but my clutch is shot. I'm behind the eight ball trying to figure out how to fix it and afford to have it fixed. As soon as I'm up and running I will definitely join. __________________________________________________ GITTY UP! Yes, that IS a stupid question.

July 10th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Also, if you regularly ride in 105*+ weather, consider changing to a 50W engine oil vs a 40W.

July 10th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#4
laughrey ninjette.org newbie Name: Zachary Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 8	Can any one in the Phoenix area recommend a good route for a beginner? I don't know if I am ready for the Salt River Canyon but would like to challenge myself beyond normal commuter riding (straight lines).

September 5th, 2009, 02:58 AM	#5
Joey250rider ninjette.org newbie Name: Joey Location: Scottsdale, AZ Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250r modded=), 2005 R6, 2003 cbr600 Posts: 7	i ride every single day. hot or cold. its never too hot in scottsdale to ride, 115+ heh heh

September 5th, 2009, 03:00 AM	#6
Joey250rider ninjette.org newbie Name: Joey Location: Scottsdale, AZ Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250r modded=), 2005 R6, 2003 cbr600 Posts: 7	i would try bartlet lake drive its nice and fun. Or i would try the Saguaro lake/Salt river reservoir road, anywhere up hwy 87 is way fun too

December 1st, 2013, 08:10 AM	#13
xPsychoBlissx ninjette.org newbie Name: Dan Location: Scottsdale, AZ Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Hyosung GT250R Posts: 4	Any Phoenix riders still active on here? I ride a Hyosung GT250R, but I'm gonna go up to either Bartlett Lake or McDowell mountain on Monday or Tuesday morning. I'm also starting up a small displacement sport bike riding group called the Quarter Liter Killas (the name us very tongue-in-cheek lol). So far there's a few Ninja 300 riders, and a couple CBR250R riders. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?i...345071&refid=5 Please join if you'd ever like to meet up and ride!

December 1st, 2013, 06:36 PM	#15
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	Hey FNG, I like you mang. Let's just put you in the "unique" column and keep posting brah. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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