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February 17th, 2010, 09:06 PM
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The_beanz
Name: Oscar
Location: Lakewood, CA
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 25
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250cc Passengers?
Does anyone ever carry passengers with them on a 250? I know the limit is 300+/- lbs...I mean wouldn't be a problem if yer into taking anorexic chicks for rides.
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February 17th, 2010, 10:24 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Josh
Location: Richmond VA
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627
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I think it's actually 375. The bike feels tremendously underpowered, stopping distances are greatly increased, etc. I would not do it on a long ride, or very frequently.
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February 17th, 2010, 10:34 PM
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Green!
Name: Tyler
Location: S. Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505
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My xgf used to ride with me a lot. Never had any problems with the bike.
I weight about 155 and she probably weighed about 115...so 270ish total. Acceleration and braking are definitely affected, however it's not bad. When your carrying a passenger, you're going to naturally ride slower and more cautiously. You're not going to floor the bike with a passenger, so acceleration isn't really a problem. Braking is most noticed, but since your generally riding a bit slower and more relaxed, you should have plenty of time to brake. For me the 250 handled passengers just fine...thought as I said, I only weigh in the 150s, and the heaviest girl I have had on has probably been 130ish.
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February 17th, 2010, 10:43 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Craig
Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.
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February 18th, 2010, 11:37 AM
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Dead-thread Necromancer!
Name: Levon
Location: Central Texas
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144
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I usually on my have my daughter with me, all 30 pounds of cute. I did ride to a park once with my daughter and wife, behind and in front of me respectively. Probably about 350 pounds or so all together. 99% of the time it's just me.
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February 18th, 2010, 11:57 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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Maybe need thread of hottest girls to ride passenger on the back (I know we have one of women who ride) of a ninjette. Pics would be mandatory of course.
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February 18th, 2010, 11:57 AM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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I never ride 2-up. My wife doesn't like it. lol
I've actually been thinking about converting it to a single seater with a custom saddle and a fiberglass cover. I don't know who I'd go to around here for fiberglass work. I'll need to research it.
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February 18th, 2010, 12:00 PM
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.
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February 18th, 2010, 12:07 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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February 18th, 2010, 12:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Steven
Location: los angeles
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r green(sold) 2009 zx6r green Posts: 96
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February 18th, 2010, 01:13 PM
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ATGATT Squid Killer
Name: Chad
Location: So. Cal
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189
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 I'd never two up on my 250 for what the first person said. Bad acceleration, bad stopping distances. I even took the passenger mounts and pegs off to make it look cleaner. |
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February 18th, 2010, 01:55 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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Last futzed with by backinthesaddleagain; February 18th, 2010 at 01:55 PM. Reason: typo |
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February 18th, 2010, 02:49 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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This thread has some info from other riders experienced with 2 up riding.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...t=22358&page=2 |
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