Northern VA checking in! Questions about Ninjette for taller/heavier folks.

McFly1125 · August 30th, 2012, 06:46 AM

Hey gang... my name's Mitch. I live in Northern Virginia and I own a 2009 Buell 1125CR. It has ~146hp and is a fun beast, but I'm looking for something more suited to basic commuting. I've always loved the 250, and I got wicked happy in 2008 when the new 250R came out, but I am not sure I am the right "fit".

I tried using search already, but couldn't find any related threads, so that's why I joined up to ask. I'm 6'3" and 225 lbs. I remember sitting on a "Ninjette" (love the name, btw) at a dealership and it felt way too small, as my knees sat above the gas tank. Now I'm not 6'10" or 350 lbs or anything... I'd LOVE to make the Ninja 250R work for me. Are there things taller riders can do to make the 250R more comfortable?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

- Mitch

Stingray1000 · August 30th, 2012, 07:16 AM

Im 6'4 200lbs. And its a lil short for me but not too bad. Welcome btw!

McFly1125 · August 30th, 2012, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Im 6'4 200lbs. And its a lil short for me but not too bad. Welcome btw!

Have you done anything to make it more comfortable? Do you also experience the "knees-over-the-tank" syndrome?

Stingray1000 · August 30th, 2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McFly1125

Have you done anything to make it more comfortable? Do you also experience the "knees-over-the-tank" syndrome?

This is stock. Have done nothing to try and make it more comfortable.

Snake · September 2nd, 2012, 09:02 AM

Hello and welcome.

BrawvoAgain · September 2nd, 2012, 10:19 AM

Welcome dude! I too am in northern va

mike12 · September 3rd, 2012, 04:16 PM

im 6 foot so idk i feel fine on my 06. im in chesapeake va. mines for sale if you wanna test sit! lol

KJohnson21 · September 4th, 2012, 09:18 PM

jpbear · September 4th, 2012, 09:22 PM

6' 2.5" here with 210lbs.. Ninja 2010 is just fine.. Yes my knees stick up over the tank , but it doesnt bother me.

Mountain Dew · September 4th, 2012, 09:34 PM

6' with longer legs and heavier than I should be. Didn't have a single problem "fitting" on the ninjette. Adjusted the preload in the rear for my weight. If you need help fitting on the bike, you can get adjustable rearsets.

Lew360 · September 6th, 2012, 04:49 PM

Man you are killing me. I had a 1125CR and I bought my wife's ninjette. I had to sell the CR when I lost my job.

I'm 6' and 230. I used a set of aftermarket solid pegs and move my feet all the way back to my toes. That works for me. There is a discussion in the New Gen forum about tall riders HERE. I am going to get a set of the XB lowering pegs for a little more room.

Good luck and I am seriously jealous!

BTW: does your CR burn your right inner leg and have a bad charging system?

Cazper · September 7th, 2012, 03:57 PM

I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. I added Woodcraft Clip-ons and Bohemian Racing Rearsets... it definitely helps... I've ridden the bike for 2 1/2 years and about 12K miles... it's definitely doable

userjh160 · September 7th, 2012, 07:58 PM

Hi Mitch and welcome

McFly1125 · February 23rd, 2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks all for your replies! I'm selling my 1125CR tomorrow hopefully (if buyer doesn't back out last minute).

Any fitment issues on the new 300?? Now that it's out I'm not considering getting a 250R.

RollTide-LDub · February 24th, 2013, 09:31 PM

I'm 6'2'' and about 210 lbs and I haven't had any issues with fit. Also since all of the VA riders have chimed in, I still have a home in Lynchburg does that count?

YamiLionheart · February 28th, 2013, 08:29 AM

Welcome

I've heard of shorter riders lowering their bike with lowering links, I wonder if they sell "raising links" or something similar that you could install? :P

August 30th, 2012, 06:46 AM	#1
McFly1125 1.21 Jiggawatts!!! Name: Mitchell Location: NoVA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Buell 1125CR Posts: 3	Northern VA checking in! Questions about Ninjette for taller/heavier folks. Hey gang... my name's Mitch. I live in Northern Virginia and I own a 2009 Buell 1125CR. It has ~146hp and is a fun beast, but I'm looking for something more suited to basic commuting. I've always loved the 250, and I got wicked happy in 2008 when the new 250R came out, but I am not sure I am the right "fit". I tried using search already, but couldn't find any related threads, so that's why I joined up to ask. I'm 6'3" and 225 lbs. I remember sitting on a "Ninjette" (love the name, btw) at a dealership and it felt way too small, as my knees sat above the gas tank. Now I'm not 6'10" or 350 lbs or anything... I'd LOVE to make the Ninja 250R work for me. Are there things taller riders can do to make the 250R more comfortable? Any help is greatly appreciated. - Mitch

August 30th, 2012, 07:16 AM	#2
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Im 6'4 200lbs. And its a lil short for me but not too bad. Welcome btw! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

September 4th, 2012, 09:18 PM	#8
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

September 4th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#10
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	6' with longer legs and heavier than I should be. Didn't have a single problem "fitting" on the ninjette. Adjusted the preload in the rear for my weight. If you need help fitting on the bike, you can get adjustable rearsets. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

September 7th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#12
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. I added Woodcraft Clip-ons and Bohemian Racing Rearsets... it definitely helps... I've ridden the bike for 2 1/2 years and about 12K miles... it's definitely doable __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

September 2nd, 2012, 09:02 AM	#5
Snake 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	Hello and welcome.

September 2nd, 2012, 10:19 AM	#6
BrawvoAgain ninjette.org newbie Name: Tiffany Location: Centreville, Va Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 04 Ninja 250R Posts: 9	Welcome dude! I too am in northern va

September 3rd, 2012, 04:16 PM	#7
mike12 ninjette.org member Name: michael Location: chesapeake va Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250R SE Posts: 97	im 6 foot so idk i feel fine on my 06. im in chesapeake va. mines for sale if you wanna test sit! lol

September 4th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#9
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	6' 2.5" here with 210lbs.. Ninja 2010 is just fine.. Yes my knees stick up over the tank , but it doesnt bother me.

September 6th, 2012, 04:49 PM	#11
Lew360 Bueller Name: Lewis Location: Bowie, MD Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 78	Man you are killing me. I had a 1125CR and I bought my wife's ninjette. I had to sell the CR when I lost my job. I'm 6' and 230. I used a set of aftermarket solid pegs and move my feet all the way back to my toes. That works for me. There is a discussion in the New Gen forum about tall riders HERE. I am going to get a set of the XB lowering pegs for a little more room. Good luck and I am seriously jealous! BTW: does your CR burn your right inner leg and have a bad charging system?

September 7th, 2012, 07:58 PM	#13
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Hi Mitch and welcome

February 23rd, 2013, 01:14 PM	#14
McFly1125 1.21 Jiggawatts!!! Name: Mitchell Location: NoVA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Buell 1125CR Posts: 3	Thanks all for your replies! I'm selling my 1125CR tomorrow hopefully (if buyer doesn't back out last minute). Any fitment issues on the new 300?? Now that it's out I'm not considering getting a 250R.

February 24th, 2013, 09:31 PM	#15
RollTide-LDub ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 41	I'm 6'2'' and about 210 lbs and I haven't had any issues with fit. Also since all of the VA riders have chimed in, I still have a home in Lynchburg does that count? __________________________________________________ Check out my blog: http://www.2wheeledlogan.blogspot.com/

February 28th, 2013, 08:29 AM	#16
YamiLionheart ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Eastern LI, NY Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 166	Welcome I've heard of shorter riders lowering their bike with lowering links, I wonder if they sell "raising links" or something similar that you could install? :P

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