Stayed loyal to Kawasaki

minizoom · April 11th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Got my new 09 ZX6R! YaY! Thanks to KKim for helping me out with the color. I remembered how he says green is faster and it stuck in my head, so I got green.

kkim · April 11th, 2009, 05:24 PM

yep... you'll love the extra power boost of green bikes.

congrats on a sweet ride!!!

can't beat seeing that new bike owner, **** eating grin!!

Syphen · April 11th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Great looking bike. I love the new zx-6r's.

miks · April 11th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Very nice, so whats going to happen to the 250R?

Also, you got any mods planned for the 6?

Purspeed · April 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Congrats! (but I told you to get a Ducati...)

minizoom · April 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks!

I sold the 250R, wish I had room for it though.

Oh my GOD this thing is so fast too!

WooHoo Green all the Way!

kkim · April 11th, 2009, 05:31 PM

so... are you changing your user name from "minizoom" to just plain "zoom" now?

enjoy, man!

SF-Dug · April 11th, 2009, 07:25 PM

I got a few questions for you. How does the bike fit ergonomically? How does it handle in slow speed situations? Do you notice the weight difference in the bike when standing still or coming to a stop?

Edit: How does the bike handle in average day street riding. Do you notice a difference in the effort required for cornering?

Nemy · April 11th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Nice! Only thing in common with the 250r is that green is still the fastest and the fender is still fugly

minizoom · April 11th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF-Dug

I got a few questions for you. How does the bike fit ergonomically? How does it handle in slow speed situations? Do you notice the weight difference in the bike when standing still or coming to a stop?

Edit: How does the bike handle in average day street riding. Do you notice a difference in the effort required for cornering?

The bike feels really great. I'm tip toeing unlike my 250 where I can flat foot. I feel more leaned forward compared to my 250 with woodcraft clip-ons. I do notice the weight difference maybe because I'm tip toeing.

So far I've only ridden the bike 14 miles (dealer to home). Can't really comment on everyday street riding yet.

Also, the turning radius is a lot bigger when pushing to park in the garage or backyard.

Trunk space, what trunk space. I can fit a water bottle in the 250 with a cowl.

It's so fast though compared to the 250. So I'm glad I got the 250 to learn on first. I can't imagine even starting out on a 600.

It also has a gear indicator! Yay!

Snake · April 11th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Congradulations on th enew bike.

minizoom · April 11th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

Nice! Only thing in common with the 250r is that green is still the fastest and the fender is still fugly

I agree a 100%! I think almost every bike out there has it. So that's next on my list.

SF-Dug · April 11th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minizoom

The bike feels really great. I'm tip toeing unlike my 250 where I can flat foot. I feel more leaned forward compared to my 250 with woodcraft clip-ons. I do notice the weight difference maybe because I'm tip toeing.

So far I've only ridden the bike 14 miles (dealer to home). Can't really comment on everyday street riding yet.

Also, the turning radius is a lot bigger when pushing to park in the garage or backyard.

Trunk space, what trunk space. I can fit a water bottle in the 250 with a cowl.

It's so fast though compared to the 250. So I'm glad I got the 250 to learn on first. I can't imagine even starting out on a 600.

It also has a gear indicator! Yay!

Interesting....I am 5'7 how tall are you Minizoom? Just wondering how much a 2 inch seat height differences adds to a bike. If I were you the first thing I'd do is get a custom seat made so you can get to the ground more without messing with the bike by having it lowered, etc..

minizoom · April 11th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF-Dug

Interesting....I am 5'7 how tall are you Minizoom? Just wondering how much a 2 inch seat height differences adds to a bike. If I were you the first thing I'd do is get a custom seat made so you can get to the ground more without messing with the bike by having it lowered, etc..

I'm 5'7" too with a 30" inseam. It's not that bad. Maybe I can find a seat on eBay and shave that.

00v_Lucky · April 12th, 2009, 03:24 PM

very niice, but I know your real reason for getting green (that model doesnt come in blue

)

minizoom · April 12th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

very niice, but I know your real reason for getting green (that model doesnt come in blue

)

It does come in Blue but not the shade I like. The blue was way too light.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 12th, 2009, 11:14 PM

That's one sick bike. There's one that's always parked outside the apartment complex across the street from my work. It's the same color and everything. Sometimes I just zone out looking out the window at it...

Cali619 · April 13th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Thats a great bike, rubber side down and give a ride report when you have a chance to ride her more, ride her hard

camaroz1985 · April 13th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Great looking bike, just respect it and take it easy.

Kurosaki · April 13th, 2009, 12:09 PM

Good stuff Alvin.

Wanna have a ninjette forum new bike ride this saturday at GMR?

minizoom · April 13th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

Good stuff Alvin.

Wanna have a ninjette forum new bike ride this saturday at GMR?

Sure! But I told my buddies I would ride with them on Sat too! Azusa/Gmr, don't know what time yet. Let's go!

Kurosaki · April 13th, 2009, 12:19 PM

I'll be up there as usual, you know.

As long as the road isn't crappy and I go home. If/when I see you up there, I'll turn around or wait.

It was total **** on saturday and not much better sunday. Hope they clean it up before the weekend... But they're usually pretty good about maintaining that road. Just got unlucky it rained thursday/friday.

What tires came stock on your zx6? I have Dunlop Qualifiers on my CBR and I don't think I like them.

minizoom · April 13th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

I'll be up there as usual, you know.

As long as the road isn't crappy and I go home. If/when I see you up there, I'll turn around or wait.

It was total **** on saturday and not much better sunday. Hope they clean it up before the weekend... But they're usually pretty good about maintaining that road. Just got unlucky it rained thursday/friday.

What tires came stock on your zx6? I have Dunlop Qualifiers on my CBR and I don't think I like them.

That's what I heard from my buddies.

Came with Bridgestones BT-016. Is that any good?

Strider · April 13th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Congrats on a sweet ride!

Put some miles on it and give us a ride report

Kurosaki · April 13th, 2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minizoom

That's what I heard from my buddies.

Came with Bridgestones BT-016. Is that any good?

I believe the stock 016s are different from aftermarket off the shelf 016s. The stock ones are a single compound and the aftermarket's are dual and triple compounds? Something like that...

B2FiNiTY · April 13th, 2009, 11:52 PM

very nice!

kkim · April 13th, 2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

I have Dunlop Qualifiers on my CBR and I don't think I like them.

which model dunlops?

Alex · April 14th, 2009, 12:09 AM

The "Qualifiers" are a particular model of Dunlop. Here's their info on Dunlop's site. But in addition to the over the counter standard version of the Qualifiers, Dunlop makes some OEM versions for a number of different bikes. These may have harder or softer compounds, more or less steel belts, and consequently may both behave differently and wear differently.

Few folks are giddy over the performance of OEM Qualifiers, I know they were simply terrible on my 10R. I did a trackday on them to burn them off, and I knew I'd be taking it easy for the 1st day on track with that bike. They lived up to their poor rep, with inconsistent feel, only OK grip until they got greasy and lost much of their grip, and very quick wear as well.

Kurosaki · April 14th, 2009, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The "Qualifiers" are a particular model of Dunlop. Here's their info on Dunlop's site. But in addition to the over the counter standard version of the Qualifiers, Dunlop makes some OEM versions for a number of different bikes. These may have harder or softer compounds, more or less steel belts, and consequently may both behave differently and wear differently.

Few folks are giddy over the performance of OEM Qualifiers, I know they were simply terrible on my 10R. I did a trackday on them to burn them off, and I knew I'd be taking it easy for the 1st day on track with that bike. They lived up to their poor rep, with inconsistent feel, only OK grip until they got greasy and lost much of their grip, and very quick wear as well.

Kinda having the same sentiment here so far...

I don't even think I'm gonna bother tracking them. I'll wait til I get something better. (And some track plastic)

xTKx · April 14th, 2009, 12:08 PM

Gorgeous bike Alvin, congrats on the new purchase!

Ride safe!

sharky nrk · April 14th, 2009, 03:08 PM

the bt16s are really really good stock tires - my 07 came with bt15s that were decent but in the 08 comparo one of the other bikes had bt16s and they were a massive improvement over the 15s. I am quite jealous of the improvements over the 07-08 6Rs made in the 09s but i still really dislike the mini 10R looks (but i am a minority as I actually like the way the 07-08s look)

congrats on the new bike - you will really enjoy it. its a completely different beast than your 250 so take it slow the first couple hundred miles

April 11th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
minizoom ninjette.org member Name: Alvin Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133	Stayed loyal to Kawasaki Got my new 09 ZX6R! YaY! Thanks to KKim for helping me out with the color. I remembered how he says green is faster and it stuck in my head, so I got green.

April 11th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#3
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Great looking bike. I love the new zx-6r's. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 11th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#4
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Very nice, so whats going to happen to the 250R? Also, you got any mods planned for the 6? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 11th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#5
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Congrats! (but I told you to get a Ducati...) __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

April 12th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#17
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	That's one sick bike. There's one that's always parked outside the apartment complex across the street from my work. It's the same color and everything. Sometimes I just zone out looking out the window at it... __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 11th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yep... you'll love the extra power boost of green bikes. congrats on a sweet ride!!! can't beat seeing that new bike owner, **** eating grin!!

April 11th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#6
minizoom ninjette.org member Name: Alvin Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133	Thanks! I sold the 250R, wish I had room for it though. Oh my GOD this thing is so fast too! WooHoo Green all the Way!

April 11th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	so... are you changing your user name from "minizoom" to just plain "zoom" now? enjoy, man!

April 11th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#8
SF-Dug ninjette.org member Name: Dug Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 81	I got a few questions for you. How does the bike fit ergonomically? How does it handle in slow speed situations? Do you notice the weight difference in the bike when standing still or coming to a stop? Edit: How does the bike handle in average day street riding. Do you notice a difference in the effort required for cornering?

April 11th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#9
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Nice! Only thing in common with the 250r is that green is still the fastest and the fender is still fugly

April 11th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#11
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	Congradulations on th enew bike.

April 12th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#15
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	very niice, but I know your real reason for getting green (that model doesnt come in blue )

April 13th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#18
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Thats a great bike, rubber side down and give a ride report when you have a chance to ride her more, ride her hard __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

April 13th, 2009, 07:23 AM	#19
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Great looking bike, just respect it and take it easy.

April 13th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#20
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Good stuff Alvin. Wanna have a ninjette forum new bike ride this saturday at GMR?

April 13th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#22
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	I'll be up there as usual, you know. As long as the road isn't crappy and I go home. If/when I see you up there, I'll turn around or wait. It was total **** on saturday and not much better sunday. Hope they clean it up before the weekend... But they're usually pretty good about maintaining that road. Just got unlucky it rained thursday/friday. What tires came stock on your zx6? I have Dunlop Qualifiers on my CBR and I don't think I like them.

April 13th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#24
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Congrats on a sweet ride! Put some miles on it and give us a ride report

April 13th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#26
B2FiNiTY ninjette.org member Name: D Location: cali Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 114	very nice!

April 14th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#28
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 Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The "Qualifiers" are a particular model of Dunlop. Here's their info on Dunlop's site. But in addition to the over the counter standard version of the Qualifiers, Dunlop makes some OEM versions for a number of different bikes. These may have harder or softer compounds, more or less steel belts, and consequently may both behave differently and wear differently. Few folks are giddy over the performance of OEM Qualifiers, I know they were simply terrible on my 10R. I did a trackday on them to burn them off, and I knew I'd be taking it easy for the 1st day on track with that bike. They lived up to their poor rep, with inconsistent feel, only OK grip until they got greasy and lost much of their grip, and very quick wear as well. __________________________________________________ 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)

April 14th, 2009, 12:08 PM	#30
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Gorgeous bike Alvin, congrats on the new purchase! Ride safe! __________________________________________________ -2009 Red Ninja 250R- Intuitive frame sliders, comp werkes fender eliminator ...

April 14th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#31
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	the bt16s are really really good stock tires - my 07 came with bt15s that were decent but in the 08 comparo one of the other bikes had bt16s and they were a massive improvement over the 15s. I am quite jealous of the improvements over the 07-08 6Rs made in the 09s but i still really dislike the mini 10R looks (but i am a minority as I actually like the way the 07-08s look) congrats on the new bike - you will really enjoy it. its a completely different beast than your 250 so take it slow the first couple hundred miles

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