What do you love the most about your bike

Ducati999 · February 17th, 2014, 11:12 AM

This thread is for all bikes (I know this is a Ninja 250 site but many of us have other bikes also). I know we all love our bikes but what is the best part of the bikes total experience. Please tell us what you ride, where you ride IE twisties, commuting, track or racing and what part of the bike thrills your soul the most. There are a lot of ninja owners so I am looking forward to see what they love and why.

My love of the ninja stems from the motor mostly but it is more than that alone. I have pretty much given the little ninja to my wife as of now but I still get to ride it a few times a month during the summer. The fact that you can really wind out the gears and push the bike as hard as it will go, then look down and realize that you have not yet broken the speed limit. We have a 2012 Black Ninja 250 and I cant stop smiling when I take it for a shake down run after I clean it or change the oil. Shifting at nearly redline in the first four gears and pinning the throttle while on main street and not worrying about the police knocking on my door is the best part of that bike. The old saying about riding a slow bike fast really applies to the ninja! When we ride most of the time we are on twisty back farm roads and my wife has no problem keeping up with our group. I have geared the bike up quite a lot over stock so it will not have to rev quite so high to run on the high way and I hollowed out the stock exhaust can with proper jetting in the carbs so it pulls better down low yet it still screams up top. I could not ask for a much better run around bike than this little bike.

NevadaWolf · February 17th, 2014, 12:29 PM

Something sounds very familiar about this question... Ah yeah, I liked my answer on a similar question so quoting myself.

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I love my Ninjette because she is fully capable of doing everything I want. Commuting, touring, track riding, canyon carving, and off roading. Along with that, I've invested too much into her for her to just be any old bike, considering I've totaled and rebuilt her.

My bike is my key to a unique kind of adventure. I look at her and see all the possibilities of roads yet explored.

CC Cowboy · February 17th, 2014, 02:16 PM

What do you love the most about your bike. The rider!

NinjaCowgirl · February 17th, 2014, 08:52 PM

I love my bike 'cause I can go away and nobody can bother me while I'm on it. I love that I can go 170 + miles on a tank (could probably get more miles if I went slower, but, nah..). He's (yes, he's a he and not a she) survived my beginner mistakes, performs fantastically and still has his looks. Finally, his 24 horses are ahella lot easier to get along with than my 1 horse...

jenkem · February 18th, 2014, 02:25 AM

It broke my wrench cherry. I'd always wanted to do my own mechanical work, but working on my car was too intimidating. Something about the bike was much more approachable. My tool set has gotten huge and I'm waay more confident/comfortable with a wrench. And I feel as if I'll be able to take that confidence to any car I own in the future.

Rogue · February 18th, 2014, 08:15 AM

Gosh, I have to pick just one thing about my sweet litte N-300? I will say it's ability to deliver sheer joy - doesn't matter what kind of rotten day I'm having, just sitting on it knowing it's all mine makes me smile and all the other crap in my life just melts away.

Now, if I need to pick something tactile, I would say it's overall size. I'm rather vertically challenged, and this is my first bike. It's the perfect size for me and the engine has enough power for me to keep up with the big boys when I need to, but not so much that riding around the suburbs feels like work.

CC Cowboy · February 18th, 2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jenkem

It broke my wrench cherry. My tool set has gotten huge and I'm waay more confident/comfortable with my wrench.

What are you talking about?

rasta · February 18th, 2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenkem

It broke my wrench cherry. I'd always wanted to do my own mechanical work, but working on my car was too intimidating. Something about the bike was much more approachable. My tool set has gotten huge and I'm waay more confident/comfortable with a wrench. And I feel as if I'll be able to take that confidence to any car I own in the future.

Best username ever

corksil · February 18th, 2014, 11:37 AM

I like the fact that I can't hear my cell phone, can't hear anyone talking to me, and tend to not think as much when I'm on the bike.

Go away, world.

ForceofWill · February 18th, 2014, 01:36 PM

I love the fact that I can(have) customized it to my exact specs for very cheap.

I love how fun it is to ride and the fact that I can actually have that fun on the street without going to jail like in my car.

LittleRedNinjette · February 18th, 2014, 01:53 PM

In love the freedom and adventure of riding. I love getting lost on purpose and finding new places. I can wait to get back out there with the new ride. Its been like i'm missing an arm...
And you're always happy on a bike. Cuz who the hell can cry on a motorcycle??

headshrink · February 18th, 2014, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

What do you love the most about your bike. The rider!

Well Cowboy, if you don't love yourself you can't love your bike.

KawiKid860 · February 18th, 2014, 02:04 PM

That it's sale paid for my mustang

Jk wish I could've kept my F4i. I loved my F4i the most because it fit me as if the ergos were tailored for me. Even with a rock hard supersport seat I could go all day on it and be fine. I also loved it's sound, its power and it's ride/handling. And the looks, not the best CBR design IMO but nonetheless she was a looker.

As for my Ninja... I love that despite being a utilitarian, reliable, practical standard dressed up like a sport bike (soon to change), it's still incredibly fun to ride. I also love that it has a nice amount of power over a 250 but you can still flog it fairly well without getting illegal and it's still pretty flickable (130 rear woo) and light feeling, though the 440lb wet weight wouldn't make it seem that way. I still wish I had gotten an 08+ 250 instead and I would like to own one, or a 300 one day. The 08 250 is honestly what made me want a motorcycle...

misfitsailor · February 20th, 2014, 10:36 AM

Ninja 250R: It is a spirited, intense ride. I love that it is so light and nimble, and can put in 300-400 mile day rides. It's the little bike that could. I could have bought a Buell, or some liter bike, but going fast and far on a small bike is more adventurous and more fun!

Harley Heritage Softail: It's a relaxed ride, and a great way to see America. This one I love because it is so heavy, strong, comfortable, and cool. I don't take the Ipod on this one, as the big engine already plays my favorite song.

My 2 bikes are as opposite as they get, and I love 'em both!

ally99 · February 20th, 2014, 11:24 AM

I love the freedom from communication, media, job, and useless thought. I love the zen and the focus I find when in control of a machine that terrifies more people than not. Did I mention the indescribable zone I find myself in when riding a perfect corner on a racetrack?

Bigballsofpaint · February 20th, 2014, 12:01 PM

250 - Overall low cost, insurance, gas, tracking it, etc.

1000 - Comfort, engine, and being able to ride everywhere with my GF. She wasnt comfortable on the 250, and taking trips with her is why i upgraded.

ez12a · February 20th, 2014, 12:27 PM

i know motorcycles arent necessarily that much cheaper to own after insurance and gear costs... but even so taking a leisurely ride on the bike is cheaper than going out in my car. Double the gas mileage and regular gas to boot? yeah. I'll ride it just to put miles on it.

CaptainPlatypus · February 20th, 2014, 02:46 PM

When I'm on my bike, I'm happy.

February 17th, 2014, 11:12 AM	#1
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	What do you love the most about your bike This thread is for all bikes (I know this is a Ninja 250 site but many of us have other bikes also). I know we all love our bikes but what is the best part of the bikes total experience. Please tell us what you ride, where you ride IE twisties, commuting, track or racing and what part of the bike thrills your soul the most. There are a lot of ninja owners so I am looking forward to see what they love and why. My love of the ninja stems from the motor mostly but it is more than that alone. I have pretty much given the little ninja to my wife as of now but I still get to ride it a few times a month during the summer. The fact that you can really wind out the gears and push the bike as hard as it will go, then look down and realize that you have not yet broken the speed limit. We have a 2012 Black Ninja 250 and I cant stop smiling when I take it for a shake down run after I clean it or change the oil. Shifting at nearly redline in the first four gears and pinning the throttle while on main street and not worrying about the police knocking on my door is the best part of that bike. The old saying about riding a slow bike fast really applies to the ninja! When we ride most of the time we are on twisty back farm roads and my wife has no problem keeping up with our group. I have geared the bike up quite a lot over stock so it will not have to rev quite so high to run on the high way and I hollowed out the stock exhaust can with proper jetting in the carbs so it pulls better down low yet it still screams up top. I could not ask for a much better run around bike than this little bike.

February 17th, 2014, 02:16 PM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	What do you love the most about your bike. The rider! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

February 17th, 2014, 08:52 PM	#4
NinjaCowgirl ninjette.org member Name: Liz Location: Idaho Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 35	I love my bike 'cause I can go away and nobody can bother me while I'm on it. I love that I can go 170 + miles on a tank (could probably get more miles if I went slower, but, nah..). He's (yes, he's a he and not a she) survived my beginner mistakes, performs fantastically and still has his looks. Finally, his 24 horses are ahella lot easier to get along with than my 1 horse... __________________________________________________ Ninjas:The Answer to Life, the Universe & Everything

February 18th, 2014, 02:25 AM	#5
jenkem ninjette.org member Name: really Location: california Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250 Posts: 80	It broke my wrench cherry. I'd always wanted to do my own mechanical work, but working on my car was too intimidating. Something about the bike was much more approachable. My tool set has gotten huge and I'm waay more confident/comfortable with a wrench. And I feel as if I'll be able to take that confidence to any car I own in the future.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 18th, 2014, 08:15 AM	#6
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	Gosh, I have to pick just one thing about my sweet litte N-300? I will say it's ability to deliver sheer joy - doesn't matter what kind of rotten day I'm having, just sitting on it knowing it's all mine makes me smile and all the other crap in my life just melts away. Now, if I need to pick something tactile, I would say it's overall size. I'm rather vertically challenged, and this is my first bike. It's the perfect size for me and the engine has enough power for me to keep up with the big boys when I need to, but not so much that riding around the suburbs feels like work. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300

February 18th, 2014, 11:37 AM	#9
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	I like the fact that I can't hear my cell phone, can't hear anyone talking to me, and tend to not think as much when I'm on the bike. Go away, world.

February 18th, 2014, 01:36 PM	#10
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	I love the fact that I can(have) customized it to my exact specs for very cheap. I love how fun it is to ride and the fact that I can actually have that fun on the street without going to jail like in my car.

February 18th, 2014, 01:53 PM	#11
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	In love the freedom and adventure of riding. I love getting lost on purpose and finding new places. I can wait to get back out there with the new ride. Its been like i'm missing an arm... And you're always happy on a bike. Cuz who the hell can cry on a motorcycle?? __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 18th, 2014, 02:04 PM	#13
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	That it's sale paid for my mustang Jk wish I could've kept my F4i. I loved my F4i the most because it fit me as if the ergos were tailored for me. Even with a rock hard supersport seat I could go all day on it and be fine. I also loved it's sound, its power and it's ride/handling. And the looks, not the best CBR design IMO but nonetheless she was a looker. As for my Ninja... I love that despite being a utilitarian, reliable, practical standard dressed up like a sport bike (soon to change), it's still incredibly fun to ride. I also love that it has a nice amount of power over a 250 but you can still flog it fairly well without getting illegal and it's still pretty flickable (130 rear woo) and light feeling, though the 440lb wet weight wouldn't make it seem that way. I still wish I had gotten an 08+ 250 instead and I would like to own one, or a 300 one day. The 08 250 is honestly what made me want a motorcycle...

February 20th, 2014, 10:36 AM	#14
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Ninja 250R: It is a spirited, intense ride. I love that it is so light and nimble, and can put in 300-400 mile day rides. It's the little bike that could. I could have bought a Buell, or some liter bike, but going fast and far on a small bike is more adventurous and more fun! Harley Heritage Softail: It's a relaxed ride, and a great way to see America. This one I love because it is so heavy, strong, comfortable, and cool. I don't take the Ipod on this one, as the big engine already plays my favorite song. My 2 bikes are as opposite as they get, and I love 'em both! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

February 20th, 2014, 11:24 AM	#15
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I love the freedom from communication, media, job, and useless thought. I love the zen and the focus I find when in control of a machine that terrifies more people than not. Did I mention the indescribable zone I find myself in when riding a perfect corner on a racetrack? __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

February 20th, 2014, 12:01 PM	#16
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	250 - Overall low cost, insurance, gas, tracking it, etc. 1000 - Comfort, engine, and being able to ride everywhere with my GF. She wasnt comfortable on the 250, and taking trips with her is why i upgraded.

February 20th, 2014, 12:27 PM	#17
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	i know motorcycles arent necessarily that much cheaper to own after insurance and gear costs... but even so taking a leisurely ride on the bike is cheaper than going out in my car. Double the gas mileage and regular gas to boot? yeah. I'll ride it just to put miles on it.

February 20th, 2014, 02:46 PM	#18
CaptainPlatypus ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '86 Honda VFR700 Posts: 173	When I'm on my bike, I'm happy.

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