Don't get the 300 as a trip bike

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 10:03 AM

I just did a 13h trip on the bike co/az and this bike sucked as a long trip bike 100% stock if you do get it as a trip bike you will need to change a lot of stuff on it.

Motofool · April 24th, 2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

..........if you do get it as a trip bike you will need to change a lot of stuff on it.

Such as?

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Such as?

Seat, wind screen, put rubber under the foot peg better grips bigger sprocket.

Tigerpaw · April 24th, 2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Seat, wind screen, put rubber under the foot peg better grips bigger sprocket.

Your'e just weak

Trailerboy531 · April 24th, 2013, 10:19 AM

So you're complaining that it didn't turn itself in to a touring bike?

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

So you're complaining that it didn't turn itself in to a touring bike?

No compared to my old stock 600rr or even the old 250 500 this bike sucks as a trip bike its not fast and its not comfortable for a trip bike it needs one or the other.

Motofool · April 24th, 2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Seat, wind screen

Yes, those always help in any bike.

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Originally Posted by fishdip

.......put rubber under the foot peg better grips bigger sprocket.

Doesn't the footpeg have rubber like in the old-gens?

Do you mean the smaller sprocket?, .........like one more tooth for cruising?

psych0hans · April 24th, 2013, 10:29 AM

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 10:32 AM

You do the 15t in front and a few in the back like the old 89 250 had. No rubber and after 10h of it vibrating it sucks.

ninjamunky85 · April 24th, 2013, 10:38 AM

It definitely doesn't look very good for carrying cargo. At least compared to the pre gen 250.

thisisbenji · April 24th, 2013, 10:45 AM

Sounds like someone needs to harden the f*ck up. j/k. In all honestly what did you expect? I mean 13 hours on a bike? That'd suck in a car.

Jiggles · April 24th, 2013, 10:50 AM

I can't believe the ninja 300 is not as good as the R1200RT. What a piece of ****

DaBlue1 · April 24th, 2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Seat, wind screen, put rubber under the foot peg better grips bigger sprocket.

Folks have been doing that to the 250 since 2008. That's almost common now.
I feeel your pain though. 6 hrs on the 250 is enough for me.

Tigerpaw · April 24th, 2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

No compared to my old stock 600rr or even the old 250 500 this bike sucks as a trip bike its not fast and its not comfortable for a trip bike it needs one or the other.

Wanna sell it?

astricklin · April 24th, 2013, 11:14 AM

If you wanted to take long trips, you bought the wrong motorcycle. Of course you have to make modifications because you are not using it as the engineers who designed it intended. This complaint is like complaining that you can't tow a camper trailer with a Miata. That does not make the Miata a crappy vehicle, it just means that it was not designed to be able to tow a trailer. I can break a 2x4 into two pieces with a hammer, but if I use a saw, it will be a lot easier and the end result will be better. Choose the correct tool for the job, or suffer with less than optimal performance.

Lychee · April 24th, 2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

No compared to my old stock 600rr or even the old 250 500 this bike sucks as a trip bike its not fast and its not comfortable for a trip bike it needs one or the other.

How did your old stock 600rr feel after 13 hours in the saddle?

Tigerpaw · April 24th, 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

How did your old stock 600rr feel after 13 hours in the saddle?

Fast

Motofool · April 24th, 2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

You do the 15t in front and a few in the back like the old 89 250 had. No rubber and after 10h of it vibrating it sucks.

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

It definitely doesn't look very good for carrying cargo. At least compared to the pre gen 250.

Pre-gens' rock !!!

felo · April 24th, 2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

Your'e just weak

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

So you're complaining that it didn't turn itself in to a touring bike?

this^
i understand the screen and the seat but, not the other...

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

Wanna sell it?

I just posted it on Cl 4k never laid down and only 2k miles on it

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by astricklin

If you wanted to take long trips, you bought the wrong motorcycle. Of course you have to make modifications because you are not using it as the engineers who designed it intended. This complaint is like complaining that you can't tow a camper trailer with a Miata. That does not make the Miata a crappy vehicle, it just means that it was not designed to be able to tow a trailer. I can break a 2x4 into two pieces with a hammer, but if I use a saw, it will be a lot easier and the end result will be better. Choose the correct tool for the job, or suffer with less than optimal performance.

I'm not saying its a bad bike I'm saying don't get it if you plan to take long trips on it

caps · April 24th, 2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

I'm not saying its a bad bike I'm saying don't get it if you plan to take long trips on it

Most people with common sense already know that a touring bike is better for touring, thanks though

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by caps

Most people with common sense already know that a touring bike is better for touring, thanks though

Other then the fact you see a lot of post from new riders thinking about getting the 300 but plan to take a few trips on it.

Tigerpaw · April 24th, 2013, 05:19 PM

I don't think your'e getting a great response about this because...

most people don't ride ANY bike 13 hrs.

tfkrocks · April 24th, 2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Other then the fact you see a lot of post from new riders thinking about getting the 300 but plan to take a few trips on it.

Well most people only plan on trips once in a while and still want to ride normal distances every day or do some spirited riding. A new rider isn't likely to also buy a second bike just for touring.

Jiggles · April 24th, 2013, 05:29 PM

Were all missing the point that the OP thinks a supersport is an adequate choice for a 13hr ride.

OP is bananas

JohnnyBravo · April 24th, 2013, 05:48 PM

Haha... Um, just haha. Screw the 13 hr trip... Keep the bike

old3 · April 24th, 2013, 05:58 PM

I plan lots of long trips on mine. You can tow a small travel trailer behind a Miata and most modern riders are hipster ninnys who can't stand to be in the slightest of discomfort.

Guys used to ride 100cc Hodakas from coast to coast.

Cowboy the-Fk up!

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by old3

I plan lots of long trips on mine. You can tow a small travel trailer behind a Miata and most modern riders are hipster ninnys who can't stand to be in the slightest of discomfort.

Guys used to ride 100cc Hodakas from coast to coast.

Cowboy the-Fk up!

Plan is not the same as ride. take a 1000 mile trip then get back to us. It was not really that bad on a 600 I had the power to do 130+ so it take me less time. Don't get me wrong I like the 300 up in the hills but on the free way in NM with a head wind it sucks. I will keep the 300 I am making in to a track bike I will keep the 02 250 I have for fun on the street and I decided to get a newer zx-14 do a few mods like hard saddle bags bigger wind screen and a really nice seat.

old3 · April 24th, 2013, 06:37 PM

I've ridden an 1800 mile trip on a Honda MB-5. Get a sack.

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by old3

I've ridden an 1800 mile trip on a Honda MB-5. Get a sack.

Other then the fact that bike looks like it has a nice seat on it and a nice riding stance I can see why.
I also did 2,300 mile trip on a 50cc moped.

old3 · April 24th, 2013, 06:48 PM

The 300 is a friggin Caddilac compared to bikes regularly ridden across country in the early 70s. Guy have done it with hard tails and dirt bikes. The 300 has a perfectly standard ride position, and enough power to cruise at 85 MPH up and over just about anything.

Vibration? You are kidding, right? Is this the second half of the 300 will fail thread? Jump on a rigid H-D motored bike, or a tuber Buell, or a Honda CB350.

The MB-5 looks comfortable? Put the bottle down and go to bed!

tnr4 · April 24th, 2013, 06:58 PM

I'm doing a 1500 mile trip next month, so I'll be back with a second opinion in a bit.

It's the same trip I did on my Streetie, and so far, the Ninja is a lot more comfy. The wind from being on a naked bike was pretty rough, and I actually like the shape of the 300's saddle more. Report forthcoming!

fishdip · April 24th, 2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

I'm doing a 1500 mile trip next month, so I'll be back with a second opinion in a bit.

It's the same trip I did on my Streetie, and so far, the Ninja is a lot more comfy. The wind from being on a naked bike was pretty rough, and I actually like the shape of the 300's saddle more. Report forthcoming!

Is your 300 stock?

old3 · April 24th, 2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

I'm doing a 1500 mile trip next month, so I'll be back with a second opinion in a bit.

It's the same trip I did on my Streetie, and so far, the Ninja is a lot more comfy. The wind from being on a naked bike was pretty rough, and I actually like the shape of the 300's saddle more. Report forthcoming!

This experience shall define a new level of human suffering unlike any the World has ever known.

rojoracing53 · April 24th, 2013, 08:43 PM

Get a $1000 Ohlins rear shock and it will solve every bike problem you could think of.

xSean13 · April 24th, 2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

I also did 2,300 mile trip on a 50cc moped.

c-dog · April 25th, 2013, 02:51 AM

Dumb and Dumber movie clip - awesome and old school ftw!

Jesse8931 · April 25th, 2013, 05:00 AM

Grow a sack I rode from michigan to fl and back on this bike trying to play catch up to big dressers.

tnr4 · April 25th, 2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Is your 300 stock?

Not quite. I have the Kawasaki Touring Windscreen and a 15t front sprocket. Both are specifically because I put a lot of miles on my bike, but I'll spend less than half of the trip on the interstate, and half of that time is mountain interstate, so still pretty fun.

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Originally Posted by old3

This experience shall define a new level of human suffering unlike any the World has ever known.

Haha. Bring it on. I just call it mental toughness training for the Toughmudder race I'm doing in June.

April 24th, 2013, 10:03 AM	#1
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	Don't get the 300 as a trip bike I just did a 13h trip on the bike co/az and this bike sucked as a long trip bike 100% stock if you do get it as a trip bike you will need to change a lot of stuff on it.

April 24th, 2013, 10:19 AM	#5
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	So you're complaining that it didn't turn itself in to a touring bike? __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
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April 24th, 2013, 10:29 AM	#8
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

April 24th, 2013, 10:38 AM	#10
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	It definitely doesn't look very good for carrying cargo. At least compared to the pre gen 250. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

April 24th, 2013, 10:45 AM	#11
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Sounds like someone needs to harden the f*ck up. j/k. In all honestly what did you expect? I mean 13 hours on a bike? That'd suck in a car. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 24th, 2013, 10:32 AM	#9
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	You do the 15t in front and a few in the back like the old 89 250 had. No rubber and after 10h of it vibrating it sucks.

April 24th, 2013, 10:50 AM	#12
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can't believe the ninja 300 is not as good as the R1200RT. What a piece of **** __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 24th, 2013, 11:14 AM	#15
astricklin ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Fort Worth, TX Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 108	If you wanted to take long trips, you bought the wrong motorcycle. Of course you have to make modifications because you are not using it as the engineers who designed it intended. This complaint is like complaining that you can't tow a camper trailer with a Miata. That does not make the Miata a crappy vehicle, it just means that it was not designed to be able to tow a trailer. I can break a 2x4 into two pieces with a hammer, but if I use a saw, it will be a lot easier and the end result will be better. Choose the correct tool for the job, or suffer with less than optimal performance. __________________________________________________
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April 24th, 2013, 05:19 PM	#24
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	I don't think your'e getting a great response about this because... most people don't ride ANY bike 13 hrs. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

April 24th, 2013, 05:29 PM	#26
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Were all missing the point that the OP thinks a supersport is an adequate choice for a 13hr ride. OP is bananas __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 24th, 2013, 05:48 PM	#27
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Haha... Um, just haha. Screw the 13 hr trip... Keep the bike

April 24th, 2013, 05:58 PM	#28
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	I plan lots of long trips on mine. You can tow a small travel trailer behind a Miata and most modern riders are hipster ninnys who can't stand to be in the slightest of discomfort. Guys used to ride 100cc Hodakas from coast to coast. Cowboy the-Fk up!

April 24th, 2013, 06:37 PM	#30
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	I've ridden an 1800 mile trip on a Honda MB-5. Get a sack.

April 24th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#32
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	The 300 is a friggin Caddilac compared to bikes regularly ridden across country in the early 70s. Guy have done it with hard tails and dirt bikes. The 300 has a perfectly standard ride position, and enough power to cruise at 85 MPH up and over just about anything. Vibration? You are kidding, right? Is this the second half of the 300 will fail thread? Jump on a rigid H-D motored bike, or a tuber Buell, or a Honda CB350. The MB-5 looks comfortable? Put the bottle down and go to bed!

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tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	I'm doing a 1500 mile trip next month, so I'll be back with a second opinion in a bit. It's the same trip I did on my Streetie, and so far, the Ninja is a lot more comfy. The wind from being on a naked bike was pretty rough, and I actually like the shape of the 300's saddle more. Report forthcoming!
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rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Get a $1000 Ohlins rear shock and it will solve every bike problem you could think of.

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c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	Dumb and Dumber movie clip - awesome and old school ftw!

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Jesse8931 ninjette.org guru Name: Jesse Location: Ann arbor mi Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374	Grow a sack I rode from michigan to fl and back on this bike trying to play catch up to big dressers.

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