My rebound machine!

Alex · March 2nd, 2013, 07:58 PM

2013 R1200RT, loaded with virtually every option available other than the low seat / lowered suspension. Top box gets here on Tuesday. I have it wired up in a kludgy style for GPS & heated gear, which will get me through next weekend's ride. But a longer-term plan for all necessary gadgets & farkles is being put in place quickly.

Gallery of all of my pics.

Specs on BMW's site.

Link to catalog

Hope to put a few miles on it tomorrow, and then break it in properly all next weekend.

Motofool · March 2nd, 2013, 08:05 PM

The little guy looks awesome on the machine.

Congratulations !!!

alex.s · March 2nd, 2013, 08:08 PM

i expected to see a flesh light.

choneofakind · March 2nd, 2013, 08:11 PM

The little guy looks like he's ready to go for a ride. Get that kid a bicycle!!

Alex · March 2nd, 2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i expected to see a flesh light.

The farkling isn't done.

tfkrocks · March 2nd, 2013, 09:18 PM

Very nice

xSean13 · March 2nd, 2013, 09:31 PM

Looks like megatron

Somchai · March 2nd, 2013, 09:46 PM

Congratulations Alex, this great bike is already like a better car and see the happiness of the 'new rider'.
Have fun with it and a safe ride always.

Yasko · March 2nd, 2013, 10:00 PM

Sweet ride.

csmith12 · March 2nd, 2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Looks like megatron

lol, I see that too.

Nice! Little one growing up I see.

Jono · March 2nd, 2013, 11:24 PM

Nice!!!

But my questions is, why do you have so many tires?

edxmon · March 2nd, 2013, 11:45 PM

HOLY SH*T that thing is PHAT!

Alex · March 3rd, 2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

But my questions is, why do you have so many tires?

I ride alot, silly.

Jiggles · March 3rd, 2013, 12:35 AM

Did you get missiles in this one?

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · March 3rd, 2013, 12:39 AM

Would never confirm or deny; then you give up the element of surprise.

psych0hans · March 3rd, 2013, 01:40 AM

Beemers are an acquired taste as far as looks go, but Congratulations on your new ride!!! Little one looks right at home on there... lol

OCMagnum · March 3rd, 2013, 08:05 AM

Congrats and many safe miles

Motofool · March 3rd, 2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

........then you give up the element of surprise.

Sunday ride report?

Alex · March 3rd, 2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Sunday ride report?

Just looped around Calaveras on the new scoot. I never should have cheated on it.

Love the riding position, love the handling, love the suspension, love the gadgets, love the fact that you can feel that the motor is running through the grips without it being the least bit bothersome. Brakes felt soft for the first few miles, but the pads seem to have bedded in a bit, and felt great by the end of the ride. Same with the shifter, which felt notchy/clunky yesterday, but after adjusting the lever and putting some miles on it today has really loosened up and feels much smoother. It immediately feels more agile than the bike I've just written off, which isn't hard to understand when you look at a wheelbase that is almost 8" shorter and a bike that is carrying 150 less pounds.

Not a fan of the stock tires on this bike, the same Metzeler Z8's that BMW is putting on a number of their bikes now. The grip feels OK, but I don't like the profile much, and the transition from grip to no grip isn't as progressive as I prefer. Can't wait to burn through them and put on PR3's. This bike has a cubbyhole in the top of the fairing, but not as large as the older RTs, so it doesn't look like I can fit a cycle pump in it. I did remove the foam padding in it, which just let me fit a SPOT tracker in there for today's ride, as I don't even have a tank bag yet. While the uber-integration of the control wheel on the K is nice, I think I prefer the individual buttons on this bike for things like the heated grips / heated seat and even the ESA. It's just quicker to get things done than continuing to scroll through multiple pages of features. The RT has the same control wheel, but it pretty much only controls the audio system here.

Happy to be riding again, and looking forward for a whole pile of miles/smiles on this one.

Motofool · March 3rd, 2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

.........The grip feels OK, but I don't like the profile much, and the transition from grip to no grip isn't as progressive as I prefer............Happy to be riding again, and looking forward for a whole pile of miles/smiles on this one.

It seems that you pushed the traction today.........

Great report; thanks !

SteveL · March 4th, 2013, 01:14 AM

Very nice

Steve

ChaoSS · March 4th, 2013, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The farkling isn't done.

http://gawker.com/5962793/sex-motorc...ocking-stuffer

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 07:12 AM

Nice bike, chief. I'm a big fan of the color!

Z300 · March 6th, 2013, 12:32 AM

bike looks funky lol

sharky nrk · March 6th, 2013, 07:24 AM

congrats on the purchase, definately a big german mileage eater.

Alex · March 7th, 2013, 01:35 AM

Got some confirmations on which parts to order, and am down to the last little bits to convert this stock RT into a capable long-distance mile-muncher that will hopefully serve me well in this summer's Iron Butt Rally. Here's a copy of the worksheet I'm using to keep track:

Krista LED aux lighting from Clearwater Lights
BMR Copilot gadget shelf to accommodate 2 GPS's + V1, plus all mounts to place on shelf
Cradle for Nav IV GPS, to mount on shelf, will be wired to BMW Audio using stock cabling
Cradle for Zumo 550, to mount on shelf, wired to Autocom. The 550 will connect to cell phone via Bluetooth.
Ram mount for GPS60Cx GPS on left handlebar, can power with accessory plug if needed. The 60 series keeps tracks/routes much easier than both the other GPS's, so might use as a backup for the rally; will not run 3 GPS's on the bike for normal riding.
Valentine 1 radar detector + moto setup
Autocom system to hook together BMW audio(Sirius/AM/FM/Wx/iPod) + Zumo + V1 + rider/passenger communication into single cable, run to in-helmet speakers/microphone
All autocom cables/converters
Gerbing heated gear permanent controller (single)
PDM60 power controller. Fusebox on steroids, solid state without fuses. All electronic devices will run through this gadget. To reset it, just turn bike off and on.
Tank bags (large for rallies, small for every day)
Tail bag (touratech) for day trips without hard luggage
Front fender extender
Sidestand foot plate
flatbed luggage rack, to mount fuel cell
aux Fuel cell (probably a 4.5 gallon from Summit Racing, but still somewhat flexible). Will get it close to the 11.5 gallon limit for on-bike fuel.
additional mirrors
map light
custom seat (will likely be Rick Mayer)
hydration system. No clues here yet, but will likely be some type of thermos attached to rear passenger peg
P3 rear lights by SKENE for better rear visibility
crash bars / engine head protectors
Cee Bailey windscreen
phone charger setup (looks to be onboard already in cubby)
potential phone mount off of BMR shelf, but need to confirm space
charger for laptop while underway

There are undoubtedly things I'm forgetting, but this should hopefully be the bulk of it. Most of this is ordered, and I've received some of it at the house already. Most of the electronic installs will be laid out / outlined by me, but the actual work will fall to a particular tech at SJBMW. They do very clean work, and I've been quite happy with how things have worked out on all prior bikes there. Hopefully I can get this all clearly laid out in a way that requires very little do-overs, which has happened on prior bikes when adding things piecemeal over time, rather than in one large build process.

For now I'm going to leave the shocks as is. They are the ESA II system, and they feel pretty good out of the box. I'm somewhat worried about their longevity, so if warranted I might get to the Ohlins setup on this bike like I had on the '05. Loved the way those behaved, and wouldn't mind them again. Also have no plans to modify exhaust or any other performance changes, other than rotating to Michelin Pilot Road 3's when I burn off the OEM Z8's. Stock exhaust sounds surprisingly good, with a flapper valve that opens once at higher revs/higher throttle.

akcalhoun · March 7th, 2013, 03:20 AM

love the new bike. also ur shop looks rly nice. good looking boy you got there too

Alex · March 8th, 2013, 01:50 AM

Our oldest, wondering why we won't let him have the keys to the bike.

And yes, while it's a brand for old farts, I still liked this video.

Link to original page on YouTube.

90 years of BMW Motarrad in 90 seconds.

ninja250r81 · March 8th, 2013, 04:41 AM

does this bike have the revised cam chain tensioner??

ChaoSS · March 8th, 2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Got some confirmations on which parts to order, and am down to the last little bits to convert this stock RT into a capable long-distance mile-muncher that will hopefully serve me well in this summer's Iron Butt Rally. Here's a copy of the worksheet I'm using to keep track:

Krista LED aux lighting from Clearwater Lights
BMR Copilot gadget shelf to accommodate 2 GPS's + V1, plus all mounts to place on shelf
Cradle for Nav IV GPS, to mount on shelf, will be wired to BMW Audio using stock cabling
Cradle for Zumo 550, to mount on shelf, wired to Autocom. The 550 will connect to cell phone via Bluetooth.
Ram mount for GPS60Cx GPS on left handlebar, can power with accessory plug if needed. The 60 series keeps tracks/routes much easier than both the other GPS's, so might use as a backup for the rally; will not run 3 GPS's on the bike for normal riding.
Valentine 1 radar detector + moto setup
Autocom system to hook together BMW audio(Sirius/AM/FM/Wx/iPod) + Zumo + V1 + rider/passenger communication into single cable, run to in-helmet speakers/microphone
All autocom cables/converters
Gerbing heated gear permanent controller (single)
PDM60 power controller. Fusebox on steroids, solid state without fuses. All electronic devices will run through this gadget. To reset it, just turn bike off and on.
Tank bags (large for rallies, small for every day)
Tail bag (touratech) for day trips without hard luggage
Front fender extender
Sidestand foot plate
flatbed luggage rack, to mount fuel cell
aux Fuel cell (probably a 4.5 gallon from Summit Racing, but still somewhat flexible). Will get it close to the 11.5 gallon limit for on-bike fuel.
additional mirrors
map light
custom seat (will likely be Rick Mayer)
hydration system. No clues here yet, but will likely be some type of thermos attached to rear passenger peg
P3 rear lights by SKENE for better rear visibility
crash bars / engine head protectors
Cee Bailey windscreen
phone charger setup (looks to be onboard already in cubby)
potential phone mount off of BMR shelf, but need to confirm space
charger for laptop while underway

There are undoubtedly things I'm forgetting, but this should hopefully be the bulk of it. Most of this is ordered, and I've received some of it at the house already. Most of the electronic installs will be laid out / outlined by me, but the actual work will fall to a particular tech at SJBMW. They do very clean work, and I've been quite happy with how things have worked out on all prior bikes there. Hopefully I can get this all clearly laid out in a way that requires very little do-overs, which has happened on prior bikes when adding things piecemeal over time, rather than in one large build process.

For now I'm going to leave the shocks as is. They are the ESA II system, and they feel pretty good out of the box. I'm somewhat worried about their longevity, so if warranted I might get to the Ohlins setup on this bike like I had on the '05. Loved the way those behaved, and wouldn't mind them again. Also have no plans to modify exhaust or any other performance changes, other than rotating to Michelin Pilot Road 3's when I burn off the OEM Z8's. Stock exhaust sounds surprisingly good, with a flapper valve that opens once at higher revs/higher throttle.

Man, You seemed like you have money, but now I'm thinking you simply **** the stuff out.

Jiggles · March 8th, 2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Man, You seemed like you have money, but now I'm thinking you simply **** the stuff out.

I think the settlement from his last bike probably covered most/all of this

Alex · March 10th, 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Man, You seemed like you have money, but now I'm thinking you simply **** the stuff out.

Alex · March 10th, 2013, 04:25 PM

Properly broken in.

Missed the 600 mile service by a few hundred, but will have it in this weekend.

leed · March 10th, 2013, 04:50 PM

I sure wish I could find one of those signs around here! Looks like much fun!

CThunder-blue · March 12th, 2013, 10:34 PM

What? No brake light modulator? The bike looks so big, it makes the wheels look like toys.

Firehorse · March 12th, 2013, 10:56 PM

Wow, life is good these days. Sweet ride! Iron butt rides are out for you, that's pillow butt.
Congrats!

Alex · March 12th, 2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

What? No brake light modulator?

The Skene additional brake lighting flashes when the brakes are applied, so there's no need to have the main brake light do the same; it might be overly distracting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

The bike looks so big, it makes the wheels look like toys.

I think at some angles the front wheel does look small, as the fairing is so wide at that point.

CThunder-blue · March 13th, 2013, 08:41 AM

I may start calling you Buzz Lightyear

The bike is like a flying saucer.

adouglas · March 13th, 2013, 12:04 PM

That's a bike for old farts.

Being an old fart, I am envious.

Schweet.

BlueHairSar · March 18th, 2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i expected to see a flesh light.

I would have expected that with Jigs, not with Alex.

And whoa, your kid's getting huge!

March 2nd, 2013, 07:58 PM	#1
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	My rebound machine! 2013 R1200RT, loaded with virtually every option available other than the low seat / lowered suspension. Top box gets here on Tuesday. I have it wired up in a kludgy style for GPS & heated gear, which will get me through next weekend's ride. But a longer-term plan for all necessary gadgets & farkles is being put in place quickly. Gallery of all of my pics. Specs on BMW's site. Link to catalog Hope to put a few miles on it tomorrow, and then break it in properly all next weekend. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 2nd, 2013, 08:05 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	The little guy looks awesome on the machine. Congratulations !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 2nd, 2013, 08:08 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i expected to see a flesh light. __________________________________________________

March 2nd, 2013, 11:45 PM	#12
edxmon ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: San Diego Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492	HOLY SH*T that thing is PHAT! __________________________________________________ Mods/Add-on list: DanMoto Jisu, Snorkel delete, Shimmed needles, K&N Drop-In filter, T-Rex frame sliders, Shogun swing-arm spools, CBR250 Rear Hugger, Buell XB Pegs. DIY polished rim lips

March 3rd, 2013, 12:35 AM	#14
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	Did you get missiles in this one? Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ 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

March 2nd, 2013, 08:11 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The little guy looks like he's ready to go for a ride. Get that kid a bicycle!!

March 2nd, 2013, 09:18 PM	#6
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Very nice

March 2nd, 2013, 09:31 PM	#7
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Looks like megatron

March 2nd, 2013, 09:46 PM	#8
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Congratulations Alex, this great bike is already like a better car and see the happiness of the 'new rider'. Have fun with it and a safe ride always.

March 2nd, 2013, 10:00 PM	#9
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Sweet ride.

March 2nd, 2013, 11:24 PM	#11
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice!!! But my questions is, why do you have so many tires?

March 3rd, 2013, 12:39 AM	#15
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	Would never confirm or deny; then you give up the element of surprise. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 3rd, 2013, 01:40 AM	#16
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.	Beemers are an acquired taste as far as looks go, but Congratulations on your new ride!!! Little one looks right at home on there... lol __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

March 3rd, 2013, 08:05 AM	#17
OCMagnum ninjette.org member Name: OC Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2012 Ducati Monster 696 (sold), 2012 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 168	Congrats and many safe miles

March 4th, 2013, 01:14 AM	#21
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	Very nice Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

March 4th, 2013, 07:12 AM	#23
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Nice bike, chief. I'm a big fan of the color!

March 6th, 2013, 12:32 AM	#24
Z300 Ninja noobie Name: NOOBIE Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498	bike looks funky lol

March 6th, 2013, 07:24 AM	#25
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.	congrats on the purchase, definately a big german mileage eater.

March 7th, 2013, 01:35 AM	#26
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	Got some confirmations on which parts to order, and am down to the last little bits to convert this stock RT into a capable long-distance mile-muncher that will hopefully serve me well in this summer's Iron Butt Rally. Here's a copy of the worksheet I'm using to keep track: Krista LED aux lighting from Clearwater Lights BMR Copilot gadget shelf to accommodate 2 GPS's + V1, plus all mounts to place on shelf Cradle for Nav IV GPS, to mount on shelf, will be wired to BMW Audio using stock cabling Cradle for Zumo 550, to mount on shelf, wired to Autocom. The 550 will connect to cell phone via Bluetooth. Ram mount for GPS60Cx GPS on left handlebar, can power with accessory plug if needed. The 60 series keeps tracks/routes much easier than both the other GPS's, so might use as a backup for the rally; will not run 3 GPS's on the bike for normal riding. Valentine 1 radar detector + moto setup Autocom system to hook together BMW audio(Sirius/AM/FM/Wx/iPod) + Zumo + V1 + rider/passenger communication into single cable, run to in-helmet speakers/microphone All autocom cables/converters Gerbing heated gear permanent controller (single) PDM60 power controller. Fusebox on steroids, solid state without fuses. All electronic devices will run through this gadget. To reset it, just turn bike off and on. Tank bags (large for rallies, small for every day) Tail bag (touratech) for day trips without hard luggage Front fender extender Sidestand foot plate flatbed luggage rack, to mount fuel cell aux Fuel cell (probably a 4.5 gallon from Summit Racing, but still somewhat flexible). Will get it close to the 11.5 gallon limit for on-bike fuel. additional mirrors map light custom seat (will likely be Rick Mayer) hydration system. No clues here yet, but will likely be some type of thermos attached to rear passenger peg P3 rear lights by SKENE for better rear visibility crash bars / engine head protectors Cee Bailey windscreen phone charger setup (looks to be onboard already in cubby) potential phone mount off of BMR shelf, but need to confirm space charger for laptop while underway There are undoubtedly things I'm forgetting, but this should hopefully be the bulk of it. Most of this is ordered, and I've received some of it at the house already. Most of the electronic installs will be laid out / outlined by me, but the actual work will fall to a particular tech at SJBMW. They do very clean work, and I've been quite happy with how things have worked out on all prior bikes there. Hopefully I can get this all clearly laid out in a way that requires very little do-overs, which has happened on prior bikes when adding things piecemeal over time, rather than in one large build process. For now I'm going to leave the shocks as is. They are the ESA II system, and they feel pretty good out of the box. I'm somewhat worried about their longevity, so if warranted I might get to the Ohlins setup on this bike like I had on the '05. Loved the way those behaved, and wouldn't mind them again. Also have no plans to modify exhaust or any other performance changes, other than rotating to Michelin Pilot Road 3's when I burn off the OEM Z8's. Stock exhaust sounds surprisingly good, with a flapper valve that opens once at higher revs/higher throttle. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 7th, 2013, 03:20 AM	#27
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	love the new bike. also ur shop looks rly nice. good looking boy you got there too

March 8th, 2013, 01:50 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	Our oldest, wondering why we won't let him have the keys to the bike. And yes, while it's a brand for old farts, I still liked this video. Link to original page on YouTube. 90 years of BMW Motarrad in 90 seconds. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 8th, 2013, 04:41 AM	#29
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	does this bike have the revised cam chain tensioner??

March 10th, 2013, 04:25 PM	#33
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	Properly broken in. Missed the 600 mile service by a few hundred, but will have it in this weekend. __________________________________________________ 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)

March 10th, 2013, 04:50 PM	#34
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	I sure wish I could find one of those signs around here! Looks like much fun!

March 12th, 2013, 10:34 PM	#35
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	What? No brake light modulator? The bike looks so big, it makes the wheels look like toys. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

March 12th, 2013, 10:56 PM	#36
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Wow, life is good these days. Sweet ride! Iron butt rides are out for you, that's pillow butt. Congrats!

March 13th, 2013, 08:41 AM	#38
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I may start calling you Buzz Lightyear The bike is like a flying saucer. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

March 13th, 2013, 12:04 PM	#39
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	That's a bike for old farts. Being an old fart, I am envious. Schweet.

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