Newbie on long-distance trip!

Vagabondesss · February 12th, 2015, 07:56 AM

Hi everyone! I rode my Ninja 250 from Toronto to Miami (I left in Nov) and want to go west after bike week and back up north (in the spring) to BC then across Canada. But no set plans, just kinda what I feel like doing. I'm wondering if there is anyone else on this forum who has done a long-distance trip on a ninjette!? Would love to hear your story. I've only heard of one guy and he did a 26,000 mile trip in a year on a ninja 250, including going up to Alaska

csmith12 · February 12th, 2015, 07:59 AM

Welcome Vagabondess!

There are a few riders here that do long distance trips.

NevadaWolf · February 12th, 2015, 08:11 AM

Yep! There's a few of us scattered around that like seeing for far the road goes.

Welcome aboard, fellow long distance rider!

You can check out the ride reports section for some good stories anywhere from day trips to month long vacations. Not sure if I've seen a tale such as yours here, but I haven't read them all.

It sounds like you are on one awesome adventure. Would love to hear more details!

Roark · February 12th, 2015, 09:26 AM

Very cool man! So you're just riding until you feel like stopping?? That's the life..

I've got a couple 1,000 mile trips planned for the summer, then I'll join the long distance Ninjette club!

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 11:18 AM

I did do a trip to North Carolina last year, personally I'm glad I did some modifications, especially the seat before the trip, muck more comfortable for sure, no monkey butt.

Also proper riding gear makes all the difference for sure.

Roark · February 12th, 2015, 11:25 AM

@Vagabondess, what tent is that?

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roark

@Vagabondess, what tent is that?

Looks green/yellow to me

Sorry I couldn't resist.

Roark · February 12th, 2015, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Looks green/yellow to me

Sorry I couldn't resist.

thanks for opening my eyes

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roark

thanks for opening my eyes

NP

Vagabondesss · February 12th, 2015, 11:37 AM

Hi everyone!!!!

Roark I'm a chick!

And the tent is a $20 kids tent I bought at walmart. I camped in rain and frost with that thing. It packs pretty small too. The good compact tents were like $300 (ouch)

I'm so glad to hear there are other Ninja 250 long-distance riders out there, I'll have to find them, I'll just have to find them on this website. I blog all my travels too. I'm going to be travelling on this bike for at least another 4 months (2 down!). I'm canadian so once my 6 months in the US is up I have to leave or else

I've had a lot of people tell me (for a road trip) a 250 is too small, that a "crotch-rocket" is unsuitable, and make fun of it etc, but since it's all I've ever ridden (and the insurance and mileage is amazing!) I think it's great!!! I honestly do not regret taking a trip on this bike, better than waiting a whole year to get something bigger... who knows what would have happened by then.

Normally I get sore after 2 hours of riding and stop and walk around for 10 min. The most hours I've ridden in a day was 11, ouch! I was thinking of getting some sort of gel seat cover...

I love the wind though (even if it's cold), would not want to block it with a windshield though I hear it makes things more comfortable. Ghostt, what seat did you use?

I'll ride until I need money then I'll find a temp job then keep riding... lol. I've decided that's what I want my life to be right now, I put my stuff in storage and there is no need to go back to my home town anytime soon (Toronto)

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 11:47 AM

I modified it myself, it's too difficult to do, also their a sources that will take your OEM seat and do the modifications to your specifications.

Here's my write-up including the other sources, I personally have seen the work that great day to ride has done, and I would recommend his services, and he's very reasonably priced as well.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?b=8352

Also other DIY projects from my blog,
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?u=18557

If you find yourself in my neck of the woods, we should hook up, a lot of pretty back roads around here for sure.

Roark · February 12th, 2015, 11:49 AM

Well, excuse me, ma'am

You lead an inspiration life, Miss Vagabondess. Yours is a great story for all to read. Do you have a link for your blog, assuming it's accessible to read? I'm sure it'd be quite interesting!

For your seat conundrum, @Ghostt will chime in shortly about his fix..

Other options include sheepskin covers, bead covers, gel covers, and the like.

Other (more expensive) options include new seats entirely, like a Corbin.

I can't speak from personal use, as I've never ridden longer than 2-3 hours, thus never needing to upgrade my seat, but I will likely end up purchasing a spare seat from eBay, hacking away some foam, and inserting a gel piece..

Good luck with your travels!!

csmith12 · February 12th, 2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vagabondess

I'll ride until I need money then I'll find a temp job then keep riding... lol. I've decided that's what I want my life to be right now, I put my stuff in storage and there is no need to go back to my home town anytime soon (Toronto)

I a jelly!

Roark · February 12th, 2015, 11:51 AM

In addition, check out this page.. Loads of information to add to your cranial arsenal:

www.faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_page

You'll find other solutions to the seat problem, as well as many, many others.

EsrTek · February 12th, 2015, 11:51 AM

If you where near TN, I'd give ya mine and install it (if needed)
but since on road and these are common at a lot of bike dealerships.
Get a "pro pad" in medium size --$50-80 (depending on mark up).
Fits perfect on 250.

250rr · February 12th, 2015, 11:54 AM

Welcome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vagabondess

I'm canadian so once my 6 months in the US is up I have to leave or else

I'm no attorney, but there are millions of folks here that don't seem to mind such limitations. Hasn't seemed to cramp their style much.

allanoue · February 12th, 2015, 11:56 AM

Vagabondess

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roark

Well, excuse me, ma'am

You lead an inspiration life, Miss Vagabondess. Yours is a great story for all to read. Do you have a link for your blog, assuming it's accessible to read? I'm sure it'd be quite interesting!

For your seat conundrum, @Ghostt will chime in shortly about his fix..

Other options include sheepskin covers, bead covers, gel covers, and the like.

Other (more expensive) options include new seats entirely, like a Corbin.

I can't speak from personal use, as I've never ridden longer than 2-3 hours, thus never needing to upgrade my seat, but I will likely end up purchasing a spare seat from eBay, hacking away some foam, and inserting a gel piece..

Good luck with your travels!!

I'm I that predictable????

I'm glad I was on time.

NevadaWolf · February 12th, 2015, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vagabondess

I'm so glad to hear there are other Ninja 250 long-distance riders out there, I'll have to find them, I'll just have to find them on this website.

Vagabondesss · February 12th, 2015, 12:19 PM

Ooh, I love DIY stuff! Thank you for the links, Ghostt. I don't know how to tag people here.. ahem I will figure it out.

And Roark *curtseys* thanks for expressing interest in my blog! I don't really write much at all, I mostly just post pictures and random travel inspiration. It's vagabondess.tumblr.com, I do want to start a proper blog sometime maybe, since I sort of never want to stop travelling and have found ways to keep it cheap (couchsurfing, for instance. It actually costs me less to travel than to live in the same spot).

250rr, I am thinking of trying to get a work visa here, it would make it easier to find a job and I could get a chance to visit the rest of the states! And kind of take my time traveling. If I stayed here past the 6 months allowed for visitors, I could get in big trouble, like get banned from visiting the US for years. Finding under-the-table jobs seems very easy in the US though, but I'd worry about the day I'd want to leave the US.. and getting fined or something lol.

EsrTek Thanks! Too cold in TN now, I did pass through there though! I'm sure I could find a used pad on Craigslist too, thanks! I love craigslist!

Ghostt I LOVED the roads in KY, probably the prettiest part of my ride so far, but only got to pass through (it was so cold). The A1A was an amazing ride too. I can't wait to ride to Key West!

Allanoue thanks

I'm glad I'm here too

csmith12 don't be jelly, just do it! : D ride like the wind

PS who here has been to Daytona bike week? I'm actually staying in Florida to wait for bike week then west to Cali. I've only been to one rally and loved it, that was Friday the 13th at Port Dover. I hitchhiked like a maniac to get there, then bought my motorcycle after that

Vagabondesss · February 12th, 2015, 12:20 PM

Oh thanks nevadawolf!!!

perfection! You did the work for me!

NevadaWolf · February 12th, 2015, 12:24 PM

You tag people by putting an @ in front of their name.

@Vagabondess

See? :-)

Scroll through the Ride Reports, there are a lot more in there. And we have several members in Florida. I think @CC Cowboy is near Daytona... maybe?

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 12:25 PM

Tag like this @Vagabondess I'll leave a light on for ya

csmith12 · February 12th, 2015, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vagabondess

csmith12 don't be jelly, just do it! : D ride like the wind

PS who here has been to Daytona bike week? I'm actually staying in Florida to wait for bike week then west to Cali. I've only been to one rally and loved it, that was Friday the 13th at Port Dover. I hitchhiked like a maniac to get there, then bought my motorcycle after that

Family life keeps me from traveling as much as I would like but.... Planning on being in Daytona for bike week this year. Last year we did Myrtle Beach bike week. It was a good time aside of my wife getting a sunburn like she ALWAYS does....

EsrTek · February 12th, 2015, 12:39 PM

I was at Daytona Bike week last yr at this time...we also got there a few days early last yr and I ended up leaving 1 day early.
To me it was a Harley fest, got tired of dirty looks and snide comments. Seeing as I looked extra off to them w the go-pro off helmet and on a sport bike.
Anyway, I'll never bother w one again-- just wasn't much to do unless you really enjoy walking your bike or just park and walk, or an alcohol drinker (I'm not).

If you are down there, take a ride on the beach!! (think I got vids of that on my youtube).
Sat should be a pretty good stunt show and race at track (It was like 8am last yr) so not many ppl wanted to go.

EDIT: Lol in fact here is what you can expect to see a lot of:

Link to original page on YouTube.

JohnnyBravo · February 12th, 2015, 12:47 PM

I always wants to be a hobo, but not as much as I wanted to be a junk man... As of yet I've done many things but never either of the ones I really wanted to do. I'm not the indoor hoarder type, and folks don't like junk piled up in the places I've lived so far.

I'm off to check your blog cause this sounds like far and away the most interesting story for today!

Best of luck an wishes for you an your journey... You couldn't have picked a better bike

an all such things

greenaero · February 12th, 2015, 08:36 PM

Welcome Vagabondess! There are quite a few Ninjetter long distance riders here as NevadaWolf ( IB queen

) has pointed out.
I've done 4 multi-day rides: SF,CA to Ohio and Kentucky, Missouri to Ohio, SF CA to Las Vegas , and SF CA to Utah. I have a friend who has ridden his Ninjette streamliner coast to coast every summer for the past 3 years.

Hero Danny · February 12th, 2015, 08:44 PM

Wow you've got some guts. I couldn't do such a long trip in the winter.. Are you afraid of getting stuck in a snow storm or riding across ice?

Welcome to the forums! Stay safe out there.

liberpolly · February 12th, 2015, 09:29 PM

Godspeed and best of luck!

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 09:32 PM

I gotta ask @Vagabondess

Being a young attractive lady, any problems with creppers, etc.... ?

KJohnson21 · February 13th, 2015, 12:32 AM

NDspd · February 13th, 2015, 10:45 AM

Welcome!!! Good to see a long traveler on here.

Snake · February 15th, 2015, 06:04 AM

Hello and welcome. Awesome trip!

snot · February 15th, 2015, 09:15 AM

Welcome

Vagabondesss · July 28th, 2015, 08:43 PM

Hello all! I may have...erm... disappeared for awhile and forgot the email and password for my other account here so I just made a new one out of laziness. I ended up riding to Key West, Texas, Kansas City and then back to Ontario. I got back exactly 6 months later! I guess I was being a Granny but whatever. I have stopped to make some extra cash (because why not) and am planning to hit the road again in October and go to Mexico this time too (maybe). Some guy went to Mexico on his Ninjette.. I will have to find that thread.. I would love to eventually ride around the world, but I don't think I will ride my Ninja.. I would want to get a dual purpose bike.
@EsrTek and @csmith12 I ended up making it to Daytona for just the last few days (I was stuck on a sailboat in key west prior to that). It wasn't really crazy or anything like I thought, they actually separated it into 3 sections just to avoid craziness, and had a lot of cops. I did enjoy it though. I won a shirt... also my earrings got ruined from a nearby burnout! @csmith12 just force your wife to wear spf 110 sunscreen, it works! That spf 50 stuff is meh
@Roark I may attempt to do an iron butt on the Ninja. I know many people have done it and I think it would be fun. Definitely would need a seat cover for that.
@JohnnyBravo did you like my blog?

(mostly photos I know). Speaking of hobos, I honestly think the hobos in key west (and Florida in general) live much better lives than rich Canadian people...
@greenaero that is great to hear! Before buying my Ninja people kept telling me I couldn't ride it on the highway or long distance... can't wait to tell them about that! Coast to coast! I think the Ninjette is more capable than many would think.
@Hero Danny Ice almost got me killed!!! Never again. I was an idiot to have left on a road trip so late. Not this time.
@Ghostt (thanks!) yeah, I had a few problems with creepers (mostly harmless), but as one creepy guy at a truck stop told me, I don't look like victim material... haha! it's one of the first questions people ask me when they find out I am traveling alone... aren't I afraid?.. but I'm not letting a few serial killers stop me from living life.. I will try and keep myself out of bad situations and stay armed etc. but safety is also more expensive. then again who would expect a girl to be camping at a walmart next to a motorcycle? I think bars are probably the best hunting grounds for people who are looking for victims... ok getting carried away here...
@snot @Snake @KJohnson21 @liberpolly thank you for the welcoming and kind wishes!

Alex · July 28th, 2015, 08:58 PM

I merged both of your accounts back into this new one. Let me know if you want your username to have the 3 s's as it is, or move it back to just 2.

Vagabondesss · July 28th, 2015, 09:02 PM

@Alex oh thanks so much! Perfect as is.

capt_bugaloo · July 28th, 2015, 10:11 PM

On Advrider.com about 5 years ago, there was a detailed trip report of a guy and girlfriend riding 2-up (with camping gear) from Texas to Argentina on a pre-gen 250.

http://advrider.com/index.php?thread...entina.675841/

It's an interesting ride report with lots of photos. At the end of the trip, they sold the bike and flew home.

NevadaWolf · July 28th, 2015, 11:06 PM

Heeey welcome back oh worldly traveler.

Vagabondesss · July 29th, 2015, 08:10 PM

@capt_bugaloo thank you SO much for sharing! I have been looking for stuff like that. I just read the whole thing from start to finish and I am overly excited now.. daydreaming of doing the same, despite not knowing any Spanish whatsoever!

I did recently find an article somewhere about a middle aged woman who rode her Harley from the US to Panama, and knew hardly any spanish.

If I survived 8 months in Egypt barely knowing any Arabic (that changed!) then I'm sure I could survive anywhere.

A lot of people insist I need a bigger bike, a different bike, but the guy from that thread pointed out a lot of the benefits of having a smaller bike!
@NevadaWolf *waves back* thank you!!!

I like your little US state map by the way..

February 12th, 2015, 07:56 AM	#1
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	Newbie on long-distance trip! Hi everyone! I rode my Ninja 250 from Toronto to Miami (I left in Nov) and want to go west after bike week and back up north (in the spring) to BC then across Canada. But no set plans, just kinda what I feel like doing. I'm wondering if there is anyone else on this forum who has done a long-distance trip on a ninjette!? Would love to hear your story. I've only heard of one guy and he did a 26,000 mile trip in a year on a ninja 250, including going up to Alaska

February 12th, 2015, 07:59 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Vagabondess! There are a few riders here that do long distance trips. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 12th, 2015, 08:11 AM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Yep! There's a few of us scattered around that like seeing for far the road goes. Welcome aboard, fellow long distance rider! You can check out the ride reports section for some good stories anywhere from day trips to month long vacations. Not sure if I've seen a tale such as yours here, but I haven't read them all. It sounds like you are on one awesome adventure. Would love to hear more details! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 12th, 2015, 09:26 AM	#4
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Very cool man! So you're just riding until you feel like stopping?? That's the life.. I've got a couple 1,000 mile trips planned for the summer, then I'll join the long distance Ninjette club! __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 12th, 2015, 11:18 AM	#5
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I did do a trip to North Carolina last year, personally I'm glad I did some modifications, especially the seat before the trip, muck more comfortable for sure, no monkey butt. Also proper riding gear makes all the difference for sure. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

February 12th, 2015, 11:25 AM	#6
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	@Vagabondess, what tent is that? __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 12th, 2015, 11:37 AM	#10
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	Hi everyone!!!! Roark I'm a chick! And the tent is a $20 kids tent I bought at walmart. I camped in rain and frost with that thing. It packs pretty small too. The good compact tents were like $300 (ouch) I'm so glad to hear there are other Ninja 250 long-distance riders out there, I'll have to find them, I'll just have to find them on this website. I blog all my travels too. I'm going to be travelling on this bike for at least another 4 months (2 down!). I'm canadian so once my 6 months in the US is up I have to leave or else I've had a lot of people tell me (for a road trip) a 250 is too small, that a "crotch-rocket" is unsuitable, and make fun of it etc, but since it's all I've ever ridden (and the insurance and mileage is amazing!) I think it's great!!! I honestly do not regret taking a trip on this bike, better than waiting a whole year to get something bigger... who knows what would have happened by then. Normally I get sore after 2 hours of riding and stop and walk around for 10 min. The most hours I've ridden in a day was 11, ouch! I was thinking of getting some sort of gel seat cover... I love the wind though (even if it's cold), would not want to block it with a windshield though I hear it makes things more comfortable. Ghostt, what seat did you use? I'll ride until I need money then I'll find a temp job then keep riding... lol. I've decided that's what I want my life to be right now, I put my stuff in storage and there is no need to go back to my home town anytime soon (Toronto)

February 12th, 2015, 11:47 AM	#11
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I modified it myself, it's too difficult to do, also their a sources that will take your OEM seat and do the modifications to your specifications. Here's my write-up including the other sources, I personally have seen the work that great day to ride has done, and I would recommend his services, and he's very reasonably priced as well. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?b=8352 Also other DIY projects from my blog, https://www.ninjette.org/forums/blog.php?u=18557 If you find yourself in my neck of the woods, we should hook up, a lot of pretty back roads around here for sure. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

February 12th, 2015, 11:49 AM	#12
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Well, excuse me, ma'am You lead an inspiration life, Miss Vagabondess. Yours is a great story for all to read. Do you have a link for your blog, assuming it's accessible to read? I'm sure it'd be quite interesting! For your seat conundrum, @Ghostt will chime in shortly about his fix.. Other options include sheepskin covers, bead covers, gel covers, and the like. Other (more expensive) options include new seats entirely, like a Corbin. I can't speak from personal use, as I've never ridden longer than 2-3 hours, thus never needing to upgrade my seat, but I will likely end up purchasing a spare seat from eBay, hacking away some foam, and inserting a gel piece.. Good luck with your travels!! __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 12th, 2015, 11:51 AM	#14
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	In addition, check out this page.. Loads of information to add to your cranial arsenal: www.faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_page You'll find other solutions to the seat problem, as well as many, many others. __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

February 12th, 2015, 11:51 AM	#15
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	If you where near TN, I'd give ya mine and install it (if needed) but since on road and these are common at a lot of bike dealerships. Get a "pro pad" in medium size --$50-80 (depending on mark up). Fits perfect on 250. __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

February 12th, 2015, 11:56 AM	#17
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Vagabondess __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

February 12th, 2015, 12:19 PM	#20
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	Ooh, I love DIY stuff! Thank you for the links, Ghostt. I don't know how to tag people here.. ahem I will figure it out. And Roark curtseys thanks for expressing interest in my blog! I don't really write much at all, I mostly just post pictures and random travel inspiration. It's vagabondess.tumblr.com, I do want to start a proper blog sometime maybe, since I sort of never want to stop travelling and have found ways to keep it cheap (couchsurfing, for instance. It actually costs me less to travel than to live in the same spot). 250rr, I am thinking of trying to get a work visa here, it would make it easier to find a job and I could get a chance to visit the rest of the states! And kind of take my time traveling. If I stayed here past the 6 months allowed for visitors, I could get in big trouble, like get banned from visiting the US for years. Finding under-the-table jobs seems very easy in the US though, but I'd worry about the day I'd want to leave the US.. and getting fined or something lol. EsrTek Thanks! Too cold in TN now, I did pass through there though! I'm sure I could find a used pad on Craigslist too, thanks! I love craigslist! Ghostt I LOVED the roads in KY, probably the prettiest part of my ride so far, but only got to pass through (it was so cold). The A1A was an amazing ride too. I can't wait to ride to Key West! Allanoue thanks I'm glad I'm here too csmith12 don't be jelly, just do it! : D ride like the wind PS who here has been to Daytona bike week? I'm actually staying in Florida to wait for bike week then west to Cali. I've only been to one rally and loved it, that was Friday the 13th at Port Dover. I hitchhiked like a maniac to get there, then bought my motorcycle after that __________________________________________________ -Vagabondesss The moto-hobo Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

February 12th, 2015, 12:20 PM	#21
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	Oh thanks nevadawolf!!! perfection! You did the work for me! __________________________________________________ -Vagabondesss The moto-hobo Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

February 12th, 2015, 12:24 PM	#22
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	You tag people by putting an @ in front of their name. @Vagabondess See? :-) Scroll through the Ride Reports, there are a lot more in there. And we have several members in Florida. I think @CC Cowboy is near Daytona... maybe? __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 12th, 2015, 12:25 PM	#23
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Tag like this @Vagabondess I'll leave a light on for ya __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

February 12th, 2015, 12:39 PM	#25
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I was at Daytona Bike week last yr at this time...we also got there a few days early last yr and I ended up leaving 1 day early. To me it was a Harley fest, got tired of dirty looks and snide comments. Seeing as I looked extra off to them w the go-pro off helmet and on a sport bike. Anyway, I'll never bother w one again-- just wasn't much to do unless you really enjoy walking your bike or just park and walk, or an alcohol drinker (I'm not). If you are down there, take a ride on the beach!! (think I got vids of that on my youtube). Sat should be a pretty good stunt show and race at track (It was like 8am last yr) so not many ppl wanted to go. EDIT: Lol in fact here is what you can expect to see a lot of: Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

February 12th, 2015, 12:47 PM	#26
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	I always wants to be a hobo, but not as much as I wanted to be a junk man... As of yet I've done many things but never either of the ones I really wanted to do. I'm not the indoor hoarder type, and folks don't like junk piled up in the places I've lived so far. I'm off to check your blog cause this sounds like far and away the most interesting story for today! Best of luck an wishes for you an your journey... You couldn't have picked a better bike an all such things __________________________________________________

February 12th, 2015, 08:36 PM	#27
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welcome Vagabondess! There are quite a few Ninjetter long distance riders here as NevadaWolf ( IB queen ) has pointed out. I've done 4 multi-day rides: SF,CA to Ohio and Kentucky, Missouri to Ohio, SF CA to Las Vegas , and SF CA to Utah. I have a friend who has ridden his Ninjette streamliner coast to coast every summer for the past 3 years. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

February 12th, 2015, 08:44 PM	#28
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Wow you've got some guts. I couldn't do such a long trip in the winter.. Are you afraid of getting stuck in a snow storm or riding across ice? Welcome to the forums! Stay safe out there. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

February 12th, 2015, 09:29 PM	#29
liberpolly ninjette.org guru Name: Poul Location: Seattle Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Triumph Legend "Arwen", 2006 Ninja 650 "Matsuo Hotaru". 2010 Ninja 250 "Firefly" - sold. Posts: 338	Godspeed and best of luck! __________________________________________________ Screw the inscrutable, eff the ineffable.

February 12th, 2015, 09:32 PM	#30
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I gotta ask @Vagabondess Being a young attractive lady, any problems with creppers, etc.... ? __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

February 13th, 2015, 12:32 AM	#31
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?

February 13th, 2015, 10:45 AM	#32
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!! Good to see a long traveler on here.

February 15th, 2015, 06:04 AM	#33
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. Awesome trip!

February 15th, 2015, 09:15 AM	#34
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

July 28th, 2015, 08:43 PM	#35
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	Hello all! I may have...erm... disappeared for awhile and forgot the email and password for my other account here so I just made a new one out of laziness. I ended up riding to Key West, Texas, Kansas City and then back to Ontario. I got back exactly 6 months later! I guess I was being a Granny but whatever. I have stopped to make some extra cash (because why not) and am planning to hit the road again in October and go to Mexico this time too (maybe). Some guy went to Mexico on his Ninjette.. I will have to find that thread.. I would love to eventually ride around the world, but I don't think I will ride my Ninja.. I would want to get a dual purpose bike. @EsrTek and @csmith12 I ended up making it to Daytona for just the last few days (I was stuck on a sailboat in key west prior to that). It wasn't really crazy or anything like I thought, they actually separated it into 3 sections just to avoid craziness, and had a lot of cops. I did enjoy it though. I won a shirt... also my earrings got ruined from a nearby burnout! @csmith12 just force your wife to wear spf 110 sunscreen, it works! That spf 50 stuff is meh @Roark I may attempt to do an iron butt on the Ninja. I know many people have done it and I think it would be fun. Definitely would need a seat cover for that. @JohnnyBravo did you like my blog? (mostly photos I know). Speaking of hobos, I honestly think the hobos in key west (and Florida in general) live much better lives than rich Canadian people... @greenaero that is great to hear! Before buying my Ninja people kept telling me I couldn't ride it on the highway or long distance... can't wait to tell them about that! Coast to coast! I think the Ninjette is more capable than many would think. @Hero Danny Ice almost got me killed!!! Never again. I was an idiot to have left on a road trip so late. Not this time. @Ghostt (thanks!) yeah, I had a few problems with creepers (mostly harmless), but as one creepy guy at a truck stop told me, I don't look like victim material... haha! it's one of the first questions people ask me when they find out I am traveling alone... aren't I afraid?.. but I'm not letting a few serial killers stop me from living life.. I will try and keep myself out of bad situations and stay armed etc. but safety is also more expensive. then again who would expect a girl to be camping at a walmart next to a motorcycle? I think bars are probably the best hunting grounds for people who are looking for victims... ok getting carried away here... @snot @Snake @KJohnson21 @liberpolly thank you for the welcoming and kind wishes! __________________________________________________ -Vagabondesss The moto-hobo Website Facebook Instagram Twitter
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July 28th, 2015, 08:58 PM	#36
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	I merged both of your accounts back into this new one. Let me know if you want your username to have the 3 s's as it is, or move it back to just 2. __________________________________________________ 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)

July 28th, 2015, 09:02 PM	#37
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	@Alex oh thanks so much! Perfect as is. __________________________________________________ -Vagabondesss The moto-hobo Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

July 28th, 2015, 10:11 PM	#38
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	On Advrider.com about 5 years ago, there was a detailed trip report of a guy and girlfriend riding 2-up (with camping gear) from Texas to Argentina on a pre-gen 250. http://advrider.com/index.php?thread...entina.675841/ It's an interesting ride report with lots of photos. At the end of the trip, they sold the bike and flew home. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

July 28th, 2015, 11:06 PM	#39
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Heeey welcome back oh worldly traveler. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 29th, 2015, 08:10 PM	#40
Vagabondesss ninjette.org member Name: Safia Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 32	@capt_bugaloo thank you SO much for sharing! I have been looking for stuff like that. I just read the whole thing from start to finish and I am overly excited now.. daydreaming of doing the same, despite not knowing any Spanish whatsoever! I did recently find an article somewhere about a middle aged woman who rode her Harley from the US to Panama, and knew hardly any spanish. If I survived 8 months in Egypt barely knowing any Arabic (that changed!) then I'm sure I could survive anywhere. A lot of people insist I need a bigger bike, a different bike, but the guy from that thread pointed out a lot of the benefits of having a smaller bike! @NevadaWolf waves back thank you!!! I like your little US state map by the way.. __________________________________________________ -Vagabondesss The moto-hobo Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

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