I rode the Ninja 5000 miles in a month and almost got sick of riding

Sigma.40 · September 21st, 2012, 07:11 PM

About a month ago, my wife was broadsided my a Jeep going 60 MPH and it completely totalled our car. This happened the day before we moved into the house that we bought which is 25 miles out of town. Being a family of 3, living 25 miles out of town and only having a motorcycle (not even a very comfortable one at that) really sucks. I added it up and every day for 4 weeks I rode 250 miles a day 5 days a week PLUS like 250 miles on the weekends.

Here was my life:

6am- Ride daughter to school and then return home (40 miles round trip)
7:30am- Ride wife to work and then return home (40 miles round trip)
10am- Ride to work (25 miles)
2:30pm- Leave work to pick up wife and take her home (30 miles)
3:15pm- Leave home, pick up daughter from my parents house and take her home (66 miles round trip)
4:30pm- Leave home and return to work (25 miles)
7:30pm- Head home from work (25 miles)
9pm- Fall asleep from exhaustion and then wake up and do it again

My right wrist feels sprained and my right shoulder is killing me (I'm guessing from the 1200 miles a week of 2up riding). We did just recently get the insurance check and have purchased another car and I was very happy to park the Ninja and ignore it for a few days.

BTW- The wife and daughter were OK, miraculously. If she had pulled out a second later, she'd probably be dead. And if at the last second before leaving, my daughter hadn't decided to move up front, she would probably be very hurt or worse.

EDIT- I just re-added it up. I rode 6000 miles. Bad math, I'm tired.

xSean13 · September 21st, 2012, 07:28 PM

I rode mine for about 18 hours in the rain (trip to NC and back, stormed the whole way there, the whole way back) and got sick of it...for about 3 days, then resumed riding

Did you do anything to change it up? Take different routes for a change of scenery, play some music, etc?

Sorry to hear about your family, glad they're okay.

Jiggles · September 21st, 2012, 07:31 PM

If you're going over 200mi, get a comfier bike

geeker · September 21st, 2012, 07:36 PM

Rode the daughter to school...

Rode the wife to work...

Oh man, sorry, but thanks for the laugh.

Sigma.40 · September 21st, 2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

If you're going over 200mi, get a comfier bike

+1

seanshawnS · September 21st, 2012, 07:39 PM

I feel like if you're getting sick of a motorcycle, it's just not the right bike for you.

Sigma.40 · September 21st, 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanshawnS

I feel like if you're getting sick of a motorcycle, it's just not the right bike for you.

I'm not sick of the bike, I was sick of riding in general. Temporarily, sick of riding. Now that we have a car again, I enjoy riding. I am debating on switching bikes or at least adding one, but that will be next year at the earliest.

n4mwd · September 22nd, 2012, 06:55 AM

Just curious why you just didn't get a rental car. Since it appears that it was the other guy's fault, he would be liable for your rental car expenses. It does not matter whether you have rental coverage or not. That provides a rental car when its your fault.

Anyhow, regarding your Ninja, just remember who didn't let you down when you needed him. The seat gets pretty hard after the first 30 minutes, but its still an awesome bike.

EDIT: Nevermind about the rental. I didn't see this line "If she had pulled out a second later" which says that you probably needed that rental coverage.

hybridkid · September 22nd, 2012, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigma.40

I'm not sick of the bike, I was sick of riding in general. Temporarily, sick of riding. Now that we have a car again, I enjoy riding. I am debating on switching bikes or at least adding one, but that will be next year at the earliest.

Man, I never get sick of riding..but one thing is for sure == I love my car more during certain times and days (traffic, winter, rain). You could try a corbin seat...I heard they do wonders for long rides.

IdRatherDrum · September 22nd, 2012, 08:45 AM

That does sound hard, especially with a 250.

lowdown112 · September 22nd, 2012, 11:50 AM

If I ever get sick of riding ill just hop in my camaro, it has t tops instead

Motofool · September 22nd, 2012, 12:06 PM

It is very good that your family resulted unhurt; that was a serious accident !!

I still don't understand why the Jeep's insurer didn't provide temporary transportation for them.

You may qualify to be a member of this association:

http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/

psych0hans · September 22nd, 2012, 12:30 PM

Glad your family is alright

Bill N · September 22nd, 2012, 01:30 PM

If I had to drive my 250 like that I'd probably be crippled. I'm fine on my 250 for 200 miles or so, no problems. But I wouldn't want to do that day after day.
While some might be ok with that, it's certainly beyond the realm for which it was marketed. Recently finished a 6000 mile trip on my FJR with back to back 400-600 mile days. "Piece O' Cake". I don't think I'd try that on my 250.
Bill

Kevin2109 · September 22nd, 2012, 01:40 PM

Uncomfortable?! You cray, the 250 is a highchair compared to a SS

Sigma.40 · September 22nd, 2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

It is very good that your family resulted unhurt; that was a serious accident !!

I still don't understand why the Jeep's insurer didn't provide temporary transportation for them.

You may qualify to be a member of this association:

http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/

-Thanks. We couldn't go after them for a rental car because my wife was at fault and we didn't have rental coverage.

I don't qualify for anything on that site. That stuff is extreme! 3000 miles in 2 days?!

Motofool · September 22nd, 2012, 03:23 PM

I see.

What you did was really remarkable, especially riding two-up and having no option regarding weather conditions.

Sigma.40 · September 22nd, 2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

I see.

What you did was really remarkable, especially riding two-up and having no option regarding weather conditions.

What sucked was when I was taking my wife home when it was 40F out with a cold downpour knowing that once I got home I had to turn around and do it all again to pick my daughter up. Could have been worse, though. It has been known to snow in September here. Either way the Ninja definitely proved itself.

n4mwd · September 22nd, 2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigma.40

-Thanks. We couldn't go after them for a rental car because my wife was at fault and we didn't have rental coverage.

I don't qualify for anything on that site. That stuff is extreme! 3000 miles in 2 days?!

At least she didn't pull out in front of a biker.

Sigma.40 · September 23rd, 2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

At least she didn't pull out in front of a biker.

There is that

nickjpass · September 23rd, 2012, 08:23 AM

I can see how that could get annoying. However, I'm sure if you were alone, and riding that bike through the canyons...you wouldn't have minded those miles.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 23rd, 2012, 08:40 AM

Sounded like a rough time. That one month makes my 100 miles a day, 5 days a week + ~100 miles per weekend seem tame.

CZroe · September 29th, 2012, 08:38 AM

I commuted on mine with no car and crossed the country twice. I'm sure I've done this. My only complaints were after the long-hauls of a couple thou'

CC Cowboy · September 29th, 2012, 08:45 AM

Get a Harley and it will be fun again.

Graugaard · September 29th, 2012, 09:18 AM

damn i did 2000miles one time but never 5 on a month... after 150-200 miles my legs are so tierd i have to let them "float" along the road while i ride... resulting in my mc boots burning its rubber lol.

Sigma.40 · September 30th, 2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Get a Harley and it will be fun again.

Nah. I've since bought a car (two actually) and the Ninja is fun again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graugaard

damn i did 2000miles one time but never 5 on a month... after 150-200 miles my legs are so tierd i have to let them "float" along the road while i ride... resulting in my mc boots burning its rubber lol.

That's funny.

ZackoFF96 · September 30th, 2012, 06:53 AM

wooow dude you're a legend

it makes my record sucks compared to yours .. (which is 400 miles a day, journey to other state)

Sigma.40 · September 30th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackoFF96

wooow dude you're a legend

it makes my record sucks compared to yours .. (which is 400 miles a day, journey to other state)

Never said I set any records. Just that it sucked.

September 21st, 2012, 07:31 PM	#3
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September 21st, 2012, 07:39 PM	#6
seanshawnS ninjette.org member Name: SHAWN Location: NS Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r(2012PR) Posts: 86	I feel like if you're getting sick of a motorcycle, it's just not the right bike for you. __________________________________________________ Turn around at half a tank

September 22nd, 2012, 06:55 AM	#8
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Just curious why you just didn't get a rental car. Since it appears that it was the other guy's fault, he would be liable for your rental car expenses. It does not matter whether you have rental coverage or not. That provides a rental car when its your fault. Anyhow, regarding your Ninja, just remember who didn't let you down when you needed him. The seat gets pretty hard after the first 30 minutes, but its still an awesome bike. EDIT: Nevermind about the rental. I didn't see this line "If she had pulled out a second later" which says that you probably needed that rental coverage. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

September 22nd, 2012, 12:06 PM	#12
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	It is very good that your family resulted unhurt; that was a serious accident !! I still don't understand why the Jeep's insurer didn't provide temporary transportation for them. You may qualify to be a member of this association: http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ __________________________________________________ *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

September 22nd, 2012, 12:30 PM	#13
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.	Glad your family is alright __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

September 21st, 2012, 07:28 PM	#2
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.	I rode mine for about 18 hours in the rain (trip to NC and back, stormed the whole way there, the whole way back) and got sick of it...for about 3 days, then resumed riding Did you do anything to change it up? Take different routes for a change of scenery, play some music, etc? Sorry to hear about your family, glad they're okay.

September 21st, 2012, 07:36 PM	#4
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Rode the daughter to school... Rode the wife to work... Oh man, sorry, but thanks for the laugh.

September 22nd, 2012, 08:45 AM	#10
IdRatherDrum ninjette.org member Name: Chase Location: California Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 225	That does sound hard, especially with a 250.

September 22nd, 2012, 11:50 AM	#11
lowdown112 ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Louisville KY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250, 98 Honda CR80, 79 Harley Sportster Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	If I ever get sick of riding ill just hop in my camaro, it has t tops instead

September 22nd, 2012, 01:30 PM	#14
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	If I had to drive my 250 like that I'd probably be crippled. I'm fine on my 250 for 200 miles or so, no problems. But I wouldn't want to do that day after day. While some might be ok with that, it's certainly beyond the realm for which it was marketed. Recently finished a 6000 mile trip on my FJR with back to back 400-600 mile days. "Piece O' Cake". I don't think I'd try that on my 250. Bill

September 22nd, 2012, 01:40 PM	#15
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September 22nd, 2012, 03:23 PM	#17
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	I see. What you did was really remarkable, especially riding two-up and having no option regarding weather conditions. __________________________________________________ *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

September 23rd, 2012, 08:23 AM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I can see how that could get annoying. However, I'm sure if you were alone, and riding that bike through the canyons...you wouldn't have minded those miles. __________________________________________________

September 23rd, 2012, 08:40 AM	#22
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Sounded like a rough time. That one month makes my 100 miles a day, 5 days a week + ~100 miles per weekend seem tame.

September 29th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#23
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I commuted on mine with no car and crossed the country twice. I'm sure I've done this. My only complaints were after the long-hauls of a couple thou'

September 29th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#24
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	Get a Harley and it will be fun again. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 29th, 2012, 09:18 AM	#25
Graugaard ninjette.org member Name: Elias Location: Denmark Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 152	damn i did 2000miles one time but never 5 on a month... after 150-200 miles my legs are so tierd i have to let them "float" along the road while i ride... resulting in my mc boots burning its rubber lol.

September 30th, 2012, 06:53 AM	#27
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	wooow dude you're a legend it makes my record sucks compared to yours .. (which is 400 miles a day, journey to other state)

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