Remember when you were too scared to go WOT on the 250?

Jiggles · July 26th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Me too.

krolinked · July 26th, 2012, 07:14 PM

Good times, good times.

choneofakind · July 26th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Haha now it's a game of how fast can I get home on my commute through Akron haha
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areifel · July 26th, 2012, 07:16 PM

10,000 miles later and still too damn scared.

Jiggles · July 26th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areifel

10,000 miles later and still too damn scared.

Gotta be careful man! Don't want to loop it!

I remember the first time I tried it I was in 2nd and I was like HOLY **** THIS THING IS SO FAST.

areifel · July 26th, 2012, 07:28 PM

http://youtu.be/rV0fqbjQ-eo

LoneRonin · July 26th, 2012, 07:31 PM

no...I don't particularly remember that.

choneofakind · July 26th, 2012, 07:40 PM

It still puts a grin on my face when I open it up all the way in 1st-3rd though!! Not a rush anymore, but still satisfying

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ARc · July 26th, 2012, 07:42 PM

About the first month or so, and then wasn't so scared anymore

Vergil · July 26th, 2012, 08:04 PM

I did it on accident finally, and only cried for 20 minutes

dirty nasty · July 26th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Nope. At age 13 I was riding my Yamaha YZ400F MX bike. It's much more powerful than a Ninja 250 is. At 15 I was sneaking my mom's boyfriend's FZR 600 for late night rides through empty mountain roads.

The Ninja 250 is so much fun at WOT because it's not ridiculous. It isn't pulling on your arms. It isn't over-loading your senses. Yet it will bring you to any speed you will be limited to on public roads quite quickly. Also you will not be burning through gas like a mo-fo. My YZ400F absolutely chugs fuel. It's a fun sports motorcycle that anyone can ride.

Apex · July 27th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Nope. The second I got open road, I cranked it open. Had a 500 years before and I couldn't loop that, so no worries on the 250.

Mountain Dew · July 27th, 2012, 03:09 AM

Not particularly. I do remember when I was too scared to go over 35mph though. Once I got over that, I was redlining every gear. Still didn't have more pull than my Evo. The sensation is completely different though because I'm not surrounded by 3600lbs (pigfat) of car.

azimmer11 · July 27th, 2012, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Nope. The second I got open road, I cranked it open.

+1

ally99 · July 27th, 2012, 05:42 AM

I remember those days. Now it's how long can I keep this bitch wide open?

Hmm, that could come across wrong.

nrninja · July 27th, 2012, 05:58 AM

Within the first week of owning mine I had to see how fast it went. I used a perfectly straight stretch of road I knew extremely well. I'm still alive but looking back it was absolutely retarded. The only riding I'd ever done at that point was the MSF course and cruising around my neighborhood at 25mph.

Miles_Prower · July 27th, 2012, 06:23 AM

Heck yeah, when I went WOT for the first time from a slow roll, and the bike weight shifted backwards and front end rose a bit (tire still on the ground fortunately) I freaked out lol. Afterwards I was like.. "OMG SOO COOL!"

lazarith · July 27th, 2012, 07:47 AM

Over 700 miles and I still haven't tried it! ...Sounds like fun though.

250rr · July 27th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Wow. There are a lot of brave riders on here. Still scares me. Still like doing it.

edxmon · July 27th, 2012, 07:56 AM

It's not going fast that scares me, it's the thought I won't be able to STOP FAST that makes me **** bricks.

jfauerba · July 27th, 2012, 08:02 AM

I still remember the first time. It took me a second to realize why the throttle would not turn any more. Now I use wot almost every day. Most days I also pass 12000 rpms.

jp129 · July 27th, 2012, 08:59 AM

I too remember those days. Now at the track, it's "man when's this straight gonna be over so I can begin catching the 600's in the corner". But I do agree that it's more enjoyable on the 250, my 675 keeps me on edge since everything happens so quickly and by the time you look down you're doing 130mph+

ai4px · July 27th, 2012, 10:06 AM

Finally getting to WOT is the most disappointing day of your life!!

You start out respecting the bike, not trying to get ahead of your capabilities. Then one day pulling off a red light or passing, you suddenly run out of throw and realize that's all the bike has.

alex.s · July 27th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ai4px

Finally getting to WOT is the most disappointing day of your life!!

You start out respecting the bike, not trying to get ahead of your capabilities. Then one day pulling off a red light or passing, you suddenly run out of throw and realize that's all the bike has.

until one day you realize you were doing it all wrong, and then its a serious challenge to keep the front wheel down.

Jiggles · July 27th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Yep now its WOT all day long. Clutchless shifting was invented for the 250

ARc · July 27th, 2012, 03:01 PM

...Dammit this is making me want to get another 250. I need to get off this forum.

WOT on my SV650, my face looks like this in my helmet

Jiggles · July 27th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Do it in 6th @ 20mph!

ZackoFF96 · July 27th, 2012, 04:10 PM

yesterday was the first time i ride over 60 mph. lol

tooblekain · July 27th, 2012, 04:35 PM

The first time riding the Ninja 250, I was already racing my 675...so going WOT at 6th gear...I was pretty bored on the straightaway.

Of course I am not of the typical breed that downgrades from a 600 to a 250

Jiggles · July 27th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Yes the question was poised more at people who started on the 250

gt_turbo · July 27th, 2012, 04:54 PM

nope, was never scared to hit WOT on the 250. that's the only way to have fun on the 250. redline all day!

Apex · July 27th, 2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I remember those days. Now it's how long can I keep this bitch wide open?

Hmm, that could come across wrong.

Thanks for the mental picture...

Jiggles · July 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM

^ my gyno says the same thing

nickjpass · July 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM

I promised myself I'd go WOT for at least 3 seconds on the zx the first time I ride it. I'll see how that goes lmao!

Jiggles · July 27th, 2012, 10:13 PM

I get his KLX!

Yasko · July 28th, 2012, 12:42 AM

First time with open road, you lay on the tank.

ally99 · July 28th, 2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Thanks for the mental picture...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

^ my gyno says the same thing

nickjpass · July 30th, 2012, 08:01 PM

You can have my KLX jiggles if I die

Xoulrath · July 30th, 2012, 08:45 PM

In a straight line, no, I cranked it for all it had as soon as I could.

In the corners, yes, it was somewhat scary the first month or so, and to this day I know I made the right decision starting on the Ninjette to hone my skills.

With that said, now I just get irritated because I've gotten WAY to used to the tire wiggle from the rear as I rompt the throttle coming out of a corner on my 600. I also notice I get jealous watching racers on 1000cc machines. I just love the way the bike squirms as they shoot out of the corner like they were just catapult launched off of the U.S.S. Nimitz.

Why couldn't I have a normal addiction like crack? I am certain it would be less costly, and it is more than likely safer as well.

(Disclaimer: Kids don't do crack; it's bad for you.)

JustRidin · August 2nd, 2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

Why couldn't I have a normal addiction like crack? I am certain it would be less costly, and it is more than likely safer as well.

(Disclaimer: Kids don't do crack; it's bad for you.)

Well that's because crack just isn't as fun as a motorcycle....putting them together....no that wouldn't be any safer either.....

July 26th, 2012, 07:10 PM	#1
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	Remember when you were too scared to go WOT on the 250? Me too. __________________________________________________ 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

July 26th, 2012, 07:14 PM	#2
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	Good times, good times. __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

July 26th, 2012, 07:28 PM	#6
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	http://youtu.be/rV0fqbjQ-eo Last futzed with by areifel; July 26th, 2012 at 07:29 PM. Reason: Video didn't work

July 26th, 2012, 07:31 PM	#7
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	no...I don't particularly remember that. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

July 26th, 2012, 07:42 PM	#9
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	About the first month or so, and then wasn't so scared anymore __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Haha now it's a game of how fast can I get home on my commute through Akron haha Posted via Mobile Device

July 26th, 2012, 07:40 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	It still puts a grin on my face when I open it up all the way in 1st-3rd though!! Not a rush anymore, but still satisfying Posted via Mobile Device

July 26th, 2012, 08:04 PM	#10
Vergil Laser Quest Name: Austin Location: Ventura county Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245	I did it on accident finally, and only cried for 20 minutes

July 26th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#11
dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	Nope. At age 13 I was riding my Yamaha YZ400F MX bike. It's much more powerful than a Ninja 250 is. At 15 I was sneaking my mom's boyfriend's FZR 600 for late night rides through empty mountain roads. The Ninja 250 is so much fun at WOT because it's not ridiculous. It isn't pulling on your arms. It isn't over-loading your senses. Yet it will bring you to any speed you will be limited to on public roads quite quickly. Also you will not be burning through gas like a mo-fo. My YZ400F absolutely chugs fuel. It's a fun sports motorcycle that anyone can ride.

July 27th, 2012, 02:34 AM	#12
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Nope. The second I got open road, I cranked it open. Had a 500 years before and I couldn't loop that, so no worries on the 250. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 27th, 2012, 03:09 AM	#13
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Not particularly. I do remember when I was too scared to go over 35mph though. Once I got over that, I was redlining every gear. Still didn't have more pull than my Evo. The sensation is completely different though because I'm not surrounded by 3600lbs (pigfat) of car. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

July 27th, 2012, 05:42 AM	#15
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I remember those days. Now it's how long can I keep this bitch wide open? Hmm, that could come across wrong. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 27th, 2012, 05:58 AM	#16
nrninja ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Virginia Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX500 (road bike), '99 EX500 (race bike), '74 CB125S Posts: 55	Within the first week of owning mine I had to see how fast it went. I used a perfectly straight stretch of road I knew extremely well. I'm still alive but looking back it was absolutely retarded. The only riding I'd ever done at that point was the MSF course and cruising around my neighborhood at 25mph. __________________________________________________ PRE GEN IS BEST GEN

July 27th, 2012, 06:23 AM	#17
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Heck yeah, when I went WOT for the first time from a slow roll, and the bike weight shifted backwards and front end rose a bit (tire still on the ground fortunately) I freaked out lol. Afterwards I was like.. "OMG SOO COOL!" __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

July 27th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#18
lazarith ninjette.org member Name: A Location: Boston Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 J Posts: 18	Over 700 miles and I still haven't tried it! ...Sounds like fun though.

July 27th, 2012, 07:52 AM	#19
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.	Wow. There are a lot of brave riders on here. Still scares me. Still like doing it.

July 27th, 2012, 07:56 AM	#20
edxmon ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: San Diego Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492	It's not going fast that scares me, it's the thought I won't be able to STOP FAST that makes me **** bricks. __________________________________________________ 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

July 27th, 2012, 08:02 AM	#21
jfauerba ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 59	I still remember the first time. It took me a second to realize why the throttle would not turn any more. Now I use wot almost every day. Most days I also pass 12000 rpms.

July 27th, 2012, 08:59 AM	#22
jp129 ninjette.org member Name: Johnny Location: Houston Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 145	I too remember those days. Now at the track, it's "man when's this straight gonna be over so I can begin catching the 600's in the corner". But I do agree that it's more enjoyable on the 250, my 675 keeps me on edge since everything happens so quickly and by the time you look down you're doing 130mph+

July 27th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#23
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Finally getting to WOT is the most disappointing day of your life!! You start out respecting the bike, not trying to get ahead of your capabilities. Then one day pulling off a red light or passing, you suddenly run out of throw and realize that's all the bike has. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

July 27th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#25
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	Yep now its WOT all day long. Clutchless shifting was invented for the 250 __________________________________________________ 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

July 27th, 2012, 03:01 PM	#26
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	...Dammit this is making me want to get another 250. I need to get off this forum. WOT on my SV650, my face looks like this in my helmet __________________________________________________

July 27th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#27
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	Do it in 6th @ 20mph! __________________________________________________ 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

July 27th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#28
ZackoFF96 ninjette.org member Name: Zacko Location: Asia Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 84	yesterday was the first time i ride over 60 mph. lol

July 27th, 2012, 04:35 PM	#29
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	The first time riding the Ninja 250, I was already racing my 675...so going WOT at 6th gear...I was pretty bored on the straightaway. Of course I am not of the typical breed that downgrades from a 600 to a 250 __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

July 27th, 2012, 04:43 PM	#30
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	Yes the question was poised more at people who started on the 250 __________________________________________________ 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

July 27th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#31
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	nope, was never scared to hit WOT on the 250. that's the only way to have fun on the 250. redline all day!

July 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM	#33
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	^ my gyno says the same thing __________________________________________________ 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

July 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM	#34
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I promised myself I'd go WOT for at least 3 seconds on the zx the first time I ride it. I'll see how that goes lmao! __________________________________________________

July 27th, 2012, 10:13 PM	#35
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 get his KLX! __________________________________________________ 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

July 28th, 2012, 12:42 AM	#36
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	First time with open road, you lay on the tank.

July 30th, 2012, 08:01 PM	#38
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	You can have my KLX jiggles if I die __________________________________________________

July 30th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#39
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	In a straight line, no, I cranked it for all it had as soon as I could. In the corners, yes, it was somewhat scary the first month or so, and to this day I know I made the right decision starting on the Ninjette to hone my skills. With that said, now I just get irritated because I've gotten WAY to used to the tire wiggle from the rear as I rompt the throttle coming out of a corner on my 600. I also notice I get jealous watching racers on 1000cc machines. I just love the way the bike squirms as they shoot out of the corner like they were just catapult launched off of the U.S.S. Nimitz. Why couldn't I have a normal addiction like crack? I am certain it would be less costly, and it is more than likely safer as well. (Disclaimer: Kids don't do crack; it's bad for you.) __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

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