silly boys, these are girls' toys - Page 2

choneofakind · January 20th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Takes a lot of time and dedication to do that many 12oz lifts doesn't it?? lots of reps

But the great side effect is one really really strong ab.

ck8go · January 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM

well it's a little lower now, I still can't flat foot but it's better then before

massacremasses · January 24th, 2012, 09:58 AM

it looks like you could go a little lower...

Klondike1020 · January 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM

Did you lower the back or just the blocks on the bars ?

massacremasses · January 24th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Did you lower the back or just the blocks on the bars ?

+1

it doesnt look lowered? Does it?

ck8go · January 25th, 2012, 09:02 AM

I lowered the front and the back... well that sucks that it's not even noticeable

ck8go · January 25th, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

it looks like you could go a little lower...

I took 2in off..

massacremasses · January 25th, 2012, 07:37 PM

really? damn. I guess Id have to see it in person....

THE BIG SITT · January 25th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

really? damn. I guess Id have to see it in person....

Is this your way of trying to trick her into meeting up in person? If so, I approve

massacremasses · January 25th, 2012, 07:44 PM

hahaha wow, thats funny but no I am happily married

hella funny though

GreenNinja · January 26th, 2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck8go

I lowered the front and the back... well that sucks that it's not even noticeable

I only have a 28" inseam and I lowered mine by an inch. I am still using my tip toes but not as stretched. At the lights, I just use my left foot to flat foot and put my right on the brakes with the bike slightly leaned. You will just have to get used to backing up with the bike in neutral while you are off the bike which is the only crappy part. Just remember that the more you lower it, the less you can lean. I did a pretty serious lean a few weeks ago and I scrapped the pegs - it was a scary feeling.

Snake · February 12th, 2012, 09:50 PM

Hello and welcome.

ck8go · February 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM

So I will have to move my bike soon and since this is my first bike I obviously dk how, it will be going in a moving truck with everything else. Any suggestions? I looked it up a lil already>
I've heard of strap downs and putting it in gear and applying the front break and not using the kickstand for some reason. but I need some more info? should I try to put the bike in last? or try and put it between things? should I drain the remaining gas out of the bike or is that unnecessary? I don't have any straps, where and what kind should I need?

ck8go · February 14th, 2012, 12:46 PM

I got a bar harness and some ratchet tie downs..

snot · February 14th, 2012, 02:55 PM

First off welcome...I am under 5 foot have a 09 250. I took 2 in off mine as well. I can almost flat foot , but I have rode before and I am good with this. I did read all the post but did you try softening the suspension some? They also make boots for us shorties that will give an about an inch maybe more they are over 300.00 a pair.

ck8go · February 23rd, 2012, 07:03 AM

moving the bike went just fine didn't do anything crazy just used the bar harness and a few rachet tie downs in the back of the moving truck. leaned it to its kickstand tword the front of the truck. very easy no problems in fact everything was fine nothing broken..

mustang5.0 · March 11th, 2012, 03:57 PM

welcome to the site... i got mine dropped 2"... you'll be fine...

expect leg humping!!

250rr · March 11th, 2012, 05:09 PM

Welcome, my friend. And congrats on the successful move!

bluepoof · March 11th, 2012, 05:11 PM

I didn't see this when you first posted, so I just wanted to say hi and welcome to a fellow shortie (I'm 5'1").

Shawn250 · March 11th, 2012, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the website.There are boots that help in the shorty department. my wife got a pr with her 250. there made by Icon. she can flat foot at a stop light. im gonna lower it 1" still just so shes not fully stretched

GreenNinja · March 11th, 2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

flush mounts + replacement mirrors with integrated blinkers. You get both forward visibility that way along with the flush mounts.

Do you know of a good replacement mirror with integrated blinkers for the 08+ ? I would love to have blinkers on the mirror like the gsxr.

Klondike1020 · March 11th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenNinja

Do you know of a good replacement mirror with integrated blinkers for the 08+ ? I would love to have blinkers on the mirror like the gsxr.

Everything is better when its like Gsxr lol
Jk

GreenNinja · March 12th, 2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Everything is better when its like Gsxr lol
Jk

LOL I can't deny how good that bike looks though.

ck8go · March 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM

I haven't posted on here in a while but I ran into a situation today
situation probably isn't the right word that makes it sound serious and it's not it's just annoying..
My neighborhood is private and has a gate that you have to show your card to open the gate, well this gate is on a hill..... I'm only 5' like I said, I lowered my bike and I wear my boots that give me a good height but jeez is the gate annoying. I have to stop get my card out and wait for it to open. I'm sure someone has run into a hilly situation how do you normally handle it?
Honestly I don't need to use the gate I could roll up the sidewalk which is probably what I'm going to start doing I find that gate a waste of time on the bike esp when if there is a car in front of me I just tail them and don't even bother with the stupid card. Would be nice if they would consider motorcycles and find a solution. Anyways just a thought, least there's no speed bumps=]

GreenNinja · March 28th, 2012, 11:53 AM

I personally wouldn't do the sidewalk thing. It is illegal for bicycles to be on sidewalks, so I'm pretty sure it would be for motorcyles too. I have a gate for my apartment too and around 4 - 7pm they leave the gate open but cars still have to use their clicker(kind of like a garage clicker) to raise the arm. Since I'm on a bike, I just ride around the arm. The hardest part is leaving because the exiting gate opens only if there is a certain amount of weight and apparently mine plus my bike isn't enough. I normally exit out of the entrance side since that is the only way I can leave. You could try pulling up to the gate, putting the kickstand down, then pull out badge.

ck8go · March 28th, 2012, 12:45 PM

The maintenance people ride their golf carts on it, it's no a long side walk like maybe 10ft. I could kickstand it if I had to. My bike likes to get stuck in N tho and that happened today and made it even harder.
haha I forget that I can go around the bar when leaving here too.

GreenNinja · March 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Rock your bike forward a little and that should take care of the Neutral problem. I've had that happen more than I wanted and many times it has been embarassing because of the number of cars behind me honking.

ck8go · March 28th, 2012, 04:33 PM

same here that's what I do to fix it sometimes it works sometimes I just have to really make it go to first I hate it when it happens I feel even more embarrassed then you since I'm a girl and people are probably like haha look at the girl trying to ride ugh

Arinze · March 28th, 2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck8go

-Hey I'm Kate I just got my "ninjette", learning to ride it now. Had a spill my first round.. bound to happen, least it's out of the way. No shame. Had more success this last time riding. I'm only 5' so even tho these bikes are called "small" they're still a lil tall for me, already ordered my lowering links=]. bout it for now had to post somethin will be waiting for the welcoming crew to reply..

Welcome...I live in GA too...you should look for the atlanta forum here

choneofakind · March 28th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck8go

My bike likes to get stuck in N

When this happens, let the clutch out a little, and it will click right into gear. No harm to the bike.

Whatever you do, don't jam the shifter with your foot trying to get it in gear. That's a great way to parts in your transmission.

AmplexorJ · March 29th, 2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

When this happens, let the clutch out a little, and it will click right into gear. No harm to the bike.

Whatever you do, don't jam the shifter with your foot trying to get it in gear. That's a great way to parts in your transmission.

yeah i figured this out myself recently, wasnt sure if it was normal.
I just let the clutch out then pull it back in and I can get to first.

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

They also make boots for us shorties that will give an about an inch maybe more they are over 300.00 a pair.

I ride with motorcross boots. They give excellent protection, support and are a bit taller in the sole. Fox Comp 5. They are pink which is cool and were $179 at Cycle Gear.

GreenNinja · March 29th, 2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

When this happens, let the clutch out a little, and it will click right into gear. No harm to the bike.

Whatever you do, don't jam the shifter with your foot trying to get it in gear. That's a great way to parts in your transmission.

Thanks for the great tip. I'll try that if I get it stuck in between gears again.

choneofakind · March 29th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenNinja

Thanks for the great tip. I'll try that if I get it stuck in between gears again.

I've never tried it except when i'm stuck in neutral

Kevin2109 · March 30th, 2012, 08:24 AM

2 pages and no good pictures!! Come on!!

Oh, welcome!

ck8go · March 30th, 2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

2 pages and no good pictures!! Come on!!

talk is cheap thro one up if you must =P

Kevin2109 · March 30th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck8go

talk is cheap thro one up if you must =P

But this is your thread!

Your turn!

ck8go · March 30th, 2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

But this is your thread!

Your turn!

I don't have people take pictures of me when I ride...
besides ever since I lowered it my handlebars are in a strange place I gotta fix that eventually

choneofakind · March 31st, 2012, 12:09 AM

best part about @Kevin's picture is you can't see his ugly mug

January 24th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#43
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	it looks like you could go a little lower... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 25th, 2012, 07:37 PM	#48
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	really? damn. I guess Id have to see it in person.... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 25th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#50
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	hahaha wow, thats funny but no I am happily married hella funny though __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 11th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#57
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March 11th, 2012, 05:11 PM	#59
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January 20th, 2012, 08:20 AM	#41
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Takes a lot of time and dedication to do that many 12oz lifts doesn't it?? lots of reps But the great side effect is one really really strong ab.

January 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#42
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	well it's a little lower now, I still can't flat foot but it's better then before

January 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM	#44
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Did you lower the back or just the blocks on the bars ?

January 25th, 2012, 09:02 AM	#46
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	I lowered the front and the back... well that sucks that it's not even noticeable

February 12th, 2012, 09:50 PM	#52
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.

February 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#53
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	So I will have to move my bike soon and since this is my first bike I obviously dk how, it will be going in a moving truck with everything else. Any suggestions? I looked it up a lil already> I've heard of strap downs and putting it in gear and applying the front break and not using the kickstand for some reason. but I need some more info? should I try to put the bike in last? or try and put it between things? should I drain the remaining gas out of the bike or is that unnecessary? I don't have any straps, where and what kind should I need?

February 14th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#54
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	I got a bar harness and some ratchet tie downs..

February 14th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#55
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	First off welcome...I am under 5 foot have a 09 250. I took 2 in off mine as well. I can almost flat foot , but I have rode before and I am good with this. I did read all the post but did you try softening the suspension some? They also make boots for us shorties that will give an about an inch maybe more they are over 300.00 a pair.

February 23rd, 2012, 07:03 AM	#56
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	moving the bike went just fine didn't do anything crazy just used the bar harness and a few rachet tie downs in the back of the moving truck. leaned it to its kickstand tword the front of the truck. very easy no problems in fact everything was fine nothing broken..

March 11th, 2012, 05:09 PM	#58
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.	Welcome, my friend. And congrats on the successful move!

March 11th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#60
Shawn250 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Winnemucca Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07' ZX14 10' 250 96' CBR 600 Posts: 12	Welcome to the website.There are boots that help in the shorty department. my wife got a pr with her 250. there made by Icon. she can flat foot at a stop light. im gonna lower it 1" still just so shes not fully stretched

March 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#64
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	Girrrr Gate I haven't posted on here in a while but I ran into a situation today situation probably isn't the right word that makes it sound serious and it's not it's just annoying.. My neighborhood is private and has a gate that you have to show your card to open the gate, well this gate is on a hill..... I'm only 5' like I said, I lowered my bike and I wear my boots that give me a good height but jeez is the gate annoying. I have to stop get my card out and wait for it to open. I'm sure someone has run into a hilly situation how do you normally handle it? Honestly I don't need to use the gate I could roll up the sidewalk which is probably what I'm going to start doing I find that gate a waste of time on the bike esp when if there is a car in front of me I just tail them and don't even bother with the stupid card. Would be nice if they would consider motorcycles and find a solution. Anyways just a thought, least there's no speed bumps=]

March 28th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#65
GreenNinja ninjette.org guru Name: I'm a ninja! Location: Stone Mtn Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 453	I personally wouldn't do the sidewalk thing. It is illegal for bicycles to be on sidewalks, so I'm pretty sure it would be for motorcyles too. I have a gate for my apartment too and around 4 - 7pm they leave the gate open but cars still have to use their clicker(kind of like a garage clicker) to raise the arm. Since I'm on a bike, I just ride around the arm. The hardest part is leaving because the exiting gate opens only if there is a certain amount of weight and apparently mine plus my bike isn't enough. I normally exit out of the entrance side since that is the only way I can leave. You could try pulling up to the gate, putting the kickstand down, then pull out badge.

March 28th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#66
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	The maintenance people ride their golf carts on it, it's no a long side walk like maybe 10ft. I could kickstand it if I had to. My bike likes to get stuck in N tho and that happened today and made it even harder. haha I forget that I can go around the bar when leaving here too.

March 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#67
GreenNinja ninjette.org guru Name: I'm a ninja! Location: Stone Mtn Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 453	Rock your bike forward a little and that should take care of the Neutral problem. I've had that happen more than I wanted and many times it has been embarassing because of the number of cars behind me honking.

March 28th, 2012, 04:33 PM	#68
ck8go ninjette.org member Name: Kate Location: Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 10' & 05' ninja 636 Posts: 65	same here that's what I do to fix it sometimes it works sometimes I just have to really make it go to first I hate it when it happens I feel even more embarrassed then you since I'm a girl and people are probably like haha look at the girl trying to ride ugh

March 30th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#75
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	2 pages and no good pictures!! Come on!! Oh, welcome! __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

March 31st, 2012, 12:09 AM	#79
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	best part about @Kevin's picture is you can't see his ugly mug

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