long rides on 250r

ratlab · May 25th, 2011, 10:59 PM

has anyone done a 1000 mile ride on 250r -i am thinking of taking it on vacation -other riders are on bigger bikes but slow riders-i tried search but came up with nothing-that's a long time with engine pinned-doing a lot of backroads also

crazymater91 · May 26th, 2011, 01:17 AM

I have I've went to indiana and back the ride up was fine the ride back was a little sore

but the bike took it just fine

sombo · May 26th, 2011, 04:03 AM

There have been a few riders that have used the ninjette for the Iron Butt Challenge events. Saw one for I think 1000 miles in one day and another for coast to coast in 50hrs. I believe they were the pregens but same basic idea engine wise. The bike will just fine as long it's been well maintained and you prepare before you go.

ratlab · May 26th, 2011, 09:42 AM

thanks -good to know-it will be fun to show up on a little bike

Havok · May 26th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratlab

thanks -good to know-it will be fun to show up on a little bike

If the bike is sound maintenance wise you should be fine, I have done 400-500 mile days on mine with no issues at all. I have a new gen one but i doubt it makes a difference. As a tip, get a seat pad lol.

alex.s · May 26th, 2011, 04:02 PM

longest trip i've taken on the 250 was about 850 miles, but i had to stop a couple times for gas so it wasn't "straight through" as you might say... didn't have a single issue outside of cold weather.

Yasko · May 26th, 2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

As a tip, get a seat pad lol.

Which one do you have??? Any photos???

eddiekay · May 26th, 2011, 09:23 PM

Theres a guy on this site ...Yeager...has his own website.....he appears to be the dean of distance when it comes to these 250's....I read his acct of a trip...some kind of [I]ron Butt 50c to c or somethng...google up yeager group, that might bring you to him....from what I read...amazing

ratlab · May 27th, 2011, 12:11 AM

2010-no photos yet-work in progress-ohlins shock racetech front zerogravitydb yosh fender eliminator and jack up plates hyperpro steering damper bt-003 skidmarx rear hugger crg levers hh pads and galfer lines-shogun frame sliders-leovince exhaust and jet kit-yosh exhaust hanger making a bracket for ohlins adjuster on left side-i know i went nuts -should be done next week -iwill post photos

kkim · May 27th, 2011, 12:18 AM

Reese,

is your bike a 2010? if so, you've posted in the wrong section.

ratlab · May 27th, 2011, 12:41 AM

just saw a rob zombie concert-probably due to that

Havok · May 27th, 2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Which one do you have??? Any photos???

No i don't have one, that is why i said to get one lol.

coondog · May 27th, 2011, 11:08 AM

i know 2 guys who use adapted ninjettes for the annual iron butt rally.

May 25th, 2011, 10:59 PM	#1
ratlab ratlab Name: reese Location: tracy, ca Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): gsxr1000,R3x2,RC390,FZ07,XR100 Posts: 132	long rides on 250r has anyone done a 1000 mile ride on 250r -i am thinking of taking it on vacation -other riders are on bigger bikes but slow riders-i tried search but came up with nothing-that's a long time with engine pinned-doing a lot of backroads also

May 26th, 2011, 04:02 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	longest trip i've taken on the 250 was about 850 miles, but i had to stop a couple times for gas so it wasn't "straight through" as you might say... didn't have a single issue outside of cold weather. __________________________________________________

May 27th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#9
ratlab ratlab Name: reese Location: tracy, ca Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): gsxr1000,R3x2,RC390,FZ07,XR100 Posts: 132	2010-no photos yet-work in progress-ohlins shock racetech front zerogravitydb yosh fender eliminator and jack up plates hyperpro steering damper bt-003 skidmarx rear hugger crg levers hh pads and galfer lines-shogun frame sliders-leovince exhaust and jet kit-yosh exhaust hanger making a bracket for ohlins adjuster on left side-i know i went nuts -should be done next week -iwill post photos Last futzed with by ratlab; May 27th, 2011 at 12:32 AM. Reason: mods

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May 26th, 2011, 01:17 AM	#2
crazymater91 ninjette.org member Name: Marcus Location: brooksville Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1994 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 54	I have I've went to indiana and back the ride up was fine the ride back was a little sore but the bike took it just fine

May 26th, 2011, 04:03 AM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	There have been a few riders that have used the ninjette for the Iron Butt Challenge events. Saw one for I think 1000 miles in one day and another for coast to coast in 50hrs. I believe they were the pregens but same basic idea engine wise. The bike will just fine as long it's been well maintained and you prepare before you go.

May 26th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#4
ratlab ratlab Name: reese Location: tracy, ca Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): gsxr1000,R3x2,RC390,FZ07,XR100 Posts: 132	thanks -good to know-it will be fun to show up on a little bike

May 26th, 2011, 09:23 PM	#8
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Theres a guy on this site ...Yeager...has his own website.....he appears to be the dean of distance when it comes to these 250's....I read his acct of a trip...some kind of [I]ron Butt 50c to c or somethng...google up yeager group, that might bring you to him....from what I read...amazing

May 27th, 2011, 12:18 AM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Reese, is your bike a 2010? if so, you've posted in the wrong section.

May 27th, 2011, 12:41 AM	#11
ratlab ratlab Name: reese Location: tracy, ca Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): gsxr1000,R3x2,RC390,FZ07,XR100 Posts: 132	just saw a rob zombie concert-probably due to that

May 27th, 2011, 11:08 AM	#13
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	i know 2 guys who use adapted ninjettes for the annual iron butt rally.