Buying a bike behind my moms back..... - Page 9

lavid2002 · February 15th, 2013, 08:55 AM

What do you mean? Gear won't fix a broken wrist.

I just ordered my new stuff also.
-Frame sliders
-Headlight modulator
-Oeange 5050 led waterproof strips for the sides integrated into the turn signals (Did this on a buddies bike and it came out sick)
-New full face
-New slip over pants with inserts and pads
-New LONG leather gloves
-Same jacket (Wasn't wearing it)
(Haven't ordered riding boots yet but I will keep wearing my leather steel toes for now, they will at least offer some road rash protection)
-Did a full tune up on the bike everything from fork oil to valve lash.

-Dave

CThunder-blue · February 15th, 2013, 09:16 AM

So, just to summarize... You bought a bike, rode 3,000 miles. Wrecked it. Then went out and bought a supersport? Did I miss something?

Jiggles · February 15th, 2013, 10:44 AM

Gear will prevent a broken wrist

Legend · February 15th, 2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

So, just to summarize... You bought a bike, rode 3,000 miles. Wrecked it. Then went out and bought a supersport? Did I miss something?

Is that how you are suppose to upgrade to a larger bike?

Wreck 250 = 600SS

nautica · February 15th, 2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lavid2002

What do you mean? Gear won't fix a broken wrist.

I was simply saying in your first post you explained to you mom you'd be ATGATT but when you crashed all you had on was a jacket and helmet. I must also ask, what is the point in throwing a helmet down at the ground just because you're mad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend

Is that how you are suppose to upgrade to a larger bike?

Wreck 250 = 600SS

Yep, but usually you want to go with an r6 after you crash.

CThunder-blue · February 15th, 2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nautica

I was simply saying in your first post you explained to you mom you'd be ATGATT but when you crashed all you had on was a jacket and helmet. I must also ask, what is the point in throwing a helmet down at the ground just because you're mad?

Yep, but usually you want to go with an r6 after you crash.

Well, he was a squid before, so natural progression is the gixxer.

massacremasses · February 15th, 2013, 11:58 AM

nautica · February 15th, 2013, 12:04 PM

^ I agree, Massacre.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Well, he was a squid before, so natural progression is the gixxer.

Unfortunately that statement is fairly accurate, I seem to be in the small percentage of gsxr riders that actually wear gear. Maybe I should sell my gear so I can buy some tight shirts and a mohawk for my helmet, at least I'll look like a badass should I ever be pavement surfing.

massacremasses · February 15th, 2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nautica

^ I agree, Massacre.

Unfortunately that statement is fairly accurate, I seem to be in the small percentage of gsxr riders that actually wear gear. Maybe I should sell my gear so I can buy some tight shirts and a mohawk for my helmet, at least I'll look like a badass should I ever be pavement surfing.

One of my best buds rides a GSXR. He wears a full suit most of the time. He looks pretty badass.

lavid2002 · February 15th, 2013, 11:34 PM

2 dayMSF course
1,000 miles on a 125cc street legal dirt bike
4,000 miles on a 500cc GS500
GSXR600

This is a healthy progression IMO. Also, the gs500 crash wasn't my fault. I wasn't speeding, not paying attention, or goofing around. I could have been on a 250 or a liter bike... I was cut off, and the momentum of my body caused the broken bones, not the displacement of the engine.

The statement of "This gear will prevent a broken wrist." Was never made...lol

lavid2002 · February 15th, 2013, 11:35 PM

Also, I got my gear today. The helmet is really bright, the pants have hard padding everywhere + slip over my clothes so I will be more inclined to wear them. Leather gloves are badass and come up half way up my forearm, and I am yet to order some riding boots.

CThunder-blue · February 15th, 2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

2 dayMSF course
1,000 miles on a 125cc street legal dirt bike
4,000 miles on a 500cc GS500
GSXR600

This is a healthy progression IMO. Also, the gs500 crash wasn't my fault. I wasn't speeding, not paying attention, or goofing around. I could have been on a 250 or a liter bike... I was cut off, and the momentum of my body caused the broken bones, not the displacement of the engine.

The statement of "This gear will prevent a broken wrist." Was never made...lol

Here's the statement that caught my eye:

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I had about 1/4 of a residential sized block to stop. He had started his left to go southbound, but stopped in my northbound lane after seeing me. I locked the brakes, lowsided the bike, and slid into his suv. It happened so fast.

1/4 is really long. If we're talking a standard block, you've got about 100 feet. If you couldn't stop in 100 feet from 40mph, then I don't consider that a healthy progression. Just my opinion though. Just go practice how to do emergency stops.

Numbersix · February 16th, 2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lavid2002

Thread needs a follow up!

I put over 3,000 miles on bikes over the summer, rode a 125 for 1k miles and put over 2k on my gs. I had a blast on the bike!!

Last Saturday someone pulled out in front of me 4 blocks from my house when I was going about 40. I was 100% alert, I was wearing a thermal, t shirt, hoodie, HJC full face helmet, skate shoes, and jeans.

I had about 1/4 of a residential sized block to stop. He had started his left to go southbound, but stopped in my northbound lane after seeing me. I locked the brakes, lowsided the bike, and slid into his suv. It happened so fast.

The way this plays out if you were actually 100% alert and had practiced basic stopping or maneuvering skills is:

"Last Saturday someone pulled out in front of me 4 blocks from my house when I was going about 40. Of course I had on all my gear, 'cause I'm not a squid.

I had about 1/4 of a block to stop. He stopped in my northbound lane after seeing me.

I braked hard and downshifted without locking up, did a quick head check to see if following traffic was doing anything stupid, swerved around the stopped SUV, and flipped him the bird on the way past for being an idiot."

Now you have another bike. Hope you decide to take it to a large parking lot somewhere or to an advanced rider course and work skills before the next SUV shows up, 'cause it will.

The larger displacement will just mean that any erratic/panic inputs you make will cause more mayhem.

Good luck.

BlueHairSar · February 16th, 2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numbersix

The way this plays out if you were actually 100% alert and had practiced basic stopping or maneuvering skills is:

"Last Saturday someone pulled out in front of me 4 blocks from my house when I was going about 40. Of course I had on all my gear, 'cause I'm not a squid.

I had about 1/4 of a block to stop. He stopped in my northbound lane after seeing me.

I braked hard and downshifted without locking up, did a quick head check to see if following traffic was doing anything stupid, swerved around the stopped SUV, and flipped him the bird on the way past for being an idiot."

Now you have another bike. Hope you decide to take it to a large parking lot somewhere or to an advanced rider course and work skills before the next SUV shows up, 'cause it will.

The larger displacement will just mean that any erratic/panic inputs you make will cause more mayhem.

Good luck.

tfkrocks · February 16th, 2013, 09:55 AM

Can't stress enough - ATGATT. Stay safe.

EternalNewb · February 16th, 2013, 10:03 AM

Like others on here, I have to advocate gear. Injuries suck, and minimizing them is worth the hit to the bank account.

himynameisjoe · February 16th, 2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Like others on here, I have to advocate gear. Injuries suck, and minimizing them is worth the hit to the bank account.

Well you either spend a few hundred dollars on some decent gear, or you end up paying a few grand plus insurance rates going up when you crash in flip flops and a tee shirt. Your call really. lol

lavid2002 · April 4th, 2014, 12:19 AM

Just as an update, I've been riding the GSXR for over a year now. Much happier with the new bike. I don't see how people feel comfortable with the 250s on the expressway now that I've moved on to a bike with more power.

Thanks Everyone

-Dave

Sirref · April 4th, 2014, 12:29 AM

I'm comfortable with my 300 on the expressway but I do tend to be high in the rev range most of the time. I rarely end up in situations where I have to accelerate out of a situation and even in those situations I have enough power. More power for me would just mean me getting in more trouble with law enforcement officers than I already do.

tfkrocks · April 4th, 2014, 12:31 AM

To each their own. I speed enough on the freeway with a Ninjette...

Sirref · April 4th, 2014, 12:49 AM

speaking of highway riding, how does everyone deal with squared off tires?
mine have been getting a little squared off since I cut down on pleasure rides during the winter and put a good 2-3k miles of almost pure highway commuting on them. I've been doing imaginary slaloms to try to minimize it but the rear tire is still a bit squared off

tfkrocks · April 4th, 2014, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

speaking of highway riding, how does everyone deal with squared off tires?
mine have been getting a little squared off since I cut down on pleasure rides during the winter and put a good 2-3k miles of almost pure highway commuting on them. I've been doing imaginary slaloms to try to minimize it but the rear tire is still a bit squared off

I embrace it and laugh at my ****** ass tire. I haven't gone riding for fun in a while anyway because of school and work so I don't care as much. I've put nearly 10k of mostly highway on the stock IRC rear. It's squareeee

capt_bugaloo · April 4th, 2014, 07:44 AM

I've been riding street bikes since April 1992. Personally I prefer a small light bike like my current 250 over larger, heavier bikes, but hey, that's just my preference.

adouglas · April 4th, 2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

speaking of highway riding, how does everyone deal with squared off tires?

Spend as much time as possible riding in the twisties so they don't get squared off in the first place.

EternalNewb · April 4th, 2014, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I embrace it and laugh at my ****** ass tire. I haven't gone riding for fun in a while anyway because of school and work so I don't care as much. I've put nearly 10k of mostly highway on the stock IRC rear. It's squareeee

Ahahah, this was me until I swapped to a Sport Demon rear.... I was at 11k and counting.

tfkrocks · April 4th, 2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Ahahah, this was me until I swapped to a Sport Demon rear.... I was at 11k and counting.

I'm about to throw on a DRII rear and continue doing the same thing lol.

Sirref · April 4th, 2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Spend as much time as possible riding in the twisties so they don't get squared off in the first place.

can't argue with that logic

akima · April 4th, 2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

speaking of highway riding, how does everyone deal with squared off tires?
mine have been getting a little squared off since I cut down on pleasure rides during the winter and put a good 2-3k miles of almost pure highway commuting on them. I've been doing imaginary slaloms to try to minimize it but the rear tire is still a bit squared off

I just don't ride on the freeway (we call it motorway or dual-carriageway) much. I find those types of roads so~ boring. I have the option of taking a dual-carriageway to work, but I always go the longer route on the windier roads. I'll even choose stop-and-go traffic over motorway traffic.

If you don't have the option of going slightly out of your way to ride better roads then I think tfkrocks philosophy is good... EMBRACE THE SQUARES!!
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NevadaWolf · April 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM

I've squared off multiple sets of DRIIs, tried rounding them off again by a few twisty trips through the mountains. But now I have embraced my squareness and my next set is going to be BT45s.

tfkrocks · April 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM

I'm thinking if you square it off just right, you'd could easily become a slow race champion. Just gotta sit there cuz your square wheels are holding you up without any effort

akima · April 4th, 2014, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I've squared off multiple sets of DRIIs, tried rounding them off again by a few twisty trips through the mountains. But now I have embraced my squareness and my next set is going to be BT45s.

Let us know how you find the BT45s compared to the DRIIs. I'm curious. <3 my DRIIs! Best upgrade I did to my ninjette.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I'm thinking if you square it off just right, you'd could easily become a slow race champion. Just gotta sit there cuz your square wheels are holding you up without any effort

I didn't know slow races were a thing!

Link to original page on YouTube.

I so want to try a slow race!

JohnnyBravo · April 4th, 2014, 02:08 PM

A Suzuki? Least your on the right number of wheels

NevadaWolf · April 4th, 2014, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Let us know how you find the BT45s compared to the DRIIs. I'm curious. <3 my DRIIs! Best upgrade I did to my ninjette.

I love mine too, been a perfect tire for me between long rides and mountain twisties. But killing them after 6k mile was not working for me. Needed something with more oomph.

Report will come around May or June.

akima · April 4th, 2014, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I love mine too, been a perfect tire for me between long rides and mountain twisties. But killing them after 6k mile was not working for me. Needed something with more oomph.

Report will come around May or June.

Looking forward to it

My first DRII rear tyre didn't get to 6K. It got staked! A big metal tube got lodged into it instantly deflating it and destroying the beautiful tyre! My replacement DRII has only been on for ~3k and is still looking good. I've had it repaired once already though as a nail got embedded in it; really glad that one didn't need replacing as well... for a moment I thought I was going to have to fit my old IRC back on

NevadaWolf · April 4th, 2014, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

My first DRII rear tyre didn't get to 6K. It got staked! A big metal tube got lodged into it instantly deflating it and destroying the beautiful tyre! My replacement DRII has only been on for ~3k and is still looking good.

When they go bad, they go bad...

Sorry thread jack... Back to your normally scheduled topic.

February 15th, 2013, 08:55 AM	#321
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	What do you mean? Gear won't fix a broken wrist. I just ordered my new stuff also. -Frame sliders -Headlight modulator -Oeange 5050 led waterproof strips for the sides integrated into the turn signals (Did this on a buddies bike and it came out sick) -New full face -New slip over pants with inserts and pads -New LONG leather gloves -Same jacket (Wasn't wearing it) (Haven't ordered riding boots yet but I will keep wearing my leather steel toes for now, they will at least offer some road rash protection) -Did a full tune up on the bike everything from fork oil to valve lash. -Dave __________________________________________________ -Dave

February 15th, 2013, 09:16 AM	#322
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	So, just to summarize... You bought a bike, rode 3,000 miles. Wrecked it. Then went out and bought a supersport? Did I miss something? __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

February 15th, 2013, 10:44 AM	#323
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	Gear will prevent a broken wrist __________________________________________________ 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
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February 15th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#327
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ 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/

February 15th, 2013, 11:34 PM	#330
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	2 dayMSF course 1,000 miles on a 125cc street legal dirt bike 4,000 miles on a 500cc GS500 GSXR600 This is a healthy progression IMO. Also, the gs500 crash wasn't my fault. I wasn't speeding, not paying attention, or goofing around. I could have been on a 250 or a liter bike... I was cut off, and the momentum of my body caused the broken bones, not the displacement of the engine. The statement of "This gear will prevent a broken wrist." Was never made...lol __________________________________________________ -Dave

February 15th, 2013, 11:35 PM	#331
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Also, I got my gear today. The helmet is really bright, the pants have hard padding everywhere + slip over my clothes so I will be more inclined to wear them. Leather gloves are badass and come up half way up my forearm, and I am yet to order some riding boots. __________________________________________________ -Dave

February 16th, 2013, 09:55 AM	#335
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Can't stress enough - ATGATT. Stay safe.

February 16th, 2013, 10:03 AM	#336
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Like others on here, I have to advocate gear. Injuries suck, and minimizing them is worth the hit to the bank account.

April 4th, 2014, 12:19 AM	#338
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Just as an update, I've been riding the GSXR for over a year now. Much happier with the new bike. I don't see how people feel comfortable with the 250s on the expressway now that I've moved on to a bike with more power. Thanks Everyone -Dave __________________________________________________ -Dave

April 4th, 2014, 12:29 AM	#339
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I'm comfortable with my 300 on the expressway but I do tend to be high in the rev range most of the time. I rarely end up in situations where I have to accelerate out of a situation and even in those situations I have enough power. More power for me would just mean me getting in more trouble with law enforcement officers than I already do.

April 4th, 2014, 12:31 AM	#340
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	To each their own. I speed enough on the freeway with a Ninjette...

April 4th, 2014, 12:49 AM	#341
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	speaking of highway riding, how does everyone deal with squared off tires? mine have been getting a little squared off since I cut down on pleasure rides during the winter and put a good 2-3k miles of almost pure highway commuting on them. I've been doing imaginary slaloms to try to minimize it but the rear tire is still a bit squared off

April 4th, 2014, 07:44 AM	#343
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.	I've been riding street bikes since April 1992. Personally I prefer a small light bike like my current 250 over larger, heavier bikes, but hey, that's just my preference. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM	#349
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	I've squared off multiple sets of DRIIs, tried rounding them off again by a few twisty trips through the mountains. But now I have embraced my squareness and my next set is going to be BT45s. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

April 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM	#350
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I'm thinking if you square it off just right, you'd could easily become a slow race champion. Just gotta sit there cuz your square wheels are holding you up without any effort
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April 4th, 2014, 02:08 PM	#352
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	A Suzuki? Least your on the right number of wheels

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