Captain's Log 11-25-13

FNG · November 25th, 2013, 03:32 PM

Rode from Tempe to Scottsdale on order of my business partner today. Journey was uneventful other than that I noticed I've made significant progress in a few of areas.

Number one: I'm wringing Pickles out whenever there is nothing in front of me, and I have no fear of leaning but haven't quite mastered the mating of the throttle/lean ratio yet. Note to captain--need more power but restrain yourself for you do not yet understand the power of the force.

Number dos: Pickles runs best with idle set to about 1.85rpm. Definitely best throttle response at this setting. However, there is a noticeable chunking sound occurring in first and second gear on their lowends. Not good. It sounds like the bike does when it chunks into first. Most likely the clutch.

Number three: Bike in sixth gear at 60 and 9k rpms. Found that out on my way to first time above 80mph. NOTE: Make self smaller. Somehow I must shrink my 6'3" frame down so that I can be small enough for Pickles' pocket. I don't fit at the moment.

What a great day for an ex-cager!'

Ride fun (from here on out safe is implied)!

FNG out

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 08:22 AM

Sounds like a fun informative trip

FNG · November 26th, 2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Sounds like a fun informative trip

It was pretty rad, Mr. Bravo. (One of my favorite Brady Bunch episodes btw. "Hey, you fit the suit!" To which Greg replies, "And...and...that's not even my voice!"

Sha na na na na na na na na
Sha na na na na
(repeat)
Summer turns to autumn
Winter turns to spring...
(Ok, got bored. Fading out.)

cya

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 09:03 AM

Haha... You have a double bubble or a touring screen? Makes pickles pocket bigger for bigger people

FNG · November 26th, 2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Haha... You have a double bubble or a touring screen? Makes pickles pocket bigger for bigger people

Dude, I honestly don't know, but going by the names which sound pretty descriptive I'm going to say "touring." Hold on, I'll upload a pic off da' cell yo. lol Do people still talk like that? Anyway, little Flava Flave channeling comin' atchas. Damn, I must be manic or I"m overly tired or both. Wow.

Hold please.
(cue hold theme...NOW..."Time for change...time to rearrange...")

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 09:16 AM

I'm sure someone some where talks like that, but very few folks out in my neck of the woods... Gota hear that on tv or in town.

The stock windscreens are tiny, I can tuck in it, but I'm under 5'8", and still wouldn't mind a little more pocket

FNG · November 26th, 2013, 09:29 AM

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...h560-no/13+-+1

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 09:40 AM

Looks like a stock screen... Bubbles and touring screens are larger and less flat looking, big people and folks that wanna keep the wind off themselves ring their praises far and wide... Check the zero gravity website
http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/

They aren't the only ones that make them, but pretty popular for fit, finish, and quality

allanoue · November 26th, 2013, 09:54 AM

That is stock. I got touring for my `09 and `13. It helps a lot when doing freeway speeds.
I vote dark smoke on green.

November 25th, 2013, 03:32 PM	#1
FNG ninjette.org member Name: Joey Location: Tempe, AZ Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 34	Captain's Log 11-25-13 Rode from Tempe to Scottsdale on order of my business partner today. Journey was uneventful other than that I noticed I've made significant progress in a few of areas. Number one: I'm wringing Pickles out whenever there is nothing in front of me, and I have no fear of leaning but haven't quite mastered the mating of the throttle/lean ratio yet. Note to captain--need more power but restrain yourself for you do not yet understand the power of the force. Number dos: Pickles runs best with idle set to about 1.85rpm. Definitely best throttle response at this setting. However, there is a noticeable chunking sound occurring in first and second gear on their lowends. Not good. It sounds like the bike does when it chunks into first. Most likely the clutch. Number three: Bike in sixth gear at 60 and 9k rpms. Found that out on my way to first time above 80mph. NOTE: Make self smaller. Somehow I must shrink my 6'3" frame down so that I can be small enough for Pickles' pocket. I don't fit at the moment. What a great day for an ex-cager!' Ride fun (from here on out safe is implied)! FNG out __________________________________________________ GITTY UP! Yes, that IS a stupid question. Last futzed with by FNG; November 26th, 2013 at 08:52 AM.

November 26th, 2013, 08:22 AM	#2
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	Sounds like a fun informative trip __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 09:03 AM	#4
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	Haha... You have a double bubble or a touring screen? Makes pickles pocket bigger for bigger people __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 09:16 AM	#6
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	I'm sure someone some where talks like that, but very few folks out in my neck of the woods... Gota hear that on tv or in town. The stock windscreens are tiny, I can tuck in it, but I'm under 5'8", and still wouldn't mind a little more pocket __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 09:29 AM	#7
FNG ninjette.org member Name: Joey Location: Tempe, AZ Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 34	Wow, I'll figure this out https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_...h560-no/13+-+1 __________________________________________________ GITTY UP! Yes, that IS a stupid question.

November 26th, 2013, 09:40 AM	#8
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	Looks like a stock screen... Bubbles and touring screens are larger and less flat looking, big people and folks that wanna keep the wind off themselves ring their praises far and wide... Check the zero gravity website http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/ They aren't the only ones that make them, but pretty popular for fit, finish, and quality __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2013, 09:54 AM	#9
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	That is stock. I got touring for my `09 and `13. It helps a lot when doing freeway speeds. I vote dark smoke on green.

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