When people walk over to ask about the bike... - Page 3

miks · April 6th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Love is in the air,

TnNinjaGirl · April 6th, 2009, 08:20 PM

Hey Spyder, can I drive your Spyder?

00v_Lucky · April 6th, 2009, 10:26 PM

i really hate it when people say, how much did you pay for that thing? and the next thing that comes out of their mouth. THATS IT?!?! DANNGGGG IMA GET A BIKE :ROLLSEYES:

TnNinjaGirl · April 6th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Oh ya, i forgot, alot of them mention that one of my headlights is out. IT'S NOT FREAKIN OUT!!!!!!!

Sound Wave · April 6th, 2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Oh ya, i forgot, alot of them mention that one of my headlights is out. IT'S NOT FREAKIN OUT!!!!!!!

before i got into bikes i used to wonder why only one side lit up too.

Buffalony · April 7th, 2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Oh ya, i forgot, alot of them mention that one of my headlights is out. IT'S NOT FREAKIN OUT!!!!!!!

I get this one too.
Just turn the high beam on and ask if it's better

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Hey Spyder, can I drive your Spyder?

Just make sure you're around the Gatlinburg area anytime between September 21st through the 25th and you may get a chance to ride on one. There is a HUGE Spyder owners rally going on that week that we're goign to be there for which includes a ride on The Dragon.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Are you riding it to Tennessee or trailering it? That's a looooong way either way.

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Are you riding it to Tennessee or trailering it? That's a looooong way either way.

We are riding from San Francisco along US-50 from the Sacramento area and then we are going to hit I-70 in Utah all the way to Indianapolis. Then we are riding down from Indy to Gatlinburg, TN for the rally. After that we will be riding the southern route along I-40 and Route 66 home. About 5500 miles round trip and 17 states. We are taking 18 days to do the trip and giving ourselves 4 -5 days to get there and 4 -5 days to return.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I hope the Spyder has a good seat

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

We are riding from San Francisco along US-50 from the Sacramento area and then we are going to hit I-70 in Utah all the way to Indianapolis. Then we are riding down from Indy to Gatlinburg, TN for the rally. After that we will be riding the southern route along I-40 and Route 66 home. About 5500 miles round trip and 17 states. We are taking 18 days to do the trip and giving ourselves 4 -5 days to get there and 4 -5 days to return.

Son of a B!

I'm thinking about riding to Denver from Indy for the Mile High Music Festival... but I doubt I will. Not sure I could take that much of a beating from my baby.

PS I-70 from Denver to Indy is the single most boring stretch of road on earth... I've done it many times.

sometimesido · April 7th, 2009, 10:18 AM

then find you local roads to get there.

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sometimesido

then find you local roads to get there.

Doubt that will change anything but your average speed... the Great Plains are just that 'great' and 'plain'

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

i really hate it when people say, how much did you pay for that thing? and the next thing that comes out of their mouth. THATS IT?!?! DANNGGGG IMA GET A BIKE :ROLLSEYES:

To the topic at hand; I've definitely had that reaction. Again, not from stranger though, just my friends. I really hope one of them actually gets a bike soon, cause it gets pretty lonely out on the country side.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM

Nobody I know rides either. One friend at work days, but he rides a Harley Road King, and it's just too different a dynamic.

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sm0kediver

I hope the Spyder has a good seat

Heated Corbin seats with backrests.

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Originally Posted by Rynownd

Son of a B!

I'm thinking about riding to Denver from Indy for the Mile High Music Festival... but I doubt I will. Not sure I could take that much of a beating from my baby.

Doing it on a little bike will kill you for sure.

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Originally Posted by Rynownd

PS I-70 from Denver to Indy is the single most boring stretch of road on earth... I've done it many times.

I did I-80 from Indy when I moved here 9 1/2 years ago and I thought the drive through Nebraska would never end. YAWN!!!!

TnNinjaGirl · April 7th, 2009, 11:17 AM

See ya there Spyder!! Hope you have a safe trip.

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

See ya there Spyder!! Hope you have a safe trip.

Thanks! I hope I see you there!

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

Heated Corbin seats with backrests.

that's cheating

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Yeah so, what's your point? It's totally worth it.

I'll also have a rider that I'll be switching back and forth with, so I guess that's cheating too huh?

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Yes. Cheater cheater cheater

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Yes. Cheater cheater cheater

I'm okay with this.......

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Actually I wish I had a heated Corbin

So where are those pics?!?

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Actually I wish I had a heated Corbin

So where are those pics?!?

I ran out of time last night after making dinner. I just put my jammies on and laid on the couch instead. I'll try to get some pics tonight for you guys.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

I ran out of time last night after making dinner. I just put my jammies on and laid on the couch instead. I'll try to get some pics tonight for you guys.

Thank you. Some of the other Ninja women should follow suit as well. Trust me I won't be the least bit disapointed to see the pics.

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rcuriel

Thank you. Some of the other Ninja women should follow suit as well. Trust me I won't be the least bit disapointed to see the pics.

I'll make sure to start a whole new thread just for those pics.

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 01:17 PM

That would be great thank you.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Ninja Women Photos

God that sounds exotic

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Is exotic realy the word you meant to use?

Viper-Byte · April 7th, 2009, 02:56 PM

I usually get asked how big it is and that it is a nice bike. I went for a hard ride round the local twisties here and the bikers at the rest stop heard me comming and were watching for me, I came ripping into the rest stop and they came over asking if it was a 600 and did not believe me till I showed them the registration saying it was a 250

The "you have a headlight out" always annoys me, if I don't have my helmet on I flick highbeam and smile, they move along quite fast

TrueFaith · April 7th, 2009, 03:35 PM

I get the "is that a 600?" question so much that I just tell them "yeah, I'm working my way up to a litre bike."

SpyderGirl · April 7th, 2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper-Byte

I usually get asked how big it is and that it is a nice bike. I went for a hard ride round the local twisties here and the bikers at the rest stop heard me comming and were watching for me, I came ripping into the rest stop and they came over asking if it was a 600 and did not believe me till I showed them the registration saying it was a 250

The "you have a headlight out" always annoys me, if I don't have my helmet on I flick highbeam and smile, they move along quite fast

When I first saw the bike I thought it had a headlight out too.... until I read the owners manual.

TrueFaith · April 7th, 2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

When I first saw the bike I thought it had a headlight out too.... until I read the owners manual.

Dual headlights have been around for so long, you'd figure everyone already knows what the deal is. So I was really surprised the other day when a mechanic I know who rides (American Iron chopper) said he thought I had a headlight out.

miks · April 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM

I surprised so many people with bigger bikes still think this bike is a 600. I wonder if they still would if the bike had a stock exhaust.

Viper-Byte · April 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Why can the manufacturers not make dual headlights with both lights on high and low...

TrueFaith · April 7th, 2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper-Byte

Why can the manufacturers not make dual headlights with both lights on high and low...

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Same reason we don't have FI.

sm0kediver · April 7th, 2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by miks

I surprised so many people with bigger bikes still think this bike is a 600. I wonder if they still would if the bike had a stock exhaust.

Mine has stock exhaust, and I get the 'is that a 600' all the time

miks · April 7th, 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Mine has stock exhaust, and I get the 'is that a 600' all the time

Must be because of the fine bodywork then.

Jane Honda · April 7th, 2009, 07:01 PM

People always ask me when I am going to 'upgrade' to a 600. I tell them I upgraded from a 600 to my 250.

My little bike gives me such confidence in it. It handles VERY well, and is extremely stable at higher speeds on the freeway.

I am even beginning to enjoy riding my Lil Feller on the freeway, even though the freeway used to make me want to vomit.

(my near deadly accident was on the freeway)

April 6th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#81
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Love is in the air, __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 7th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#92
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	then find you local roads to get there. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 7th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#100
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Yeah so, what's your point? It's totally worth it. I'll also have a rider that I'll be switching back and forth with, so I guess that's cheating too huh? __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 7th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#111
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I usually get asked how big it is and that it is a nice bike. I went for a hard ride round the local twisties here and the bikers at the rest stop heard me comming and were watching for me, I came ripping into the rest stop and they came over asking if it was a 600 and did not believe me till I showed them the registration saying it was a 250 The "you have a headlight out" always annoys me, if I don't have my helmet on I flick highbeam and smile, they move along quite fast __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#115
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	I surprised so many people with bigger bikes still think this bike is a 600. I wonder if they still would if the bike had a stock exhaust. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 6th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#82
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Hey Spyder, can I drive your Spyder?

April 6th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#83
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	i really hate it when people say, how much did you pay for that thing? and the next thing that comes out of their mouth. THATS IT?!?! DANNGGGG IMA GET A BIKE :ROLLSEYES:

April 6th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#84
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Oh ya, i forgot, alot of them mention that one of my headlights is out. IT'S NOT FREAKIN OUT!!!!!!!

April 7th, 2009, 09:13 AM	#88
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Are you riding it to Tennessee or trailering it? That's a looooong way either way.

April 7th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#90
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I hope the Spyder has a good seat

April 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#95
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Nobody I know rides either. One friend at work days, but he rides a Harley Road King, and it's just too different a dynamic.

April 7th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#97
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	See ya there Spyder!! Hope you have a safe trip.

April 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#101
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Yes. Cheater cheater cheater

April 7th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#103
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Actually I wish I had a heated Corbin So where are those pics?!?

April 7th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#105
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411

April 7th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#108
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	That would be great thank you.

April 7th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#109
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Ninja Women Photos God that sounds exotic

April 7th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#110
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	Is exotic realy the word you meant to use?

April 7th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#112
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	I get the "is that a 600?" question so much that I just tell them "yeah, I'm working my way up to a litre bike."

April 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#116
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Why can the manufacturers not make dual headlights with both lights on high and low... __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 7th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#120
Jane Honda ninjette.org member Name: Kris Location: Willamette Valley Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 45	People always ask me when I am going to 'upgrade' to a 600. I tell them I upgraded from a 600 to my 250. My little bike gives me such confidence in it. It handles VERY well, and is extremely stable at higher speeds on the freeway. I am even beginning to enjoy riding my Lil Feller on the freeway, even though the freeway used to make me want to vomit. (my near deadly accident was on the freeway)

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