Busy day! Sold 250 bought a ZX6R

josefmd · May 2nd, 2013, 08:22 PM

I really hated to let the 250 go, but just don't have room for more then one bike at this point. Got a decent deal on a leftovr 2012 ZX6R

Only have put 30 miles on it, but I really am loving this beauty so far.

tfkrocks · May 2nd, 2013, 08:26 PM

Niceeee

menikmati · May 2nd, 2013, 08:42 PM

Put a decent windscreen on it and you're set.

KawiKid860 · May 2nd, 2013, 11:25 PM

Nice! My favorite ZX-6R in terms of styling

Snake · May 3rd, 2013, 02:32 AM

Congratulations on the new bike. Looks sweet.

sharky nrk · May 3rd, 2013, 06:55 AM

congrats, keep the rubber side down

josefmd · May 3rd, 2013, 07:37 AM

Thanks guys!! I just love riding this thing!! Have put only 40 miles on it so far, but every minute of the day I just want to go out for a ride.

csmith12 · May 3rd, 2013, 07:38 AM

CC Cowboy · May 3rd, 2013, 08:02 AM

I've always loved those exhaust cans.

psych0hans · May 3rd, 2013, 09:23 AM

Way sweet!!!

NathanUc · May 6th, 2013, 11:22 PM

Everyone getting zixxers! After your 40 miles, how do you feel on the bike? I'll be honest, my 636 didn't warm up to me until I got around 300 miles in. It just felt like the bike was in charge instead of me in a way. Now that I'm really comfortable on the bike, I love it to absolute death.

josefmd · May 7th, 2013, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanUc

Everyone getting zixxers! After your 40 miles, how do you feel on the bike? I'll be honest, my 636 didn't warm up to me until I got around 300 miles in. It just felt like the bike was in charge instead of me in a way. Now that I'm really comfortable on the bike, I love it to absolute death.

I am at a little over 200 miles now, and to be honest after a good day on it I started feeling a lot more comfortable.

backinthesaddleagain · May 8th, 2013, 07:24 PM

Nice. Great deals on left over zx6r's

austexjg · May 9th, 2013, 04:33 PM

My 250 wouldn't fit in the garage when I added the ZX6R, so it too had to go.

I rarely miss it.....

josefmd · August 21st, 2013, 03:46 PM

Crazy stuff!! I traded the zx6r in for a 2014 Yamaha Bolt! A big jump to a cruiser, but I am loving the Bolt!!

josefmd · August 21st, 2013, 06:28 PM

N/m

superflytako · August 22nd, 2013, 11:01 PM

That's one sweet looking bike

c-dog · August 22nd, 2013, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josefmd

Crazy stuff!! I traded the zx6r in for a 2014 Yamaha Bolt! A big jump to a cruiser, but I am loving the Bolt!!

You didn't have the ZX6R for very long. Hope you didn't loose too much money when you got rid of it. Poor ZX6R - I bet it was sad when you let it go.

What changed your mind? Was it not comfortable/too fast/tickets/insurance? Or did you just want a change?

Congrats on the Bolt. It's a cool bike. I have watched and read up on it. I like it. Did you get the upgraded version or standard? I thought the upgrade wasn't that much more, but I could be wrong. I liked the comparison video I saw on it vs a Kawasaki cruiser. It was better it a lot of ways.

Pretty big change. How do you like the cruiser in comparison to a sport bike? Any pics yet?

Nny · August 23rd, 2013, 11:28 AM

I am really curious about the change as well. Like C-Dog had already asked; how do you like the cruiser in comparison to the 250 and ZX-6R? Why the change of heart?

I had the privilege of test riding the bolt R spec. I had a lot of nostalgia flash backs of the Nightster I had. I have/had a dream of eventually having one again but after riding the Bolt R-spec...

josefmd · August 23rd, 2013, 12:02 PM

Well I got rid of the ZX6r mainly due to my aging body!! LoL as well as the style of riding I have been doing!! Don't really see me hitting the track anytime soon and my license would have prob been gone in a few months! The bobber/cruiser just fits me better at this point!! Didn't lose a lot of money I got payoff for the zx6r and a couple hundred off the Bolt!

image by josefmd, on Flickr

Nny · August 23rd, 2013, 06:40 PM

I can understand that. Putting down a lot of miles at a rip is just easier to do on a cruiser and the riding position is just easier on the body (IMHO). Hell, those are some of the reasons I intend to hang on to my cruiser as long as I can. The Bolt is a gorgeous bike. Congrats on the new ride!

THE BIG SITT · August 23rd, 2013, 06:48 PM

Whats the top speed on those like? Good for two up?

Panda · August 23rd, 2013, 07:02 PM

Classic lookimg bike.

josefmd · August 23rd, 2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

Whats the top speed on those like? Good for two up?

I have had it up to 100! Lets about all she's got. There is a optional pax seat that goes on back fender, but I haven't installed it yet!!

JohnnyBravo · August 24th, 2013, 06:47 AM

Sweet lookin ride, but no green to be seen

May 2nd, 2013, 08:22 PM	#1
josefmd ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Lebanon, OH Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82	Busy day! Sold 250 bought a ZX6R I really hated to let the 250 go, but just don't have room for more then one bike at this point. Got a decent deal on a leftovr 2012 ZX6R Only have put 30 miles on it, but I really am loving this beauty so far.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 2nd, 2013, 08:42 PM	#3
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Put a decent windscreen on it and you're set. __________________________________________________

May 3rd, 2013, 07:38 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 3rd, 2013, 08:02 AM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've always loved those exhaust cans. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 3rd, 2013, 09:23 AM	#10
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May 2nd, 2013, 08:26 PM	#2
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	Niceeee

May 2nd, 2013, 11:25 PM	#4
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Nice! My favorite ZX-6R in terms of styling

May 3rd, 2013, 02:32 AM	#5
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	Congratulations on the new bike. Looks sweet.

May 3rd, 2013, 06:55 AM	#6
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	congrats, keep the rubber side down

May 3rd, 2013, 07:37 AM	#7
josefmd ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Lebanon, OH Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82	Thanks guys!! I just love riding this thing!! Have put only 40 miles on it so far, but every minute of the day I just want to go out for a ride.

May 6th, 2013, 11:22 PM	#11
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	Everyone getting zixxers! After your 40 miles, how do you feel on the bike? I'll be honest, my 636 didn't warm up to me until I got around 300 miles in. It just felt like the bike was in charge instead of me in a way. Now that I'm really comfortable on the bike, I love it to absolute death. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

May 8th, 2013, 07:24 PM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Nice. Great deals on left over zx6r's

May 9th, 2013, 04:33 PM	#14
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	My 250 wouldn't fit in the garage when I added the ZX6R, so it too had to go. I rarely miss it..... __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

August 21st, 2013, 03:46 PM	#15
josefmd ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Lebanon, OH Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82	Crazy stuff!! I traded the zx6r in for a 2014 Yamaha Bolt! A big jump to a cruiser, but I am loving the Bolt!! Last futzed with by josefmd; August 21st, 2013 at 06:30 PM.

August 21st, 2013, 06:28 PM	#16
josefmd ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Lebanon, OH Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82	N/m

August 22nd, 2013, 11:01 PM	#17
superflytako ninjette.org member Name: Garry Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2013 Ninja 300 ABS (RIP), 2015 FZ-09 (sold) Posts: 78	That's one sweet looking bike

August 23rd, 2013, 11:28 AM	#19
Nny ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 (street), GSXR 750 (track) and a Harley FXDB Posts: 140	I am really curious about the change as well. Like C-Dog had already asked; how do you like the cruiser in comparison to the 250 and ZX-6R? Why the change of heart? I had the privilege of test riding the bolt R spec. I had a lot of nostalgia flash backs of the Nightster I had. I have/had a dream of eventually having one again but after riding the Bolt R-spec... __________________________________________________ Previous rides: Ninja 650, Ninja 250, Goldwing and a Nightster

August 23rd, 2013, 12:02 PM	#20
josefmd ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Lebanon, OH Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt Posts: 82	Well I got rid of the ZX6r mainly due to my aging body!! LoL as well as the style of riding I have been doing!! Don't really see me hitting the track anytime soon and my license would have prob been gone in a few months! The bobber/cruiser just fits me better at this point!! Didn't lose a lot of money I got payoff for the zx6r and a couple hundred off the Bolt! image by josefmd, on Flickr image by josefmd, on Flickr

August 23rd, 2013, 06:40 PM	#21
Nny ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 (street), GSXR 750 (track) and a Harley FXDB Posts: 140	I can understand that. Putting down a lot of miles at a rip is just easier to do on a cruiser and the riding position is just easier on the body (IMHO). Hell, those are some of the reasons I intend to hang on to my cruiser as long as I can. The Bolt is a gorgeous bike. Congrats on the new ride! __________________________________________________ Previous rides: Ninja 650, Ninja 250, Goldwing and a Nightster

August 23rd, 2013, 06:48 PM	#22
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Whats the top speed on those like? Good for two up?

August 23rd, 2013, 07:02 PM	#23
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Classic lookimg bike.

August 24th, 2013, 06:47 AM	#25
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	Sweet lookin ride, but no green to be seen __________________________________________________

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