Just joined the dark side

tuan3742 · January 4th, 2014, 09:06 AM

I hate to say this, but I've become one of those that has traded in my beloved 300 for the '13 636.

Gotta say, it's like night and day in terms of power. I now know what people mean when they say that it's way more HP than someone would ever need for the streets. But that's not a bad thing.

Even though I don't have the bike anymore, doesn't mean i'm going to disappear. I'll still be lurking through the forums =P

csmith12 · January 4th, 2014, 09:09 AM

Motofool · January 4th, 2014, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan3742

..........Even though I don't have the bike anymore, doesn't mean i'm going to disappear. I'll still be lurking through the forums =P

She is a beauty !!!

Congratulations, Eric

DEFY · January 4th, 2014, 09:26 AM

very nice

beninja · January 4th, 2014, 10:34 AM

Nice!

Snake · January 4th, 2014, 10:38 AM

Awesome bike! At least you stayed with Kawasaki.

backinthesaddleagain · January 4th, 2014, 10:53 AM

Nice. So all the 636 have the dark windshield. How many miles have you put on it. Any issues? Thank.

CC Cowboy · January 4th, 2014, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan3742

I hate to say this, but I've become one of those that has traded in my beloved 300 for the '13 636.

Gotta say, it's like night and day in terms of power. I now know what people mean when they say that it's way more HP than someone would ever need for the streets. But that's not a bad thing.

Even though I don't have the bike anymore, doesn't mean i'm going to disappear. I'll still be lurking through the forums =P

You'll grow into it.

Sykes92 · January 4th, 2014, 11:50 AM

Ah the '13 white 636. Such a beautiful bike :').

Jono · January 4th, 2014, 11:55 AM

She's a real beaut!

Enjoy it!

JohnnyBravo · January 4th, 2014, 02:20 PM

Sweet lookin ride

tuan3742 · January 4th, 2014, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You'll grow into it.

I spent the day riding around town. took her to get the suspension dialed in for my weight and my intended use for her.

i've already grown quite accustomed to the extra hp. but coming from the 300, i know that this extra power isn't necessary to still have fun. but it sure doesn't hurt =D

backinthesaddleagain · January 5th, 2014, 08:11 PM

I hear the 2013 are set up soft. Adjust preload for the correct sag for your weight and slow down the compression damping.

notsofast · January 5th, 2014, 10:04 PM

someday

rasta · January 6th, 2014, 12:04 AM

Seems like a pretty sweet bike. Your pic sucks so I can't quite tell

NevadaWolf · January 6th, 2014, 08:31 AM

Sweet ride. While i do love the darker candy colors Kawi has, there is just something about that white that is eye catching.

Have to say though, every time I see your heading, I think of a different "Dark side" in the motorcycling world. Hehehe

thurt88 · January 6th, 2014, 08:37 AM

You'll come back to the 250/300.

CC Cowboy · January 6th, 2014, 11:52 AM

Eric, you're still alive! I can't believe you have a 600 and you're not long gone.

TnNinjaGirl · January 6th, 2014, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Eric, you're still alive! I can't believe you have a 600 and you're not long gone.

636 actually. He's a badass.

CC Cowboy · January 6th, 2014, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

636 actually. He's a badass.

That's just cheater 600.

TnNinjaGirl · January 6th, 2014, 12:34 PM

So is an 1198 a cheater 1000?

backinthesaddleagain · January 6th, 2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

So is an 1198 a cheater 1000?

The 1199 might be, but will an 899 be the ultimate cheater 600?

TnNinjaGirl · January 6th, 2014, 01:19 PM

All I know is he is 2.544 times cooler than I am and possibly as I'll ever be.

Bentley813 · January 16th, 2014, 10:28 PM

Beautiful bike, congrats.

NinjaCowgirl · January 16th, 2014, 10:39 PM

I hope someday I can join the Dark Side too..Great ride-congrats!

January 4th, 2014, 09:06 AM	#1
tuan3742 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Portland Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 13' zx-6r 636 Posts: 155	Just joined the dark side I hate to say this, but I've become one of those that has traded in my beloved 300 for the '13 636. Gotta say, it's like night and day in terms of power. I now know what people mean when they say that it's way more HP than someone would ever need for the streets. But that's not a bad thing. Even though I don't have the bike anymore, doesn't mean i'm going to disappear. I'll still be lurking through the forums =P __________________________________________________ Yes, I'm a squid. But it's okay, I love squid, so can you

January 4th, 2014, 09:09 AM	#2
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

January 4th, 2014, 02:20 PM	#11
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 __________________________________________________

January 6th, 2014, 12:04 AM	#15
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Seems like a pretty sweet bike. Your pic sucks so I can't quite tell __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

January 6th, 2014, 08:31 AM	#16
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	Sweet ride. While i do love the darker candy colors Kawi has, there is just something about that white that is eye catching. Have to say though, every time I see your heading, I think of a different "Dark side" in the motorcycling world. Hehehe __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

January 4th, 2014, 09:26 AM	#4
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	very nice

January 4th, 2014, 10:34 AM	#5
beninja ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 102	Nice!

January 4th, 2014, 10:38 AM	#6
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	Awesome bike! At least you stayed with Kawasaki.

January 4th, 2014, 10:53 AM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Nice. So all the 636 have the dark windshield. How many miles have you put on it. Any issues? Thank.

January 4th, 2014, 11:50 AM	#9
Sykes92 Jedi on Two Wheels Name: Cameron Location: Kent Island Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r (Slightly Modded) Posts: 489	Ah the '13 white 636. Such a beautiful bike :').

January 4th, 2014, 11:55 AM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	She's a real beaut! Enjoy it!

January 5th, 2014, 08:11 PM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I hear the 2013 are set up soft. Adjust preload for the correct sag for your weight and slow down the compression damping.

January 5th, 2014, 10:04 PM	#14
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	someday

January 6th, 2014, 08:37 AM	#17
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	You'll come back to the 250/300.

January 6th, 2014, 11:52 AM	#18
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	Eric, you're still alive! I can't believe you have a 600 and you're not long gone. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 6th, 2014, 12:34 PM	#21
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	So is an 1198 a cheater 1000?

January 6th, 2014, 01:19 PM	#23
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	All I know is he is 2.544 times cooler than I am and possibly as I'll ever be.

January 16th, 2014, 10:28 PM	#24
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Beautiful bike, congrats.

January 16th, 2014, 10:39 PM	#25
NinjaCowgirl ninjette.org member Name: Liz Location: Idaho Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 35	I hope someday I can join the Dark Side too..Great ride-congrats! __________________________________________________ Ninjas:The Answer to Life, the Universe & Everything

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