First day report-82 miles-and pics.

wild-bill · November 6th, 2010, 08:24 PM

My sister and I got to the dealership about 2pm. The bike was ready and I signed the papers. Getting used to a small bike was comical. In the parking lot, the engine was about 4,000rpm, but it was barely moving. For a second I thought the clutch was slipping-wow 1st gear is REALLY low. You could prolly pull a 5X8 trailer in 1st

Going down the road, the bike was already in 6th, but the high RPM made me think I needed to shift again-did that a few times. For the first few miles, I did not get on the freeway-wanted to take it easy during the break in. But it would take forever to get home, so I was on the entrance ramp to the mighty I-10. Took it up to 65 indicated-no faster. Cars were flying past me. After 12 miles, took the feeder streets the rest of the way. Total today-82 miles. It is a fun little bike, but the leaned forward position will take some getting used to(I have 1 inch handlebar risers on the 650R). My big fat gut touches the tank. here are some pics.

At the dealership. Wild West sells Hondas, Kawis, BMW, and KTM. Red and green-looks like Christmas. I guess this is my early Christmas present to me

Tomorrow I will relocate the turn signals where the reflectors are so the saddlebags will fit.

I cut some clear sheets of vinyl to protect the tank. Thry are noticible on the black in the sun, but barely detectable on the green.

My second bike purchased from Wild West. In '06 I bought a new KLR650.

Now the best pics.

00NissanNinja · November 6th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Nice pics

welcome to the green/se club. Yeah the break in on the bike sucks(makes it seem slow), but I just rode it as much as I could on side streets. Once you get done with break in then you can see how the bike really performs. Also if you work on carbs you should try shimming the needles once you get miles on the bike it will help that low end response. Mines pulls of easily from near idle where as before I had to rev to about 2500-3000 to get it to move off right.

supermanzdead · November 6th, 2010, 08:36 PM

I try to shift to 7th gear all the time...LOL

Havok · November 6th, 2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermanzdead

I try to shift to 7th gear all the time...LOL

I keep looking for 7th as well.

wild-bill · November 7th, 2010, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawboyCAFE

you wont have that bike long. i can tell by your post that you are dissapointed in it.

Dissapointed?? What makes you say that?

bob706 · November 7th, 2010, 05:37 AM

Great pics! You won't be disappointed with it

JeffM · November 7th, 2010, 07:06 AM

Enjoy your new bike

Been there with the gut thing.

noche_caliente · November 7th, 2010, 07:22 AM

congrats!
this may help with the signals: http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Relocat...r_turn_signals
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26436

Snake · November 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Congratulations on the new bike. Hopefully before it gets too cold or next season we can get a bunch of us from the Houston area together for a ride.

Cab305 · November 7th, 2010, 08:53 AM

Congratulations!

Don't forget frequent oil changes during break in.

RedCromwell · November 7th, 2010, 10:59 AM

Congrats on the new bike.

The way I look at it... any new bike is a great bike! If I could afford to fill my garage up with motorcycles I would. Sport bikes, cruisers, choppers, you name it.

Ride a different one every day. Ah, heaven.

Enjoy the new sweet new ride.

randomwalk101 · November 7th, 2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild-bill

Dissapointed?? What makes you say that?

Don't worry. You'll like the bike. It's a great bike at the track too

FrugalNinja250 · November 7th, 2010, 01:58 PM

One of the easiest ways to deal with the phantom 7th gear shift is to go up a tooth in the front. Gives the bike a whole different personality IMHO.

Apex · November 7th, 2010, 02:07 PM

I was over there looking at that the other week!!! I was actually considering asking my wife to let me upgrade to a new 250. BASTID!!!! hahahaha

Guess I shall have to find something else!

hahahah Congrats!!

wild-bill · November 7th, 2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

One of the easiest ways to deal with the phantom 7th gear shift is to go up a tooth in the front. Gives the bike a whole different personality IMHO.

Yes that is being considered. But I want to get past break in and see how it does when I can ride it "normal". Then I'll decide.

wild-bill · November 7th, 2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NachoNinja

congrats and i also dont like the leaning forward part. never heard of handlebar risers. where can i buy some online? or should i go to the dealer? im sure they will be very expensive there.

Hi Brady. I found these. But a couple of reviews I read state that the clutch and choke cables are pretty tight with the risers on. Here's the link.

http://www.2fiddy.com/2008/05/ninja-...dlebar-risers/

wild-bill · November 8th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawboyCAFE

i have roaring toyz 1" handlebar risers on mine, and the cables are fine. you may just have to reposition them while doing it. not hard. i wasnt trying to sound harsh earlier, i just got the impression from you first post that you were dissapointed. i guess i was wrong. i wasnt putting your bike down in any way, i have the exact same bike. have fun & ride safe.

No problem. You just misunderstood. I wasn't dissapointed with it. Just had to get used to a few things. The more I ride it, the more I like it

TenaciousD · November 8th, 2010, 07:32 PM

Love that color scheme! Enjoy it and be safe!!

SVBS · November 8th, 2010, 08:49 PM

nice ride, I'm gonna get one someday too (in red,

)

November 6th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#1
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	First day report-82 miles-and pics. My sister and I got to the dealership about 2pm. The bike was ready and I signed the papers. Getting used to a small bike was comical. In the parking lot, the engine was about 4,000rpm, but it was barely moving. For a second I thought the clutch was slipping-wow 1st gear is REALLY low. You could prolly pull a 5X8 trailer in 1st Going down the road, the bike was already in 6th, but the high RPM made me think I needed to shift again-did that a few times. For the first few miles, I did not get on the freeway-wanted to take it easy during the break in. But it would take forever to get home, so I was on the entrance ramp to the mighty I-10. Took it up to 65 indicated-no faster. Cars were flying past me. After 12 miles, took the feeder streets the rest of the way. Total today-82 miles. It is a fun little bike, but the leaned forward position will take some getting used to(I have 1 inch handlebar risers on the 650R). My big fat gut touches the tank. here are some pics. At the dealership. Wild West sells Hondas, Kawis, BMW, and KTM. Red and green-looks like Christmas. I guess this is my early Christmas present to me Tomorrow I will relocate the turn signals where the reflectors are so the saddlebags will fit. I cut some clear sheets of vinyl to protect the tank. Thry are noticible on the black in the sun, but barely detectable on the green. My second bike purchased from Wild West. In '06 I bought a new KLR650. Now the best pics. __________________________________________________ Bill Last futzed with by wild-bill; November 6th, 2010 at 08:25 PM. Reason: wrong link to a pic

November 6th, 2010, 08:36 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Nice pics welcome to the green/se club. Yeah the break in on the bike sucks(makes it seem slow), but I just rode it as much as I could on side streets. Once you get done with break in then you can see how the bike really performs. Also if you work on carbs you should try shimming the needles once you get miles on the bike it will help that low end response. Mines pulls of easily from near idle where as before I had to rev to about 2500-3000 to get it to move off right. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

November 7th, 2010, 07:06 AM	#7
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Enjoy your new bike Been there with the gut thing. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 7th, 2010, 07:22 AM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	congrats! this may help with the signals: http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Relocat...r_turn_signals http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26436 __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

November 7th, 2010, 02:07 PM	#14
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I was over there looking at that the other week!!! I was actually considering asking my wife to let me upgrade to a new 250. BASTID!!!! hahahaha Guess I shall have to find something else! hahahah Congrats!! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 6th, 2010, 08:36 PM	#3
supermanzdead ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Omaha, NE Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: 2011 ZX6r Owned: 2010 EX250R "Special Edition" Posts: 71	I try to shift to 7th gear all the time...LOL

November 7th, 2010, 05:37 AM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Great pics! You won't be disappointed with it

November 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM	#9
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. Hopefully before it gets too cold or next season we can get a bunch of us from the Houston area together for a ride.

November 7th, 2010, 08:53 AM	#10
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Congratulations! Don't forget frequent oil changes during break in.

November 7th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#11
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	Congrats on the new bike. The way I look at it... any new bike is a great bike! If I could afford to fill my garage up with motorcycles I would. Sport bikes, cruisers, choppers, you name it. Ride a different one every day. Ah, heaven. Enjoy the new sweet new ride.

November 7th, 2010, 01:58 PM	#13
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	One of the easiest ways to deal with the phantom 7th gear shift is to go up a tooth in the front. Gives the bike a whole different personality IMHO.

November 8th, 2010, 07:32 PM	#18
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	Love that color scheme! Enjoy it and be safe!! __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

November 8th, 2010, 08:49 PM	#19
SVBS ninjette.org member Name: KT Location: Left Coast Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1 of them Big Four Posts: 84	nice ride, I'm gonna get one someday too (in red, )

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