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LiquidShell · July 30th, 2013, 08:46 PM

Ok, so we're on for Saturday. @BlueJeepYJ when and where are we meeting?

DeviantTurtle · July 31st, 2013, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Would anybody like to ride with me tomorrow? Around 6 ish?

If the weather is good I might bust out the wifes bike...But pretty sure its going to rain.

The rest of you Ninja punks

ride over towards Buford dam and come play on the lake with Mimi and I for a few Saturday afternoon

DroHernandez · July 31st, 2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeviantTurtle

If the weather is good I might bust out the wifes bike...But pretty sure its going to rain.

The rest of you Ninja punks

ride over towards Buford dam and come play on the lake with Mimi and I for a few Saturday afternoon

Well, I'll contact you if it's not raining around that time

fleemos · July 31st, 2013, 02:11 PM

Sounds like it's going to be another fun ride, sucks I can't make it.

ally99 · July 31st, 2013, 07:05 PM

When and where is the meeting and what is the route? Do you guys ever ride out east of Atlanta?

DroHernandez · July 31st, 2013, 07:11 PM

Had a great time with Xavier today. I think his forum name is @Xz1atl but not sure. He's a great guy. Taught me a lot. I feel a lot more confident than I did before.

BlueJeepYJ · July 31st, 2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeviantTurtle

If the weather is good I might bust out the wifes bike...But pretty sure its going to rain.

The rest of you Ninja punks

ride over towards Buford dam and come play on the lake with Mimi and I for a few Saturday afternoon

Way to be a buzzkill DT!

Shows 0% chance of rain in my neck of the woods!

DroHernandez · August 1st, 2013, 07:05 AM

Hey guys, I need new brakes and a new front tire. I'm really broke but I need new brakes and DEFINITELY need a new front wheel? Where could I get these cheap and fast so I can ride ASAP. My front tire might last me another 50 miles, and my brakes maybe another 100 miles. I'm in desperate need of these but I need to get them really cheap. I want nice brakes, I wouldn't mind another stock tire but anything would do. Can somebody please let me know where I should get them? Maybe cycle gear? Or are they overpriced?

BlueJeepYJ · August 1st, 2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Hey guys, I need new brakes and a new front tire. I'm really broke but I need new brakes and DEFINITELY need a new front wheel? Where could I get these cheap and fast so I can ride ASAP. My front tire might last me another 50 miles, and my brakes maybe another 100 miles. I'm in desperate need of these but I need to get them really cheap. I want nice brakes, I wouldn't mind another stock tire but anything would do. Can somebody please let me know where I should get them? Maybe cycle gear? Or are they overpriced?

Hey Dro, Honestly, neither of those items are what I would consider to be budget items. As long as your disks are in good shape, the brake job should be pretty simple, about 35 bucks for front pads.

It is generally recommended to replace both tires at the same time. I put battle ax BT-45's on my 250 and installed them myself and it cost me about 200 bucks. Check out the wiki here on ninjette http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Index
and
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_Page for more info than you could ever need about the 250s.

I like http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ www.revzilla.com and http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com . Shop around for the tires as the retailers are usually having some kind of sale. Buy the tires and brakes together and you can get free shipping.

Post here before you buy online and we will make sure you have everything you need.

Good Luck,

Jeff

DroHernandez · August 1st, 2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

Hey Dro, Honestly, neither of those items are what I would consider to be budget items. As long as your disks are in good shape, the brake job should be pretty simple, about 35 bucks for front pads.

It is generally recommended to replace both tires at the same time. I put battle ax BT-45's on my 250 and installed them myself and it cost me about 200 bucks. Check out the wiki here on ninjette http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Index
and
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_Page for more info than you could ever need about the 250s.

I like http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ www.revzilla.com and http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com . Shop around for the tires as the retailers are usually having some kind of sale. Buy the tires and brakes together and you can get free shipping.

Post here before you buy online and we will make sure you have everything you need.

Good Luck,

Jeff

Awesome! Thanks Jeff! Ill be shopping today, by me being broke, I was trying to say I can't afford Brembo brakes and the best tires haha. But I would definitely reach into my savings for a GOOD pair. Thanks though. Once I find what I like, ill ask what you guys think then order

BlueJeepYJ · August 1st, 2013, 08:44 AM

Ok folks. Meet up. 8:30, Saturday Aug 3rd at the Dunkin donuts in cumming. @vman1313 has a route he is working.

0830 Dunkin Donuts
1165 Buford Rd
Cumming, GA 30041

YES
@BlueJeepYJ
@vman1313
@Xz1atl
@LiquidShell

Maybe
@Sipper'
@ally99
@DeviantTurtle

Not Going -

@fleemos

DeviantTurtle · August 1st, 2013, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Awesome! Thanks Jeff! Ill be shopping today, by me being broke, I was trying to say I can't afford Brembo brakes and the best tires haha. But I would definitely reach into my savings for a GOOD pair. Thanks though. Once I find what I like, ill ask what you guys think then order

Check out revzilla.com, really good deals, I always go with Pirelli, pretty sure you can fit the Pirelli Sport Demon on your bike. I was running the sport demons on my 250 and they never failed me...EVER

If they make the Angels for you bike go with those. Best tires I have ever ran on my bikes

DeviantTurtle · August 1st, 2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

Way to be a buzzkill DT!

Shows 0% chance of rain in my neck of the woods!

I am ok with being a buzzkill, I get to play on my boat and jet skis all day

grayson banks · August 1st, 2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

Ok folks. Meet up. 8:30, Saturday Aug 3rd at the Dunkin donuts in cumming. @vman1313 has a route he is working.

0830 Dunkin Donuts
1165 Buford Rd
Cumming, GA 30041

YES
@BlueJeepYJ
@vman1313
@Xz1atl
@LiquidShell

Maybe
@Sipper'
@ally99
@DeviantTurtle

Not Going -

@fleemos

IM down to ride on the 3rd

that's if no one minds that my back seat cowl flew off so the back looks a little naked... how many mile are we talking about?

DroHernandez · August 1st, 2013, 03:26 PM

if i want this one
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire

what should i pick as size tire?

grayson banks · August 1st, 2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

if i want this one
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire

what should i pick as size tire?

110/70-17 54h i got those on my bike

ally99 · August 1st, 2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grayson banks

IM down to ride on the 3rd

that's if no one minds that my back seat cowl flew off so the back looks a little naked... how many mile are we talking about?

Yeah, I definitely need to know a general route or at least mileage estimate

vman1313 · August 1st, 2013, 07:01 PM

Since we rode out to Ft Mountain the last two rides, here is the route for Saturday August 3rd.

-Hwy 9 from Cumming to Dahlonega
-Hwy 19/60 from Dahlonega to Suches
-Hwy 180/129/180 from Suches to Richard Russel Scenic Pwy
-Ride to end of Russell Richard Scenic Pwy/Hwy 75 to Helen for LUNCH
THEN we ride back the way we came cause those roads are BadA$$
except we skip Hwy 180 and come back through Hwy 129 (Blood Mountain)!!

BlueJeepYJ · August 1st, 2013, 07:25 PM

Sounds good, thanks Tony!

BlueJeepYJ · August 1st, 2013, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

if i want this one
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire

what should i pick as size tire?

And pick up two valve stems as well. They are about 2 dollars a piece.

DroHernandez · August 2nd, 2013, 07:15 AM

Would you guys be against getting another set of stock tires?

BlueJeepYJ · August 2nd, 2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Would you guys be against getting another set of stock tires?

I think most 250 riders would steer away from stock, the stock IRC's were not very well received. I would say though, that if you found a killer deal on "like new" used stock tires than that would be a way to save a few bucks until you can put better ones on.

DroHernandez · August 2nd, 2013, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

I think most 250 riders would steer away from stock, the stock IRC's were not very well received. I would say though, that if you found a killer deal on "like new" used stock tires than that would be a way to save a few bucks until you can put better ones on.

Yeah... Could you link me to the ones that you have? I'm trying to find good ones for a good price. I was thinking the stocks wouldn't be bad... But I would
Much rather have nice ones.

BlueJeepYJ · August 2nd, 2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Yeah... Could you link me to the ones that you have? I'm trying to find good ones for a good price. I was thinking the stocks wouldn't be bad... But I would
Much rather have nice ones.

I went up in size on the 250 that I had. There are positives and negatives of doing that though.
Here is what I bought. There are tons of choices when it comes to tires and even more opinions.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...50/-/-/142001/
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...50/-/-/141946/

There are a bunch of good threads here on ninjette about tire choices.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ninjette+best+tires

My favorite way to search ninjette is to go to google and just type what I am seaching for and include ninjette. I value what the folks on this forum say moreso than others but the decision will still come down to what you have decided in your research.

grayson banks · August 2nd, 2013, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vman1313

Since we rode out to Ft Mountain the last two rides, here is the route for Saturday August 3rd.

-Hwy 9 from Cumming to Dahlonega
-Hwy 19/60 from Dahlonega to Suches
-Hwy 180/129/180 from Suches to Richard Russel Scenic Pwy
-Ride to end of Russell Richard Scenic Pwy/Hwy 75 to Helen for LUNCH
THEN we ride back the way we came cause those roads are BadA$$
except we skip Hwy 180 and come back through Hwy 129 (Blood Mountain)!!

sounds good

Xz1atl · August 2nd, 2013, 07:59 AM

Dro are replacing one or both tires?

DroHernandez · August 2nd, 2013, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xz1atl

Dro are replacing one or both tires?

I feel as if I should do both, but idk what do you think, since you saw both of mine

Xz1atl · August 2nd, 2013, 01:56 PM

Get both if you could. it your just going to do the front one. Then I would get the same tread.

Btw everyone....Check your tire pressure. Found out today I was riding around in the mid 20s

ally99 · August 2nd, 2013, 02:48 PM

Sounds like a REALLY fun route! How's the group's typical speed? I don't play in street corners too fast. I save that for the track!

The question is going to be whether I wake up early enough to make it there by 8:30. Cumming is an hour and a half away from Athens, so I'd have to be ready to leave by 7.

Do you guys leave from DD at 8:30 or do y'all usually eat and hang out a bit before riding?

ally99 · August 2nd, 2013, 03:32 PM

I have an idea! Instead of coming all the way to Cumming, I'll meet you guys somewhere! Let me pick apart the route in a bit and find the closest point I can intersect your ride and join you. Would that be ok? If someone doesn't mind, PM me a phone number or two I can call/text tomorrow if I need to...

Edit: I'm going to meet you guys in Dahlonega tomorrow. Any guesstimates on the time you'll be passing through? I'll be there early, so no worries about exact times. I'm excited!!

Sipper' · August 2nd, 2013, 04:54 PM

I WILL be riding tomorrow, but will have to meet you guys/gals somewhere in Dahlonega. I'm coming from Jefferson.

vman1313 · August 2nd, 2013, 05:08 PM

We will make a stop at the Dahlonega WalMart 9:45ish and will be back on the road by 10:15 for those who rather meet up there instead of in Cumming.

BlueJeepYJ · August 2nd, 2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sipper'

I WILL be riding tomorrow, but will have to meet you guys/gals somewhere in Dahlonega. I'm coming from Jefferson.

Cool Sipper, see ya there!

ally99 · August 2nd, 2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sipper'

I WILL be riding tomorrow, but will have to meet you guys/gals somewhere in Dahlonega. I'm coming from Jefferson.

I'm doing the exact same thing but coming from Athens. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Xz1atl · August 2nd, 2013, 06:13 PM

Im guessing both Sipper and Ally are coming up 129

deth188 · August 2nd, 2013, 06:59 PM

I'll be waking up early so I can make it on time.

ally99 · August 2nd, 2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xz1atl

Im guessing both Sipper and Ally are coming up 129

Yep!

Sipper' · August 2nd, 2013, 08:20 PM

Yep.

BlueJeepYJ · August 2nd, 2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deth188

I'll be waking up early so I can make it on time.

Sweet! Thanks for making the drive up! See ya there!

Sipper' · August 3rd, 2013, 01:52 PM

Had a great time today even with all the PATHETICALLY slow traffic! It was also very nice to meet the new rider in the group, Ally.

Can't wait for the next ride.....

July 30th, 2013, 08:46 PM	#201
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	Ok, so we're on for Saturday. @BlueJeepYJ when and where are we meeting? __________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

July 31st, 2013, 07:05 PM	#205
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	When and where is the meeting and what is the route? Do you guys ever ride out east of Atlanta? __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 31st, 2013, 07:11 PM	#206
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	Had a great time with Xavier today. I think his forum name is @Xz1atl but not sure. He's a great guy. Taught me a lot. I feel a lot more confident than I did before. Last futzed with by DroHernandez; August 1st, 2013 at 06:38 AM.

August 1st, 2013, 08:44 AM	#211
BlueJeepYJ Lets go ride! Name: Jeff Location: Kennesaw, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 650 Posts: 234	Ok folks. Meet up. 8:30, Saturday Aug 3rd at the Dunkin donuts in cumming. @vman1313 has a route he is working. 0830 Dunkin Donuts 1165 Buford Rd Cumming, GA 30041 YES @BlueJeepYJ @vman1313 @Xz1atl @LiquidShell Maybe @Sipper' @ally99 @DeviantTurtle Not Going - @fleemos __________________________________________________ In the Atlanta/ North Georgia Area? Join the North Georgia Riders! www.northgariders.com

August 1st, 2013, 07:01 PM	#218
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	Since we rode out to Ft Mountain the last two rides, here is the route for Saturday August 3rd. -Hwy 9 from Cumming to Dahlonega -Hwy 19/60 from Dahlonega to Suches -Hwy 180/129/180 from Suches to Richard Russel Scenic Pwy -Ride to end of Russell Richard Scenic Pwy/Hwy 75 to Helen for LUNCH THEN we ride back the way we came cause those roads are BadA$$ except we skip Hwy 180 and come back through Hwy 129 (Blood Mountain)!! __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

July 31st, 2013, 02:11 PM	#204
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Sounds like it's going to be another fun ride, sucks I can't make it.

August 1st, 2013, 07:05 AM	#208
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	Hey guys, I need new brakes and a new front tire. I'm really broke but I need new brakes and DEFINITELY need a new front wheel? Where could I get these cheap and fast so I can ride ASAP. My front tire might last me another 50 miles, and my brakes maybe another 100 miles. I'm in desperate need of these but I need to get them really cheap. I want nice brakes, I wouldn't mind another stock tire but anything would do. Can somebody please let me know where I should get them? Maybe cycle gear? Or are they overpriced?

August 1st, 2013, 03:26 PM	#215
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	if i want this one http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...otorcycle-Tire what should i pick as size tire?

August 1st, 2013, 07:25 PM	#219
BlueJeepYJ Lets go ride! Name: Jeff Location: Kennesaw, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 650 Posts: 234	Sounds good, thanks Tony! __________________________________________________ In the Atlanta/ North Georgia Area? Join the North Georgia Riders! www.northgariders.com

August 2nd, 2013, 07:15 AM	#221
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	Would you guys be against getting another set of stock tires?

August 2nd, 2013, 07:59 AM	#226
Xz1atl ?>ninja = i think not Name: Xavier Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 NINJA 650 Posts: 91	Dro are replacing one or both tires?

August 2nd, 2013, 01:56 PM	#228
Xz1atl ?>ninja = i think not Name: Xavier Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 NINJA 650 Posts: 91	Get both if you could. it your just going to do the front one. Then I would get the same tread. Btw everyone....Check your tire pressure. Found out today I was riding around in the mid 20s
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 2nd, 2013, 02:48 PM	#229
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Sounds like a REALLY fun route! How's the group's typical speed? I don't play in street corners too fast. I save that for the track! The question is going to be whether I wake up early enough to make it there by 8:30. Cumming is an hour and a half away from Athens, so I'd have to be ready to leave by 7. Do you guys leave from DD at 8:30 or do y'all usually eat and hang out a bit before riding? __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 2nd, 2013, 03:32 PM	#230
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I have an idea! Instead of coming all the way to Cumming, I'll meet you guys somewhere! Let me pick apart the route in a bit and find the closest point I can intersect your ride and join you. Would that be ok? If someone doesn't mind, PM me a phone number or two I can call/text tomorrow if I need to... Edit: I'm going to meet you guys in Dahlonega tomorrow. Any guesstimates on the time you'll be passing through? I'll be there early, so no worries about exact times. I'm excited!! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 2nd, 2013, 04:54 PM	#231
Sipper' ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 179	I WILL be riding tomorrow, but will have to meet you guys/gals somewhere in Dahlonega. I'm coming from Jefferson.

August 2nd, 2013, 05:08 PM	#232
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	We will make a stop at the Dahlonega WalMart 9:45ish and will be back on the road by 10:15 for those who rather meet up there instead of in Cumming. __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

August 2nd, 2013, 06:13 PM	#235
Xz1atl ?>ninja = i think not Name: Xavier Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 NINJA 650 Posts: 91	Im guessing both Sipper and Ally are coming up 129

August 2nd, 2013, 06:59 PM	#236
deth188 ninjette.org member Name: Coleman Location: Barnesville, Ga Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	I'll be waking up early so I can make it on time.

August 2nd, 2013, 08:20 PM	#238
Sipper' ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 179	Yep.

August 3rd, 2013, 01:52 PM	#240
Sipper' ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 179	Had a great time today even with all the PATHETICALLY slow traffic! It was also very nice to meet the new rider in the group, Ally. Can't wait for the next ride.....
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