1000 miles in 24 hours on a ninja 250?

Nickds7 · April 16th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Has anyone considered attempting this? http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1

It sounds to be a pretty tough challenge, I may be interested in attempting this once I have been riding for awhile... and have 2 days (counting in sleep) of no obligations.

komohana · April 16th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Has anyone considered attempting this? http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1

It sounds to be a pretty tough challenge, I may be interested in attempting this once I have been riding for awhile... and have 2 days (counting in sleep) of no obligations.

being on an ISLAND..in the middle of the OCEAN..sorta puts the reality of this juuuuust abit out of reason..so i can only imagine..

riding on the bigisland, which is HUGE compared to kauai, gave me a

'in bigtime!

rode this older model buell for a day, and i swear i felt like i sat on a piece of 2x4 lumber for 14 hrs.

ANYWAY...so no, i haven't considered an attempt of this...magnitude.

SteveL · April 16th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Having driven the car for 1000 miles in one go, around 15 hours I would say don’t bother, the minimum would be severe case of monkey but.

Steve

miks · April 16th, 2009, 02:03 AM

I'd imagine the whole body would be sore. Wouldn't be a nice experience.

sometimesido · April 16th, 2009, 02:11 AM

It has been done on a pregen. Don't know about on the new gen...

sombo · April 16th, 2009, 02:58 AM

Here's a complete ride report of a guy who did the 50cc (coast to coast in 50hrs) IBC on a first gen 250.

Iron butt indeed.

This is the highest challenge that the IBC offers and awards. With the right seat and mindset, it shouldn't be a problem.

Here's a complete ride report for the someone that did the challenge you're talking about - the SaddleSore 1000.

SaddleSore is a good term for this.

Rynownd · April 16th, 2009, 05:48 AM

I didn't read much of that link, but my friend got his IronButt cert by traveling all the way around lake Michigan in 24 hours. He did it on his Triumph Speed/Street Triple (not sure the difference, or which he has).

I don't think I could do it on my '08... not yet at least

TonyKZ1 · April 16th, 2009, 05:52 AM

Over on the other ninja 250 forum, several guys have done the iron butt rides and post their ride reports/updates etc.. I wouldn't mind trying some of them myself.
Tony

Alex · April 16th, 2009, 06:13 AM

I've completed a number of them, but not on a Ninja 250. One of them was on a ZX-12R though, which in all likelihood was less suited to it comfortwise than our ninjettes. Some 24 hr rallies (like this one) will qualify you for the Saddlesore certificate as well; if you complete the base route you will have done 1000+ miles within a 24 hr period, and the rally organizer sends that confirmation directly to Mike Kneebone at the IBR.

Snake · April 16th, 2009, 06:35 AM

I don't think I could do it. Would be very difficult on the body and mind.

capt_bugaloo · April 16th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I like touring, but when I tour it tends to be a much more casual pace, say 300 - 350 miles per day. I figure after about five or six hours of riding, I'm ready to get off the bike for the afternoon and spend some time hiking around by foot.

Trying to grind out a thousand miles a day doesn't actually sound like much fun to me...

sometimesido · April 16th, 2009, 09:34 PM

I would do this, but I'm not paying someone like 60 bucks to get a plate frame and a certification saying that I did it...

I'd just take pics and share...

Bill N · April 17th, 2009, 02:53 PM

I've got two other bikes that I've toured with and I've had many 700-800 mile enjoyable day rides. However, the Ninjette seat literally kicks my ass after about 200 miles. The suspension is stiff and I feel the shock of the bumps. It's too lean forward for me but I plan to fix that with one inch risers. I bought the bike for commuting to work and its my bike of choice for that. But I'd have to do seat and suspension mods to be happy on extended rides. Cheers, Bill

Purspeed · April 17th, 2009, 06:17 PM

That's some serious riding.

sm0kediver · April 17th, 2009, 06:45 PM

I've put 1000 miles on mine in the last 5 weeks. I sent off and got a certificate from these people:

HKr1 · April 18th, 2009, 01:58 PM

1000 miles in 24hrs..... thats like 41-42 mph. You could do 80 & have time to rest.

If it was on the R1, I would have to go allot faster..... so I wouldnt cramp up

< 7.6 hrs.

Alex · April 18th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Once you start going over 12 hours, averaging 50+ mph over that time period gets more challenging than you'd think. Stop for 15 minutes for fuel and a snack, and watch what that does to your overall average, it's pretty surprising. Doing a saddlesore (1000+ miles in 24 hrs) on the freeway exclusively can be done in 16 or 17 hours without too much trouble, true, but it sure isn't fun.

Any decent 24 hr rally is going to keep you off the highways as much as possible, and doing 1000+ miles of twisty roads in 24 hrs is a bit more interesting...

sharky nrk · April 18th, 2009, 10:11 PM

seeing as how riding in a manner that pushed my physical limits majorly contributed to be putting my bike down - I would say no, not on the 6r

Broom · April 18th, 2009, 10:26 PM

i use to know a guy that did a lot of IBI stuff on a gsxr1000. he might be able to keep a higher average speed than the 250, but i'm sure its not as comfortable to ride.

i think it'd be pretty hard, but also very rewarding. i'd go for it if you're up for it. do a lot of research and preparation.

00v_Lucky · April 19th, 2009, 12:10 AM

I once did a 3 hour ride and even after THAT, I was walking like a cowboy =/

sometimesido · April 19th, 2009, 08:02 AM

from my 4.5 hour trip experience, i find that i'd just need a knee brace.
my back was fine, my butt was manageable, my neck was fine, wrist ok from crampbuster. left knee gave me some trouble.

i think i'm ready to cover 2400 miles in few days...

I probably couldn't do this on a new gen though.

CZroe · April 19th, 2009, 07:24 PM

My first day on the bike I did 657mi to get it home (Aug '08). I got it serviced, rode it 30mi to work, and then crossed 1,000mi the next day of riding.

In November, I got my 4,000mi service a bit early so I could cross the country. Did it in a few days back in December (moved from GA to CA). I took the long way, so it was about 2,600mi.

I've left it parked for a few weeks because I'm at 7,6XXmi and I don't have the money for my 7,500mi service interval.

Houkan · July 4th, 2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

being on an ISLAND..in the middle of the OCEAN..sorta puts the reality of this juuuuust abit out of reason..so i can only imagine..

riding on the bigisland, which is HUGE compared to kauai, gave me a

'in bigtime!

rode this older model buell for a day, and i swear i felt like i sat on a piece of 2x4 lumber for 14 hrs.

ANYWAY...so no, i haven't considered an attempt of this...magnitude.

noneless the fact that the speed limit here is 50 miles an hour. 1200 miles if your riding straight without filling up gas unless you grinb a friend along with like 24 extra gallons of fuel and pulling some stunt like refueling airplanes in mid flight /ridicule. *wonders if cops got a clip of the whole 24 hours if they'd try and charge you*. I'll try and put as much miles as I can on the next bike I get which should be in a year or so when I pay off this one. strap a pillow to my ass and run back and forth at mana'a stretch /ridicule. go take a week vacation so i can catch up on sleep.

wyckedflesh · July 4th, 2009, 08:57 PM

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coondog · February 11th, 2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Has anyone considered attempting this? http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1

It sounds to be a pretty tough challenge, I may be interested in attempting this once I have been riding for awhile... and have 2 days (counting in sleep) of no obligations.

There's at least one ninjette in the Ironbutt off and on going back years. Dudes name is Leon.

"A" · September 29th, 2011, 08:00 AM

Ninja 250, 2 up TX to Argentina

Ninja 250 does Coast to coast under 50 hr

Ninja 250, 11000 mi. in 11 days

Ninja 250, SS1100 BB1500 in 24hr

How far you want to go is up to you.. certainly a Ninja 250 can take you there.

CZroe · October 1st, 2011, 10:06 PM

I've crossed the country again recently and did it in under two days. I didn't sleep, but I did it! That's easily more than 1,000 in 24 hours.

Clearlynotstefan · October 2nd, 2011, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

My first day on the bike I did 657mi to get it home (Aug '08). I got it serviced, rode it 30mi to work, and then crossed 1,000mi the next day of riding.

In November, I got my 4,000mi service a bit early so I could cross the country. Did it in a few days back in December (moved from GA to CA). I took the long way, so it was about 2,600mi.

I've left it parked for a few weeks because I'm at 7,6XXmi and I don't have the money for my 7,500mi service interval.

It might be smarted to actually ride the bike and do it a little late, then to deliberately sit for weeks on end. The valves aren't hooked up to the odometer, they won't break just because the bike rolled over 7500...

Xoulrath · October 2nd, 2011, 01:34 AM

Like Alex already pointed out, it could be tough going all twisties, but if the route is major highways, I don't see it being a problem. My wife, a friend, and I recently put 260+ miles on in eight hours of nothing but twisties during a trip to the north Georgia mountains. That included several stops for gas, lunch, stretching, and a bit of shopping.

So, yeah, given the right roads, 1,000 miles could be completed easily in 24 hours even with time for breaks. As far as comfort, that is a personal issue, but the Ninjette has a reasonable seating position, though it lacks in padding.

jonthechron · October 3rd, 2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Has anyone considered attempting this? http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1

It sounds to be a pretty tough challenge, I may be interested in attempting this once I have been riding for awhile... and have 2 days (counting in sleep) of no obligations.

I could do that in 1/2 the time. 12 hours and i'm done 1000 miles

Alex · October 3rd, 2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonthechron

I could do that in 1/2 the time. 12 hours and i'm done 1000 miles

Prove it.

gfloyd2002 · October 3rd, 2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "A"

Ninja 250, 2 up TX to Argentina

Ninja 250 does Coast to coast under 50 hr

Ninja 250, 11000 mi. in 11 days

Ninja 250, SS1100 BB1500 in 24hr

How far you want to go is up to you.. certainly a Ninja 250 can take you there.

Great to read. I particularly enjoyed the 2 up trip down through Mexico. Doesn't take much to have a good trip. Just strap a petite latina to my back, and I'll be good to go.

Bosgarage57 · October 4th, 2011, 04:48 AM

I actually just completed the SS1K this past saturday, not on the 250, but on my connie. I'm not sore at all and I wish I could have talked my dad into going another 400 miles to get the BB1500. It took us approx 18 hours to complete, it would have been faster, but we had a guy on a 84 nighthawk 750 that had to stop every 120 miles for gas. Next year I'll prob try the BB1500 on my 250.

NDspd · October 4th, 2011, 06:02 AM

I did 650 miles this past weekend. Butt freaking hurts a lot...

M · October 4th, 2011, 10:56 AM

I've done ten or so IBA rides on my '05 Ninja 250. The two I enjoyed the most were:

BBG (1,500+ miles in under 24hrs):
http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=71351

Why, AZ to Whynot, NC (2,200 miles in under 50hrs):
http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=80264

CZroe · October 4th, 2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clearlynotstefan

It might be smarted to actually ride the bike and do it a little late, then to deliberately sit for weeks on end. The valves aren't hooked up to the odometer, they won't break just because the bike rolled over 7500...

That was years ago. It was the warranty I was worried about.

JeffM · October 4th, 2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coondog

There's at least one ninjette in the Ironbutt off and on going back years. Dudes name is Leon.

Leon, finished 12th in 2003

Bike has a 10.5 gallon tank

Mazakawi · October 5th, 2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M

I've done ten or so IBA rides on my '05 Ninja 250. The two I enjoyed the most were:

BBG (1,500+ miles in under 24hrs):
http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=71351

Why, AZ to Whynot, NC (2,200 miles in under 50hrs):
http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=80264

You are awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Leon, finished 12th in 2003

Bike has a 10.5 gallon tank

So he stopped half way to fill up.

That would definitely save you some time if you didn't have to stop every 200 miles and fill the tank.

April 16th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#1
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	1000 miles in 24 hours on a ninja 250? Has anyone considered attempting this? http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ge...nt.cfm?DocID=1 It sounds to be a pretty tough challenge, I may be interested in attempting this once I have been riding for awhile... and have 2 days (counting in sleep) of no obligations.

April 16th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#3
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	Having driven the car for 1000 miles in one go, around 15 hours I would say don’t bother, the minimum would be severe case of monkey but. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

April 16th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#4
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	I'd imagine the whole body would be sore. Wouldn't be a nice experience. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 16th, 2009, 02:11 AM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	It has been done on a pregen. Don't know about on the new gen... __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 16th, 2009, 05:48 AM	#7
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	I didn't read much of that link, but my friend got his IronButt cert by traveling all the way around lake Michigan in 24 hours. He did it on his Triumph Speed/Street Triple (not sure the difference, or which he has). I don't think I could do it on my '08... not yet at least __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 16th, 2009, 02:58 AM	#6
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Here's a complete ride report of a guy who did the 50cc (coast to coast in 50hrs) IBC on a first gen 250. Iron butt indeed. This is the highest challenge that the IBC offers and awards. With the right seat and mindset, it shouldn't be a problem. Here's a complete ride report for the someone that did the challenge you're talking about - the SaddleSore 1000. SaddleSore is a good term for this.

April 16th, 2009, 05:52 AM	#8
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	Over on the other ninja 250 forum, several guys have done the iron butt rides and post their ride reports/updates etc.. I wouldn't mind trying some of them myself. Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

April 16th, 2009, 06:13 AM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've completed a number of them, but not on a Ninja 250. One of them was on a ZX-12R though, which in all likelihood was less suited to it comfortwise than our ninjettes. Some 24 hr rallies (like this one) will qualify you for the Saddlesore certificate as well; if you complete the base route you will have done 1000+ miles within a 24 hr period, and the rally organizer sends that confirmation directly to Mike Kneebone at the IBR. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 16th, 2009, 06:35 AM	#10
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	I don't think I could do it. Would be very difficult on the body and mind.

April 16th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#11
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I like touring, but when I tour it tends to be a much more casual pace, say 300 - 350 miles per day. I figure after about five or six hours of riding, I'm ready to get off the bike for the afternoon and spend some time hiking around by foot. Trying to grind out a thousand miles a day doesn't actually sound like much fun to me... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 16th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#12
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	I would do this, but I'm not paying someone like 60 bucks to get a plate frame and a certification saying that I did it... I'd just take pics and share... __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 17th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#13
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	I've got two other bikes that I've toured with and I've had many 700-800 mile enjoyable day rides. However, the Ninjette seat literally kicks my ass after about 200 miles. The suspension is stiff and I feel the shock of the bumps. It's too lean forward for me but I plan to fix that with one inch risers. I bought the bike for commuting to work and its my bike of choice for that. But I'd have to do seat and suspension mods to be happy on extended rides. Cheers, Bill

April 17th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#14
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	That's some serious riding. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

April 17th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#15
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I've put 1000 miles on mine in the last 5 weeks. I sent off and got a certificate from these people:

April 18th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#16
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	1000 miles in 24hrs..... thats like 41-42 mph. You could do 80 & have time to rest. If it was on the R1, I would have to go allot faster..... so I wouldnt cramp up < 7.6 hrs.

April 18th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Once you start going over 12 hours, averaging 50+ mph over that time period gets more challenging than you'd think. Stop for 15 minutes for fuel and a snack, and watch what that does to your overall average, it's pretty surprising. Doing a saddlesore (1000+ miles in 24 hrs) on the freeway exclusively can be done in 16 or 17 hours without too much trouble, true, but it sure isn't fun. Any decent 24 hr rally is going to keep you off the highways as much as possible, and doing 1000+ miles of twisty roads in 24 hrs is a bit more interesting... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 18th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#18
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.	seeing as how riding in a manner that pushed my physical limits majorly contributed to be putting my bike down - I would say no, not on the 6r

April 18th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#19
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i use to know a guy that did a lot of IBI stuff on a gsxr1000. he might be able to keep a higher average speed than the 250, but i'm sure its not as comfortable to ride. i think it'd be pretty hard, but also very rewarding. i'd go for it if you're up for it. do a lot of research and preparation. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 19th, 2009, 12:10 AM	#20
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 once did a 3 hour ride and even after THAT, I was walking like a cowboy =/

April 19th, 2009, 08:02 AM	#21
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	from my 4.5 hour trip experience, i find that i'd just need a knee brace. my back was fine, my butt was manageable, my neck was fine, wrist ok from crampbuster. left knee gave me some trouble. i think i'm ready to cover 2400 miles in few days... I probably couldn't do this on a new gen though. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 19th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#22
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My first day on the bike I did 657mi to get it home (Aug '08). I got it serviced, rode it 30mi to work, and then crossed 1,000mi the next day of riding. In November, I got my 4,000mi service a bit early so I could cross the country. Did it in a few days back in December (moved from GA to CA). I took the long way, so it was about 2,600mi. I've left it parked for a few weeks because I'm at 7,6XXmi and I don't have the money for my 7,500mi service interval.

September 29th, 2011, 08:00 AM	#26
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	Ninja 250, 2 up TX to Argentina Ninja 250 does Coast to coast under 50 hr Ninja 250, 11000 mi. in 11 days Ninja 250, SS1100 BB1500 in 24hr How far you want to go is up to you.. certainly a Ninja 250 can take you there.

October 1st, 2011, 10:06 PM	#27
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I've crossed the country again recently and did it in under two days. I didn't sleep, but I did it! That's easily more than 1,000 in 24 hours. Last futzed with by CZroe; October 4th, 2011 at 11:59 AM.

October 2nd, 2011, 01:34 AM	#29
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Like Alex already pointed out, it could be tough going all twisties, but if the route is major highways, I don't see it being a problem. My wife, a friend, and I recently put 260+ miles on in eight hours of nothing but twisties during a trip to the north Georgia mountains. That included several stops for gas, lunch, stretching, and a bit of shopping. So, yeah, given the right roads, 1,000 miles could be completed easily in 24 hours even with time for breaks. As far as comfort, that is a personal issue, but the Ninjette has a reasonable seating position, though it lacks in padding. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

October 4th, 2011, 04:48 AM	#33
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I actually just completed the SS1K this past saturday, not on the 250, but on my connie. I'm not sore at all and I wish I could have talked my dad into going another 400 miles to get the BB1500. It took us approx 18 hours to complete, it would have been faster, but we had a guy on a 84 nighthawk 750 that had to stop every 120 miles for gas. Next year I'll prob try the BB1500 on my 250.

October 4th, 2011, 06:02 AM	#34
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I did 650 miles this past weekend. Butt freaking hurts a lot...

October 4th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#35
M ninjette.org member Name: M Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 x2, Ninja 650R Posts: 165	I've done ten or so IBA rides on my '05 Ninja 250. The two I enjoyed the most were: BBG (1,500+ miles in under 24hrs): http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=71351 Why, AZ to Whynot, NC (2,200 miles in under 50hrs): http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?t=80264 __________________________________________________ The Rally - Oklahoma

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