New member from Down Under

NiJen · July 25th, 2012, 04:20 AM

G'day, folks!

Just dropping in to say hi! I've got a 2010 250R Limited Edition as my daily ride. It's done just over 26,000 kms on the stock IRCs so will be looking at getting new tyres soon. I know a lot has been said about 110/130 vs 120/150 tyres, but I thought I'd go with 120/150 even if it's just to try it out and experience it for myself. In saying that, I'm tossing up between the Dunlop Roadsmart (Sportmax) and the Bridgestone BT-023. I mostly do highway kays but also enjoy the twisties. Thoughts?

CynicalC · July 25th, 2012, 04:52 AM

NiJen! Glad you found us...

csmith12 · July 25th, 2012, 06:12 AM

Welcome!

With tires, it's always give and take with a bit of personal choice sprinkled in. Roll whatever tire you want just be aware of how much (if any) pinch you have and adjust your riding for the altered contact patch and enjoy just the same.

Stingray1000 · July 25th, 2012, 09:31 AM

Welcome mate!

NiJen · July 26th, 2012, 02:00 AM

Cheers, guys!

Dopamine · July 26th, 2012, 02:08 AM

Welcome aboard mate... where abouts in Oz you from?

NiJen · July 27th, 2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dopamine

Welcome aboard mate... where abouts in Oz you from?

Ta, mate.

I live in the north Brisbane area. Would you know if there are QLD laws around tyre sizes? Will be changing tyres soon and I don't know if I can legally have 150s on my rear wheels. The tmr site doesn't offer much.

Dopamine · July 28th, 2012, 02:29 AM

Nah dude never heard anyone get done done for tyre sizes... Only thing picky cops usualy get u for here in SE QLD are fender eliminators and too loud exhausts...

NiJen · July 28th, 2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dopamine

Nah dude never heard anyone get done done for tyre sizes... Only thing picky cops usualy get u for here in SE QLD are fender eliminators and too loud exhausts...

Thanks, mate. Will keep that in mind when it's the exhaust's turn to go.

Snake · July 31st, 2012, 02:31 AM

Hello and welcome.

NiJen · July 31st, 2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Hello and welcome.

Cheers, Rick!

userjh160 · August 5th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Hi Enoe and Welcome

NiJen · August 8th, 2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by userjh160

Hi Enoe and Welcome

Cheers, Malinda!

KJohnson21 · August 17th, 2012, 09:03 PM

NiJen · August 20th, 2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KJohnson21

Cheers, Ken!

Aufitt · August 20th, 2012, 06:50 AM

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

ninjagaiden09 · August 20th, 2012, 12:48 PM

Welcome to the forum.

CThunder-blue · August 20th, 2012, 10:33 PM

I actually have a set of 120/150 BT-023's on my ninja. I think they're freaking awesome. I commute 99% freeway and they've lasted me 14,000 miles and counting. Welcome to the forums!

Aufitt · August 20th, 2012, 11:59 PM

Ninja has a 3.5" rim

Stick to a 130.

NiJen · August 27th, 2012, 06:20 AM

Cheers, guys!

NiJen · November 18th, 2012, 05:33 AM

So, I finally ditched my 30,000 km-old IRCs and replaced them with 120/60 and 150/70 Pirelli Angel STs on 3in front and 4.5in rear VROSSIs!

Check 'em out here --> http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=250

Dopamine · November 18th, 2012, 08:14 PM

Sweet how much you pay for the rims?? And how does it feel with running those tyre sizes?? I run a 110/140 rosso II and I absolutly love it..

EternalNewb · November 18th, 2012, 09:55 PM

Welcome aboard!

ninja250r81 · November 18th, 2012, 11:39 PM

bike looks sweet.

liking the white wheels.

im thinking of going for the ninja 300 profile tyres.

like to know how the bike grips around corners.

NiJen · November 19th, 2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dopamine

Sweet how much you pay for the rims?? And how does it feel with running those tyre sizes?? I run a 110/140 rosso II and I absolutly love it..

US$310 delivered to Aus, mate. Took 9 weeks to get here, tho.
Yeah, was thinking about getting the Rosso IIs, but I use the bike mostly for commuting so went for the Angel STs instead.
Haven't done a lot of riding as we've just had a wet weekend in Brissie, but the bike feels like it 'drops' into turns, if that makes sense. I'm pretty sure it's explained in one of the threads here that talks about tyre sizes.

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Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Welcome aboard!

Cheers, S!

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Originally Posted by ninja250r81

bike looks sweet.

liking the white wheels.

im thinking of going for the ninja 300 profile tyres.

like to know how the bike grips around corners.

Thanks, Scott!
Haven't done a lot of riding yet, but will try to let you know how I go when I do.

July 25th, 2012, 04:20 AM	#1
NiJen ninjette.org member Name: Enoe Location: Australia Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Limited Edition Posts: 20	New member from Down Under G'day, folks! Just dropping in to say hi! I've got a 2010 250R Limited Edition as my daily ride. It's done just over 26,000 kms on the stock IRCs so will be looking at getting new tyres soon. I know a lot has been said about 110/130 vs 120/150 tyres, but I thought I'd go with 120/150 even if it's just to try it out and experience it for myself. In saying that, I'm tossing up between the Dunlop Roadsmart (Sportmax) and the Bridgestone BT-023. I mostly do highway kays but also enjoy the twisties. Thoughts?

July 25th, 2012, 04:52 AM	#2
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	NiJen! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

July 25th, 2012, 06:12 AM	#3
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	Welcome! With tires, it's always give and take with a bit of personal choice sprinkled in. Roll whatever tire you want just be aware of how much (if any) pinch you have and adjust your riding for the altered contact patch and enjoy just the same. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 25th, 2012, 09:31 AM	#4
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

August 17th, 2012, 09:03 PM	#14
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 26th, 2012, 02:00 AM	#5
NiJen ninjette.org member Name: Enoe Location: Australia Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Limited Edition Posts: 20	Cheers, guys!

July 26th, 2012, 02:08 AM	#6
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Welcome aboard mate... where abouts in Oz you from?

July 28th, 2012, 02:29 AM	#8
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Nah dude never heard anyone get done done for tyre sizes... Only thing picky cops usualy get u for here in SE QLD are fender eliminators and too loud exhausts...

July 31st, 2012, 02:31 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	Hello and welcome.

August 5th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#12
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Hi Enoe and Welcome

August 20th, 2012, 06:50 AM	#16
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	Aussie Aussie Aussie!

August 20th, 2012, 12:48 PM	#17
ninjagaiden09 ninjette.org member Name: Mel Location: Toronto Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 126	Welcome to the forum.

August 20th, 2012, 10:33 PM	#18
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I actually have a set of 120/150 BT-023's on my ninja. I think they're freaking awesome. I commute 99% freeway and they've lasted me 14,000 miles and counting. Welcome to the forums! __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 20th, 2012, 11:59 PM	#19
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	Ninja has a 3.5" rim Stick to a 130.

August 27th, 2012, 06:20 AM	#20
NiJen ninjette.org member Name: Enoe Location: Australia Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Limited Edition Posts: 20	Cheers, guys!

November 18th, 2012, 05:33 AM	#21
NiJen ninjette.org member Name: Enoe Location: Australia Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Limited Edition Posts: 20	So, I finally ditched my 30,000 km-old IRCs and replaced them with 120/60 and 150/70 Pirelli Angel STs on 3in front and 4.5in rear VROSSIs! Check 'em out here --> http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=250

November 18th, 2012, 08:14 PM	#22
Dopamine Ninja on a Ninja member Name: Jay Location: The land Down under Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 52	Sweet how much you pay for the rims?? And how does it feel with running those tyre sizes?? I run a 110/140 rosso II and I absolutly love it..

November 18th, 2012, 09:55 PM	#23
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard!

November 18th, 2012, 11:39 PM	#24
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	bike looks sweet. liking the white wheels. im thinking of going for the ninja 300 profile tyres. like to know how the bike grips around corners.

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