The First 10k

Jiggles · November 29th, 2011, 04:49 PM

I like the reflection in this pic, pretty cool.

So after 5 months and 28 days, I've finally hit 10,000 miles and have spent over $12,000 doing so! When I first bought the bike I tricked myself into believing I would actually be saving money, I'd say I'm a really good salesman. Needless to say, it's the best decision I've ever made.

At this rate my ninja should be back to 0 miles in 4.5 years. I will then sell it as a brand new mint condition 2011 Black Ninja with no miles! Any takers?

That's all for now, just had to post up my first 10k

etiainen · November 29th, 2011, 06:42 PM

$12k?! DAMN...anyways awesome with the 10k...if mi bike was functioning I'd be right there with ya, racking up miles:/

Jiggles · November 29th, 2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by etiainen

$12k?! DAMN...anyways awesome with the 10k...if mi bike was functioning I'd be right there with ya, racking up miles:/

There is a second 250 smuggled into that $12k lol

etiainen · November 29th, 2011, 06:44 PM

Haha! Well that doesn't count

Still I can't say I've been too frugal with my bike either

I think I need a backup 250 so I can ride

Cazper · November 29th, 2011, 06:48 PM

Holy hell! I've had mine for a little over a year and a half and will roll over 10K this week. I've also only put an additional $2,300 into mods... what does your money include

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Jiggles · November 29th, 2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etiainen

Haha! Well that doesn't count

Still I can't say I've been too frugal with my bike either

I think I need a backup 250 so I can ride

This explains it

etiainen · November 29th, 2011, 06:57 PM

Avg MPG 42?! Wow, that's bad. Redlining much?

Jiggles · November 29th, 2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by etiainen

Avg MPG 42?! Wow, that's bad. Redlining much?

Is there a different way to ride?

I can get well over 60mpg if I want to but wheres the fun in that?

etiainen · November 29th, 2011, 07:03 PM

I compromise with an avg 55. 45 when I'm really pushing it, but commuting doesn't let me do that all the time.

But eh, nothing wrong with revving it up

KawiKid860 · November 29th, 2011, 07:14 PM

I'm slightly envious lol, I have 2500 miles in 3 months... but that's 9000 on the bike so I can pretend I've put 9000 on xD Congrats man

leed · November 29th, 2011, 07:16 PM

I too rolled through 10K last week!

Jiggles · November 29th, 2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by leed

I too rolled through 10K last week!

White gauges are so much prettier

MotoED · November 30th, 2011, 01:59 AM

Congratulations hitting those 10k miles!

sopranos · November 30th, 2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

White gauges are so much prettier

Yep! For chicks.

j/k... congrats on 10K bud. Thats A LOT of riding in 5 months (unless its your only mode of transportation).

Momaru · November 30th, 2011, 12:39 PM

Congrats on your first 10k! I was so happy when I passed that marker, just rolled over 20k this summer (only averaging ~7k annually), but it's almost all recreational riding.

Good idea on the spreadsheet. Need to set one up for myself (or steal one), but I'm honestly a bit afraid to see what it's cost me over the past three years.

Definitely love the white gauges, but quite happy with my blue backlight, black-faced gauges. What's the lighting color on the newer ones?

Jiggles · November 30th, 2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Momaru

Congrats on your first 10k! I was so happy when I passed that marker, just rolled over 20k this summer (only averaging ~7k annually), but it's almost all recreational riding.

Good idea on the spreadsheet. Need to set one up for myself (or steal one), but I'm honestly a bit afraid to see what it's cost me over the past three years.

Definitely love the white gauges, but quite happy with my blue backlight, black-faced gauges. What's the lighting color on the newer ones?

I'm not sure, orange maybe? lol

Here's that spreadsheet you asked for.... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90503

Jiggles · November 30th, 2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sopranos

Yep! For chicks.

j/k... congrats on 10K bud. Thats A LOT of riding in 5 months (unless its your only mode of transportation).

I have a car but why drive when you can ride?

Lil_Green_Demon · November 30th, 2011, 07:31 PM

Congrats on hitting 10k.

sopranos · November 30th, 2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

I have a car but why drive when you can ride?

Oh, I fully agree. You're preaching to the choir

The more miles the better in my book!

spooph · December 2nd, 2011, 01:34 PM

hehehe, congrats! keep this post updated with every 10K, eh?

Jiggles · December 2nd, 2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

hehehe, congrats! keep this post updated with every 10K, eh?

Haha welp I might have a new bike before I reach 20k on this little ninja, but will do

Yasko · December 3rd, 2011, 10:18 AM

Hardcore!!! Be safe...

Sailariel · December 3rd, 2011, 11:11 AM

Sean,
Your Ninja is being ridden like it should be ridden. I put 12K miles on mine and it never saw under 7000Rpm. When I traded it in, the dealer did his thing, checking it out, and said that it felt like a new bike.

For grins and giggles, you should do a spreadsheet on your cage for a comparison.

Your gas prices are higher in CA. My daughter lives in San Jose---beautiful area and very bicycle friendly.

Jiggles · December 3rd, 2011, 12:28 PM

@Sailariel

The thing about my car though is that it gets really really good mileage. I mean I can go well over 2 months without having to fill it up. This thing gets about 7-10 days/gallon. It's pretty nice

AlanDog · December 6th, 2011, 01:02 AM

10k miles in 6 months?! Do you have a long commute or are you spending every weekend riding?

I have a 20 mile round-trip commute, and it's taken a year to rack up 10k, most the miles on weekend day trips. My 2007 was $2k but yeah, I've spent at least another 1k on gear being super cheap: I got my jacket and helmet on CL, and have finally gotten boots after reading horror stories on this forum!

Jiggles · December 6th, 2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanDog

10k miles in 4.5 months?! Do you have a long commute or are you spending every weekend riding? That's like 80 miles a day!

I have a 20 mile round-trip commute, and it's taken a year to rack up 10k, most the miles on weekend day trips. My 2007 was $2k but yeah, I've spent at least another 1k on gear being super cheap: I got my jacket and helmet on CL, and have finally gotten boots after reading horror stories on this forum!

Actually if you check my chart its 58.8 miles per day haha. Round trip to work is 60 miles. Plus when I first got the bike I would go on a 1 hour ride every day. So yeah, I ride the crap out of this thing.

spooph · December 7th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Haha welp I might have a new bike before I reach 20k on this little ninja, but will do

Really? Only 20K? Well, I guess to each his/her own...

Cazper · December 7th, 2011, 02:31 PM

I rolled over 10K this week too... took some pics but haven't bothered to load them up

Here's to another 10K

Jiggles · December 7th, 2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

Really? Only 20K? Well, I guess to each his/her own...

Doesn't mean I'm getting rid of the bike, I'm a connoisseur of motorcycles.

spooph · December 7th, 2011, 09:20 PM

fair enough.

November 29th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The First 10k I like the reflection in this pic, pretty cool. So after 5 months and 28 days, I've finally hit 10,000 miles and have spent over $12,000 doing so! When I first bought the bike I tricked myself into believing I would actually be saving money, I'd say I'm a really good salesman. Needless to say, it's the best decision I've ever made. At this rate my ninja should be back to 0 miles in 4.5 years. I will then sell it as a brand new mint condition 2011 Black Ninja with no miles! Any takers? That's all for now, just had to post up my first 10k __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 30th, 2011, 01:59 AM	#13
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	Congratulations hitting those 10k miles! __________________________________________________ [#4]

November 30th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#15
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Congrats on your first 10k! I was so happy when I passed that marker, just rolled over 20k this summer (only averaging ~7k annually), but it's almost all recreational riding. Good idea on the spreadsheet. Need to set one up for myself (or steal one), but I'm honestly a bit afraid to see what it's cost me over the past three years. Definitely love the white gauges, but quite happy with my blue backlight, black-faced gauges. What's the lighting color on the newer ones? __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

November 30th, 2011, 07:31 PM	#18
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Congrats on hitting 10k. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

December 2nd, 2011, 01:34 PM	#20
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	hehehe, congrats! keep this post updated with every 10K, eh? __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 29th, 2011, 06:42 PM	#2
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	$12k?! DAMN...anyways awesome with the 10k...if mi bike was functioning I'd be right there with ya, racking up miles:/

November 29th, 2011, 06:44 PM	#4
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Haha! Well that doesn't count Still I can't say I've been too frugal with my bike either I think I need a backup 250 so I can ride

November 29th, 2011, 06:48 PM	#5
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Holy hell! I've had mine for a little over a year and a half and will roll over 10K this week. I've also only put an additional $2,300 into mods... what does your money include Posted via Mobile Device

November 29th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#7
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Avg MPG 42?! Wow, that's bad. Redlining much?

November 29th, 2011, 07:03 PM	#9
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	I compromise with an avg 55. 45 when I'm really pushing it, but commuting doesn't let me do that all the time. But eh, nothing wrong with revving it up

November 29th, 2011, 07:14 PM	#10
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I'm slightly envious lol, I have 2500 miles in 3 months... but that's 9000 on the bike so I can pretend I've put 9000 on xD Congrats man

November 29th, 2011, 07:16 PM	#11
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	I too rolled through 10K last week!

December 3rd, 2011, 10:18 AM	#22
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Hardcore!!! Be safe...

December 3rd, 2011, 11:11 AM	#23
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Sean, Your Ninja is being ridden like it should be ridden. I put 12K miles on mine and it never saw under 7000Rpm. When I traded it in, the dealer did his thing, checking it out, and said that it felt like a new bike. For grins and giggles, you should do a spreadsheet on your cage for a comparison. Your gas prices are higher in CA. My daughter lives in San Jose---beautiful area and very bicycle friendly. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

December 3rd, 2011, 12:28 PM	#24
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	@Sailariel The thing about my car though is that it gets really really good mileage. I mean I can go well over 2 months without having to fill it up. This thing gets about 7-10 days/gallon. It's pretty nice __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 6th, 2011, 01:02 AM	#25
AlanDog ninjette.org guru Name: Alan Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area) Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, 2009 KLX250-SF, 2014 Zero S Posts: 269	10k miles in 6 months?! Do you have a long commute or are you spending every weekend riding? I have a 20 mile round-trip commute, and it's taken a year to rack up 10k, most the miles on weekend day trips. My 2007 was $2k but yeah, I've spent at least another 1k on gear being super cheap: I got my jacket and helmet on CL, and have finally gotten boots after reading horror stories on this forum!

December 7th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#28
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I rolled over 10K this week too... took some pics but haven't bothered to load them up Here's to another 10K __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

December 7th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#30
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	fair enough. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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