Releasing Your Inner Hooligan

TheJimmyEnglish · August 1st, 2011, 04:13 PM

So I've been riding for about 12 years now. Dirtbikes and street bikes. I've notices lately that I enjoy cornering more than straight out speed as I use to. This being said we all know how flickable our little Ninjas are. I just got back from about a 100 mile mountain ride on a road I haven't been down in years. I must say that today was the best riding I've had with my 250 since I bought it in April. The road has just been paved within the past week so there wasn't a speck of gravel to be seen.

Rode as hard as I could today considering I still have the stock tires on. Just felt great after a week of city commuting to get out and release my inner hooligan. Sunday and Monday is about the only days out of the week that I'm actually able to get any good ride time.

So here is my question to you other riders. How often do you actually get out with your Ninja and do you ride aggressive or take your time?

austexjg · August 1st, 2011, 04:22 PM

At least once a week - ride it IOM TT style when possible.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 1st, 2011, 10:44 PM

IOM TT style? forgive me I suck at abbreviations

caps · August 1st, 2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

IOM TT style? forgive me I suck at abbreviations

Isle Of Man TT <----- Link

csmith12 · August 1st, 2011, 11:04 PM

Every weekend, mostly chasing 600's. I can pass a few of them on my favorite twisties.

DarC · August 1st, 2011, 11:34 PM

At least once a week I take an extra long commute home and hit the canyon or scenic drive. At least once a month I like to take it up to the mountains and take a nice graceful ride in the twisties. The roads up there are in poor condition and are seriously tight and sheer cliffs but the view and clean cool air is worth it. Plus there is an awesome BBQ resturant to refuel at.

dyeforever · August 2nd, 2011, 12:20 AM

Get a supermoto if you want to really release your inner hooligan.

TnNinjaGirl · August 2nd, 2011, 06:26 AM

I used to go to the Dragon 2-3 times a week. After paying for at least one Blount Co police officer's salary I've cut it back to maybe once a month. It isn't enough. I find myself acting a little nuts on the street. (I have the same personality profile as Chuck Yeager, what can I say?)

I talked to my fiance last night about getting a motard. He told me to just get a Ducati 848 instead. I think a motard would be hella fun though.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 2nd, 2011, 06:24 PM

Agreed once a month is not enough. Especially if you live so close to Deals Gap. I'm about 60 miles from there.

HorizonXP · August 2nd, 2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

Agreed once a month is not enough. Especially if you live so close to Deals Gap. I'm about 60 miles from there.

Eff you man, I went there at the end of May and I can't wait to go back on my Ninjette!

TheJimmyEnglish · August 2nd, 2011, 08:02 PM

I dont blame you for wanting to get back out there. It's amazing. I'm hoping to make it out for at least one day of the Gap meet this weekend.

HorizonXP · August 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

I dont blame you for wanting to get back out there. It's amazing. I'm hoping to make it out for at least one day of the Gap meet this weekend.

Your worst roads are better than our best roads here in Ontario. It's not fair. My Green Goblin aches for roads like that.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 2nd, 2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HorizonXP

Your worst roads are better than our best roads here in Ontario. It's not fair. My Green Goblin aches for roads like that.

Sorry to hear that. I still haven't got a name for my little red yet. Green Goblin is pretty catchy

SSR · August 2nd, 2011, 09:31 PM

There's a park about 1/2 hour from where I live with lots of twisties (not sharp). To really start enjoying them you need to be doing around 100kph (62mph), but the speed limit is 60kph (37mph). At that speed it's a bit of a bore. The cops know this, so you can always count on them being around.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 2nd, 2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR

There's a park about 1/2 hour from where I live with lots of twisties (not sharp). To really start enjoying them you need to be doing around 100kph (62mph), but the speed limit is 60kph (37mph). At that speed it's a bit of a bore. The cops know this, so you can always count on them being around.

I do believe I would speed and get a ticket well worth a good ride if your being cautious

TnNinjaGirl · August 3rd, 2011, 04:29 AM

I see your point, but that gets expensive very quickly. Especially when lawyers are involved. Trust me.

CC Cowboy · August 3rd, 2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

So I've been riding for about 12 years now. Dirtbikes and street bikes. I've notices lately that I enjoy cornering more than straight out speed as I use to.

It took 12 years to realize this?

GeorgiaHooligan · August 3rd, 2011, 08:43 AM

everyone complains about the stock tires, from the Irc's too the Dunlop k630's. Iv put 10grand on my K630's, my rear tire is bald and showing meat( replacing soon with sport demons) and I was grazing pegs last week. If you can ride you can ride the hell out of these tires.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 3rd, 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

It took 12 years to realize this?

No

August 1st, 2011, 04:13 PM	#1
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Ride Like A Hooligan So I've been riding for about 12 years now. Dirtbikes and street bikes. I've notices lately that I enjoy cornering more than straight out speed as I use to. This being said we all know how flickable our little Ninjas are. I just got back from about a 100 mile mountain ride on a road I haven't been down in years. I must say that today was the best riding I've had with my 250 since I bought it in April. The road has just been paved within the past week so there wasn't a speck of gravel to be seen. Rode as hard as I could today considering I still have the stock tires on. Just felt great after a week of city commuting to get out and release my inner hooligan. Sunday and Monday is about the only days out of the week that I'm actually able to get any good ride time. So here is my question to you other riders. How often do you actually get out with your Ninja and do you ride aggressive or take your time? __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel Last futzed with by TheJimmyEnglish; August 2nd, 2011 at 06:22 PM.

August 1st, 2011, 10:44 PM	#3
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	IOM TT style? forgive me I suck at abbreviations __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

August 1st, 2011, 11:04 PM	#5
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	Every weekend, mostly chasing 600's. I can pass a few of them on my favorite twisties. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 1st, 2011, 11:34 PM	#6
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	At least once a week I take an extra long commute home and hit the canyon or scenic drive. At least once a month I like to take it up to the mountains and take a nice graceful ride in the twisties. The roads up there are in poor condition and are seriously tight and sheer cliffs but the view and clean cool air is worth it. Plus there is an awesome BBQ resturant to refuel at. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

August 2nd, 2011, 06:24 PM	#9
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Agreed once a month is not enough. Especially if you live so close to Deals Gap. I'm about 60 miles from there. __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

August 1st, 2011, 04:22 PM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	At least once a week - ride it IOM TT style when possible.

August 2nd, 2011, 12:20 AM	#7
dyeforever ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Kona, Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 250r(sold), 09 250r(sold), 07 CRF450x, 07 sv650(sold) Posts: 110	Get a supermoto if you want to really release your inner hooligan.

August 2nd, 2011, 06:26 AM	#8
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I used to go to the Dragon 2-3 times a week. After paying for at least one Blount Co police officer's salary I've cut it back to maybe once a month. It isn't enough. I find myself acting a little nuts on the street. (I have the same personality profile as Chuck Yeager, what can I say?) I talked to my fiance last night about getting a motard. He told me to just get a Ducati 848 instead. I think a motard would be hella fun though.

August 2nd, 2011, 08:02 PM	#11
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	I dont blame you for wanting to get back out there. It's amazing. I'm hoping to make it out for at least one day of the Gap meet this weekend. __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

August 2nd, 2011, 09:31 PM	#14
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	There's a park about 1/2 hour from where I live with lots of twisties (not sharp). To really start enjoying them you need to be doing around 100kph (62mph), but the speed limit is 60kph (37mph). At that speed it's a bit of a bore. The cops know this, so you can always count on them being around. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

August 3rd, 2011, 04:29 AM	#16
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I see your point, but that gets expensive very quickly. Especially when lawyers are involved. Trust me.

August 3rd, 2011, 08:43 AM	#18
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	everyone complains about the stock tires, from the Irc's too the Dunlop k630's. Iv put 10grand on my K630's, my rear tire is bald and showing meat( replacing soon with sport demons) and I was grazing pegs last week. If you can ride you can ride the hell out of these tires.

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