Going on a business trip.

Ninja Bob · May 30th, 2014, 10:50 AM

Gotta go from Cleveland to Indianapolis next week. It's 5 hours away and I need to stay the night. Trying to decide between two wheels or four. I don't have the creature comforts for distance, such as a usb port, helmet Bluetooth, rain gear, or one of those throttle stopper things. I've gone from Philly to Cleveland and back (~9 hours) on a ninjette without any of these things, but I'm just not as squirrelly as I was then.

Alex · May 30th, 2014, 10:51 AM

5 hours? You'll be fine.

Worldtraveller · May 30th, 2014, 10:54 AM

It's worth going to your local powersports shop and plunkin down ~$7 for a cramp buster, but other than that, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Blue Monster · May 30th, 2014, 12:17 PM

Freeway and hours equal dangerous boredom, perhaps a route that is more interesting?

I would take route 42 South (or 71... yuck) then go across on Route 40 the old "National road", screw 71/75 too many trucks and construction! It'll take you longer but you see some old school Americana and be less fatigued. Route 40 is the Mid-West "Route 66" a nice old, usually empty road. Avoid Columbus.

FYI: take I75W for a few miles to avoid going through Springfield...

sharky nrk · May 30th, 2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Gotta go from Cleveland to Indianapolis next week. It's 5 hours away and I need to stay the night. Trying to decide between two wheels or four. I don't have the creature comforts for distance, such as a usb port, helmet Bluetooth, rain gear, or one of those throttle stopper things. I've gone from Philly to Cleveland and back (~9 hours) on a ninjette without any of these things, but I'm just not as squirrelly as I was then.

Used to live in Indy and taken the Cleveland to Indy trip a few times and it is a pretty mindless and boring stretch. But an easy enough ride as well. Personally I do not take the bike on business because I normally need too much stuff.

csmith12 · May 30th, 2014, 01:18 PM

If the weather is poor, cage it.

Otherwise.... It's all the route yo! All slab blows, take the path less traveled and make an adventure out of it. Best of all, if you fill out the expense report right, you get paid to ride.

sharky nrk · May 30th, 2014, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

If the weather is poor, cage it.

Otherwise.... It's all the route yo! All slab blows, take the path less traveled and make an adventure out of it. Best of all, if you fill out the expense report right, you get paid to ride.

lol make some money, ninjette is about 6 to 10 cents a mile cost to operate, get paid 50 cents a mile to go, bammmm instant profit lol.

Rickybob · November 27th, 2023, 05:12 AM

If you've tackled Philly to Cleveland on two wheels, Cleveland to Indy should be a breeze. Go for the freedom of two wheels, soak in the scenery, and let the wind be your playlist.

Alex · November 27th, 2023, 02:30 PM

I imagine he'll go back in time 10 years and take your advice.

May 30th, 2014, 10:50 AM	#1
Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	Going on a business trip. Gotta go from Cleveland to Indianapolis next week. It's 5 hours away and I need to stay the night. Trying to decide between two wheels or four. I don't have the creature comforts for distance, such as a usb port, helmet Bluetooth, rain gear, or one of those throttle stopper things. I've gone from Philly to Cleveland and back (~9 hours) on a ninjette without any of these things, but I'm just not as squirrelly as I was then. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

May 30th, 2014, 10:51 AM	#2
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November 27th, 2023, 02:30 PM	#9
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Blue Monster ninjette.org member Name: Dixie Location: Northern Michigan Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): so many? Posts: 25	Freeway and hours equal dangerous boredom, perhaps a route that is more interesting? I would take route 42 South (or 71... yuck) then go across on Route 40 the old "National road", screw 71/75 too many trucks and construction! It'll take you longer but you see some old school Americana and be less fatigued. Route 40 is the Mid-West "Route 66" a nice old, usually empty road. Avoid Columbus. FYI: take I75W for a few miles to avoid going through Springfield...

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