Two-up on the Ninjette!

NinjaBlake · September 19th, 2011, 09:03 PM

I rode two-up for the first time today on my ninjette and I must say it was alot different than I expected! The bike still has much power even with another person saddled up. I was expecting her to struggle a little but there was none whatsoever. I'm rather surprised with the performance. My girl is rather light and wears and XS helmet so I'm sure this makes alot of difference but I enjoyed it and am looking forward to many more rides. Anyone else post up your experience with two-up riding!

Daniel_Malloy · September 19th, 2011, 09:32 PM

Just did some 2-up riding for the first time about a week ago. I'm not a light person and I was also pleasantly surprised at the ninjette's performance with a second rider. It does feel however like the bike is really sagging down because of the increased weight. I didn't think to adjust the preload as I run it pretty stiff already, but I think I might be worrying more than my amusing bike deserves.

Kevin2109 · September 19th, 2011, 09:37 PM

I love riding 2 up

Not sure why but Its much better then riding alone

Didnt ever really do it on the 250 but on the 636 its really nice

NinjaBlake · September 20th, 2011, 12:11 AM

Yes I must say it was quite enjoyable! I was just kinda shocked at how much power the bike still had. Kevin! Did you sell your 250?

Kevin2109 · September 20th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Not yet

the 636 was a friends. But I plan to buy my ow 636 soon
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5evenz · September 20th, 2011, 02:16 AM

2 up on the ninjette feels much better after the carb shim. I Just rode across vancouver island on a 02' KLR 650 with passenger, saddles, backpack and gear for the first time and it was sick. that thing had power to spare still. quite different from the 250 but loads of fun.

How much do you guys play with the preload when riding with a passenger?

Alex · September 20th, 2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Not yet

the 636 was a friends.

Are they still a friend?

maraci · September 20th, 2011, 09:38 AM

i've been riding two-up once in a while too! Its so fun and I have no trouble getting around the city. Bike is still super easy to handle and the power is good too! the only thing I find different is the braking. Gotta drive defensively!

Kevin2109 · September 20th, 2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Are they still a friend?

If your asking if the owner of the 636 and I are still friends, then yes

Cazper · September 20th, 2011, 12:36 PM

I've ridden 2up on mine as well... you can definitely tell when accelerating and braking... but during the normal ride not so much.

brian smith · September 22nd, 2011, 10:11 AM

I take my wife with me on the Ninja all the time. She loves it. I always ride like everyone is trying to kill me anyway so I don't get surprised in traffic very often. The braking is definitely different though. I'm generally easy on the throttle as well, so acceleration and handling isn't really an issue. Some times I'd like to have a 600 to make things a little easier, but I don't really get into trouble with my wife on the bike, but if I had a 600 I'm sure I would get into trouble without her on it.

Plus, the best part about a sport type bike over a cruiser is she normally has to have her arms around me.

Kevin2109 · September 22nd, 2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brian smith

I take my wife with me on the Ninja all the time. She loves it. I always ride like everyone is trying to kill me anyway so I don't get surprised in traffic very often. The braking is definitely different though. I'm generally easy on the throttle as well, so acceleration and handling isn't really an issue. Some times I'd like to have a 600 to make things a little easier, but I don't really get into trouble with my wife on the bike, but if I had a 600 I'm sure I would get into trouble without her on it.

Plus, the best part about a sport type bike over a cruiser is she normally has to have her arms around me.

The last part

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Daniel_Malloy · September 22nd, 2011, 10:25 AM

That last part is definitely a plus

. Took a friend of mine for a ride through the Wichita Wildlife Refuge and up Mount Scott and the bike never ceased to amaze me; made it up the mountain no problem. I did notice one thing though. On the highway, I was getting some weird helmet buffeting. It felt like my head was quickly being pulled one way then yanked the other way.

Kevin2109 · September 22nd, 2011, 10:29 AM

When you guys ride 2 up where do they put there head?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_Malloy

That last part is definitely a plus

. Took a friend of mine for a ride through the Wichita Wildlife Refuge and up Mount Scott and the bike never ceased to amaze me; made it up the mountain no problem. I did notice one thing though. On the highway, I was getting some weird helmet buffeting. It felt like my head was quickly being pulled one way then yanked the other way.

What helmet do you have?

Daniel_Malloy · September 22nd, 2011, 10:51 AM

I have a matte black Fulmer i-shade modular helmet. When I'm one-up and looking forward, the aerodynamics are great! Seems to slice through the wind like butter. My passenger has an HJC... The one up from the R-1 I believe...

I also have a Puig windscreen btw.

Kevin2109 · September 22nd, 2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Malloy

I have a matte black Fulmer i-shade modular helmet. When I'm one-up and looking forward, the aerodynamics are great! Seems to slice through the wind like butter. My passenger has an HJC... The one up from the R-1 I believe...

I also have a Puig windscreen btw.

Do you have to tilt your head the the right or left? I always had to because my passenger would lay her head on my shoulder. That could be why especially with the Puig because its throwing the air to the left and right. On the 636 it did the same thing to my head, I would just have to tuck more

Daniel_Malloy · September 22nd, 2011, 11:09 AM

You know, I'm not too sure. I just sat and dealt with it. I'd be willing to bet though that you're right. I'm not certain, but I do think she had her head over my shoulder.

On the way back, I sat almost too close to the tank for comfort and I can't recall having any problem... I'm going to have to remember to figure this out next time I go 2-up just to curb my growing curiosity Possible since it was dark she wasn't looking forward..

blink · September 22nd, 2011, 11:20 AM

It's not bad, 1 is better tho,...

GreenNinja · September 22nd, 2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brian smith

I take my wife with me on the Ninja all the time. She loves it. I always ride like everyone is trying to kill me anyway so I don't get surprised in traffic very often. The braking is definitely different though. I'm generally easy on the throttle as well, so acceleration and handling isn't really an issue. Some times I'd like to have a 600 to make things a little easier, but I don't really get into trouble with my wife on the bike, but if I had a 600 I'm sure I would get into trouble without her on it.

Plus, the best part about a sport type bike over a cruiser is she normally has to have her arms around me.

My coworker has to drop his bike off at a shop to get his tires changed out and he needs a ride back to work. So what you are saying is that I shouldn't ride my bike that day right? What do you think if I recorded it, upload to youtube and called it "two guys and a bike"?

Daniel_Malloy · September 22nd, 2011, 12:37 PM

Think if you did that, you should get that handle waist belt thingy I saw under that ridiculous riding gear accessories

paterick4o8 · September 22nd, 2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaBlake

I rode two-up for the first time today on my ninjette and I must say it was alot different than I expected! The bike still has much power even with another person saddled up. I was expecting her to struggle a little but there was none whatsoever...

glad you got to ride 2up, but you'll definitely notice a drag if you ever go up hills, trust me.

from my own experience on my own ninjette, even on flats I do notice the slight decrease in acceleration. .. and then it feels so much nicer when I'm riding solo again especially WOT

blink · September 22nd, 2011, 04:41 PM

and i mean if you don't notice a decrease in power then there is something wrong...

even on a 600 you can tell a slight difference

Kevin2109 · September 22nd, 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blink

and i mean if you don't notice a decrease in power then there is something wrong...

even on a 600 you can tell a slight difference

Very true, but it was so small. I never did WOT once with her on the bag, never needed too it always had power. Ugh I want a 636...

brian smith · September 26th, 2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenNinja

My coworker has to drop his bike off at a shop to get his tires changed out and he needs a ride back to work. So what you are saying is that I shouldn't ride my bike that day right? What do you think if I recorded it, upload to youtube and called it "two guys and a bike"?

The only acceptable way for two dudes to ride on a scooter...if they are related and one has a broken down car, bike or scooter and the the walk home is more than 2.68 miles and there is a chance of rain.

Daniel_Malloy · September 26th, 2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brian smith

The only acceptable way for two dudes to ride on a scooter...if they are related and one has a broken down car, bike or scooter and the the walk home is more than 2.68 miles and there is a chance of rain.

ROFL!!! I have you know I totally used this today when a few of my friends asked me if I would take them for a ride! Totally priceless!

Question: how do you guys transport your extra helmet? I usually leave my helmet with my friend I normally ride with, but I took a different passenger tonight and found myself holding my space. It wouldn't fit in the drawstring bag I keep in my seat and I really didn't want to try and hold it while driving. My solution to get it to my house 5 minutes away: hook it up on the left side of the bike using the d-ring hook in the passenger seat compartment. It seemed to work, but I think I'm going to get a larger drawstring bag to store under my seat.

GreenNinja · September 27th, 2011, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian smith

The only acceptable way for two dudes to ride on a scooter...if they are related and one has a broken down car, bike or scooter and the the walk home is more than 2.68 miles and there is a chance of rain.

That is hilarious!! I'm gonna have to tell my coworker that is how he will have to ride back to work from the shop.

September 19th, 2011, 09:03 PM	#1
NinjaBlake ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Burleson TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	Two-up on the Ninjette! I rode two-up for the first time today on my ninjette and I must say it was alot different than I expected! The bike still has much power even with another person saddled up. I was expecting her to struggle a little but there was none whatsoever. I'm rather surprised with the performance. My girl is rather light and wears and XS helmet so I'm sure this makes alot of difference but I enjoyed it and am looking forward to many more rides. Anyone else post up your experience with two-up riding!

September 19th, 2011, 09:32 PM	#2
Daniel_Malloy ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Lawton, OK Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 85	Just did some 2-up riding for the first time about a week ago. I'm not a light person and I was also pleasantly surprised at the ninjette's performance with a second rider. It does feel however like the bike is really sagging down because of the increased weight. I didn't think to adjust the preload as I run it pretty stiff already, but I think I might be worrying more than my amusing bike deserves. __________________________________________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Albert Einstein

September 19th, 2011, 09:37 PM	#3
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	I love riding 2 up Not sure why but Its much better then riding alone Didnt ever really do it on the 250 but on the 636 its really nice __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

September 20th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#10
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've ridden 2up on mine as well... you can definitely tell when accelerating and braking... but during the normal ride not so much. __________________________________________________ 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"

September 22nd, 2011, 10:11 AM	#11
brian smith ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Fremont Ohio Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 17	2up I take my wife with me on the Ninja all the time. She loves it. I always ride like everyone is trying to kill me anyway so I don't get surprised in traffic very often. The braking is definitely different though. I'm generally easy on the throttle as well, so acceleration and handling isn't really an issue. Some times I'd like to have a 600 to make things a little easier, but I don't really get into trouble with my wife on the bike, but if I had a 600 I'm sure I would get into trouble without her on it. Plus, the best part about a sport type bike over a cruiser is she normally has to have her arms around me. __________________________________________________ Looking for a career in construction? Go to http://www.acp1.com/index.php

September 20th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#4
NinjaBlake ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Burleson TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	Yes I must say it was quite enjoyable! I was just kinda shocked at how much power the bike still had. Kevin! Did you sell your 250?

September 20th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#5
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Not yet the 636 was a friends. But I plan to buy my ow 636 soon Posted via Mobile Device

September 20th, 2011, 02:16 AM	#6
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	2 up on the ninjette feels much better after the carb shim. I Just rode across vancouver island on a 02' KLR 650 with passenger, saddles, backpack and gear for the first time and it was sick. that thing had power to spare still. quite different from the 250 but loads of fun. How much do you guys play with the preload when riding with a passenger?

September 20th, 2011, 09:38 AM	#8
maraci ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Green Ninja 250r Posts: 58	i've been riding two-up once in a while too! Its so fun and I have no trouble getting around the city. Bike is still super easy to handle and the power is good too! the only thing I find different is the braking. Gotta drive defensively!

September 22nd, 2011, 10:25 AM	#13
Daniel_Malloy ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Lawton, OK Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 85	That last part is definitely a plus . Took a friend of mine for a ride through the Wichita Wildlife Refuge and up Mount Scott and the bike never ceased to amaze me; made it up the mountain no problem. I did notice one thing though. On the highway, I was getting some weird helmet buffeting. It felt like my head was quickly being pulled one way then yanked the other way. __________________________________________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Albert Einstein

September 22nd, 2011, 10:51 AM	#15
Daniel_Malloy ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Lawton, OK Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 85	I have a matte black Fulmer i-shade modular helmet. When I'm one-up and looking forward, the aerodynamics are great! Seems to slice through the wind like butter. My passenger has an HJC... The one up from the R-1 I believe... I also have a Puig windscreen btw. __________________________________________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Albert Einstein

September 22nd, 2011, 11:09 AM	#17
Daniel_Malloy ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Lawton, OK Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 85	You know, I'm not too sure. I just sat and dealt with it. I'd be willing to bet though that you're right. I'm not certain, but I do think she had her head over my shoulder. On the way back, I sat almost too close to the tank for comfort and I can't recall having any problem... I'm going to have to remember to figure this out next time I go 2-up just to curb my growing curiosity Possible since it was dark she wasn't looking forward.. __________________________________________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Albert Einstein

September 22nd, 2011, 11:20 AM	#18
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	It's not bad, 1 is better tho,... __________________________________________________ blink-182

September 22nd, 2011, 12:37 PM	#20
Daniel_Malloy ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Lawton, OK Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 85	Think if you did that, you should get that handle waist belt thingy I saw under that ridiculous riding gear accessories __________________________________________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Albert Einstein

September 22nd, 2011, 04:41 PM	#22
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	and i mean if you don't notice a decrease in power then there is something wrong... even on a 600 you can tell a slight difference __________________________________________________ blink-182

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