Not new but new here from NE Ohio

wardie · November 9th, 2011, 07:57 PM

Hi everybody Wardie here and I hail from Youngstown, Ohio. I have a 1992 Ninja 250 that is pretty much stock except the Yosh 2 into 1...

ride BMW's mostly but have a Dr 250 kicker for the woods.

Going over bike and it should be ready next week depending on the weather.

Looking forward to riding with some of you next Summer maybe the Deals Gap trip. Wardie

csmith12 · November 9th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Welcome wardie!

Looking forward to a ride with you next season!

wardie · November 9th, 2011, 08:24 PM

Thank you Chris. Just ordered the Kawi 250 valve lash tool. Going through the whole bike. I'm going to look for a stock exhaust system. The Yoshimura 2 into one is loud. The centerstand is intact and working with this system but when you go to change oil..guess what? Right , the pipe runs under oil filter making removing the pipes on an oil change necessary. Looking forward to meeting some like folks and doing some trips on my bike. I have some minamalist camping gear that will be perfect for the Ninja. Ha, leave the Beemer at home maybe. Thanks again good to hear from you. Wardie

auknight · November 9th, 2011, 08:47 PM

Hey Wardie. I just made a trip up there to Ohio on my bike from Dallas. Just got back last Monday. I'm originally from Cleveland.

wardie · November 9th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Auknight I think you went back just in time. Friday light snow, Saturday good riding weather and Sunday it starts to get crappy. I'd like to hear how you packed the bike and the miles and routes. Wardie

choneofakind · November 9th, 2011, 09:11 PM

Welcome to Ninjette!! Looks like you're about an hour from me

I'm trying to line up a trip to North Carolina next summer or spring to visit a friend who happens to live about a half hour from the Gap

but enough about me! Welcome!! Glad to have another Ohioan here! add yourself to the member map

auknight · November 9th, 2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wardie

Auknight I think you went back just in time. Friday light snow, Saturday good riding weather and Sunday it starts to get crappy. I'd like to hear how you packed the bike and the miles and routes. Wardie

LOL! I know what you mean. I was watching the weather reports and i was actually supposed to leave after a couple days, but my folks asked me to stay longer. So I was sweating a little about the direction of travel for the winds and snow and such. But in the end it looked more contained to the east outside Ohio.

As far as the packing goes, I went with 3 days worth of clothes, and got compact style everything. TSA size liquids, folding toothbrush, all in one detergent sheets. I also brought my laptop, so that, with the accessories, charger, one book, wet wipes, tools, and a few other small miscellaneous items, were distributed between my 45 liter backpack, and 33 liter motocentric roll tail bag. The laptop went on my back, along with one set of clothes, some insulating layers, basically bare essentials in case someone snatched my roll bag while I was away from my bike or something (like at a rest area). I also was carrying a 2 liter hydration bladder in the backpack.

As for the tail bag, it got everything else obviously, including the chain wax, compact A/C, tire repair kit, some shop towels, extra trash bags. I didn’t bring fluids as I figured I could purchase along the way, and also if I needed those, I should go home and fix the bike anyway.

That’s basically all I could fit, as I no longer have a tank bag. I don’t have a rack either. (Ok I lied, there was still space in my backpack so in truth it’s all I WANTED to fit). I’d like to get a rack system, so that I can strap a larger waterproof bag to the back instead of using the roll bag. The backpack is big enough I feel. Another tank bag should help too for future trips.

Keep in mind, this was an 1100 mile, 19 hour actual riding trip. I only planned to stay over one night at a hotel. I feel my minimal setup could have lasted me going across the continent assuming I could stop and wash my clothes every few days. But I’ve never done that so it’s purely speculation.

My route took me along I-30, I-40, I-65, to I-71. I went, from Dallas, through Texarkarna TX, Little Rock AR, Memphis and Nashville TN, Louisville KY, finally entering Ohio at Cincinnati, going through Columbus to get to Cleveland. These were also all my fuel stops, or at least just outside the cities.

Another thing to note, I came across quite a few campsites along the way. So I guess later on after getting some camping gear, and modifying my setup to accommodate, I can give camping a try.

That’s about it. Is that what you wanted to know?

choneofakind · November 9th, 2011, 11:23 PM

If you went to Cleveland, you passed right by me. Well, my bike at my parents house at least...

ducducgooseit · November 9th, 2011, 11:48 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

MotoED · November 10th, 2011, 04:25 AM

Welcome

wardie · November 10th, 2011, 05:14 AM

Auknight let me know when you want to start figuring out camping gear. I have a set up I carry on my Beemer that works well. I have another set up that is minimalist that I use for my DR 250. One has Eureka A frame which I can almost stand up and cooking gear with stove etc., Kermit Chair the minimalist has Kelty One Person and Alcohol stove .

Going to pack the Ninja this summer if they have the deals Gap get together and ride down from Ohio.

I took my Beemer Oct. 6th to Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama for a couple days then left there a went to Biketoberfest in Daytona and finally returning October 17th. a good trip. Thanks for the info. And thanks to all ,who stopped by to greet me! Wardie

little fish · November 10th, 2011, 02:25 PM

welcome Wardie, post some pics of your ride

wardie · November 10th, 2011, 08:13 PM

I have a disc of my pictures form the Barber and Daytona trip. How do I post them?

choneofakind · November 10th, 2011, 08:20 PM

You can upload them to an album on your profile and then take the address of the picture with the [img] on the front and the [/img] on the back and post it up on a thread for us to see.

Or you can use something like picasa and post them here using the address and the [img]/[/img] things

Alex · November 10th, 2011, 09:28 PM

How do I load pictures on to this site?

wardie · November 10th, 2011, 10:31 PM

Here's my 2011 Lake Erie loop Cannonball Race winner in the moped class..677 miles in 24 hours and 3 minutes... Ped goes into Packard Museum in December for thr January through May motorcycle Exhibit "Motorcycles from around the World".

Snake · November 11th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Hello and welcome.

KJohnson21 · November 13th, 2011, 06:22 PM

wardie · November 13th, 2011, 07:22 PM

no name how about 2 Fitty?

November 9th, 2011, 07:57 PM	#1
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Not new but new here from NE Ohio Hi everybody Wardie here and I hail from Youngstown, Ohio. I have a 1992 Ninja 250 that is pretty much stock except the Yosh 2 into 1... ride BMW's mostly but have a Dr 250 kicker for the woods. Going over bike and it should be ready next week depending on the weather. Looking forward to riding with some of you next Summer maybe the Deals Gap trip. Wardie

November 9th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#2
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 wardie! Looking forward to a ride with you next season! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 9th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#3
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	thanks Thank you Chris. Just ordered the Kawi 250 valve lash tool. Going through the whole bike. I'm going to look for a stock exhaust system. The Yoshimura 2 into one is loud. The centerstand is intact and working with this system but when you go to change oil..guess what? Right , the pipe runs under oil filter making removing the pipes on an oil change necessary. Looking forward to meeting some like folks and doing some trips on my bike. I have some minamalist camping gear that will be perfect for the Ninja. Ha, leave the Beemer at home maybe. Thanks again good to hear from you. Wardie

November 9th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#5
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Back to Dallas in the nick of time Auknight I think you went back just in time. Friday light snow, Saturday good riding weather and Sunday it starts to get crappy. I'd like to hear how you packed the bike and the miles and routes. Wardie

November 10th, 2011, 04:25 AM	#10
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	Welcome __________________________________________________ [#4]

November 9th, 2011, 08:47 PM	#4
auknight ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Texas Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 41	Hey Wardie. I just made a trip up there to Ohio on my bike from Dallas. Just got back last Monday. I'm originally from Cleveland.

November 9th, 2011, 09:11 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Welcome to Ninjette!! Looks like you're about an hour from me I'm trying to line up a trip to North Carolina next summer or spring to visit a friend who happens to live about a half hour from the Gap but enough about me! Welcome!! Glad to have another Ohioan here! add yourself to the member map

November 9th, 2011, 11:23 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	If you went to Cleveland, you passed right by me. Well, my bike at my parents house at least...

November 9th, 2011, 11:48 PM	#9
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

November 10th, 2011, 05:14 AM	#11
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	camping Auknight let me know when you want to start figuring out camping gear. I have a set up I carry on my Beemer that works well. I have another set up that is minimalist that I use for my DR 250. One has Eureka A frame which I can almost stand up and cooking gear with stove etc., Kermit Chair the minimalist has Kelty One Person and Alcohol stove . Going to pack the Ninja this summer if they have the deals Gap get together and ride down from Ohio. I took my Beemer Oct. 6th to Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama for a couple days then left there a went to Biketoberfest in Daytona and finally returning October 17th. a good trip. Thanks for the info. And thanks to all ,who stopped by to greet me! Wardie Last futzed with by wardie; November 10th, 2011 at 05:15 AM. Reason: spelling

November 10th, 2011, 02:25 PM	#12
little fish ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: middle Ga. Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Nija, 1984 es200 ATC Posts: 44 Blog Entries: 1	welcome Wardie, post some pics of your ride

November 10th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#13
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	how to post pics? I have a disc of my pictures form the Barber and Daytona trip. How do I post them? __________________________________________________ wardie

November 10th, 2011, 08:20 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	You can upload them to an album on your profile and then take the address of the picture with the [img] on the front and the [/img] on the back and post it up on a thread for us to see. Or you can use something like picasa and post them here using the address and the [img]/[/img] things

November 10th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#15
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	How do I load pictures on to this site? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 11th, 2011, 03:13 AM	#17
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.

November 13th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#18
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?

November 13th, 2011, 07:22 PM	#19
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	Ninja 250 name no name how about 2 Fitty? __________________________________________________ wardie

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hello from Ohio	SC90	New Members	15	February 13th, 2012 04:54 PM
New From Ohio	brisker525	New Members	11	March 27th, 2011 08:09 AM
Hello from Ohio!	1994Ninja250F	New Members	14	December 1st, 2010 12:12 PM
new from ohio	polecat	New Members	25	May 31st, 2010 07:40 PM
[motorcyclistonline] - KTM Partners With Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course And The Mid-Ohio	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	July 26th, 2008 01:07 AM