Should I have my bike shipped to me in AZ to avoid sitting through a NY Winter?

pucktoplay1 · September 4th, 2010, 08:53 PM

So I'm in college right now in Arizona, and my bike is at home in NY. I def will have the bike here next year when I live off campus to commute to and from school. My question is if I should have it shipped here to AZ now before the winter so it will at least get ridden a couple times a week rather than nothing at all while it is sitting in my garage through the winter in NY? I am a freshman living on campus. There are motorcycle parking spots all around campus and the parking permits are decently priced for bikes. Although I would not ride it everyday, I think being ridden two or three times a week plus on weekends in AZ is better than sitting in a garage for a NY winter. Any thoughts?

kkim · September 4th, 2010, 08:55 PM

what are you waiting for?

Flashmonkey · September 4th, 2010, 09:02 PM

Why don't you ride it there?

Cuongism · September 4th, 2010, 09:39 PM

Arizona is HOT! At least in phoenix. Get it now and ride it during the winter since you won't be riding it as much in summer.

edbro · September 5th, 2010, 06:28 AM

If you have the money to ship it, then it's a no-brainer really.

Trillian · September 5th, 2010, 09:32 AM

Yeah Dude.

CC Cowboy · September 5th, 2010, 09:41 AM

How safe is it?

eddiekay · September 5th, 2010, 09:47 AM

It'll cost you a small fortune to ship it to AZ and sitting in a garage wont hurt it. If you're at ASU...you'll prob have to leave it parked out in the open...and i believe you'll need to reg it in AZ if you'll be there for more than 6 months ???? Not a big deal but it seems a lot of trouble and expense....and then, you'll have to get it back next summer and that's a 6 night = 6 motel stops trip?
IMHO...leave it home.

addy126 · September 7th, 2010, 06:02 PM

If it where me, I'd rather have it with me so I could take advantage of the Az weather regardless of the price/inconvenience of getting it back to N.Y. Besides why even take it back up if you are going back to Az for the next school year. Just store it, go visit with family... heck u might not even want to go back up for more than a week or so....

CrzyFstMnM · September 8th, 2010, 12:18 AM

Take it from a guy who lives in PHX and goes to school at ASU. Summer is hot but doesn't mean you can't ride. It just sucks. Just because its winter doesn't mean you can't ride your 250. I ride my 250 FULL YEAR ROUND. Winter - just have to bundle up a couple layers. You should bring because I feel like the best riding weather is in spring. Perfect riding weather (no rain, blue skies, light cool breeze, 75-80 degrees)

oh yea!

i guess shipping has expense so you would have to look at that. But if you really like riding and are planning to be here for the whole year i would bring it.

bamaland · September 8th, 2010, 05:13 AM

your best bet is to just take a bus/train back home and ride it back to asu with you!
dont let it sit and rot away even if just for a summer thats ninja abuse!!!

it'll be cheaper if you take a train or bus and ride it back than shipping it to you(unless you have the money to blow..and arent an avid rider like me

)

i would KILL to be able to ride that long trip.. i love riding and open road trips are the ****!!!

bob706 · September 8th, 2010, 05:35 AM

Did you "winterize" the bike? If so, I would leave it and cancel the insurance for however long you're away.

thurt88 · September 8th, 2010, 05:40 AM

+1 for riding it there.

Sailariel · September 8th, 2010, 06:47 AM

Riding to AZ is quite doable on the Ninja. A set of soft luggage--saddle bags, tank bag, and tail bag would hold anything you need. The rest of the stuff you need can always be shipped. You should also invest in a good MC Cover. AZ sun is quite intense. As for the route, check with Adventure Cycling Assn. for bicycle maps from NY to AZ. If the route is good for a bicycle, it is great for a motorcycle. I tour with my 250 and use bicycle maps exclusively. Interstates, at least for me, are a totally boring experience.

bamaland · September 8th, 2010, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Riding to AZ is quite doable on the Ninja. A set of soft luggage--saddle bags, tank bag, and tail bag would hold anything you need. The rest of the stuff you need can always be shipped. You should also invest in a good MC Cover. AZ sun is quite intense. As for the route, check with Adventure Cycling Assn. for bicycle maps from NY to AZ. If the route is good for a bicycle, it is great for a motorcycle. I tour with my 250 and use bicycle maps exclusively. Interstates, at least for me, are a totally boring experience.

here, here! all about them country roads

September 4th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#1
pucktoplay1 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Rockland, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 63	Should I have my bike shipped to me in AZ to avoid sitting through a NY Winter? So I'm in college right now in Arizona, and my bike is at home in NY. I def will have the bike here next year when I live off campus to commute to and from school. My question is if I should have it shipped here to AZ now before the winter so it will at least get ridden a couple times a week rather than nothing at all while it is sitting in my garage through the winter in NY? I am a freshman living on campus. There are motorcycle parking spots all around campus and the parking permits are decently priced for bikes. Although I would not ride it everyday, I think being ridden two or three times a week plus on weekends in AZ is better than sitting in a garage for a NY winter. Any thoughts?

September 5th, 2010, 09:41 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	How safe is it? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 8th, 2010, 12:18 AM	#10
CrzyFstMnM ninjette.org member Name: Manoj Location: Tempe, AZ Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 106	Take it from a guy who lives in PHX and goes to school at ASU. Summer is hot but doesn't mean you can't ride. It just sucks. Just because its winter doesn't mean you can't ride your 250. I ride my 250 FULL YEAR ROUND. Winter - just have to bundle up a couple layers. You should bring because I feel like the best riding weather is in spring. Perfect riding weather (no rain, blue skies, light cool breeze, 75-80 degrees) oh yea! i guess shipping has expense so you would have to look at that. But if you really like riding and are planning to be here for the whole year i would bring it. __________________________________________________ MnM 2009 ZX6r Monster - Vortex Frame Sliders 2009 Ninja 250r - (Sold )

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September 4th, 2010, 08:55 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what are you waiting for?

September 4th, 2010, 09:02 PM	#3
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Why don't you ride it there?

September 4th, 2010, 09:39 PM	#4
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Arizona is HOT! At least in phoenix. Get it now and ride it during the winter since you won't be riding it as much in summer.

September 5th, 2010, 06:28 AM	#5
edbro ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: NJ Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 157	If you have the money to ship it, then it's a no-brainer really.

September 5th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#6
Trillian ninjette.org member Name: Beth Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 15	Yeah Dude.

September 5th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#8
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	It'll cost you a small fortune to ship it to AZ and sitting in a garage wont hurt it. If you're at ASU...you'll prob have to leave it parked out in the open...and i believe you'll need to reg it in AZ if you'll be there for more than 6 months ???? Not a big deal but it seems a lot of trouble and expense....and then, you'll have to get it back next summer and that's a 6 night = 6 motel stops trip? IMHO...leave it home.

September 7th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#9
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	If it where me, I'd rather have it with me so I could take advantage of the Az weather regardless of the price/inconvenience of getting it back to N.Y. Besides why even take it back up if you are going back to Az for the next school year. Just store it, go visit with family... heck u might not even want to go back up for more than a week or so....

September 8th, 2010, 05:13 AM	#11
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	your best bet is to just take a bus/train back home and ride it back to asu with you! dont let it sit and rot away even if just for a summer thats ninja abuse!!! it'll be cheaper if you take a train or bus and ride it back than shipping it to you(unless you have the money to blow..and arent an avid rider like me ) i would KILL to be able to ride that long trip.. i love riding and open road trips are the ****!!!

September 8th, 2010, 05:35 AM	#12
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Did you "winterize" the bike? If so, I would leave it and cancel the insurance for however long you're away.

September 8th, 2010, 05:40 AM	#13
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	+1 for riding it there.

September 8th, 2010, 06:47 AM	#14
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.	Riding to AZ is quite doable on the Ninja. A set of soft luggage--saddle bags, tank bag, and tail bag would hold anything you need. The rest of the stuff you need can always be shipped. You should also invest in a good MC Cover. AZ sun is quite intense. As for the route, check with Adventure Cycling Assn. for bicycle maps from NY to AZ. If the route is good for a bicycle, it is great for a motorcycle. I tour with my 250 and use bicycle maps exclusively. Interstates, at least for me, are a totally boring experience.