Just Can't Believe it...

NDspd · July 14th, 2012, 07:25 PM

Well guys, I got it!!! I rode it back home for 4 hours back home. Absolutely night and day compared to what I'm used to. The only think I would change is to put some higher handle bars or risers on it. Hands and arms were sore after an hour of riding on the highway. Love the power and the awesome exhaust.

Here are some pics so so pics, better ones coming:

cuong-nutz · July 14th, 2012, 07:32 PM

Nice purchase! You'll get use to the clip-ons after riding it more. Just remember to work out your core and not be putting weight on your wrists/arms. If you do get rid of them, I'm sure some members might be interested in those clip-ons.

SC90 · July 14th, 2012, 07:36 PM

Sick bike. Congrats.

ninja_thresh_hold · July 14th, 2012, 07:41 PM

you sir, have made me

cuong-nutz · July 14th, 2012, 07:42 PM

How was the handling on the bike on the way back? Did the front end feel stiff/jarring over bumps?

00NissanNinja · July 14th, 2012, 08:17 PM

Damn dude, I've been wanting one of those for the longest. Congrats! I wish I could find a good one out here...

NikkitaNinja · July 14th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Nice looking bike! And after buying my new bike and riding it at first I had to get used to it as well. I sit up a little higher and lean forward a bit more causing a little soreness after a while. Just use more of your feet and use those pads on the frame for your legs to help keep your back up, and less of your weight pushing down on the bars. You'll get used to it after a few rides.

BlackNinja8 · July 14th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Got the same bike color fairings etc. I felt the same way at first and actually ended up getting used to the clipons. I purchased the SVRP 2.5" risers and in between ordering and installing the risers I actually grew fond of the stock clip ons. I ended up putting the risers on anyway since I paid 165 for them and couldn't return them. I must say I really miss the stock position. Give it a chance you may feel the same way.

I got my bike over the Memorial day weekend and I've but about 2000 miles on it so far. I think you are really going to love the bike coming from the 250 as I did. Plenty of power but very managable. Congrats

So far I have done some mods and maintenance: Throttle position sensor adjustment (highly recommended to reduce notchy throttle response), SW Motech rear luggage mount, flushed brake lines, changed oil, new tires, new brake/clutch levers, integrated mirrors. Let me know as you begin modding and how its going.

alex.s · July 14th, 2012, 11:33 PM

Nice bike

7oxSin · July 15th, 2012, 05:26 AM

T_T i want a yoshi can!!! any one want to trade a muzzy from my pre gen >=)

NDspd · July 15th, 2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

How was the handling on the bike on the way back? Did the front end feel stiff/jarring over bumps?

Now that you say that, overall it was fine. When I hit some large but sharp bumps (75mph), it would briefly make my throttle hand lose contact with the handle. Now I will tell you that road was terrible even in a car. Where I live now and where I'm going to school, I won't have to deal with bumps like that. The bumps were easily 3-4 inches at their peak and where at the most 4 inches wide, they were basically hitting speed bumps at the grocery but on the highway. Like I said before even the country roads near my in GA are fine compared to what I experienced in Akron.

Thanks everyone for the awesome comments!!! Better pics coming soon.

BlackNinja8 · July 15th, 2012, 08:22 AM

You'll also notice that after getting used to the PDRII's those stock Dunlops are a POS. I was sliding all over the place in those things. Downshifting or engine breaking takes up a lot of traction on this bike and my stockers which had 5000mi on them were completely inept particularly in the rain. Looks like your bike has the stockers too. How many miles did you get it with?

NDspd · July 15th, 2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

You'll also notice that after getting used to the PDRII's those stock Dunlops are a POS. I was sliding all over the place in those things. Downshifting or engine breaking takes up a lot of traction on this bike and my stockers which had 5000mi on them were completely inept particularly in the rain. Looks like your bike has the stockers too. How many miles did you get it with?

Ahhh, that was one thing I was going to look at here soon. The stock Dunlops are ok for now, but I got them with 1,500 miles on them. Are the Q2's the stock tires?

sharky nrk · July 15th, 2012, 02:11 PM

Congrats. On the sv, q2s are not stockers and are actually very nice sticky tires very similar to pdrIIs

Malicious Logic · July 15th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Nice bike man! So jealous! I rode one of these about a week or two ago when a friend offered to swap bikes for a bit. I LOVED how it rode. The clip-on's will definitely take some getting used to but I'd say give yourself a chance to get accustom to them before deciding you want risers. Definitely plan on getting one of these as my next bike if I can.

BlackNinja8 · July 15th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Congrats. On the sv, q2s are not stockers and are actually very nice sticky tires very similar to pdrIIs

Didn't see they were Q2's I thought they were the D220's which are the stock tires and they sucked.

CZroe · July 17th, 2012, 05:51 AM

I thought that the "F" was Faired and the "S" was Standard? I've definitely seen SV650S without clipons and lower fairings before.

Malicious Logic · July 17th, 2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I thought that the "F" was Faired and the "S" was Standard? I've definitely seen SV650S without clipons and lower fairings before.

Thought S was for sport, hence the clip-ons. I've seen an SV650S without the lower fairings but haven't seen one without the clip-ons.

sharky nrk · July 17th, 2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Didn't see they were Q2's I thought they were the D220's which are the stock tires and they sucked.

10-4 just didn't want someone tossing some decent Q2s - they seem to be pretty good buns

csmith12 · July 17th, 2012, 12:43 PM

Nice! The bike rocks yo! Don't go changing anything just yet, give it a chance. Ride it for a bit. But do get your sag set to your weight pronto!

And FACT! Q2's rock hard!

NDspd · July 17th, 2012, 03:22 PM

Hahaha...thanks guys. I'm really loving the sticky Q2's and the clip-ons. I'm going to post a intro video here soon.

BlackNinja8 · July 17th, 2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Thought S was for sport, hence the clip-ons. I've seen an SV650S without the lower fairings but haven't seen one without the clip-ons.

The gen 2 models from 03-09 came standard as sv650 the sv650s has the upper fairings and beginning in 07 the lower fairings became available as an option. Still there are pre 07 models that have added the lower fairings after market. Beginning in 08 the model sv650sf became available with lower fairings standard (and include optional abs). The standard models in addition to being sans fairings have handlebars thus very different ergos from the S and SF models. I believe all gen 2s have the same drive train and power plant.

robertkh100 · July 17th, 2012, 11:41 PM

Holy **** nice bike man. how come it's not naked like the rest of them that I see?

burningscooter · July 18th, 2012, 10:58 AM

Grats on the additional bike. Be safe.

NDspd · July 23rd, 2012, 06:32 PM

Haha, thanks guys. @robertkh100 look at what BlackNinja8 said. This was the first one I saw with lower fairings.

I'm so in love with this bike...Oh, and I'm posting my video here in a few.

July 14th, 2012, 07:25 PM	#1
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Just Can't Believe it... Well guys, I got it!!! I rode it back home for 4 hours back home. Absolutely night and day compared to what I'm used to. The only think I would change is to put some higher handle bars or risers on it. Hands and arms were sore after an hour of riding on the highway. Love the power and the awesome exhaust. Here are some pics so so pics, better ones coming:

July 14th, 2012, 07:32 PM	#2
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Nice purchase! You'll get use to the clip-ons after riding it more. Just remember to work out your core and not be putting weight on your wrists/arms. If you do get rid of them, I'm sure some members might be interested in those clip-ons. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

July 14th, 2012, 07:41 PM	#4
ninja_thresh_hold ninjette.org ********* Name: Eric Location: Athens, Alabama Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r (忍者 250r; sold!) 2001 zx6r Posts: 347	you sir, have made me __________________________________________________

July 14th, 2012, 07:42 PM	#5
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	How was the handling on the bike on the way back? Did the front end feel stiff/jarring over bumps? __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

July 14th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#6
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Damn dude, I've been wanting one of those for the longest. Congrats! I wish I could find a good one out here... __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

July 14th, 2012, 07:36 PM	#3
SC90 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Columbus, OH Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 58	Sick bike. Congrats.

July 14th, 2012, 09:25 PM	#7
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Nice looking bike! And after buying my new bike and riding it at first I had to get used to it as well. I sit up a little higher and lean forward a bit more causing a little soreness after a while. Just use more of your feet and use those pads on the frame for your legs to help keep your back up, and less of your weight pushing down on the bars. You'll get used to it after a few rides.

July 14th, 2012, 10:22 PM	#8
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Got the same bike color fairings etc. I felt the same way at first and actually ended up getting used to the clipons. I purchased the SVRP 2.5" risers and in between ordering and installing the risers I actually grew fond of the stock clip ons. I ended up putting the risers on anyway since I paid 165 for them and couldn't return them. I must say I really miss the stock position. Give it a chance you may feel the same way. I got my bike over the Memorial day weekend and I've but about 2000 miles on it so far. I think you are really going to love the bike coming from the 250 as I did. Plenty of power but very managable. Congrats So far I have done some mods and maintenance: Throttle position sensor adjustment (highly recommended to reduce notchy throttle response), SW Motech rear luggage mount, flushed brake lines, changed oil, new tires, new brake/clutch levers, integrated mirrors. Let me know as you begin modding and how its going.

July 14th, 2012, 11:33 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Nice bike __________________________________________________

July 15th, 2012, 05:26 AM	#10
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	T_T i want a yoshi can!!! any one want to trade a muzzy from my pre gen >=) __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

July 15th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#12
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	You'll also notice that after getting used to the PDRII's those stock Dunlops are a POS. I was sliding all over the place in those things. Downshifting or engine breaking takes up a lot of traction on this bike and my stockers which had 5000mi on them were completely inept particularly in the rain. Looks like your bike has the stockers too. How many miles did you get it with?

July 15th, 2012, 02:11 PM	#14
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Congrats. On the sv, q2s are not stockers and are actually very nice sticky tires very similar to pdrIIs

July 15th, 2012, 03:04 PM	#15
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Nice bike man! So jealous! I rode one of these about a week or two ago when a friend offered to swap bikes for a bit. I LOVED how it rode. The clip-on's will definitely take some getting used to but I'd say give yourself a chance to get accustom to them before deciding you want risers. Definitely plan on getting one of these as my next bike if I can. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

July 17th, 2012, 05:51 AM	#17
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I thought that the "F" was Faired and the "S" was Standard? I've definitely seen SV650S without clipons and lower fairings before.

July 17th, 2012, 12:43 PM	#20
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	Nice! The bike rocks yo! Don't go changing anything just yet, give it a chance. Ride it for a bit. But do get your sag set to your weight pronto! And FACT! Q2's rock hard! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 17th, 2012, 03:22 PM	#21
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Hahaha...thanks guys. I'm really loving the sticky Q2's and the clip-ons. I'm going to post a intro video here soon.

July 17th, 2012, 11:41 PM	#23
robertkh100 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: los angeles Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled), 2007 Yamaha R6(Sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Special Edition W/O ABS Posts: 168	Holy **** nice bike man. how come it's not naked like the rest of them that I see?

July 18th, 2012, 10:58 AM	#24
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	Grats on the additional bike. Be safe.

July 23rd, 2012, 06:32 PM	#25
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Haha, thanks guys. @robertkh100 look at what BlackNinja8 said. This was the first one I saw with lower fairings. I'm so in love with this bike...Oh, and I'm posting my video here in a few.