Advice Needed: Pizza on the Ninja?

Ramen · November 1st, 2009, 01:51 PM

Okay, folks. I'm getting a hankering for some takeout pizza, but don't want to take the car. Figure the best method is probably a couple of bungee cords criss-crossed over the pizza box, but would like to see if anyone has already figured it out so I may replicate it.

Anyone?

kkim · November 1st, 2009, 01:53 PM

what size is the box?

Ramen · November 1st, 2009, 01:54 PM

It'll be a large. Don't have the exact dimensions, though.

nate-bama · November 1st, 2009, 01:56 PM

hmmn I've thought about this a lot...never tried it though, i think the pizza would get cold

Reswob · November 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM

I think the toppings would slide all over the place. I drove home too fast from picking up up a pizza once, and all the cheese was on one side (this was in my Jeep, imagine a bike!)

Mista Bob · November 1st, 2009, 02:05 PM

Not worth it unless you have a top box that can accommodate the pizza.

Going through a hassle just for cold pizza just isn't worth it.

Ramen · November 1st, 2009, 02:08 PM

I'll do this scientifically (and intelligently)...

I'll get in the car, buy the pizza, and use the empty box to test. That way, even if I find out it doesn't work, I'll at least have the pizza.

Will report back.

Greg_E · November 1st, 2009, 02:20 PM

Get several small pizzas and stack them on the bike. Smalls might not be too bad if you ride carefully, no knee dragging!

Speed Racer · November 1st, 2009, 02:25 PM

Take a huge tuperware with and place it inside your backapack and your good to go. I do this all the time, or when I'm have chinese for lunch I just order my two item combo.
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andrewexd · November 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM

Yeah the only way I can see it is if you take the slices apart and stack em smaller but that's probably not a good idea either.

minuslars · November 1st, 2009, 03:24 PM

This only works on a scooter.

danknation · November 1st, 2009, 03:45 PM

I saw someone do this once. I didn't see closely enough to tell you how he did it other than I saw it on his gas tank. I wouldn't tie them down to strongly though as it will probably crush them.

CZroe · November 1st, 2009, 04:01 PM

I've tried strapping it to my tank bag and bungeeing a few on my tail. The large the box the more of a tendancy it has to curl and get cheese on the inside of the lid (or contact your plastics!).

Perhaps a stiff plastic tray underneath?

Personal Pan Pizza inside my tank bag with a large zip-loq bag (to keep grease off my other stuff) works well.

Alex · November 1st, 2009, 04:57 PM

Find some place that delivers.

kkim · November 1st, 2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Find some place that delivers.

lol... too simple.

backinthesaddleagain · November 1st, 2009, 06:20 PM

Ill fated Ducati pizza delivery. Magazine picture showed a couple slices on the ground if I remember correctly.

paterick4o8 · November 1st, 2009, 07:37 PM

you'll need one of these

Alex · November 1st, 2009, 07:37 PM

paterick4o8 · November 1st, 2009, 07:39 PM

check out this one! if he's late, everyone and their mom will know!

Verus Cidere · November 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM

Try putting it behind the windscreen and between your arms on top of the handlebars. When you're turning, your arms should stop the box, and your body/the bike should keep it from flying too far while starting and stopping. Just the first thing that came to mind.

P1NDLESK1N · November 2nd, 2009, 01:21 AM

Just lay the box on the tank, and your arms should hold it in place while turning. Every now and then you can readjust it.

I've done it on numerous occasions.

maglin · November 2nd, 2009, 05:37 AM

Use your backseat and two of these

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1NDLESK1N

Just lay the box on the tank, and your arms should hold it in place while turning. Every now and then you can readjust it.

I've done it on numerous occasions.

Cardboard sliding against your nicely-painted tank?

SteveL · November 2nd, 2009, 05:55 AM

Cut the box into half fold the pizza in half and put it inside your jacket keeps you warm on the way home. Oh and you do have to put it the right way up.

Steve

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

Cut the box into half fold the pizza in half and put it inside your jacket keeps you warm on the way home. Oh and you do have to put it the right way up.

Steve

Sounds like it could get more than a little, er, "sticky."

adouglas · November 2nd, 2009, 08:11 AM

Pizza boxes can be flung like Frisbees.

Fling the pizza as far down the road as you can.

Get on your bike and ride to where it lands.

Repeat until you get home.

g21-30 · November 2nd, 2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

Okay, folks. I'm getting a hankering for some takeout pizza, but don't want to take the car. Figure the best method is probably a couple of bungee cords criss-crossed over the pizza box, but would like to see if anyone has already figured it out so I may replicate it.

Anyone?

Have you picked that pizza up, yet?

emilyLOVESlime · November 2nd, 2009, 09:52 AM

This is the best thread ever.

I've never tried getting pizza home, though I have stuck various food items down my jacket (loaf of Zingerman's bread, block of cheese, a bag of wrapped up sandwiches...).

backinthesaddleagain · November 2nd, 2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilyLOVESlime

This is the best thread ever.

I've never tried getting pizza home, though I have stuck various food items down my jacket (loaf of Zingerman's bread, block of cheese, a bag of wrapped up sandwiches...).

Yeah, I often look like a shoplifter (like the kid in Animal House who goes throught the market checkout with steaks under his sweater) when i have something tucked under my jacket. I know its not the safest thing to do, but I try not to do it with glassware, knives, etc.

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 10:33 AM

I fit everything in my tank bag and strap the rest and yet I still look like a shoplifter... usually when I try to see if everything will fit before I buy it!

Momaru · November 2nd, 2009, 10:38 AM

I usually just grab a backpack when making grocery runs and use my Tetris skills to make it all fit. One time I did wind up stuffing a bag of chocolate donuts under the windscreen tho. I'll definitely leave them IN the bag next time...

Pizza has been done with a dining hall tray (yay nearby campus) under the box with bungees holding it on to the back seat.

Love the 'fling it down the road' solution Andrew

Just suggest taping the box shut if you try that method though...

BlueTyke · November 2nd, 2009, 11:05 AM

I suppose it depends on a few factors like how far away the pizza place is to your destination of grubbage. Then of course there is the factor of the weather. This might be needed information to determine if the pizza would be cold.

If this is going to be a regular thing you might want to think about getting one of those heat insulated bags to put the pizza in, they have them at the grocery store but I am not sure how reusable those are after being on a motorcycle.

Something else I would suggest is getting a calzone or pizone or something like that, it is, essentialy a large pizza hot pocket. And usually can fit in any tank bag and you don't have to worry about toppings slipping around.

In my opinion it would be easier to jump in the car than gear all the way up to run and get pizza to bring home. Run to pizza and hang out with friends, different story.

Snake · November 2nd, 2009, 11:16 AM

Just eat the pizza there. You get a ride and get to eat.

tiburonsita · November 2nd, 2009, 11:23 AM

this thread is hilarious.
This may seem too normal but you could always just enjoy the pizza at the joint then ride back home hahaha.

ninjabrewer · November 2nd, 2009, 12:15 PM

Its been said before, and I will say it again.....DELIVERY

nb

adouglas · November 2nd, 2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

This might be needed information to determine if the pizza would be cold.

What's wrong with cold pizza?

Cold Pizza(tm)
Feeding hungover bachelors since 1956.
It's what's for breakfast.

Snake · November 2nd, 2009, 12:22 PM

Heres onother option. Stock your fridge with frozen pizza. There are some very good frozen pizza's out there. "Its not delivery, it's......"

ScorpionNinja · November 2nd, 2009, 02:48 PM

I dont have a PIC of my Nate doing this, but it works!

If you have your passenger rear seat on, and have (2) 15"x15" (6 hooks) Bungie Cord Nets...

Take both nets and Hook them together (3 hooks, hooked too the other 3 hooks) so you end up with 1 large net.

Put your Hot n Ready centered ontop of your rear seat.

Hook the other hooks as far as they stretch, usually 1 on each side of the Bracket (next) too the Red reflectors (rear taillight), and 1 onto Each of those HOOKS that are stock on your bike, then stretch the last 2 onto each side of the bike onto the rear passenger foot peg "V"s!

***Hook em to the spots i did in this PIC,***

IMG_0046.jpg IMG_0048.jpg

I cant do a PIC cuz my Bike is sleeping for the Winter now, but trust me ive done this afew times this late summer and didnt have any problems!

ScorpionNinja · November 2nd, 2009, 03:00 PM

Or... screw a Pizza....

If you have a OEM solo seat cowl, Subway 6" sub & 2 cookies (or their small bag of chips) WILL FIT under your seat cowl. It also WONT smash your food!

as long as you Dont have anything also under the seat cowl, OTHER then your toolkit!

But chances are if you buy the 6" value meal, then youll have to stuff your 20 oz. Pop into your Jacket or hold it between your gas tanks & legs! (if your riding back to work)

+1

ive also done this many times for lunch time at work this summer!

rockNroll · November 2nd, 2009, 03:05 PM

Now I want papa john's tonight...

November 1st, 2009, 01:51 PM	#1
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	Advice Needed: Pizza on the Ninja? Okay, folks. I'm getting a hankering for some takeout pizza, but don't want to take the car. Figure the best method is probably a couple of bungee cords criss-crossed over the pizza box, but would like to see if anyone has already figured it out so I may replicate it. Anyone?

November 1st, 2009, 01:56 PM	#4
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	hmmn I've thought about this a lot...never tried it though, i think the pizza would get cold __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

November 1st, 2009, 04:57 PM	#14
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	Find some place that delivers. __________________________________________________ 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 1st, 2009, 07:37 PM	#18
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November 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM	#20
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Try putting it behind the windscreen and between your arms on top of the handlebars. When you're turning, your arms should stop the box, and your body/the bike should keep it from flying too far while starting and stopping. Just the first thing that came to mind. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

November 1st, 2009, 01:53 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what size is the box?

November 1st, 2009, 01:54 PM	#3
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	It'll be a large. Don't have the exact dimensions, though.

November 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM	#5
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	I think the toppings would slide all over the place. I drove home too fast from picking up up a pizza once, and all the cheese was on one side (this was in my Jeep, imagine a bike!)

November 1st, 2009, 02:05 PM	#6
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Not worth it unless you have a top box that can accommodate the pizza. Going through a hassle just for cold pizza just isn't worth it.

November 1st, 2009, 02:08 PM	#7
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	I'll do this scientifically (and intelligently)... I'll get in the car, buy the pizza, and use the empty box to test. That way, even if I find out it doesn't work, I'll at least have the pizza. Will report back.

November 1st, 2009, 02:20 PM	#8
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Get several small pizzas and stack them on the bike. Smalls might not be too bad if you ride carefully, no knee dragging!

November 1st, 2009, 02:25 PM	#9
Speed Racer ninjette.org newbie Name: Chad Location: california Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250R Posts: 5	Take a huge tuperware with and place it inside your backapack and your good to go. I do this all the time, or when I'm have chinese for lunch I just order my two item combo. Posted via Mobile Device

November 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM	#10
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	Yeah the only way I can see it is if you take the slices apart and stack em smaller but that's probably not a good idea either.

November 1st, 2009, 03:24 PM	#11
minuslars ninjette.org member Name: Arthur Location: NoVA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 EX250 Posts: 134	This only works on a scooter.

November 1st, 2009, 03:45 PM	#12
danknation ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Denton, Tx Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 84	I saw someone do this once. I didn't see closely enough to tell you how he did it other than I saw it on his gas tank. I wouldn't tie them down to strongly though as it will probably crush them.

November 1st, 2009, 04:01 PM	#13
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've tried strapping it to my tank bag and bungeeing a few on my tail. The large the box the more of a tendancy it has to curl and get cheese on the inside of the lid (or contact your plastics!). Perhaps a stiff plastic tray underneath? Personal Pan Pizza inside my tank bag with a large zip-loq bag (to keep grease off my other stuff) works well.

November 1st, 2009, 07:37 PM	#17
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	you'll need one of these

November 1st, 2009, 07:39 PM	#19
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	check out this one! if he's late, everyone and their mom will know!

November 2nd, 2009, 01:21 AM	#21
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Just lay the box on the tank, and your arms should hold it in place while turning. Every now and then you can readjust it. I've done it on numerous occasions.

November 2nd, 2009, 05:37 AM	#22
maglin ninjette.org member Name: xaris Location: greece Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): what else? Posts: 121	Use your backseat and two of these __________________________________________________ -This signature rocks!!!

November 2nd, 2009, 05:55 AM	#24
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	Cut the box into half fold the pizza in half and put it inside your jacket keeps you warm on the way home. Oh and you do have to put it the right way up. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

November 2nd, 2009, 08:11 AM	#26
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Pizza boxes can be flung like Frisbees. Fling the pizza as far down the road as you can. Get on your bike and ride to where it lands. Repeat until you get home.

November 2nd, 2009, 09:52 AM	#28
emilyLOVESlime ninjette.org member Name: Emily! Location: Ann Arbor Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black '05 Ninja 250R Posts: 39	This is the best thread ever. I've never tried getting pizza home, though I have stuck various food items down my jacket (loaf of Zingerman's bread, block of cheese, a bag of wrapped up sandwiches...).

November 2nd, 2009, 10:33 AM	#30
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 fit everything in my tank bag and strap the rest and yet I still look like a shoplifter... usually when I try to see if everything will fit before I buy it!

November 2nd, 2009, 10:38 AM	#31
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I usually just grab a backpack when making grocery runs and use my Tetris skills to make it all fit. One time I did wind up stuffing a bag of chocolate donuts under the windscreen tho. I'll definitely leave them IN the bag next time... Pizza has been done with a dining hall tray (yay nearby campus) under the box with bungees holding it on to the back seat. Love the 'fling it down the road' solution Andrew Just suggest taping the box shut if you try that method though... __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

November 2nd, 2009, 11:05 AM	#32
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I suppose it depends on a few factors like how far away the pizza place is to your destination of grubbage. Then of course there is the factor of the weather. This might be needed information to determine if the pizza would be cold. If this is going to be a regular thing you might want to think about getting one of those heat insulated bags to put the pizza in, they have them at the grocery store but I am not sure how reusable those are after being on a motorcycle. Something else I would suggest is getting a calzone or pizone or something like that, it is, essentialy a large pizza hot pocket. And usually can fit in any tank bag and you don't have to worry about toppings slipping around. In my opinion it would be easier to jump in the car than gear all the way up to run and get pizza to bring home. Run to pizza and hang out with friends, different story. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

November 2nd, 2009, 11:16 AM	#33
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	Just eat the pizza there. You get a ride and get to eat.

November 2nd, 2009, 11:23 AM	#34
tiburonsita ninjette.org member Name: m Location: metro area Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177	this thread is hilarious. This may seem too normal but you could always just enjoy the pizza at the joint then ride back home hahaha.

November 2nd, 2009, 12:15 PM	#35
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Its been said before, and I will say it again.....DELIVERY nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

November 2nd, 2009, 12:22 PM	#37
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	Heres onother option. Stock your fridge with frozen pizza. There are some very good frozen pizza's out there. "Its not delivery, it's......"

November 2nd, 2009, 02:48 PM	#38
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	I dont have a PIC of my Nate doing this, but it works! If you have your passenger rear seat on, and have (2) 15"x15" (6 hooks) Bungie Cord Nets... Take both nets and Hook them together (3 hooks, hooked too the other 3 hooks) so you end up with 1 large net. Put your Hot n Ready centered ontop of your rear seat. Hook the other hooks as far as they stretch, usually 1 on each side of the Bracket (next) too the Red reflectors (rear taillight), and 1 onto Each of those HOOKS that are stock on your bike, then stretch the last 2 onto each side of the bike onto the rear passenger foot peg "V"s! *Hook em to the spots i did in this PIC,* IMG_0046.jpg IMG_0048.jpg I cant do a PIC cuz my Bike is sleeping for the Winter now, but trust me ive done this afew times this late summer and didnt have any problems!

November 2nd, 2009, 03:00 PM	#39
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Or... screw a Pizza.... If you have a OEM solo seat cowl, Subway 6" sub & 2 cookies (or their small bag of chips) WILL FIT under your seat cowl. It also WONT smash your food! as long as you Dont have anything also under the seat cowl, OTHER then your toolkit! But chances are if you buy the 6" value meal, then youll have to stuff your 20 oz. Pop into your Jacket or hold it between your gas tanks & legs! (if your riding back to work) +1 ive also done this many times for lunch time at work this summer!

November 2nd, 2009, 03:05 PM	#40
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Now I want papa john's tonight...

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