Another 250r left behind (2008 ZX-6R)

CRXTrek · June 5th, 2009, 12:10 PM

I bought a new 08 ZX6r today.

Kept hearing it call my name everytime i visited my dealer. Even the under 4,000 rpm break in

is unbelievable. An old KZ400 was the largest cc i had ridden and it compared with the 250 . So this bike has me thrilled beyond words.

n4t · June 5th, 2009, 12:35 PM

nice ride

Ohh Snap · June 5th, 2009, 12:48 PM

sick

kkim · June 5th, 2009, 01:04 PM

I thought you were being a bit quiet lately... too quiet!

enjoy the new bike, Steve.

noche_caliente · June 5th, 2009, 01:18 PM

good luck with the new bike

Snake · June 5th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Congratulations on the new bike.

CRXTrek · June 5th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Thankx all

tinng321 · June 5th, 2009, 01:50 PM

nice bike.
why didn't you stick with black?
congrat.

paterick4o8 · June 5th, 2009, 01:51 PM

nice color!

OldGuy · June 5th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Enjoy the ride Steve and don't forget about us "little people"

Strider · June 5th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Congrats on the new bike

CRXTrek · June 5th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

nice bike.
why didn't you stick with black?
congrat.

Black zx6r's are like belly buttons around here.

xTKx · June 5th, 2009, 05:32 PM

^^LOL!^^

Cool lookin bike Steve. Congrats on your new ride!!

ninjabrewer · June 5th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

nice bike.
why didn't you stick with black?
congrat.

Doesn't matter which bike it is, blue is still the sexist.

Kewl bike, I like it.

nb

Alex · June 5th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Doesn't matter which bike it is, blue is still the sexist.

I never heard the blue say a bad word about any females, but I don't spend much time with blue either, preferring the red, of course.

miks · June 5th, 2009, 06:26 PM

Nice looking bike. Got mods planned for it?

CRXTrek · June 5th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Only this Fender Eliminator for now

backinthesaddleagain · June 5th, 2009, 07:32 PM

great choice - best of luck

CRXTrek · June 5th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Thankx everybody

Red'09250 · June 10th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Enjoy it! Not my personal favorite, but to each his own. Be safe

Apex · June 11th, 2009, 06:30 AM

How is the overall comfort in your opinion? I'd love to get my hands on one.

g21-30 · June 11th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Congrats! I hope you got a very good deal. Any reason that you didn't want the '09 ZX6r?

CRXTrek · June 11th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Congrats! I hope you got a very good deal. Any reason that you didn't want the '09 ZX6r?

$3,750 more , Side exhaust , and the sharp edge body style didn't appeal to me .

CRXTrek · June 11th, 2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

How is the overall comfort in your opinion? I'd love to get my hands on one.

I LOVE this bike !!!
Riding with the clip-ons i had on my 250 had me ready for this bike. The seat is a little taller, but i can still flat foot with my 34" pant leg .
The seat is a little firm and it doesn't keep you sliding to the tank like on the 250

Sound Wave · June 11th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Black zx6r's are like belly buttons around here.

innies and outies?

i really like the new look of the 2009s, but the 2008s are nice too. congrats on a sweet ride.

CRXTrek · June 12th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

innies and outies?

I meant everybody has one

tungzta · June 18th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

I bought a new 08 ZX6r today.

Kept hearing it call my name everytime i visited my dealer. Even the under 4,000 rpm break in

is unbelievable. An old KZ400 was the largest cc i had ridden and it compared with the 250 . So this bike has me thrilled beyond words.

Apparently, contrary to the owners manual, for the first 20 miles you should run your bike hard. This helps mold the pistons to fit the cylinders better. In effect, the seal in the cylinders becomes air tight which helps power delivered at higher rpms. I found a convincing link that talks about it. It also notes, that the owner's manual's info on engine brake in is based off of old school engines that couldn't handle the rpms. But nowadays, with better engine oils and manufacturing techniques, engines are rather durable. And I've also read numerous threads about engine break in, since I was concerned with my 250...i couldn't stay under 4k RPM and hit the freeway. I've even asked many people, and they all agree going above the manual recommended rpm won't hurt your bike as long as it isn't for an extended amount of time. I'm at 250 miles and my bike nears 7k RPM on the freeway but stay under 8k.

By the way, how long did you have your 250r? How many miles?

CRXTrek · June 18th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tungzta

By the way, how long did you have your 250r? How many miles?

<--- <--- and for the miles , I got to 7,600 before i traded up.
I've read alot about the breakin time also. I believe the oil filter may get restictive during the shaping of the rings and bearings and that is the main reason not to beat on the motor too soon. I broke in the 250 riding in town going up and down the hills we have ,loading and engine braking, worked out well with no issues. Did the same with my 600.

ASecretNinja · June 20th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Get rid of that awful rear fender, lol

Nice bike, I prefer CBRs though.

CRXTrek · June 20th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASecretNinja

Get rid of that awful rear fender, lol

Nice bike, I prefer ZX-6Rs (FIXED) though.

Fender was the first thing done.

miks · June 20th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Nicest rear end in town.

CRXTrek · June 20th, 2009, 07:27 PM

CRXTrek · June 21st, 2009, 12:17 PM

Did the fender and the jumper mod ( resets to euro map ) easy 6 h.p.
Waiting on woodcraft frame & swingarm sliders, then i will be done with the mods.
Here's some more pics, just washed it.

Alex · July 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM

/moved to ex-ninjetters lair

CRXTrek · July 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM

This bike is a blast

Easy to ride as long as you have self-control and throttle control. I like it alot more for city and highway riding. More stable feeling and of course quicker. Riding with a passenger is also alot easier.

But, Riding the 250 thru the twisty felt alot faster, more at the limits, kinda like the difference betwen a go-cart and a car at 25 or 30 mph. I kinda miss that.

Overall i'm glad i changed. Maybe i'll find a few track days to to get that thrill back because i can't do it on the streets.

I haven't posted much,but i check in now and then.

kkim · July 17th, 2009, 06:00 PM

enjoy, Steve.

komohana · July 17th, 2009, 09:50 PM

look'in good!

must commend you on a FINE color choice as well

enjoy

sharky nrk · July 18th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

This bike is a blast

Easy to ride as long as you have self-control and throttle control. I like it alot more for city and highway riding. More stable feeling and of course quicker. Riding with a passenger is also alot easier.

But, Riding the 250 thru the twisty felt alot faster, more at the limits, kinda like the difference betwen a go-cart and a car at 25 or 30 mph. I kinda miss that.

Overall i'm glad i changed. Maybe i'll find a few track days to to get that thrill back because i can't do it on the streets.

I haven't posted much,but i check in now and then.

i find that feeling alot - modern race reps are so capable that I always feel like I am letting the bike down

CRXTrek · November 3rd, 2009, 12:54 AM

Added an Evo Tech tail tidy and 09 ZX-6R rear sigs to clean up the rear.
I had an E-Bay fender kit for a while but didn't like it. Pics out of order.

CRXTrek · November 22nd, 2009, 03:46 AM

Christmas came early for my zx. Got a new Ohlins for dealer costs on ebay. Shipped from OhlinsUSA,so it's the real deal.
I like riding with it

It tightens up the steering so bumps and body movement dont change my lane position as easly

June 5th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#2
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June 5th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#5
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June 5th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Enjoy the ride Steve and don't forget about us "little people" __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 5th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#13
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	^^LOL!^^ Cool lookin bike Steve. Congrats on your new ride!! __________________________________________________ -2009 Red Ninja 250R- Intuitive frame sliders, comp werkes fender eliminator ...

June 5th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#16
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nice looking bike. Got mods planned for it? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 5th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#3
Ohh Snap 420 President Name: John Location: SoCal 818 Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja grass color Posts: 96	sick

June 5th, 2009, 01:04 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I thought you were being a bit quiet lately... too quiet! enjoy the new bike, Steve.

June 5th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#6
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	Congratulations on the new bike.

June 5th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#7
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Thankx all

June 5th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#8
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	nice bike. why didn't you stick with black? congrat.

June 5th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#9
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	nice color!

June 5th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#11
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Congrats on the new bike

June 5th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#18
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	great choice - best of luck

June 5th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#19
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Thankx everybody

June 10th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#20
Red'09250 ninjette.org member Name: P Location: FL Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '09 250 Posts: 48	Enjoy it! Not my personal favorite, but to each his own. Be safe

June 11th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#21
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g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Congrats! I hope you got a very good deal. Any reason that you didn't want the '09 ZX6r?

June 20th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#29
ASecretNinja ATGATT Squid Killer Name: Chad Location: So. Cal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 CBR600 Posts: 189	Get rid of that awful rear fender, lol Nice bike, I prefer CBRs though.

June 20th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#31
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nicest rear end in town. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 20th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#32
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758

July 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#34
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July 17th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#35
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Well a thousand miles have past by This bike is a blast Easy to ride as long as you have self-control and throttle control. I like it alot more for city and highway riding. More stable feeling and of course quicker. Riding with a passenger is also alot easier. But, Riding the 250 thru the twisty felt alot faster, more at the limits, kinda like the difference betwen a go-cart and a car at 25 or 30 mph. I kinda miss that. Overall i'm glad i changed. Maybe i'll find a few track days to to get that thrill back because i can't do it on the streets. I haven't posted much,but i check in now and then. Last futzed with by CRXTrek; July 17th, 2009 at 05:54 PM. Reason: Thanks Alex 8 )

July 17th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#36
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	enjoy, Steve.

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