February 25th, 2015, 09:06 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Michael
Location: USA
Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 7
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San Diego to Phoenix, AZ
Did a brief ride, from San Diego to Phoenix the other day. Was my first "long" ride I've ever done. I've always had it in the back of my head to accomplish the 380 mile journey but never took the leap of faith. So the other night as I was laying in bed I decided the next morning I would do it. The following morning I took off and rode. I'll be riding back to Daygo, of course. Meanwhile, here's my after action.
Bike: -2012 250 -+1 front sprocket -ZG Sport Touring shield -Progrip 719's Gear: -textiles top/bottoms -track style boots Pretrip: -Basic fluid/air walkthrough -Good stretch -Hydration and eating nuts/fruits for energy During: -Refilled along every major "town". Each stretch was about 120-170miles. -If I felt uncomfortably sore I'd stop and stretch, which helped significantly. -Looked around and enjoyed scenery which helped keep me awake/engaged. There can be some long, boring straights for miles on that route. Lessons learned: -Bugs everywhere on my visor and windshield -Passing semi's can be fun -Long rides on open roads are better than commute riding -50mpg @ 10-10.5K RPM -The ninja 250r has a huge, beneficial tank range -For me: it's better to take breaks/stops while maintaining speed and distance consistently, than to beat yourself up and drain yourself inconsistently -The ninja 250r is a lot capable than myself and many other ignorant people consider it to be -I don't want to sell it anymore Cheers |
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February 25th, 2015, 09:50 AM | #2 |
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Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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Whoo hoo! Congrats on your first long ride!
Sounds like you did everything safely. You're right, taking frequent short breaks is a lot better than trying to stretch out saddle time in favor of few longer breaks. Helps keep you alert and helps avoid fatigue. Good job getting out on the road and doing it. There's a lot of fun places to go once you expand what you think your limits are. Looking forward to more reports!
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February 27th, 2015, 08:57 AM | #3 |
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Name: Alan
Location: Phoenix
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I've made the trip from Phoenix to San Diego (and back) many many times, but never on the Ninjette. It can get awfully windy up on the mountains along I-8, I've seen trucks blown off the side of the road and once a guy on a Goldwing who was leaned into the wind so hard I'd wondered if he was going to start dragging a knee ...
I may exaggerate a bit but it's something I've been nervous about trying. Maybe someday |
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February 27th, 2015, 09:14 AM | #4 |
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Name: Michael
Location: USA
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Dam, sounds gnarly. Shoot man just get up and go! That's what I had to do. Tell you what though, it's definitly a rush going in and out of those wind tunnels when passing semis.
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February 27th, 2015, 09:43 AM | #5 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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I've done the road from San Diego to El Centro several times and once out to Gila Bend before continuing on east. Luckily never had wind going through the In-Ko-Pah Gorge. But man it is FUN on the bike.
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February 27th, 2015, 09:49 AM | #6 | |
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Name: Alan
Location: Phoenix
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My wife has been looking for an excuse to go to San Diego. Now if only I can convince her to ferry the kids in the car by herself ... |
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February 27th, 2015, 02:39 PM | #7 |
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Name: Michael
Location: USA
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Thankfully I've been blessed with a wife that is more than willing to ferry our son while I ride multiple times, might I add! Just mount a usb charger, get a sena headset, and The two of you can chat the whole way!
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February 27th, 2015, 02:41 PM | #8 |
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Name: Michael
Location: USA
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Yeah the in ko pah gorge definitely a blast to ride through especially as empty as it usually is. Going through there either lets me know I'm almost to diego or gettin close to el centro. Good times. Sounds like you know your way around Nevada wolf! Where haven't you been? Lol.
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February 27th, 2015, 04:07 PM | #9 | |
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Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
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Seriously, there's plenty of places I haven't been and would love to go to. I plan on seeing every state in the Union on bike (even Hawaii!), then add in all the providences in Canada. Once I get brave, head south and see what I can find in Central and South America. eh, I love riding, what can I say?
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