On the Move

LNasty · August 10th, 2015, 05:59 PM

So in about a month I will be moving from Houston, TX area to the south central part of Nebraska for a new job. I will be going from, being able to ride almost 365 days out of the year, to having to learn how to winterize the bike as well as learning how to ride on dirt roads

Anyone here have much experience with their 250/300 on dirt roads? These are maintained dirt roads, but still not the concrete highways I am used to.

ForceofWill · August 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM

I'm sure Teri has some advice for you when she sees this.

How cold does it get in Nebraska? Gotta have a decent riding season still. Drain carbs and keep a tender on it.

LNasty · August 11th, 2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ForceofWill

I'm sure Teri has some advice for you when she sees this.

How cold does it get in Nebraska? Gotta have a decent riding season still. Drain carbs and keep a tender on it.

They get down in the negatives, get some snow and ice storms, but nothing like Colorado where I grew up. Do I need to let air out of tire some too?

ForceofWill · August 11th, 2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

They get down in the negatives, get some snow and ice storms, but nothing like Colorado where I grew up. Do I need to let air out of tire some too?

Where are you going to be keeping the bike? I keep mine in my garage but it's not heated and winter lasts forever here. I literally just drain the gas and keep a tender on it. In the spring it might take me a bit to get it started but she's good to go the first day.

asdfman · August 11th, 2015, 11:34 AM

Ninja on dirt sounds scary to me (no personal experience), but I'm sure you would do fine if you ride slow and smooth until you reach concrete. Why not invest in a dual sport bike?

LNasty · August 11th, 2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by asdfman

Ninja on dirt sounds scary to me (no personal experience), but I'm sure you would do fine if you ride slow and smooth until you reach concrete. Why not invest in a dual sport bike?

That might be an option down the road, but mvoing is going to drain me. Plus I am still paying on the Ninja

LNasty · August 11th, 2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Where are you going to be keeping the bike? I keep mine in my garage but it's not heated and winter lasts forever here. I literally just drain the gas and keep a tender on it. In the spring it might take me a bit to get it started but she's good to go the first day.

I will be able to store it in my Brother-in-laws shed/barn

allanoue · August 11th, 2015, 05:41 PM

I have been up and down this road
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7040...2!8i6656?hl=en

I could not keep up with my buddies in their 4X4s but I was not far behind and when we hit pavement I got ought up in 2 minuets.

Just go very slow around the curves.

cbinker · August 11th, 2015, 07:38 PM

what part of nebraska are you going to? it gets cold, but nothing like south dakota where I am from. Hastings has a great track if you are interested in that sort of thing.

cbinker · August 11th, 2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by asdfman

Ninja on dirt sounds scary to me (no personal experience), but I'm sure you would do fine if you ride slow and smooth until you reach concrete. Why not invest in a dual sport bike?

Supersports on dirt are scary, a low powered 250 is nothing. only thing that sucks is how the road eats tires. a dual purpose is the way to go for dirt/gravel.

LNasty · August 11th, 2015, 09:57 PM

I will be north of Kearney. The south central part of Nebraska. I will have to check out that track. Hastings will not be that far away from me. Do they make knobby tires in2t0 sizes? That scene in mission impossible where Tom cruise the Ducati off road and you can see the tires were switched out for off-road tires. Just an idea, i will have to see exactly how much of my commute will be dirt if any. I just know that just about everywhere except for towns and highways are gravel up there

allanoue · August 12th, 2015, 04:22 AM

@Skippii would know
http://www.skippii.com/MC/250s.pdf

cbinker · August 12th, 2015, 07:14 AM

There are a lot of gravel roads, unless you live on one, you don't have to travel them.

Skippii · August 13th, 2015, 10:23 PM

Just three wraps of chain on the tire when it's snowing really helps to winterize it.

subxero · August 14th, 2015, 05:21 AM

a dirt road here and there should not be a problem, just watch it in the turns if it is real loose stuff. Once you find out how much of your daily riding will be dirt/gravel you can figure things out a little better as far as tire selection and or getting different bike.

If I was doing a lot of gravel dirt like %40 or more I would have a dual sport or sumo for sure....I would also most likely be 30 minutes late for work every day

I mean you gotta see where that trail goes...might be a short cut... right

August 10th, 2015, 05:59 PM	#1
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	On the Move So in about a month I will be moving from Houston, TX area to the south central part of Nebraska for a new job. I will be going from, being able to ride almost 365 days out of the year, to having to learn how to winterize the bike as well as learning how to ride on dirt roads Anyone here have much experience with their 250/300 on dirt roads? These are maintained dirt roads, but still not the concrete highways I am used to. __________________________________________________ "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle." - author unknown

August 11th, 2015, 05:41 PM	#8
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I have been up and down this road https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7040...2!8i6656?hl=en I could not keep up with my buddies in their 4X4s but I was not far behind and when we hit pavement I got ought up in 2 minuets. Just go very slow around the curves. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 11th, 2015, 07:38 PM	#9
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	what part of nebraska are you going to? it gets cold, but nothing like south dakota where I am from. Hastings has a great track if you are interested in that sort of thing. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 11th, 2015, 09:57 PM	#11
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	I will be north of Kearney. The south central part of Nebraska. I will have to check out that track. Hastings will not be that far away from me. Do they make knobby tires in2t0 sizes? That scene in mission impossible where Tom cruise the Ducati off road and you can see the tires were switched out for off-road tires. Just an idea, i will have to see exactly how much of my commute will be dirt if any. I just know that just about everywhere except for towns and highways are gravel up there __________________________________________________ "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle." - author unknown

August 12th, 2015, 04:22 AM	#12
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	@Skippii would know http://www.skippii.com/MC/250s.pdf __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#2
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	I'm sure Teri has some advice for you when she sees this. How cold does it get in Nebraska? Gotta have a decent riding season still. Drain carbs and keep a tender on it.

August 11th, 2015, 11:34 AM	#5
asdfman ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Name: asdfman Location: SF, CA Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 held together by duct tape and zip ties Posts: 122	Ninja on dirt sounds scary to me (no personal experience), but I'm sure you would do fine if you ride slow and smooth until you reach concrete. Why not invest in a dual sport bike?

August 12th, 2015, 07:14 AM	#13
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	There are a lot of gravel roads, unless you live on one, you don't have to travel them. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 14th, 2015, 05:21 AM	#15
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	a dirt road here and there should not be a problem, just watch it in the turns if it is real loose stuff. Once you find out how much of your daily riding will be dirt/gravel you can figure things out a little better as far as tire selection and or getting different bike. If I was doing a lot of gravel dirt like %40 or more I would have a dual sport or sumo for sure....I would also most likely be 30 minutes late for work every day I mean you gotta see where that trail goes...might be a short cut... right __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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