How much would you pay to take miles off your odometer?

Severedbeliefs · March 30th, 2013, 07:08 PM

Hey just a question that went through my mind. How much would you pay to have 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 miles off your odometer? And to have the youthfulness of your bike back?

xaple · March 30th, 2013, 07:17 PM

i would pay $1000 to take off 10k miles

Motofool · March 30th, 2013, 07:30 PM

Whatever a new bike cost

...........I wish I could by a new body and a new brain for replacing my old ones

Snake · March 30th, 2013, 08:21 PM

I would not pay a dime. I view the 26,000 miles on my bike as a badge oh honor. My bike is still as youthful as the day I bought her.

Jiggles · March 30th, 2013, 09:01 PM

I'm offering a service to roll back your odometer by 100,000mi for only $100

Snake · March 30th, 2013, 09:07 PM

^^^ how do you plan on doing that?

Jiggles · March 30th, 2013, 09:08 PM

Trade secret, you interested?

Snake · March 30th, 2013, 09:10 PM

Not interested.
I'd rather ride my bike and let the odometer roll forward.

Old Lemon · March 30th, 2013, 10:14 PM

id pay to get miles onto my odometer. 2fiddy with high miles lolwut? it should have exploded by 12k max!

psych0hans · March 30th, 2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Lemon

id pay to get miles onto my odometer. 2fiddy with high miles lolwut? it should have exploded by 12k max!

I'll just have to take you up on that offer... lol

CC Cowboy · March 31st, 2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Severedbeliefs

Hey just a question that went through my mind. How much would you pay to have 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 miles off your odometer? And to have the youthfulness of your bike back?

Does that really work? If you roll back your speedometer your bike gets better (like new). That's the coolest thing I've ever heard. Is it a magic pill that you put in the gas tank? Do you cover your bike with a secret cloak, then when you pull the cloak off it's new with less miles? Do you rub a special cream on the tank and the bike just turns new. Tell me, tell me, tell me. I can't wait. Tell me now!

me1islander · March 31st, 2013, 07:44 AM

I'm with Motofool, whatever it cost for a new one. Only paid $2200 for my 08 with 6900 miles on it. Maybe go with a 300 next time around.

jpbear · March 31st, 2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

I would not pay a dime. I view the 26,000 miles on my bike as a badge oh honor. My bike is still as youthful as the day I bought her.

wut he said ^

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 11:18 AM

I paid about $600 (IIRC) to take over 20k miles off my engine.... OD is original though.

Bob2010 · April 3rd, 2013, 11:22 AM

Do the bikes start to suck after certain mileage? Wasn't aware

Kevin2109 · April 3rd, 2013, 11:55 AM

$50 and my bike will drop 10+k miles

haha

http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-Kawasa...e6ed4e&vxp=mtr

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob2010

Do the bikes start to suck after certain mileage? Wasn't aware

My understanding is that compared to a car they do wear out faster. Keep in mind, the new-gens suggest checking valve clearances at 7.5K, which is twice a year if you put on the same mileage the average American does on a car, but I have NEVER checked valves on a car.... and I drive older ones.

However, if properly maintained (and ridden like an adult), they can take you over 100K miles.... that's what I've been told anyways. If you're asking because I implied I changed my engine early, that was purely due to user error.... I was OCD about maintenance early on, and broke it in the process. I hugged and wiped it's butt too hard. Many lessons learned, but somehow still cheaper that taking it to the stealership for service. This is my first bike, so experience is limited to 37K miles, my garage, empty bank account, and this forum.

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

$50 and my bike will drop 10+k miles

haha

http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-Kawasa...e6ed4e&vxp=mtr

That's a good looking meter.... wish we had that style (possibly analogue tach though).

Jiggles · April 3rd, 2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob2010

Do the bikes start to suck after certain mileage? Wasn't aware

They pretty much fall apart over 10k

10k miles on a bike = 100k miles on a car. It has to do with the fact that motorcycle odometers only go up to 100,000 while car odometers go up to 1,000,000. Some simple math and you can see why many people don't ride their bikes often and instead leave them in the garage. They don't want to ruin them with too many miles. It's pretty rare to see a bike for sale with over 10k miles and with good reason, its rare for them to make it that high

Kevin2109 · April 3rd, 2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

That's a good looking meter.... wish we had that style (possibly analogue tach though).

With a little work you can actually take the whole gauge apart and re-solder new LED's in

This is how mine looks

White in the middle, the outer ring is green then fades to red near redline

I do the like the more Koso style of the 09+ gauge

Bob2010 · April 3rd, 2013, 12:11 PM

Not sure if serious ? Lol.

Kevin2109 · April 3rd, 2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob2010

Do the bikes start to suck after certain mileage? Wasn't aware

Yes and no. A bike that is neglected will for sure start to suck, forks oil gets old, engine starts running like ****, doesnt start well... Etc... But if a bike is kept in great condition then its likely hood of feeling the same at 1 mile and 100k miles

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 12:37 PM

would i pay to have nothing physically actually changed on my bike, outside of some number somewhere? no.

would i pay to have someone take away my well-worn bike and replace it with the same thing, but brand new? no.

would i pay to have someone take my bike, spend many hours perfecting and polishing the changes i made, exactly to my specifications? sure, if they only charged a few bucks an hour and were hard and competent workers. (in other words: not gonna happen)

Alex · April 3rd, 2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

My understanding is that compared to a car they do wear out faster. Keep in mind, the new-gens suggest checking valve clearances at 7.5K, which is twice a year if you put on the same mileage the average American does on a car, but I have NEVER checked valves on a car.... and I drive older ones.

I agree with the sentiment, but the main reason you never check valve clearance on a car is that the clearance is hydraulically adjusted. Most cars have valvetrains that auto-adjust, and have had that design for several decades. Some motorcycles have them as well (old Nighthawks, most Harleys, etc.). Shim & bucket non-auto-adjustable valve clearances are the go-to choice for high-revving motorcycle engines because it's cheap and reliable, not because it's long-lasting or unique.

Jiggles was 82% kidding, I hope. Proper care and maintenance can take just about any bike well into 6-digit miles. The problem is that it costs money and time to keep up on all of that maintenance, and since bikes are generally inexpensive anyway, the payback for keeping one running forever isn't great.

Jiggles · April 3rd, 2013, 12:57 PM

My first 250 only made it to 13k, coincidence!?

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

My first 250 only made it to 13k, coincidence!?

Is that 13,000th mile documented in your current avatar gif?

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I agree with the sentiment, but the main reason you never check valve clearance on a car is that the clearance is hydraulically adjusted. Most cars have valvetrains that auto-adjust, and have had that design for several decades. Some motorcycles have them as well (old Nighthawks, most Harleys, etc.). Shim & bucket non-auto-adjustable valve clearances are the go-to choice for high-revving motorcycle engines because it's cheap and reliable, not because it's long-lasting or unique.

I didn't know that... learn something every day.

Jiggles · April 3rd, 2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

Is that 13,000th mile documented in your current avatar gif?

That's not a 250

250rr · April 3rd, 2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Do you rub a special cream on the tank and the bike just turns new.

Wouldn't you like to know.

headshrink · April 3rd, 2013, 02:23 PM

DELETED: duplicated during spell-check.

March 30th, 2013, 07:08 PM	#1
Severedbeliefs ninjette.org newbie Name: Joey Location: Carbondale, IL Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): Red Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 2	How much would you pay to take miles off your odometer? Hey just a question that went through my mind. How much would you pay to have 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 miles off your odometer? And to have the youthfulness of your bike back? __________________________________________________ “Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” - Hunter S. Thompson

March 30th, 2013, 07:30 PM	#3
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March 30th, 2013, 09:01 PM	#5
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'm offering a service to roll back your odometer by 100,000mi for only $100 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 30th, 2013, 09:08 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Trade secret, you interested? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 3rd, 2013, 11:18 AM	#14
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I paid about $600 (IIRC) to take over 20k miles off my engine.... OD is original though. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned Last futzed with by headshrink; April 3rd, 2013 at 02:25 PM.

March 30th, 2013, 07:17 PM	#2
xaple ninjette.org guru Name: Daniel "God" Location: South Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 326	i would pay $1000 to take off 10k miles

March 30th, 2013, 08:21 PM	#4
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	I would not pay a dime. I view the 26,000 miles on my bike as a badge oh honor. My bike is still as youthful as the day I bought her.

March 30th, 2013, 09:07 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	^^^ how do you plan on doing that?

March 30th, 2013, 09:10 PM	#8
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	Not interested. I'd rather ride my bike and let the odometer roll forward.

March 30th, 2013, 10:14 PM	#9
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	id pay to get miles onto my odometer. 2fiddy with high miles lolwut? it should have exploded by 12k max!

March 31st, 2013, 07:44 AM	#12
me1islander ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Vermont Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 14	I'm with Motofool, whatever it cost for a new one. Only paid $2200 for my 08 with 6900 miles on it. Maybe go with a 300 next time around.

April 3rd, 2013, 11:22 AM	#15
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	Do the bikes start to suck after certain mileage? Wasn't aware __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

April 3rd, 2013, 11:55 AM	#16
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	$50 and my bike will drop 10+k miles haha http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-Kawasa...e6ed4e&vxp=mtr __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

April 3rd, 2013, 12:11 PM	#21
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	Not sure if serious ? Lol. __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

April 3rd, 2013, 12:37 PM	#23
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	would i pay to have nothing physically actually changed on my bike, outside of some number somewhere? no. would i pay to have someone take away my well-worn bike and replace it with the same thing, but brand new? no. would i pay to have someone take my bike, spend many hours perfecting and polishing the changes i made, exactly to my specifications? sure, if they only charged a few bucks an hour and were hard and competent workers. (in other words: not gonna happen) __________________________________________________

April 3rd, 2013, 12:57 PM	#25
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	My first 250 only made it to 13k, coincidence!? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 3rd, 2013, 02:23 PM	#30
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	DELETED: duplicated during spell-check. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

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