Three 250's go cross-country...

Alex · November 16th, 2009, 06:47 AM

1 new-gen, 1 pre-gen, and 1 WR250X go cross-country...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513116

I really liked this picture from their report:

663770627_Uwdpt-XL.jpg

adouglas · November 16th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Wow. Can you say "aerodynamic drag?"

Bet his fuel mileage with that honkin' huge thing sticking up was down in the 40s.

Snake · November 16th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Looks like that big bag on the back of the new gen would make the front end light.

CZroe · November 16th, 2009, 08:55 AM

When I did it I had nothing more than a backpack and a 2-gallon tank bag.

bob706 · November 16th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Epic

addy126 · November 16th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Interesting "wheelie" roll bar...

Angel-be-Good · November 16th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Bet his fuel mileage with that honkin' huge thing sticking up was down in the 40s.

Mine's down in the 40s without a sail!

Read the post, nice story, too bad there aren't more photos. That's one thing nice about riding alone--see something pretty and you can just stop to shoot it. The major downside is having no one to talk to while grubbing.

sixer · November 17th, 2009, 01:15 AM

I don't see any big windfalls in my future...( to buy CBR)... But first summer break from school I'll be going to NY from Cali 2010. OUCH!

after my seat mod.

Cedilla · November 17th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Dude that seemed like a nice ride, I thought it was pretty neat that they asked directions from a dude on the forum, and did not know about it until that thread.
Also that Yamaha is very interesting, ive had my eye on the little WR250, for a while now, kinda pricey, but I can see my self on one of those in the future.

Sailariel · November 17th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixer

I don't see any big windfalls in my future...( to buy CBR)... But first summer break from school I'll be going to NY from Cali 2010. OUCH!

after my seat mod.

Sixer, Another Airborne rider? I was with the 173Rd ABN and 75Th Rangers 68-70

Midnightrider · November 17th, 2009, 04:06 PM

If only my health was better.

Snake · November 17th, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightrider

If only my health was better.

If only my funds were better.

Midnightrider · November 17th, 2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

If only my funds were better.

Rick I wish I could buy your health. Treasure it, its a gift.

cifex · November 19th, 2009, 08:30 AM

I have the same rack and have loaded up more than that. The effect on fuel mileage on an 800 mile trip was small. I still got low 50s. And no it does not make the front end light. It's the same as having someone on the pillion (except much lighter). It barely compresses the spring if at all. The way it's attached it has little to no leverage even if it were heavily loaded (your not supposed to attach more than 25lbs or so).

Samer · November 20th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cifex

I have the same rack and have loaded up more than that. The effect on fuel mileage on an 800 mile trip was small. I still got low 50s.

That makes sense to me. As I understand it, and by looking at your image, if you imagine a person on the bike, even tucked, most of the bag is in the wake of the vehicle and rider. So only the outer edges of the load would increase the drag. Now if you put any type of rack on a Prius, I'm certain it will have a measurable impact on its mpg. Because it has a way lower drag coefficient. Bikes have good gas milage despite a horrible drag coefficient partly because their frontal area is so small relative to cars.

cifex · November 20th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Also, the Force Flex garbage bags over my luggage mean that I am cooler than all of you.

November 16th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#1
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November 17th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#8
sixer no joy Name: Six Location: Cali Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2006 636 Posts: 408	I don't see any big windfalls in my future...( to buy CBR)... But first summer break from school I'll be going to NY from Cali 2010. OUCH! after my seat mod. Last futzed with by sixer; November 17th, 2009 at 01:16 AM. Reason: dork

November 17th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#9
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Dude that seemed like a nice ride, I thought it was pretty neat that they asked directions from a dude on the forum, and did not know about it until that thread. Also that Yamaha is very interesting, ive had my eye on the little WR250, for a while now, kinda pricey, but I can see my self on one of those in the future. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

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November 16th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#2
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	Wow. Can you say "aerodynamic drag?" Bet his fuel mileage with that honkin' huge thing sticking up was down in the 40s.

November 16th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#3
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	Looks like that big bag on the back of the new gen would make the front end light.

November 16th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#4
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.	When I did it I had nothing more than a backpack and a 2-gallon tank bag.

November 16th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#5
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Epic

November 16th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#6
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November 17th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#11
Midnightrider ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Winston Salem, NC Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 20	If only my health was better.

November 19th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#14
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	I have the same rack and have loaded up more than that. The effect on fuel mileage on an 800 mile trip was small. I still got low 50s. And no it does not make the front end light. It's the same as having someone on the pillion (except much lighter). It barely compresses the spring if at all. The way it's attached it has little to no leverage even if it were heavily loaded (your not supposed to attach more than 25lbs or so).

November 20th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#16
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Also, the Force Flex garbage bags over my luggage mean that I am cooler than all of you.