My KLX140L - NickJPass

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 03:00 PM

Here's my bike

It. Is quick! I heard I would get bored, but that's ridiculous. Does a Ninja 250 have more torque? I didn't expect this at all. I stalled like 10 times lol but I'm getting better...I'm going for another ride. Bye

csmith12 · March 21st, 2012, 03:06 PM

Sic brah!

massacremasses · March 21st, 2012, 03:07 PM

dirt bikes are quiet different.... torque on a dirt bike is generally going to be a good amount. even on the smaller bikes, but of course top speed is a lot lower. Its in the gearing.

Jono · March 21st, 2012, 03:19 PM

Nice bike bro!!!

I bet you are loving it!

I want a dirt bike now.

You ever take it off any sweet jumps?

DSpinler · March 21st, 2012, 03:32 PM

cuz · March 21st, 2012, 03:39 PM

OMG Déjà vu W/Ur avatar pic

weird

Cazper · March 21st, 2012, 03:43 PM

Congrats on finally getting a bike!!! Pretty sweet and at least it's still a Kawi... time to change your user title and motorcycle(s) owned

saxnbass · March 21st, 2012, 03:43 PM

EthioKnight · March 21st, 2012, 03:55 PM

sick bro...congrats!
I would normally tell a dude who's just bought a bike to watch out for cagers...but in your case..hmm...'watch out for the trees'?

choneofakind · March 21st, 2012, 05:52 PM

Once you "get bored" on dirt, SUPERMOTO THAT B*TCH!!!

congrats dude! have fun, ride safe

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 05:54 PM

Okay...I took it out for a while. It was so muddy lol I had so much fun!

r311music · March 21st, 2012, 06:02 PM

Sweet looking bike bro...It must be nice to live an area with plenty of places to ride a dirt bike. Where I live, it's extremely limited, or else I'd probably have one too.

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r311music

Sweet looking bike bro...It must be nice to live an area with plenty of places to ride a dirt bike. Where I live, it's extremely limited, or else I'd probably have one too.

Yeah. It's nice, as long as people let me cross there land.

choneofakind · March 21st, 2012, 06:04 PM

Mud; fun, but yucckk. Have fun cleaning!

saxnbass · March 21st, 2012, 06:05 PM

It's a dirt bike, you don't clean it. It's not called a shiny bike!

choneofakind · March 21st, 2012, 06:08 PM

ummm My buddy always cleaned his. He was always cleaning SOMETHING because he didn't want things staying dirty...

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

ummm My buddy always cleaned his. He was always cleaning SOMETHING because he didn't want things staying dirty...

Well, me too. I cleaned my back after my ride. Looks new again xD

csmith12 · March 21st, 2012, 06:26 PM

The PLAN:

1. Ride the hell out of it, hose/hand wash as needed, especially any white painted areas.
2. Lick wounds....
3. Ride the hell out of it some more
4. Turn 17 or so
5. Buy street tires and take to cart track and learn to drag a knee
6. Turn 18 or so
7. Buy ninja 250
8. Repeat step 1 over and over

Rock on mang!

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 06:47 PM

I like that haha

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 06:52 PM

Go here : http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99049

Kstorm21 · March 21st, 2012, 06:57 PM

Random question....what's the difference between the KLX140 and the KLX140L?

Nice bike BTW!!!

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 06:58 PM

The KLX140 has smaller tires, so it has a lower seat height, and it has the crappier rear shock. Mine is better, but more expensive

drac · March 21st, 2012, 07:34 PM

Congrats on the new bike....looks sweet(they always are new)
Spend some time learning to ride it............then run that bitch up HIGH in the rpm's and ride it like you stole it.

Any motocross track near you/ Unadilla maybe???
Not that I am saying to race or anything but once you learn to ride half decent just going out an putting around an MX track will greatly help develop some good skills that will translate well to the road.........Getting used to focusing when there is traffic around, the other bike will cause quite a distraction at first. Situational awareness is MOST important. Good throttle and clutch control from going up and down the hills and the face of the jumps. Last but not least........................................................... a massive amount of BREAKING practice.

Ride safe, Ride smart, have fun.

Gorilla25 · March 21st, 2012, 07:36 PM

sik bike man....no need to watch for cagers...oh, watch out for honey badgers, they dont give a ****

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 07:37 PM

Yeah...I'm following an MSF booklet they gave me. My dad is giving me pointers too.

Kstorm21 · March 21st, 2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla25

oh, watch out for honey badgers, they dont give a ****

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 08:18 PM

Neither does my KLX. I'll roost them.

Gorilla25 · March 21st, 2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Neither does my KLX. I'll roost them.

Jiggles · March 21st, 2012, 09:07 PM

I want a dirtbike, care to trade?

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I want a dirtbike, care to trade?

My dirt bike isn't worth what your 250 is worth haha

@Gorilla25

Jiggles · March 21st, 2012, 09:13 PM

So, you don't want to trade? I'll be riding up to NY in the summer, would be an opportune time

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

So, you don't want to trade? I'll be riding up to NY in the summer, would be an opportune time

I can't tell if you're serious or not lol

Jiggles · March 21st, 2012, 09:28 PM

Gorilla25 · March 21st, 2012, 09:31 PM

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 09:36 PM

Why would you want to trade haha? Just go trade your ninja in, or sell it, and go buy the 140. How tall are you, and how much do you weigh? If you're over 154 pounds, you're to heavy. I'm 5'9", and can easily flat foot the bike. The bikes seat height is like 32 or something.

Kstorm21 · March 21st, 2012, 11:42 PM

ut-oh nick....you got something to think about!! Will you have it paid off by then? Oh you need to change your Motorcycle status.

akima · March 22nd, 2012, 12:15 AM

OMG Nick! That's so awesome. I just found this thread. That bike looks so fun. I can just picture you burning around on it. I didn't expect you to get a new one. When I saw it, the first thing I thought is "nice bike... hope Nick doesn't get sad when he drops it."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla25

sik bike man....no need to watch for cagers...oh, watch out for honey badgers, they dont give a ****

I just woke up and now I'm laughing

I've seen that video. It's awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

HA HA HA HA

Kstorm21 · March 22nd, 2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I've seen that video. It's awesome.

My husband made me watch it...funny stuff! Have you seen the pistachio nuts commercial with the honey badger?

n4mwd · March 22nd, 2012, 06:17 AM

Nice looking bike Nick. The starter controls are on the left side of that thing which is different from a street bike. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it. If anything, you'll pick up some skills that you can transfer to street riding. The top speed on that bike is only about 60 mph so at least you shouldn't get into too much trouble. It only weighs about 200# so two guys could lift it out of any mess you get it in to. But also bear in mind that two thieves could also lift it on to the back of a pickup truck.

So keep it secure.

Maybe you could set some time aside to use it to practice for the MSF. That is, slow, tight turns, braking without skidding and countersteering. The friction zone you mentioned is how you get the bike to creep for the MSF without lugging.

This will be a good starter bike for you. Now you can start saving for a Ninja. As much as you like your dirt bike, I think you'll like the even Ninja better.

CZroe · March 22nd, 2012, 09:22 AM

Needs moar dert.

March 21st, 2012, 03:00 PM	#1
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	My KLX140L - NickJPass Here's my bike It. Is quick! I heard I would get bored, but that's ridiculous. Does a Ninja 250 have more torque? I didn't expect this at all. I stalled like 10 times lol but I'm getting better...I'm going for another ride. Bye __________________________________________________ Last futzed with by nickjpass; March 22nd, 2012 at 08:17 PM.

March 21st, 2012, 03:06 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Sic brah! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 21st, 2012, 03:07 PM	#3
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	dirt bikes are quiet different.... torque on a dirt bike is generally going to be a good amount. even on the smaller bikes, but of course top speed is a lot lower. Its in the gearing. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 21st, 2012, 03:32 PM	#5
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March 21st, 2012, 03:39 PM	#6
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March 21st, 2012, 03:19 PM	#4
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice bike bro!!! I bet you are loving it! I want a dirt bike now. You ever take it off any sweet jumps?

March 21st, 2012, 03:43 PM	#7
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Congrats on finally getting a bike!!! Pretty sweet and at least it's still a Kawi... time to change your user title and motorcycle(s) owned __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 21st, 2012, 03:43 PM	#8
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March 21st, 2012, 03:55 PM	#9
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	sick bro...congrats! I would normally tell a dude who's just bought a bike to watch out for cagers...but in your case..hmm...'watch out for the trees'?

March 21st, 2012, 05:52 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Once you "get bored" on dirt, SUPERMOTO THAT B*TCH!!! congrats dude! have fun, ride safe

March 21st, 2012, 05:54 PM	#11
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Okay...I took it out for a while. It was so muddy lol I had so much fun! __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 06:02 PM	#12
r311music ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ZX6R Posts: 147	Sweet looking bike bro...It must be nice to live an area with plenty of places to ride a dirt bike. Where I live, it's extremely limited, or else I'd probably have one too.

March 21st, 2012, 06:04 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Mud; fun, but yucckk. Have fun cleaning!

March 21st, 2012, 06:05 PM	#15
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	It's a dirt bike, you don't clean it. It's not called a shiny bike! __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 21st, 2012, 06:08 PM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	ummm My buddy always cleaned his. He was always cleaning SOMETHING because he didn't want things staying dirty...

March 21st, 2012, 06:26 PM	#18
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	The PLAN: 1. Ride the hell out of it, hose/hand wash as needed, especially any white painted areas. 2. Lick wounds.... 3. Ride the hell out of it some more 4. Turn 17 or so 5. Buy street tires and take to cart track and learn to drag a knee 6. Turn 18 or so 7. Buy ninja 250 8. Repeat step 1 over and over Rock on mang! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School Last futzed with by csmith12; March 22nd, 2012 at 06:21 AM.

March 21st, 2012, 06:47 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I like that haha __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 06:52 PM	#20
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Go here : http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99049 __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 06:57 PM	#21
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Random question....what's the difference between the KLX140 and the KLX140L? Nice bike BTW!!!

March 21st, 2012, 06:58 PM	#22
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	The KLX140 has smaller tires, so it has a lower seat height, and it has the crappier rear shock. Mine is better, but more expensive __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 07:34 PM	#23
drac ninjette.org member Name: drac Location: VA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '88 Hurricane 600, '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 237	Congrats on the new bike....looks sweet(they always are new) Spend some time learning to ride it............then run that bitch up HIGH in the rpm's and ride it like you stole it. Any motocross track near you/ Unadilla maybe??? Not that I am saying to race or anything but once you learn to ride half decent just going out an putting around an MX track will greatly help develop some good skills that will translate well to the road.........Getting used to focusing when there is traffic around, the other bike will cause quite a distraction at first. Situational awareness is MOST important. Good throttle and clutch control from going up and down the hills and the face of the jumps. Last but not least........................................................... a massive amount of BREAKING practice. Ride safe, Ride smart, have fun. __________________________________________________ While no trees were harmed in making this post, a large number of electrons were severely inconvenienced.

March 21st, 2012, 07:36 PM	#24
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	sik bike man....no need to watch for cagers...oh, watch out for honey badgers, they dont give a ****

March 21st, 2012, 07:37 PM	#25
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Yeah...I'm following an MSF booklet they gave me. My dad is giving me pointers too. __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 08:18 PM	#27
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Neither does my KLX. I'll roost them. __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 09:07 PM	#29
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 want a dirtbike, care to trade? __________________________________________________ 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 21st, 2012, 09:13 PM	#31
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	So, you don't want to trade? I'll be riding up to NY in the summer, would be an opportune time __________________________________________________ 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 21st, 2012, 09:28 PM	#33
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	__________________________________________________ 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 21st, 2012, 09:31 PM	#34
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5

March 21st, 2012, 09:36 PM	#35
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Why would you want to trade haha? Just go trade your ninja in, or sell it, and go buy the 140. How tall are you, and how much do you weigh? If you're over 154 pounds, you're to heavy. I'm 5'9", and can easily flat foot the bike. The bikes seat height is like 32 or something. __________________________________________________

March 21st, 2012, 11:42 PM	#36
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	ut-oh nick....you got something to think about!! Will you have it paid off by then? Oh you need to change your Motorcycle status.

March 22nd, 2012, 06:17 AM	#39
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Nice looking bike Nick. The starter controls are on the left side of that thing which is different from a street bike. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it. If anything, you'll pick up some skills that you can transfer to street riding. The top speed on that bike is only about 60 mph so at least you shouldn't get into too much trouble. It only weighs about 200# so two guys could lift it out of any mess you get it in to. But also bear in mind that two thieves could also lift it on to the back of a pickup truck. So keep it secure. Maybe you could set some time aside to use it to practice for the MSF. That is, slow, tight turns, braking without skidding and countersteering. The friction zone you mentioned is how you get the bike to creep for the MSF without lugging. This will be a good starter bike for you. Now you can start saving for a Ninja. As much as you like your dirt bike, I think you'll like the even Ninja better. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

March 22nd, 2012, 09:22 AM	#40
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.	Needs moar dert.

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