how do you dealing with withdrawal during bike hibernation

BFisher244 · November 6th, 2011, 08:30 PM

For those of you in the colder climates, what do you usually do to fill the void left by your ninjette when it's in winter storage?

PS....me fail english? that's unpossible

choneofakind · November 6th, 2011, 08:53 PM

I go through withdrawal. And watch youtube videos and research all things motorcycle constantly.

WhiteRice · November 6th, 2011, 09:10 PM

Do your maintenance and mod your bike

KawiKid860 · November 6th, 2011, 09:19 PM

I ride it

Liist · November 6th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Well I live in Florida, but I didn't ride my bike for two weeks when I was waiting for the shop to get the parts in.

I think I basically set out a savings plan and plan to go to the student loan office and researched what motorcycle to buy next.

But since then, I decided it's best to buy used, so a used FZ8 is out of the question. So now what?

Jiggles · November 6th, 2011, 09:42 PM

I have affairs with other bikes

saxnbass · November 6th, 2011, 09:55 PM

greg737 · November 6th, 2011, 09:55 PM

The high temperature on tomorrow's forcast for Spokane supposed to be somewhere in the mid to low forties.

I'll be riding. Maybe not too far, but I'll be riding. Even if it's just a 15 mile round-trip to Barnes & Noble.

Gotta get those last days of riding in before we put out a bunch of "Californian repellent" for the winter.

Mocha Man · November 6th, 2011, 10:05 PM

Study, edit videos, and play video games. Life of a college student.

setasai · November 6th, 2011, 10:08 PM

My bike doesnt hibernate... It only naps.

Magz · November 6th, 2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteRice

Do your maintenance and mod your bike

+1

OGjackafidy · November 7th, 2011, 03:04 PM

save money for another bike and try not to think about. when it snows doughnuts in the truck are fun but its still not the same as hoppin on a bike. idk maybe its time to get a snowmobile

k-os · November 7th, 2011, 03:08 PM

Mod the bikes over the winter! Best way to pass the time.

Matz · November 7th, 2011, 03:32 PM

I'm going insane at the moment, I haven't even ridden my one yet due to no insurance as of yet and the weathers so nice during the day!

Lil_Green_Demon · November 7th, 2011, 07:38 PM

SoCal doesn't really have a "winter." It's just a colder autumn.
My bike is still ridden every so often.

SSR · November 7th, 2011, 07:47 PM

Well, between going skiing, skating and watching hockey, I find the winters usually pass pretty quickly.

leed · November 7th, 2011, 08:06 PM

Bicycle!

greg737 · November 7th, 2011, 08:15 PM

I rode mine all over Spokane today with temps ranging from mid 30s to low 40s and I didn't have to bring out my best cold-weather gear.

"A" · November 7th, 2011, 08:28 PM

Pedal a bike.

Boom King · November 7th, 2011, 09:04 PM

A bottle of Scotch, a warm fire, grow my winter beard and wait for the snow to melt.

Felipe the Ant · November 7th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Get a jacket

alex.s · November 7th, 2011, 09:20 PM

you do know that your bike works fine in the cold, right?

Johnnyscoots · November 7th, 2011, 09:21 PM

Bought a cheap waterproof jacket and waterproof riding pants (both with armor) from Jafrum.com...$39 for the jacket, $29 for the pants. Ridden in temps as low as 28 F and not a problem except for my propensity to wear open faced helmets. Time to get another full face!!!!

Johnny

BFisher244 · November 7th, 2011, 09:22 PM

It's not worth the risk for me to drive during the snow/ice season. I've been looking into a few possible hobbies such as snowmobiling, go karting, going to the gun range, etc.

None of them match the rush of the ninjette.

akima · November 8th, 2011, 12:45 AM

I would learn to snow board if there were places to do it near by.

Liist · November 8th, 2011, 04:09 AM

It is possible to ride on ice. After seeing this video, there's no excuse to not ride in the winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPOw-Xmm4o

NathanUc · November 8th, 2011, 04:18 AM

Draining the fluids and putting her in my living room to work on.

Lvr · November 8th, 2011, 05:40 AM

Ditto on the maintenance/modding. As soon as I've decided riding season is over, she gets a full tank of stabilized fuel, and then she goes up on stands. Plastic comes off, and I start tinkering.

Personally, I enjoy wrenching almost (almost!) as much as riding, for a little while anyway.

@ alex.s, it's not so much a question of the bike working in the cold, it's more about me working in the cold. and I don't.

Also, they spread salt on the roads here all winter, and I really don't want that all over my bike

leed · November 8th, 2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lvr

Ditto on the maintenance/modding. As soon as I've decided riding season is over, she gets a full tank of stabilized fuel, and then she goes up on stands. Plastic comes off, and I start tinkering.

Personally, I enjoy wrenching almost (almost!) as much as riding, for a little while anyway.

@ alex.s, it's not so much a question of the bike working in the cold, it's more about me working in the cold. and I don't.

Also, they spread salt on the roads here all winter, and I really don't want that all over my bike

Nothing wrong with that! If it's too cold, and you can't use your fingers, than you really shouldn't be riding! Once the temperature drops into the low 40's, high 30's, I'll probably just ride my road bike to and fro, as I can actually raise body temperature on my ride as opposed to my motorcycle. That and I already have the cold weather gear from my previous year of commuting!

November 6th, 2011, 08:30 PM	#1
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	how do you dealing with withdrawal during bike hibernation For those of you in the colder climates, what do you usually do to fill the void left by your ninjette when it's in winter storage? PS....me fail english? that's unpossible Last futzed with by BFisher244; November 6th, 2011 at 08:54 PM. Reason: poor grammar

November 6th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#6
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 have affairs with other bikes __________________________________________________ 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

November 7th, 2011, 03:04 PM	#12
OGjackafidy ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: columbia MO Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132	save money for another bike and try not to think about. when it snows doughnuts in the truck are fun but its still not the same as hoppin on a bike. idk maybe its time to get a snowmobile __________________________________________________ "The goal in life is to die young at a very old age" " Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul'

November 7th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#15
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Mine doesn't hibernate SoCal doesn't really have a "winter." It's just a colder autumn. My bike is still ridden every so often. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

November 7th, 2011, 07:47 PM	#16
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	Well, between going skiing, skating and watching hockey, I find the winters usually pass pretty quickly. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

November 6th, 2011, 08:53 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I go through withdrawal. And watch youtube videos and research all things motorcycle constantly.

November 6th, 2011, 09:10 PM	#3
WhiteRice Kamikaze Squirrel Name: Zach Location: NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 300	Do your maintenance and mod your bike

November 6th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#4
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I ride it

November 6th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#5
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Well I live in Florida, but I didn't ride my bike for two weeks when I was waiting for the shop to get the parts in. I think I basically set out a savings plan and plan to go to the student loan office and researched what motorcycle to buy next. But since then, I decided it's best to buy used, so a used FZ8 is out of the question. So now what?

November 6th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#7
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1

November 6th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#8
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	The high temperature on tomorrow's forcast for Spokane supposed to be somewhere in the mid to low forties. I'll be riding. Maybe not too far, but I'll be riding. Even if it's just a 15 mile round-trip to Barnes & Noble. Gotta get those last days of riding in before we put out a bunch of "Californian repellent" for the winter.

November 6th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#9
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Study, edit videos, and play video games. Life of a college student.

November 6th, 2011, 10:08 PM	#10
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	My bike doesnt hibernate... It only naps.

November 7th, 2011, 03:08 PM	#13
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	Mod the bikes over the winter! Best way to pass the time.

November 7th, 2011, 03:32 PM	#14
Matz is stunning! ;) Name: Matz Location: Elgin, Scotland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): CBR600 FS2, XT350 Posts: 132	I'm going insane at the moment, I haven't even ridden my one yet due to no insurance as of yet and the weathers so nice during the day!

November 7th, 2011, 08:06 PM	#17
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Bicycle!

November 7th, 2011, 08:15 PM	#18
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I rode mine all over Spokane today with temps ranging from mid 30s to low 40s and I didn't have to bring out my best cold-weather gear.

November 7th, 2011, 08:28 PM	#19
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	Pedal a bike.

November 7th, 2011, 09:04 PM	#20
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	A bottle of Scotch, a warm fire, grow my winter beard and wait for the snow to melt.

November 7th, 2011, 09:07 PM	#21
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	Get a jacket

November 7th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#22
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	you do know that your bike works fine in the cold, right? __________________________________________________

November 7th, 2011, 09:21 PM	#23
Johnnyscoots Over 40 Ninjette Owner Name: John Location: Denver, Pa Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black), 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red/Two Bros. Slip on, 41 Tooth Rear Sprocket) Posts: 77	Bought a cheap waterproof jacket and waterproof riding pants (both with armor) from Jafrum.com...$39 for the jacket, $29 for the pants. Ridden in temps as low as 28 F and not a problem except for my propensity to wear open faced helmets. Time to get another full face!!!! Johnny __________________________________________________ So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! Vulcan 900 Custom: Cafe windscreen, OEM backrest and Lockable side cases!!!

November 7th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#24
BFisher244 Ninja Noob Name: Craig Location: Norwalk, CT Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 128	It's not worth the risk for me to drive during the snow/ice season. I've been looking into a few possible hobbies such as snowmobiling, go karting, going to the gun range, etc. None of them match the rush of the ninjette.

November 8th, 2011, 12:45 AM	#25
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I would learn to snow board if there were places to do it near by.

November 8th, 2011, 04:09 AM	#26
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	It is possible to ride on ice. After seeing this video, there's no excuse to not ride in the winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPOw-Xmm4o

November 8th, 2011, 04:18 AM	#27
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	Draining the fluids and putting her in my living room to work on. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

November 8th, 2011, 05:40 AM	#28
Lvr ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: Ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 136	Ditto on the maintenance/modding. As soon as I've decided riding season is over, she gets a full tank of stabilized fuel, and then she goes up on stands. Plastic comes off, and I start tinkering. Personally, I enjoy wrenching almost (almost!) as much as riding, for a little while anyway. @ alex.s, it's not so much a question of the bike working in the cold, it's more about me working in the cold. and I don't. Also, they spread salt on the roads here all winter, and I really don't want that all over my bike

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