August 1st, 2021, 11:35 PM | #1 |
Retired motorcycle Mc.
Name: Robert
Location: Weed, California.
Join Date: Jul 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2021 CSC TT250, 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc,2001 Honda XR650L. Posts: A lot.
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Nice evening Ride.
it can still be done even at my age ! tonight I went for a short ride and just enjoyed the heck out of it !.
I didn't want to go for a long ride as I had just got the Ninja back together and like to check to make sure nothing is falling off that I forgot.... but all seems good although I did notice a bit of a light noise coming from the lower right that I hadn't noticed before, doesn't mean anything just means I hadn't noticed it before <GRIN> kind'a a wrrrr sound, nothing crunchy just probably how the engine sounds when operating. .... I went about 6 miles on a back country road being a conservative rider and just kind'a putting along... if that is the appropriate term for a Ninja... because they really don't putt... they want to roar ! . once I had got to the freeway entrance on the old twisty road I got on the freeway to head back. I didn't spare the RPM I just let her rip and to my delight she didn't even quibble about it.... but by the time I was on the freeway doing 70 at 8,500 to 9,000 RPM I found myself wanting to shift again... ( old habits die hard ) but I let her churn at those RPMS and there was no problem whatsoever... she flew low, especially for just a 250cc motor ! ..... I think I will put on the larger front sprocket though, if nothing else to spread the lower gears out some .... .... I put on all my new Riding gear and stuff just to give it a run and to my surprise it all worked great I had on my summer riding jacket (Mesh type) and the mesh riding pants... and I have to admit I was a bit chilled by the time I got home the mesh really works good and keeping cool in the summer isn't going to be an issue anymore ! the only problem I did have was getting google maps to work on my phone... I guess I have to put in a destination and then it will track the progress , not sure, but the Quad Lock mount worked flawlessly I highly recommend them! I just have the universal mount stuck to the back of my smart phone's armored case and it holds it very solidly. tomorrow I will check out the bike in great detail and give it a good check over ,.... I adjusted the chain and want to make sure it's not too tight. also tomorrow the TT250 is supposed to arrive so that should be neat ! .... well, that's all I got ! good ride but mcdonalds was already closed when I got there so I gott'a go russell up some chow... HAHHAHAHA ... Bob.......
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August 2nd, 2021, 05:35 AM | #2 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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I'm glad you had a good ride and the bike worked as designed. I'm not a fan of having a phone mounted where I can see it while riding though. I stop for that.
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August 2nd, 2021, 06:27 AM | #3 |
Retired motorcycle Mc.
Name: Robert
Location: Weed, California.
Join Date: Jul 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2021 CSC TT250, 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc,2001 Honda XR650L. Posts: A lot.
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Yes I am considering that as well... I was hoping I could get google maps to track my rides, just for S&G's to show the wife etc,etc.
but I think it is a distraction you don't need at all, while riding ! put the thing in a jacket pocket and not have to worry about loosing it is probably the best approach ! as it was, the screen blacked out due to inactivity and I rode in peace LOL.... the TT250 should arrive in a few hours, from 10:00 to 11:00am this morning that will be the Kids bike but I am sure I'll take a few rides on it.... to me it's a real motorcycle , not some go-fast toy ! HAHAHAHAH...if anything needs gearing it will be that Older style engine ! My bike... the good one, won't be in till the middle of September... but it is destined to be at my door before october ! I am really looking forward to that... Just got a call from the delivery guy, he'll be here in about an hour... I said come on !... so the TT250 should be here soon ! .... then I get to put the bark busters on it ! ...( LOL more work less riding ! HAHAHHAA) later ! Bob........
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August 2nd, 2021, 03:25 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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