Motorcycle EMS riders????

[HotelCo]

Ah, the break-in period. Do they limit you to 4000 rpm like everyone else, too?



After doing some reading on the break-in, I'm convinced that it needs more of a planned hard work than babying it for hundreds of miles.

Nope. Just have to keep it below 1/4 throttle for the first 200 miles (650 still has PLENTY of get up and go at that), 1/2 until 400, 3/4 until 800, and then full at 1000. No mention of RPMs.

Hows the ninja treating you?

 

[Shishkabob]

Loving it so far. 250cc is more than enough... I can out accelerate most cars on the road and beat them in 1/4 if I have to. Plus great gas mileage to boot... getting 55+ right now and it's not even broken in. I still might 'upgrade' to a 650R in a few months... after this bike is paid off... but only because it fits a little bit better for my 6'2" frame, though that's not saying the 250 is uncomfortable at all.

The only "issue" is it revs really high for highway speeds... but it's built for that so it's not an issue. 65mph = about 7500-8000 RPMs. Going to install a larger front sprocket which should lower the revs to about 1000 per 10mph. Redline is 13,000, so going non-stop at 10,000 is nothing for the bike.



Funny how owning a motorcycle, no matter how good, you always have the urge to buy SOMETHING for it.

 

[HotelCo]

Loving it so far. 250cc is more than enough... I can out accelerate most cars on the road and beat them in 1/4 if I have to. Plus great gas mileage to boot... getting 55+ right now and it's not even broken in. I still might 'upgrade' to a 650R in a few months... after this bike is paid off... but only because it fits a little bit better for my 6'2" frame, though that's not saying the 250 is uncomfortable at all.

The only "issue" is it revs really high for highway speeds... but it's built for that so it's not an issue. 65mph = about 7500-8000 RPMs. Going to install a larger front sprocket which should lower the revs to about 1000 per 10mph. Redline is 13,000, so going non-stop at 10,000 is nothing for the bike.



Funny how owning a motorcycle, no matter how good, you always have the urge to buy SOMETHING for it.

I haven't taken mine on the freeway yet, but I am getting the itch to do so.

How fast can the 250 go?

 

[Shishkabob]

Official top speed of 95mph, though people get above 100 fairly often from what I've seen.

Not like I ever need to go that fast anyhow

 

[medicRob]

I'm taking my bike out for a 105 mile ride tomorrow to go see some friends.

 

[HotelCo]

Official top speed of 95mph, though people get above 100 fairly often from what I've seen.

Not like I ever need to go that fast anyhow

You wouldn't NEED to, no.... but...

 

[Shishkabob]

You wouldn't NEED to, no.... but...

But I'd rather live ^_^



What helmet / gear did you end up getting?

I'm taking my bike out for a 105 mile ride tomorrow to go see some friends.

My work is a 110 mile commute, mostly highway. I've been debating the past few shifts if I want to take my bike on that.

 

[medicRob]

My work is a 110 mile commute, mostly highway. I've been debating the past few shifts if I want to take my bike on that.

One of the main reasons I prefer cruiser style seats.

 

[HotelCo]

But I'd rather live ^_^



What helmet / gear did you end up getting?

I just picked up a Fulmer helmet, Astars AirFlo jacket, shift torque kevlar reinforced jeans, boots, and armor gloves. I'll upgrade some of the gear next check, but I'm getting a lojack system for my bike.

You?

 

[medicRob]

I just picked up a Fulmer helmet, Astars AirFlo jacket, shift torque kevlar reinforced jeans, boots, and armor gloves. I'll upgrade some of the gear next check, but I'm getting a lojack system for my bike.

You?

Remember the video I showed you of the straight away that I rode? I am riding it again tomorrow for another speed bench.

 

[HotelCo]

Remember the video I showed you of the straight away that I rode? I am riding it again tomorrow for another speed bench.

You lucky :censored:

 

[medicRob]

You lucky :censored:

I tried to tell you to go with a 1000 or above. I'm gonna see if I can beat my last run in acceleration time.

 

[firetender]

But I'd rather live ^_^My work is a 110 mile commute, mostly highway. I've been debating the past few shifts if I want to take my bike on that.

Your biggest vulnerability is to the wind.

Keep safe!

 

[Shishkabob]

Your biggest vulnerability is to the wind.

Yeah, the wind does get me a little, but I'll be buying a new windshield for the bike which will help a bit.

I just picked up a Fulmer helmet, Astars AirFlo jacket, shift torque kevlar reinforced jeans, boots, and armor gloves. I'll upgrade some of the gear next check, but I'm getting a lojack system for my bike.

Helmet is the Scorpion EXO-500... I love the built in sun visor. I wanted a red one to match the bike but they had none in stock, so I got a black one and put red reflective tape on it I also got the AlpineStars AirFlo jacket, ahah. Very comfy, and I like the zip out liner. Got some random textile gloves that are actually fairly comfortable.


Bootwise I just wear my work boots, and only wearing jeans as of now. I'll eventually buy some textile over-pants, but I want to get some money back first.





I'm also going to buy some helmet speakers so I can listen to music or something without totally plugging my ears with headphones... wind noise gets old.

 

[HotelCo]

Yeah, the wind does get me a little, but I'll be buying a new windshield for the bike which will help a bit.



Helmet is the Scorpion EXO-500... I love the built in sun visor. I wanted a red one to match the bike but they had none in stock, so I got a black one and put red reflective tape on it I also got the AlpineStars AirFlo jacket, ahah. Very comfy, and I like the zip out liner. Got some random textile gloves that are actually fairly comfortable.


Bootwise I just wear my work boots, and only wearing jeans as of now. I'll eventually buy some textile over-pants, but I want to get some money back first.





I'm also going to buy some helmet speakers so I can listen to music or something without totally plugging my ears with headphones... wind noise gets old.

I do like those flip-down sun visors, but I can't find a helmet I like thats SNELL rated with it.

 

[Shishkabob]

I do like those flip-down sun visors, but I can't find a helmet I like thats SNELL rated with it.

The EXO-1000, the 500's older brother, is SNELL/DOT certified and it has the visor.


The EXO-500 is brand new (Literally released the week I got it) and while it isn't SNELL, it IS ECE 22.05 certified, which is essentially the European version of SNELL.

 

[medicRob]

When I get home, I will link you fellas to the heads up display I got, and the iPod doc.

 

[CAOX3]

Just finishing up my second build . . .

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This my friend is beautiful, whats the rake on it? Is that a pushrod vtwin, belt driven, a true work of art.

I love the rigid, whats the plan for the exhaust?

Id leave that puppy flat back, and as loud as you know what.

 

[Shishkabob]

So... 55*, cloudy, and windy makes for REALLY cold motorcycle weather.

 

[numbersdynasty]

I live in NW Indiana. Just moved here from Vegas. The riding here sucks compared to out west. I have a 2009 Sporty 883 Low. been murdering it out. Started on a sissy bar project for when the ms wants to ride.