First long trip

nils · 06-10-2007

So I got my bike about 3 weeks ago (07' Ninja 250) and yesterday I had to take her for a pretty long trip. Long for me at least being a new rider. I had never been on an interstate with my bike yet, but yesterday I had a 3 hour trip down the PA turnpike. After I got used to the wind it really wasn't that bad. Although after a while on the turnpike I was really looking forward to getting off. Once I got off the turnpike it was about another 45 minute ride. Overall it was pretty enjoyable, I liked the non interstate riding much better though. Only thing is next time I should wear ear plugs, from all the wind for so long I could hardly hear when I got off.

**2WheelFun** · 06-10-2007

Like you I enjoy riding back roads much more than running on an Interstate. Of course if you need to make some quick miles and can use the faster roads it's nice.

Saki.Girl · 06-10-2007

sweet sounds like fun

Slo'Poke · 06-10-2007

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Like you I enjoy riding back roads much more than running on an Interstate.

^^^
+1

Nothing like a good long stretch of a stop sign-free backroad. Less traffic to worry about, easy pace, and the scenery tends to be a lot more interesting that miles of asphalt & concrete.

*jukief* · 06-10-2007

Yeah, interstate pretty much sucks, unless you have to get somewhere in a hurry. The back roads are so much better.

Glad to hear you did so well with that long a trip on the 250, though.

nils · 06-10-2007

yeah I was gonna plan a backroads trip but I knew this way very well and I got a late start so I just went for it.

sdbrit68 · 06-10-2007

I must be the only one who enjoys putting on miles on the interstate

nils · 06-10-2007

I might have enjoyed it more if I had a bigger bike, like a cruiser or something. But on my 250 i just really would rather backroads. Also it felt like my butt was going to fall off by the time i finished.

sdbrit68 · 06-10-2007

I had a nnja 250 once, reminds me of a volkswagen bug, doesnt do anything perfect, but still one of the best vehicles ever made.

The ninja 250 has a lot of pick up, handles well, gets great gas mileage, and its only $3,000.

you can not get more for your money anywhere...........I hope kawasaki makes it forever

anrfknm · 06-10-2007

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Originally Posted by sdbrit68

I must be the only one who enjoys putting on miles on the interstate

you're a sick man, but we love ya anyway.

sdbrit68 · 06-10-2007

yeah, i just love crossing state lines for some reason. Funny thing is, when I decided to get a new cruiser, everyone said I needed a 1000cc plus to do long distances.

yet my old vulcan 700 went to almost every state in the union with no complaints, and it never strayed from stock except the saddlebags

06-10-2007	#1 (permalink)
nils Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 82	First long trip So I got my bike about 3 weeks ago (07' Ninja 250) and yesterday I had to take her for a pretty long trip. Long for me at least being a new rider. I had never been on an interstate with my bike yet, but yesterday I had a 3 hour trip down the PA turnpike. After I got used to the wind it really wasn't that bad. Although after a while on the turnpike I was really looking forward to getting off. Once I got off the turnpike it was about another 45 minute ride. Overall it was pretty enjoyable, I liked the non interstate riding much better though. Only thing is next time I should wear ear plugs, from all the wind for so long I could hardly hear when I got off.

06-10-2007	#2 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	Like you I enjoy riding back roads much more than running on an Interstate. Of course if you need to make some quick miles and can use the faster roads it's nice. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-10-2007	#5 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,145	Yeah, interstate pretty much sucks, unless you have to get somewhere in a hurry. The back roads are so much better. Glad to hear you did so well with that long a trip on the 250, though. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-10-2007	#7 (permalink)
sdbrit68 Time to Ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: orange county california Posts: 6,633	I must be the only one who enjoys putting on miles on the interstate __________________ I pledge allegiance to the flag, and no bleeding heart liberal judge can tell me otherwise

06-10-2007	#9 (permalink)
sdbrit68 Time to Ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: orange county california Posts: 6,633	I had a nnja 250 once, reminds me of a volkswagen bug, doesnt do anything perfect, but still one of the best vehicles ever made. The ninja 250 has a lot of pick up, handles well, gets great gas mileage, and its only $3,000. you can not get more for your money anywhere...........I hope kawasaki makes it forever __________________ I pledge allegiance to the flag, and no bleeding heart liberal judge can tell me otherwise

06-10-2007	#3 (permalink)
Saki.Girl Dark Angel of Sin Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11,845	sweet sounds like fun

06-10-2007	#6 (permalink)
nils Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 82	yeah I was gonna plan a backroads trip but I knew this way very well and I got a late start so I just went for it.

06-10-2007	#8 (permalink)
nils Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 82	I might have enjoyed it more if I had a bigger bike, like a cruiser or something. But on my 250 i just really would rather backroads. Also it felt like my butt was going to fall off by the time i finished.

06-10-2007	#11 (permalink)
sdbrit68 Time to Ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: orange county california Posts: 6,633	yeah, i just love crossing state lines for some reason. Funny thing is, when I decided to get a new cruiser, everyone said I needed a 1000cc plus to do long distances. yet my old vulcan 700 went to almost every state in the union with no complaints, and it never strayed from stock except the saddlebags __________________ I pledge allegiance to the flag, and no bleeding heart liberal judge can tell me otherwise

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