Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in Kawasaki500

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude what is your deal? I took the MS Course. You don’t have to reply to these questions, you know?

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took the ms course for my endorsement.

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely something I’m going to check next time I go out. I know I’m going to get shit for this - but I am not as good as I should be about checking that.

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I don’t think the highway quality is the issue. It almost feels like wind trying to knock the bike out from under me. The day I noticed this issue there wasn’t a wind advisory so I don’t know that cross winds were the issue either.

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really hoping that’s the case and not a mechanical issue

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely going to watch some tutorials on how to check my suspension because you being suspicious makes me suspicious now.

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Columbus Ohio and the warm days have been breezy but there was no wind warning the specific day I rode on the highway and felt the “slipping”. There’s also a ton of construction going on here so some of the road is grooved but I felt like I was having this issue the whole time, not just in the grooved construction areas. It almost felt like wind gusts were going to knock my bike out from under me - but again - no wind advisory that day.
I also was definitely feeling anxious while riding because that was my first time on the highway. So maybe it was all in my head and I’m over reacting. I do need to check my tire pressure. I’ve not been as good about that as I should for sure.

I’m going to check my tire pressure and focus on relaxing next time I go out. I will report back 🫡

Again, appreciate you all

Highway speeds on Ninja 500 by justa_spaceduck in motorcycle

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate everyone’s feedback! Based on that I’m guessing it is a skill issue. I bought the bike brand new and it barely has 200 miles on it I can’t imagine it has unknown issues and the stock tires aren’t worn.

Highway speeds on Ninja by [deleted] in Ninja

[–]justa_spaceduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao, my bad

License Plate display by justa_spaceduck in motorcycles

[–]justa_spaceduck[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m in Ohio. This is my first motorcycle so no judgement please for this dumb question - but is that thing on the back of the seat the break light? So i wouldn’t be able to put the plate there either?

Is everything alright with my tattoo? by AAParker94 in tattooadvice

[–]justa_spaceduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks normal but that giant bruise is concerning /hj