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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 26th, 2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,113
Posted By birdy
Hi Steve, I have an '09 and have not noticed it,...

Hi Steve, I have an '09 and have not noticed it, but then I only have abt 150 km on it and may just not have noticed.:confused:
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 25th, 2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,078
Views: 170,707
Posted By birdy
Soundwave, tnx for the heads up on the JIS...

Soundwave, tnx for the heads up on the JIS screws. I haven't taken the gas tank off yet, would a 6" screwdriver be long enough to reach the screws? I found a 6" or 12" #2 JIS screwdriver for $7.50 on...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 24th, 2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,078
Views: 170,707
Posted By birdy
I'm going to shim my needles this weekend. With...

I'm going to shim my needles this weekend. With all the mention of how tight the carb cover screws are, how tight do they need to be retightened to? Is snug good enough so it's not a PITA to remove...
Forum: Off-Topic March 22nd, 2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 46,244
Posted By birdy
I'm a tech RTR,CV. I trained in interventional...

I'm a tech RTR,CV. I trained in interventional radiology, but didn't care for it either. Too many sickies:eek:We are strictly interventional neuro. We have a large neurosurgery dept here and get...
Forum: Off-Topic March 21st, 2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 46,244
Posted By birdy
Worked as a police officer in the 70's, had...

Worked as a police officer in the 70's, had enough close calls, I didn't want my family living on a life insurance policy. Went back to school and now work in neuroradiology doing aneurysm repairs at...
Forum: Off-Topic March 21st, 2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,778
Posted By birdy
Congrats:p, just got my 2nd grandaughter Lillian...

Congrats:p, just got my 2nd grandaughter Lillian Frances, 2 weeks ago:thumbup:
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,486
Posted By birdy
Did 1st oil change--have questions

Well, I have 75 miles on my '09 and did my first oil change. I must say it was super easy. I ran the bike to heat up the oil good then let it drain for 30 min til nothing was dripping when upright...
Forum: Off-Topic March 17th, 2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,797
Posted By birdy
Tnx for all the suggestions. I got to ride today...

Tnx for all the suggestions. I got to ride today for the first time since I picked up the bike:p. Rode about 25mi along a nice country road with losts of twisties. I used my knees to grip this...
Forum: Off-Topic March 17th, 2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,797
Posted By birdy
Wrist pain

Hi all just curious how many of you have problems with wrist pain when riding your ninja. I just got mine last week, but have only been able to ride it how from the dealer as it has been raining ever...
Forum: New Members March 16th, 2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,851
Posted By birdy
Welcome, :D I just picked up my '09 SE last...

Welcome, :D I just picked up my '09 SE last thursday. Been raining ever since:eek:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 14th, 2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,670
Posted By birdy
With all the twisties where I live, I've learned...

With all the twisties where I live, I've learned to stay off the yellow line and don't cut left hand curves tight, as it seems half the cars coming the other way cross the double yellow line. Also...
Forum: New Members March 12th, 2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,327
Posted By birdy
Back on two wheels!!

Well, I'm back on 2 wheels again---picked up my green 09 Ninja 250R today:crazyloco: My dealer called me yesterday and said it was in and ready to go. I was afraid I was going to have to wait 2...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 11th, 2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,446
Posted By birdy
EX250R vs EX250J what's the difference?

Got a quick question for you all. My dealer called and said my 2009 Ninja has arrived been prepped and is ready to pick up. I got the VIN and called my insurance co (Progressive) to change from the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 8th, 2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,481
Posted By birdy
It's not going backwards, the 1200 and the Ninja...

It's not going backwards, the 1200 and the Ninja are just different. I just sold my 2005 Harley Heritage to buy a Ninja 250 (should be ready to pick up next Saturday:D). I loved the Harley, but I bet...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 4th, 2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By birdy
After reading everything, I think I will just...

After reading everything, I think I will just warm it up and hit some of the back county roads for a bit keeping the rpm's up and do some engine braking and then just take her home and not worry...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 4th, 2009, 05:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By birdy
Tnx for the offers. Experience is no prob---I've...

Tnx for the offers. Experience is no prob---I've owned and ridden mini-bikes to Harleys for 40 yrs. My main concern was riding 30 miles on the highway to get home right off the bat would mess up my...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 3rd, 2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By birdy
Getting my new Ninja home

Hi all, looking for a little advice. I will be picking up my new bike from the dealer in a week or 2 when it is delivered. I plan on using the motoman break-in and am trying to decide how to get the...
Forum: Off-Topic March 1st, 2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,303
Posted By birdy
Talkin about snow and can't ride the ninja, how...

Talkin about snow and can't ride the ninja, how about this wild machine!:eek:

http://www.flixxy.com/snow-vehicle-concept.htm
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 27th, 2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,372
Posted By birdy
Pretty much right on the money!!:p

Pretty much right on the money!!:p
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 17th, 2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,479
Posted By birdy
Sweet!!:thumbup: I'm jealous, I've got to wait...

Sweet!!:thumbup: I'm jealous, I've got to wait another month before my comes in:mad:Your deal not too bad, my OTD price was $4200 here in Virginia.. Enjoy!!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 15th, 2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,845
Posted By birdy
Living in Charlottesville, VA . About 90 miles...

Living in Charlottesville, VA . About 90 miles south of Wash DC and about 60 miles west of Richmond. Great place to live other than taxes. I'm 20 miles from the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 15th, 2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 48,536
Posted By birdy
Who can figure out insurance rates. I currently...

Who can figure out insurance rates. I currently pay $460 yr full coverage thru Progressive on a 2005 Harley Davidson Heritage which I just sold . I'm waiting for delivery of a 2009 Ninja 250 and was...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 15th, 2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,845
Posted By birdy
No bike now :mad:, but waiting for delivery of...

No bike now :mad:, but waiting for delivery of green 2009 Ninja 250r :thumbup:.
Past bikes include:

2005 Harley Davidson Heritage FLSTCI
2000 Harley Davidson Sportster
1987 Yamaha 750 Virago...
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