Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
March 22nd, 2022, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,465
Those can be a nightmare.
But if you have...
Those can be a nightmare.
But if you have access to a stick welder, you can take a short length of pipe the same diameter of the bolt head, hold it up against the bolt and then weld them together...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
May 26th, 2020, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 870
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Forum: New Members
May 25th, 2020, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 910
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
May 23rd, 2020, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
I went through exactly that today. After...
I went through exactly that today. After draining the carbs and tank, I came away with a bike that runs well and over four onces of water. So it may well just be water in the system.
Luck,
J~
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
May 23rd, 2020, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 866
A few more pics.
The fairing were all there,...
A few more pics.
The fairing were all there, they were just stowed while the work was being done. A few more pics. Supplies and... Brake pads? They have to be replaced?
And the wasp nest...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
May 21st, 2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 866
Welcome to my nightmare...
This thread isn't as much about seeking advice as it is documenting Matilda's* issues.
I picked her up a couple of years ago because I missed riding a lot and the price was right. Unfortunately...
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Forum: Riding Skills
January 8th, 2020, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 20,777
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Forum: Forum Information
July 16th, 2019, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 2,694
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
May 9th, 2019, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
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Forum: Riding Skills
May 7th, 2019, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,269
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Forum: Group Rides and Local Events
September 5th, 2018, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,918
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Forum: Group Rides and Local Events
September 5th, 2018, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,918
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Forum: New Members
August 10th, 2018, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
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Forum: New Members
July 29th, 2018, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,736
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Forum: Pictures
July 28th, 2018, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Those are nice but they won't work with...
Those are nice but they won't work with saddlebags.
I had to make up a clarifier the ensure that the fuel would be free of water when I put it back in the tank. A couple of pieces of hose and a...
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Forum: Pictures
July 27th, 2018, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Thanks!
I'm applying selective apathy to...
Thanks!
I'm applying selective apathy to some parts of the project. (PU listed a 104 as stock.) She's bike #31 and I'm not worrying too much about what won't get me killed.
Ride on,
J~
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Forum: Pictures
July 27th, 2018, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
And the tires are on and balanced. The brakes...
And the tires are on and balanced. The brakes are done too.
I had to plug the compressor into the outlet in the tail section and use it to seat the beads while the engine ran. Good times!
...
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
July 27th, 2018, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,951
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
July 27th, 2018, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,951
Koala,
I've a friend in Texas that's willing...
Koala,
I've a friend in Texas that's willing to part with her two-piece leathers. I think they'll fit you. They're made by Z Custom leathers. Send me a PM if you're interested and I'll put you...
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Forum: Pictures
July 26th, 2018, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
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Forum: Pictures
July 26th, 2018, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
The oil change, air filter and sprockets are...
The oil change, air filter and sprockets are done. Brakes are next. Not looking forward to the tires, but stock size Contis shouldn't be too difficult to deal with.
If you snug the chain with...
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
July 25th, 2018, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,951
Koala,
I'll put up a post on FB asking my...
Koala,
I'll put up a post on FB asking my petite-gal friends where they get their gear and see what they have to offer. I know a lot of them, so someone should have something.
When I attended...
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
July 25th, 2018, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,951
I feel your pain. Getting decent gear is a...
I feel your pain. Getting decent gear is a hassle for the less than medium among us.
I've found gear on craigslist and ebay. Cycle Gear (if one is close) may have something that will fit you....
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Forum: Pictures
July 25th, 2018, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
Thanks for the comments!
The carbs are clean...
Thanks for the comments!
The carbs are clean and installed. She lives!
I had to use a funnel as a mini-tank because the fuel tank still has water in it, but she runs and shifts perfectly. The...
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Forum: Pictures
July 25th, 2018, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,686
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