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Forum: Motorcycle-related January 5th, 2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 26,983
Posted By shiftyninja
Anyone still interested? I definately am! CASH IN...

Anyone still interested? I definately am! CASH IN HAND (Literally).:thumbup:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 12th, 2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 32,421
Posted By shiftyninja
Talking This tool is a little more like $5-6 dollars,...

This tool is a little more like $5-6 dollars, which is a little less than a pack of cigarettes right now. Works awesome. Less tedious than the string method. Thanks Diablos991!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 22nd, 2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,626
Posted By shiftyninja
Well, I am by no means a racer but I am...

Well, I am by no means a racer but I am "experienced". I am 6''2' so that's why it feels strange with stock rear-sets, because i'm not properly planted on the bike (my personal feeling).
Forum: Ride Reports April 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
Posted By shiftyninja
I ride year round 7 days a week. Rain or shine. I...

I ride year round 7 days a week. Rain or shine. I deal with terrible drivers daily, even on an hourly basis. One thing is don't let other's push you. You will then wreck and be at fault. Just slow...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 1st, 2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By shiftyninja
It does matter what the clutch does... While it...

It does matter what the clutch does... While it could also be a transmission issue, if the clutch doesn't engage, it wont turn the transmission, which in turn turns the wheel. So what you said was...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 1st, 2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By shiftyninja
If its turning slightly that's fine, assuming the...

If its turning slightly that's fine, assuming the rear tire is off the ground. If it rolls away, then either the clutch disc could be stuck engaged or its not truly getting to neutral.
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 1st, 2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,144
Posted By shiftyninja
Should be where you feel comfortable. The...

Should be where you feel comfortable. The mechanic should have asked you before adjusting or adjusted it back. Mines about halfway like others. As Felipe said as long as it doesn't slip, you should...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 28th, 2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,687
Posted By shiftyninja
I usually pour a little through, but the amount...

I usually pour a little through, but the amount left in is not that big of a deal.
just use a good filter. I wouldn't recommend FRAM as I've had a couple filters start to disintegrate.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 28th, 2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,687
Posted By shiftyninja
For some reason I have a habit of saying T6 when...

For some reason I have a habit of saying T6 when that's conventional not a synthetic. I just hit 6.5 k. Yes you are right it does handle heat better. I bought the bike with 1082 miles and change the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 28th, 2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,687
Posted By shiftyninja
See what I mean about starting a fire? ...

See what I mean about starting a fire?


Actually, yes. 1.) People not changing oil 2.) Using the wrong/inadequate type and/or filter. Those are oil related causes. The only reason you need to...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 24th, 2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By shiftyninja
I have had MANY family members, friends and...

I have had MANY family members, friends and inluding myself, who despite my opinion to not "just go for it" and change the oil at least with cheap oil for another couple hundred miles, ended up...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 24th, 2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,687
Posted By shiftyninja
Headshrink is correct, except in regards to the...

Headshrink is correct, except in regards to the oil. Oil does not break-down at specified thermal range, especially synthetic. Oil just gets dirty. What do you think the "NextGen Green" oil is?...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 23rd, 2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,118
Posted By shiftyninja
HAHA! CLASSIC! :crazyloco:

HAHA! CLASSIC! :crazyloco:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 23rd, 2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By shiftyninja
Not everyone is meanies. Glad your back and you...

Not everyone is meanies. Glad your back and you got a bike now! Congratulations, those are fun to ride! :thumbup:
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 23rd, 2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,687
Posted By shiftyninja
The oil question can start a fire, but many...

The oil question can start a fire, but many members including myself like Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 10w 40. However if you cannot be consistent with using only synthetic just use a good 10w 40...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 23rd, 2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 32,421
Posted By shiftyninja
yeah I apologize, I forgot to see the date. I'm...

yeah I apologize, I forgot to see the date. I'm sorry but I don't see how there would be that much of a difference. Why or how did you come to that conclusion? Essentially you would be doing the same...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 23rd, 2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By shiftyninja
Why would going into neutral not be wise?? ...

Why would going into neutral not be wise??
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 22nd, 2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 32,421
Posted By shiftyninja
You should be fine torquing the bolt. Would...

You should be fine torquing the bolt. Would possibly make ~1lb difference if any.
Forum: Riding Skills February 22nd, 2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,421
Posted By shiftyninja
Yeah it is but I went on a rant like usual....

Yeah it is but I went on a rant like usual. Anywho, I think the scariest is riding 90+ then being blown across the freeway and stopping just short of going over the line. That set me straight, let me...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 22nd, 2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By shiftyninja
With the rear wheel misaligned, you will get this...

With the rear wheel misaligned, you will get this sort of slight lean depending on which way your tires' adjusted out at. My rear is ever so slightly pointed to the right so while riding it strains...
Forum: Riding Skills February 22nd, 2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,421
Posted By shiftyninja
Whoa, I need to lay of the alcohol. Sorry guys...

Whoa, I need to lay of the alcohol. Sorry guys for being a complete jerk. :asshat:
Forum: Riding Skills February 19th, 2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,417
Posted By shiftyninja
As stated above ride where you are more likely to...

As stated above ride where you are more likely to be seen, as when it sprinkles at least here in AZ, people freak and totally forget how to drive. Second ride in the tire tracks as stated above the...
Forum: Riding Skills February 19th, 2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,722
Posted By shiftyninja
Akima and Alex.s are right about not using the...

Akima and Alex.s are right about not using the rear brake in emergency situations. I have done exactly as MSF says, use both brakes in emergency situations. It ALWAYS results in locking the back and...
Forum: Riding Skills February 19th, 2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,421
Posted By shiftyninja
Most of the riders who complain about this are...

Most of the riders who complain about this are usually new. I too felt the same way a couple years back when I got my first bike, an 01' Ninja 250. Freeway, the first time (2nd hour of first ride, I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 19th, 2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By shiftyninja
To anyone reading, I WOULD NOT do the...

To anyone reading, I WOULD NOT do the modification the OP has done. I cleaned out my airbox after the bike sitting for a year at a dealership and was suprised to find leaves, metal shavings of some...
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