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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles March 25th, 2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Thanks CaliGrrl. I'm reluctant to say "things...

Thanks CaliGrrl. I'm reluctant to say "things can't get any worse" because there is always worse lurking around a corner somewhere....but that's life!
Bike is sold to be picked up on the weekend....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles March 24th, 2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Thanks for the replies. I gave up on it,...

Thanks for the replies. I gave up on it, currently up for sale. I just don't have time for motorcycles anymore between 5 kids, an ill wife and my own health issues. Currently getting in as much road...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles July 2nd, 2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,063
Posted By kaos
I've been looking into these for mine but only...

I've been looking into these for mine but only because the gauge I bought can display gear position. However the universal ones I've come across only work with the display they come with and won't...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles July 2nd, 2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Very little progress. The motor is painted and...

Very little progress. The motor is painted and ready to go in. Just need time slots to align with wife and son so they can give me a hand to bolt it in.
I also mounted and bled the front brake only...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 20th, 2018, 03:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
No work today but tinkering in the shed tonight....

No work today but tinkering in the shed tonight. I put the stock bars on for a look and tbh once they are painted and re-gripped in black, I think they will look ok. I did want to go with a straight...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 19th, 2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Yeah they do a flat black in the 2x. I painted...

Yeah they do a flat black in the 2x. I painted the wheels in it then satin cleared them. The flat on its own is more flat but not as flat as traditional flats that I've used. I like it t though. But,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 19th, 2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Yeah i did know the 2x satin was glossier than...

Yeah i did know the 2x satin was glossier than other paints as I watched a few youtube vids and could tell straight away. But, I figured it might dull off a bit and went with it anyway. Mostly...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 19th, 2018, 12:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Starting to wish I had gone with a flat black...

Starting to wish I had gone with a flat black instead of this satin. It's quite glossy really.
I really need to sort out what I am doing for bars because the stock ones are not going to suit at all.
Forum: New Members June 18th, 2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Posted By kaos
Good stuff.

Good stuff.
Forum: New Members June 17th, 2018, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Posted By kaos
G'day mate. I'd be looking for vacuum leaks first...

G'day mate. I'd be looking for vacuum leaks first and if all's good I'd be pulling the carbs again and checking them over.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 17th, 2018, 03:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Slow work, haven't really progressed on the cowl....

Slow work, haven't really progressed on the cowl. I just finished up painting the frame and fork legs though. I was going to give it a coat of clear but it's after 8pm, it's cold and my back is shot....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 12th, 2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By kaos
Bugger. So how did you end up mounting the bars...

Bugger. So how did you end up mounting the bars and what risers did you use?
I'm thinking I'll use these ones and mount them at the original points....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 12th, 2018, 03:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
So instead of throwing it out I decided to kill...

So instead of throwing it out I decided to kill some time sanding it. The tape really messed it all up so much that sandng it actually sanded right through in spots. So i gave it another 2coats of...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 11th, 2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
The one I'm glassing isn't the one I really...

The one I'm glassing isn't the one I really wanted to do. I actually wanted to do the one that narrows to the rear but in the interest of not chopping the frame up the other one was chosen.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 11th, 2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Chopped a spare seat base and started doing a...

Chopped a spare seat base and started doing a rear cowl. Mocked some up in cardboard and then mdf. I attempted to fibreglass the mdf but failed. I had tried a technique where you cover the part in...
Forum: New Members June 9th, 2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By kaos
G'day. Down here we've been told since childhood...

G'day. Down here we've been told since childhood that "dude" refers to a camels ****. We would walk around calling everyone dude and run away laughing maniacally while everyone else wondered what...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 9th, 2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Hey cheers for the reply mate. SprayMax recommend...

Hey cheers for the reply mate. SprayMax recommend i ditch the rustoleum altogether. However looking around over here there are no local stockists of SprayMax near me. At $50 plus postage from the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 9th, 2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By kaos
I'm looking to do straight drag bars on mine and...

I'm looking to do straight drag bars on mine and ftom rough mocking there's an inch or so of leeway in cable lengths before having to buy longer ones.
Anyway, where are you putting the mounts on the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 4th, 2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By kaos
Wow that looks like a fun little bike. Handled...

Wow that looks like a fun little bike. Handled that crossing well.
I'll be honest I never knew this model existed until just now. After looking it up, it very well could be the perfect bike for me.
Forum: New Members June 4th, 2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,879
Posted By kaos
Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 4th, 2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Thanks for the advice I will check it out. I just...

Thanks for the advice I will check it out. I just read a few things about it and it does sound like a tough coating. I'll email the manufacturer and see if it can be sprayed over the Rustoleum or...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 4th, 2018, 02:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Sorry guys I have no idea why the pics turn out...

Sorry guys I have no idea why the pics turn out sideways.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 4th, 2018, 02:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
I ordered a speedo from ebay last week and it...

I ordered a speedo from ebay last week and it arrived today. From what I have read and watched on youtube these gauges are pretty much hit & miss. I miss the old Koso that used to be on her, should...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles May 31st, 2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Sorry missed your comment mate. Honestly I...

Sorry missed your comment mate.
Honestly I agree with you, I'm just being an impatient SOB.



Ha! Not as much as it needs to. My tanks are near empty and the paddock is dry. It's not so much...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles May 30th, 2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,318
Posted By kaos
Yeah Ill do that tomorrow weather depending. Not...

Yeah Ill do that tomorrow weather depending. Not much sun here over the last week and sporadic rain at the moment (and its midnight lol). The shed is quite warm and I have a 500w light on them. Time...
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