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Forum: Pictures November 1st, 2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,196
Posted By exploring/carolina
A friend that paints road race bikes painted my...

A friend that paints road race bikes painted my CX500 Street Tracker and it's nice. Will give him components to paint before the end of this year and assemble the bike early 2016.
Forum: Pictures October 11th, 2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By exploring/carolina
Welcome, Looks good and with the mileage you...

Welcome,

Looks good and with the mileage you accumulate annually, sounds like a good fit.

Run Pirelli bias tire sets on two bikes and really like them!
Forum: Motorcycle Gear October 10th, 2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,375
Posted By exploring/carolina
My Wife & I both wear dirt bike full shin/knee...

My Wife & I both wear dirt bike full shin/knee guards under riding pants with pants knee armor removed. My Wife wears children sized shin/knee guards since she is 5'2".
Forum: Pictures October 9th, 2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,196
Posted By exploring/carolina
My Ninja 250 (slow build) is not very pretty...

My Ninja 250 (slow build) is not very pretty right now, but will be when converted to a Cafe Racer:
...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 19th, 2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Yep, Blue Collar Bobbers. The Blue Collar Kit...

Yep, Blue Collar Bobbers. The Blue Collar Kit makes it easy on the Ninja 250. Built a 1980 Honda CX500D tracker and got parts from many sources. Just refined a 190F radiator fan switch installation...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 19th, 2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
That's a great solution. If I understand...

That's a great solution.

If I understand you correctly, the new Thermo-Bob unit has a port threaded for the 1/8NPT Temp sending unit?

Nice upgrade.

Have not worked on the Ninja project...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles January 21st, 2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,305
Posted By exploring/carolina
Removed the bar end weighs on the 99 Ninja 250...

Removed the bar end weighs on the 99 Ninja 250 Cafe Racer project. Will keep them in case there's too much vibration and need to re-install them. If you keep the bar end weights, longer bolts can be...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 15th, 2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Checked my manuals this morning: The...

Checked my manuals this morning:

The original manual for 86 & 87 Ninja 250:
Thermostat cracks @ 146 to 152F with full open @ 176F

Supplement Ninja 250 manual for 88 to 2007:
Thermostat cracks...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 14th, 2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
My 1980 Honda CX500D has a thermostat bypass warm...

My 1980 Honda CX500D has a thermostat bypass warm up circuit. My Ninja 250 & KLR did not.

The fitting (bypass tee) I'm using to replace the thermostat housing could be used as a OEM thermostat...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 14th, 2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Ordered a 3/4" Bypass Tee (without brass barbed...

Ordered a 3/4" Bypass Tee (without brass barbed fitting) yesterday that's part of the Thermo-Bob kit to replace the original thermostat housing. It already has 1/4" pipe threads installed for the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 1st, 2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Going with semi gloss black on my covers....

Going with semi gloss black on my covers. Polished aluminum looks nice, too. Stripped & polished the forks on my CX500D Street Tracker, and they turned out nice.

Time for a foothills twisty ride!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 1st, 2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Going to do the same, looks very nice! ...

Going to do the same, looks very nice!

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2013/2014/1999%20Ninja%20250R%20Cafe%20Racer%20Project/IMG_5696_zpsd34de5e2.jpg...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 1st, 2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
I use Dupli-Color 500F Engine Primer & Paint...

I use Dupli-Color 500F Engine Primer & Paint rattle can.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 31st, 2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Appreciate the input. Installed the clutch...

Appreciate the input.

Installed the clutch basket today and prepping the clutch cover for paint. Removing the other side cover to clean & prep for paint, too. Installed speed metal bar end...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 31st, 2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Thanks for the info. Using the original temp...

Thanks for the info.

Using the original temp gauge on the Cafe Racer. Their sender & coupling would be the easy way to go if compatible with the OEM gauge. Will check it out and post coolant hose...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 31st, 2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Had been thinking about using a coupler and...

Had been thinking about using a coupler and drilling & tapping it for the sender to get rid of the thermostat housing.

Can you tell me more about the trail tech sender? Sounds like the way to go!...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 30th, 2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Never tried a heat gun before!

Never tried a heat gun before!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 30th, 2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
Will do on the updates! Guess since there...

Will do on the updates!

Guess since there is a Thermo-Bob, should not be a problem having Rojo-rub-a-bob, too!





That's a good idea for a smaller Thermo-Bob! I may need to get one for...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 30th, 2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,107
Posted By exploring/carolina
I normally open the radiator cap and burp the...

I normally open the radiator cap and burp the system by rocking the bike left to right for a few minutes until I don't see bubbles & the coolant level going down anymore, then refill.

Currently...
Forum: Ride Reports December 9th, 2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,727
Posted By exploring/carolina
Yep, Looking forward to riding the Cafe Racer on...

Yep, Looking forward to riding the Cafe Racer on some twisties next spring!
Forum: Free stuff! November 15th, 2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By exploring/carolina
Got your PM. Thanks, The parts already...

Got your PM.

Thanks,

The parts already have a new home and no longer available.
Forum: Free stuff! November 14th, 2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By exploring/carolina
Free 1999 Ninja 250 Parts

Converting my 1999 Ninja 250 into a Cafe Racer. The following parts are free if you pick up all of the parts at one time!

Parts located in the Denver NC area North of Charlotte NC. SW Motech...
Forum: Ride Reports October 15th, 2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,727
Posted By exploring/carolina
Got the Ninja 250 taken apart right now turning...

Got the Ninja 250 taken apart right now turning it into a Cafe Racer! It will be ready spring 2015!
Forum: Pictures August 5th, 2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,623
Views: 526,626
Posted By exploring/carolina
Before: ...

Before:

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/vstromklr/2013/Honda%20CX500D%20Street%20Tracker%20Project/IMG_4222.jpg...
Forum: Pictures August 4th, 2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2,623
Views: 526,626
Posted By exploring/carolina
Nice Ride!!!!!

Nice Ride!!!!!
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