ninjette.org

Go Back   ninjette.org > Search Forums

Notices

Showing results 1 to 25 of 69
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Kestrel
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion April 18th, 2018, 03:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,651
Posted By Kestrel
I too own a Ninja 250. Started on one many years...

I too own a Ninja 250. Started on one many years ago, had a few bikes in between (SV650, VFR800, XR250L, DR350), and purchased Ninja another three or so years ago. Currently have the DR and Ninja...
Forum: Motorcycle-related February 21st, 2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Kestrel
I do! Also have a set of like new Ferodo...

I do! Also have a set of like new Ferodo sintered HH pads #FDB481ST with probably 50 miles on them... As well as some 3/4 life factory Tokico sintered HH pads.

Will send you a PM in a second...
Forum: Motorcycle-related February 15th, 2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By Kestrel
Still available! Great way to swap some wheels...

Still available! Great way to swap some wheels on with fresh tires.
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion February 11th, 2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,882
Posted By Kestrel
To be honest, brand new rubber lines really...

To be honest, brand new rubber lines really aren't all that bad in comparison to stainless. The impact from changing to stainless feels substantial to most folks, because they finally change the...
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion February 9th, 2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,882
Posted By Kestrel
Kawasaki isn't marketing this as a sportbike... ...

Kawasaki isn't marketing this as a sportbike... So, odds are the suspension geometry is still somewhat conservative. If you slightly drop the forks and raise the rear of the bike, I'm sure it'll...
Forum: Motorcycle-related January 20th, 2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By Kestrel
Thumbs up Pre-Gen Wheels/Tires near Charlotte, NC

I've got a set of pre-gen wheels in great cosmetic shape with low mileage (~3k) Kenda K671 tires installed - plenty of tread depth remaining. Many members here have reported 10-15k miles from the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 14th, 2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,990
Posted By Kestrel
Oh for sure. (The person in that video is not...

Oh for sure. (The person in that video is not me.) Putting all that weight on the rotor like the guy is doing in that video is certain to bend the rotor. Why wasn't he just working on the other...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 6th, 2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,990
Posted By Kestrel
Congratulations! You'll find that it gets much...

Congratulations! You'll find that it gets much easier as you do more and more sets of tires. My very first set of tires (almost ten years ago) was changed by a shop. I've since been doing every...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 13th, 2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,075
Posted By Kestrel
You're barking up the wrong tree... All of this...

You're barking up the wrong tree... All of this has been done before long ago, and isn't worth the cost or time on this bike. Kawasaki actually did a respectable job getting power out of this...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 6th, 2017, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,078
Posted By Kestrel
Speedo cable and tach are unrelated -...

Speedo cable and tach are unrelated - speedo/odometer are direct drive via the cable off the front wheel. The first thing I'd ask would be... are you sure you correctly reassembled the front wheel? ...
Forum: Motorcycle-related October 3rd, 2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Kestrel
Cobra exhaust sold!

Cobra exhaust sold!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 3rd, 2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,990
Posted By Kestrel
I also change all of my own tires, both dirt and...

I also change all of my own tires, both dirt and street. To me, it's hardly worth the hassle and cost of taking my wheels some place to get them done when I can do it myself in under an hour for...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 28th, 2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,311
Posted By Kestrel
In my experience, nothing beats having a lockable...

In my experience, nothing beats having a lockable waterproof trunk.

If it's for a commuter, I'd strive to make a solution like that work, rather than go for soft luggage. There's really no...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 27th, 2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,150
Posted By Kestrel
The amount of air passing through the carb at...

The amount of air passing through the carb at idle is significantly less than that at 35% throttle. Gut feeling tells me that even with a screwed up idle circuit, that's probably not the smoking...
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 27th, 2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Kestrel
Cobra sold two exhausts for the 250s... the F1,...

Cobra sold two exhausts for the 250s... the F1, and the F1-R. Both are quite a bit lighter than the stock exhaust system. (I'd bet half the weight.) The R version is ridiculously loud - damned...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 24th, 2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,311
Posted By Kestrel
Deserves additional mention. With any...

Deserves additional mention. With any substantial amount of miles per day, along with a small tank size, getting gas every other day gets .... really, really annoying. I speak from experience...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 24th, 2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,311
Posted By Kestrel
I use my '02 EX250 as a commuter. Approximately...

I use my '02 EX250 as a commuter. Approximately 40 miles round trip daily, mostly highway with a little mix of city.

I also have the SW Motech Rack w/ a 36L Givi Monokey box.

For reference,...
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 21st, 2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Kestrel
Exhaust and pads still available. May post...

Exhaust and pads still available.

May post the exhaust on eBay shortly if it doesn't sell here.
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 10th, 2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By Kestrel
Sold! Thanks all!

Sold! Thanks all!
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 4th, 2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By Kestrel
Thumbs up Newgen Galfer Front Stainless Brake Line

New in box - purchased for the wrong bike (a pre-gen) and never installed. Good for the newgen 250 and 300 non-ABS bikes.

SOLD

https://imgur.com/Z9dP4r7l.jpg
Forum: Motorcycle-related August 29th, 2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,956
Posted By Kestrel
Thumbs up Pregen - Woodcraft Risers, Cobra Exhaust, Brake Pads

Hello all. Couple of items for sale for the 88-07 bikes... If you're interesting, send me a PM and we can work out payment and shipping via Paypal.

Woodcraft clip ons sold.


Cobra F1...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 29th, 2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Posted By Kestrel
Are you looking for a 36mm set for a pre-gen? Or...

Are you looking for a 36mm set for a pre-gen? Or a 37mm set for a later bike?

If it's for the older bike.... I've actually got a gently used set of 36mm Woodcraft riser clip ons that I plan to...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 17th, 2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By Kestrel
I just returned from a 4 week ~7600 mile trip...

I just returned from a 4 week ~7600 mile trip across the USA on an old gen Ninja 250.

You'll be fine.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 14th, 2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By Kestrel
EX500 Centerstand on EX250 Frame?

Mods, please delete this thread! Problem has been solved, and it turns out the newgen swingarm works just fine with the pregen center stand. During assembly the first time, it hadn't occurred to me...
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion July 13th, 2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 30,076
Posted By Kestrel
Ninja 400 Caught on Tape!

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ninja-400-new-kawasaki-model-accidentally-revealed-during-tv-commercial-filming-in-milwaukee/
...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 69

 
Forum Jump




Motorcycle Safety Foundation

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:01 AM.


Website uptime monitoring Host-tracker.com
Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Except where otherwise noted, all site contents are © Copyright 2022 ninjette.org, All rights reserved.